Prohibition is one of those moments in American history that is often painted as one of the great missteps in the nation’s timeline. Amongst other things. But it wasn’t as clear-cut as it initially seemed. Alcohol has been part of the culture for a very long time.
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Beer Styles – The History Of The Stout
If I asked you to define the stout beer style, do you think you could do it? Besides a black color and an emphasis on strong malt flavors, this style varies widely in terms of alcohol content, additional flavors, and sometimes even basic things like mouthfeel and carbonation levels.
The History & Origin of Indian Pale Ale
These beers are characterized by their hazy color and strong fruit flavors to pair with all the hoppy aromas. The humble IPA began as an export to a colony. It circled the globe that spread from England to North America. It nearly died as a style and then became a symbol of the craft beer Renaissance.
What Is Hiding Under Your Pillow?
The custom of putting things under your pillow, or under children’s pillows has been implemented since ancient history until now. But the various items used to either follow a religious motive or just a cultural meaning have been my point of interest.
Salt – The Spice Of The Earth
What is it about salt that we give so much meaning? Not only to season our meals and give them more flavor. Since the time of men, salt has been used in rituals and blessings. When people did the most crimes against the king and country, it wasn’t enough to just execute them their land would be plowed and covered in salt. So nothing else could grow. What made this simple chemical compound so important in our lives? Not only for our health but for our minds also.
The Integrity of Companies – Should We Care?
When you buy a product, any type of product you look for quality and price. You expect that product to deliver its purpose. But do you ever wonder about the company that makes it? Do you ever wonder who made it, in which conditions, where, and how? We have all heard about child labor, environmental pollution, difficult working conditions, and such. But sometimes it’s more complicated than that.
The Mystery Of Warm Water
It doesn’t matter what your health goal is life is. If you are trying to lose weight or just eat a healthier diet. Drinking enough water is a basic requirement for any part of your body to stay healthy. Shiny hair, strong nails, glowing skin, healthy kidneys and liver, and great working immune systems. Our body needs enough water to survive.
GMO – Let US Be Honest
Whether you like it or not GMO food is all around us. On the shelf of your local grocery store. On the counter of your supermarket. More than probably even in your own fridge. You must have heard these 3 letters more than hundreds of times. And today we will dig a little deeper into the basics of GMO food and what it all comes down to.
Got Milk – I Think I Will Pass
Milk is not the primary source of calcium anymore if it ever was. Don’t trust everything that is being sold to you by aggressive marketing. The welfare of your children and your health is in your hands. You make the choices based on your beliefs, goals, and opinions. Aggressive marketing should stay away and do better product research for a change. Use your common sense and from time to time reevaluate the tradition. Because trust me, the milk that was produced 50 years ago is not the same standard we are being sold today.
The Secret Art Of Brewing – Beer & Witches
Is there a hidden link between witches and beer? The image of a broom-wielding sorceress with a tall hat, a black cat, and a bubbling cauldron overflowing with potions has been synonymous with witches for the last century. The truth of women in this story takes us down a much different path altogether. A path that is not about magic and mystery but about money and politics.
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