News
Clear Coffee from Arabica Coffee Beans. Possible?
Slovakian brothers created clear coffee. David and Adam Nagy, founders of the company CLR CFF, spent three months making clear colored coffee from freshly roasted Arabica bea
April 14, 2017
News
Will Your Next Glass of Wine Be Blue?
Try to forget everything you know about wine. Try to unlearn the hundreds
June 24, 2016
Chocolate
Pairing Different Types Of Chocolate With Food
Swissotel.com shows you how to pair chocolate with food. Sounds good?
December 24, 2015
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Reviews
Indie: A Club-Lounge Serving Good Food
Indie is the club everyone's talking about, over on the first floor of "White's" building. Previously "Mad", the place has been transformed completely into a beautifully designed space of wood, earth…
May 27, 2015
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Beirut
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
It's Hot... Keep the Sangrias Coming
It's getting warmer and warmer and that means sangria is on the menu. This combination of wine and fruit aims for refreshment and fun; but know that sangria is a serious drink and even now has its…
May 01, 2015
| Spotted Stories
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Some Love Snack: Wine Ice Cream Anyone?
I know it's cold... but some sharing of what's out there is essential...
A typical scene from most movies: If you are going through a breakup, had a rough day or just generally were feeling down,…
February 13, 2015
| Ice Cream & Gelato
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
El Ixsir, White 2012: Coming Soon...
I got the chance to get ahold the very first bottle of a special wine; El White 2012, which will be available in limited quantities in October. This special bottle can be bought at Enoteca in due…
July 31, 2014
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North Lebanon
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Going Back in Time with Domaine des Tourelles
Domain des Tourelles, the oldest commercial winery in Lebanon, is better known around town as the brand behind Arak Brun; the firm has been producing alcohol for the last 150 years. After my…
July 11, 2014
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Bekaa
Spotted Stories
What's the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?
Do you know the difference between white and brown eggs? Here's a unique video created by the Buzzfeed team will help explain the difference between similar foods like yams and sweet potatoes,…
May 15, 2014
Chocolate
Chocolate Easter Eggs by Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli has produced culinary sweets for this Easter. Cavalli's designer has developed chocolate eggs that recreate animal print patterns- they come in the form of a trio of zebra and…
April 20, 2014
| Spotted Stories
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Ixsir: The Lebanese Winery of the Future
Ixsir is a Lebanese wine established in 2008 with a beautiful winery located just outside Batroun, North of Lebanon. The name is derived from the Arabic word for…
March 26, 2014
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North Lebanon
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Your Instant Wine Cooler
Friends coming over unexpectedly? The Rav
March 15, 2014
| Food Gadgets
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Condoms for your Wine Bottles - Interesting!
We’re not sure where to even start with this one. A new product for wine has everyone talking. Created by mother and son duo the product is called Wine Condom. Yes you heard right.
January 23, 2014
| Food Gadgets
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Fountain Aerating Wine Glasses
Time and space is what's important today. The less clutter on the table the better... These Fountain Aerating Wine Glasses are perfect.
December 29, 2013
| Food Gadgets
Food Gadgets
Stay Jolly: Put Your Caps On!
Christmas is not over yet... Make your bottled wine jolly this holiday season with Wispy Beard Santa Wine Topper. See how cute your bottles will be with these bearded Old Saint Nick, decked out in…
December 28, 2013
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
How Sexy is This? Fifty Shades of Grey Wines
Who hasn't heard of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy... if you haven't read it, I'm sure someone you know has... But the story here is that E.L. James, the author of Fifty Shades of Grey has launched…
September 28, 2013
| Spotted Stories
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Self-Chilling Wine Glasses
Having a perfectly chilled glass of wine often means a lot of pre-planning and making sure to put the wine bottle in the fridge or freezer. Here's where the Host Fr
August 10, 2013
| Food Gadgets
News
The Beautiful Lebanon: Paris of the Middle East (An Awesome Video)
Travel to Lebanon and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet. All regions of Lebanon are within easy reach of the exciting capital…
Japanese & Sushi
Ginger&Co: New Location...Same Taste
I was quite surprised with the positive experience encountered at Ginger&Co a while back. I visited a small restaurant in Hazmieh that boasts a tasty and casual Japanese menu. I recently heard…
July 20, 2013
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Beirut
Popular
Eggs: All the Tips and Tricks of Making Them: The Video Review
It's Sunday morning... let's make some eggs with the family. How much do we know about this special oval creation of nature. How much time it needs to cook? How many ways and possibilities of cooking…
June 30, 2013
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Food Gadgets
Plate Roulette: Who's Paying for Dinner?
Some fun gadgets... Weekend is approaching... Plate Roulette is a brilliant way to decide anything between a group of friends. Especially important things, like who’s paying for dinner,…
June 27, 2013
Food Gadgets
Healthy Breakfast: Whisk Away...
Are you on a protein diet? Surely you're trying to separate those egg yolks from the egg whites... It;s not an easy task, especially not when you've just woken up. Unless you have this modern whisk…
May 16, 2013
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Chateau Nakad: Wine, Culture and Taste Since 1923
Located in the Bekaa is a small village called Jdita, known for its fertile land, stands an old house built on the remains of a wine cellar. The house dates back to the Bronze Age and carries…
May 10, 2013
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Spotted Stories
Teeth Vs. Soda: What Soda Does to Your Teeth
Are you a soda drinker? Have you ever wondered what the effect of drinking soda has on your teeth? Check out the infographic below and see just how much of an effect that soda has on those pearly…
April 20, 2013
News
Pairing Wine&Food, Must Have Chart
It's okay to admit sometimes that we are lost when it comes to pairing the right wine with the right meal. All is ready and prepared to enjoy a nice meal with friends, which wine should you serve.…
February 26, 2013
Food Gadgets
Raven: Wine Cooler in an Instant
There are a lot of wines out there, some like it at room temperature while others prefer their wines a bit chilled. Why not... Some of us who know and understand wine, know that the temperature of…
November 18, 2012
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News
Can the Shape of Your Glass Enhance the Taste of the Wine?
I read this great article today on the Guardian, thought I should share. Its fascinating the things you learn daily... Can the shape of your glass really affect or enhance the taste of the wine your…
September 15, 2012
News
Food and White Teeth: The Complete Series
We've all been told to avoid red wine, dark berries, and black coffee in our quests for pearly whites, but what about foods that actually brighten your smile? Try these natural solutions…
August 09, 2012
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News
Food and White Teeth 110: Water
To end this series here is the simplest thing to do: Drink more and more tap water specially after meals.
August 07, 2012
News
Food and White Teeth 109: Lemon
Brushing for 2-4 minutes twice a day is really boring after a period of time. This regular habit to maintain oral hygiene is a must and so, you are used to brushing twice everyday! White teeth,…
August 06, 2012
News
Food and White Teeth 108: Celery
Want to brighten up your smile?
Swap your whitening strips for a crunchy midday snack. Celery contains fibrous cellulose which scrubs away teeth stains as you chew it.
August 05, 2012
News
Food and White Teeth 107: Dark Chocolate
Not only do I love dark chocolate for it's rich taste...But did you know that dark chocolate can strengthen your teeth?
August 04, 2012
News
Food and White Teeth 106: Milk
Such as cheese, milk is rich in calcium. It is part of benefactor’s foods to keep teeth white. Like water, it is one of the only liquid which does not stain teeth, unlike colored drinks. But…
August 04, 2012
News
Food and White Teeth 105: Carrots
Carrots can also function as a natural tooth whitener. Like apples, carrots are a hard, crunchy food that rids the teeth of plaque during the chewing process.
August 02, 2012
News
Food and White Teeth 104: Oranges
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you – a great smile can make all the difference to your look as well as giving you a massive confidence-boost.
July 29, 2012
News
Wines in Unique Packaging. Great for the Outdoors!
It's summer and we want to be in outdoors, maybe going on a picnic with friends. I realised that there's a new trend with the way wine is packaged - perfect for a day out! I don't know how good they…
May 26, 2012
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Lebanese: The Best Wine You’ve Probably Never Drunk
I got the chance to talk to Michael Karam who shared the below with us. Those of you who don't know Michael, he notably the author of the award-winning Wines of Lebanon and the two locally famous…
May 01, 2012
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Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Wine by the Glass Goes to Another Level
Do you enjoy ordering a glass of wine when you go out to eat? It's so convenient to get a single serving of the wine you want, without ordering an entire bottle--and it's less expensive. You get the…
April 23, 2012
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News
Warm Weather, Lighter Wines
Happy Palm Sunday! I just read this amazing report by the Independent newspaper in UK about the top wines to sip during the warm weather: red,
April 01, 2012
