Peggy Lee Brown

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Drinking red wine occasionally has been proven to be beneficial to one’s health. It contains anti-oxidants that can improve heart circulation. This is why most wine brands claim that it is good for the heart. Doctors say that you can even take one glass of wine everyday. You do not even have to drink the best red wine in the market (as many brands will claim they are one).

However, for a little bit of trivia, here are the top 10 expensive wine in the world ever bought (according to News):

1. Screaming Eagle Cab 1992. In year 2000, Chase Bailey, a Cisco Systems executive, purchased this wine for $500,000 for a Charity purpose.
2. Around 14 years ago, in 1997, 600 bottles of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1982 were auctioned at Christie’s/Zachy’s New York and sold for $420,000 or $700 per bottle.
3. Screaming Eagle 1994 is younger than Chateau Mouton Rothschild but the wine is apparently tastier that the Mouton Rothschild. In year 2000, 3 bottles of Screaming Eagle 1994 fetched $11,499 or $3,833 per bottle
4. Romanée-Conti, DRC 1990. At Zachy’s auction New York, 6 large bottles of this wine were sold for $5,800 per bottle.
5. Le Montrachet, DRC 1978 set it record as the priciest wine bottle in the world. In 2001, At Sotheby’s auction New York, Seven bottles of Le Montrachet, DRC 1978 were auctioned and each bottle was purchased for $23,929
6. Romanee Conti, DRC 1990. 8 bottles of Romanée-Conti, DRC 1990 were purchased for $224,900 or $28,112 per bottle at Sotheby’s auction London in 1996
7. Massandra Sherry 1775 from Massandra winery. The Sherry was a favorite wine of the Czarist Russia and is known as one the oldest wine brand in Western Europen and Russia. In 2001,a bottle of Massandra Sherry was sold for $43,500 at Sotheby’s auction London
8. Chateau d Yquem 1784 that used to be a favorite wine`s brand of Thomas Jefferson. In 1986, this wine was auctioned at Christie’s London and it fetched $56,588
9. A highly admired vintage of the 20th century, a double-magnum Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945 broke the record of 2nd most expensive in the world after is was sold at Christie`s auction london in 1997 and was fetching $114,614.

10. Chateau Lafite 1787 takes the 1st position of most expensive wine in the world after it was sold for Forbes Collection for $160,000 at Christie’s auction London in 1985. The bottle of Chateau Lafite 1787 is a historical item because it bears the initials of Thomas Jefferson.

(from MostExpensiveThings)

Itches and rashes. These are the common effects of food allergies in my body. Examples of these foods that trigger this kind of reaction to my body are shell-fish, peanuts and chocolates.

My doctor said that most allergies are idiopathic, meaning, the source is unknown. But in my case, I know very well what triggers my itches and rashes and unfortunately, these are the foods that I love to eat. I have tried taking different kinds of vitamin supplements to help my body become immune with these allergic reactions. So far, nothing has worked for me yet.

A friend of mine told me about the natural vitamins that she bought from a friend of hers. According to her, ever since she started taking those vitamins, some of her skin rashes disappeared. These vitamins are made up of natural/organic products that are not harmful to our bodies.

I asked her if she could give me some of these vitamins so I could try it. At first, I didn’t feel any changes in my body. My skin rashes were still there and I still feel itchy whenever I eat chocolates. But after a few months, I started noticing the changes. My skin became clearer and my rashes are less compared before. My body still reacts to shell-fish, peanuts and chocolates but my discomfort to itchiness is now more tolerable. My continuous use of these natural vitamins could probably solve my problems with food allergies.

Cake recipes are not exactly easy dinner recipes . They’re hard to follow. They involve several steps, and require precision especially when it comes to quantities and timing. However, there are still some cookie recipes and cake recipes out there that can be prepared even by beginners. Here are examples from Tidingsmag.com.

Banana oat bars

Composed mostly of quick-cooking oats, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, milk, and banana, the banana oat bar is probably one of the simplest and fastest cake recipes to make. Unlike other kinds of cakes or snack bars, this particular dessert/snack can be prepared by simply mixing in all the ingredients and then cooking the resulting mix in a nonstick pan at 350°F. Depending on the amount you’ve used, you just wait until the whole thing turns light brown before cutting into bars.

Apple spice cake

Another beginner’s favorite, the apple spice cake is one of the easiest to prepare cakes of all time. After combining flour with salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon, just set the mix aside. Then just cream butter, sugar and eggs until the mix becomes fluffy before adding in the applesauce, the flour, and the nuts. After combining everything, just bake the whole thing under 325°F for 50 minutes and that’s it.

Fruit Cake

Although most people think otherwise, fruit cakes are some of the cakes that should belong to very easy dinner recipes. In fact, the only thing that’s not easy about it is getting the ingredients. Afterwards, it’s a simple mix and bake just like the two previous desserts.

Chicken recipes are a must for our home. After pork, chicken is the next favorite meat in the house so it’s a must to know as many chicken dishes as possible. So far, here are two chicken recipes that my family loves to have.

Chicken Kiev

This is one of the easiest healthy recipes found in Tidingsmag.com. Basically, it involves three basic steps – preparation of filling, stuffing, and cooking. Filling preparation consists of mixing the butter with parsley, salt and pepper. The resulting mix is then chilled before it is stuffed into the chicken portions. To cover the whole thing, flour is sprinkled onto the chicken before the chicken is dipped into the egg mixture and covered with breadcrumbs. The resulting mix is then baked in a preheated oven for around 40 minutes until brown. This meal is best eaten with vodka as your drink.

Chicken Marsala

This dish is also for those who are on a healthy diet. It is another one of those baked chicken dishes so this meal has lower cholesterol. However, you would need to sauté the chicken after dredging it in flour before baking it in a preheated oven. The sauce preparation is likewise very easy to do and involves simple sautéing of the ingredients. The sauce is simply poured over the chicken after baking.

A wine connoisseur is an expert in wine. If you want to be one, here are some tips you might want to follow.

Read and study

Being a wine connoisseur is not just about drinking merlot wine or champagne
. It requires understanding of a lot of technical aspects about wine classifications, wine-making, tasting, and so much more. This means reading and studying several references like food and wine magazines, books, and articles. Tidingsmag.com is an example of a rich online source of information about wines and wine reviews.

Taste

To become an expert in wine, you have to taste as many as you can. Tidingsmag.com can help you find determine if there’s a wine tasting event in napa valley or in any other place near you. This is crucial because experience will help you differentiate between different types of wines.

Join

It will also help greatly if you join a wine tasting club. This will provide you not just access to a lot of wine tasting events but also a network of friends that share your passion for wines. Tidingsmag.com has an amazing wine tasting club that you might want to consider joining.

Explore

Be resourceful and adventurous. Aside from wine tasting, explore other ways to enjoy wine. Tidingsmag.com provides you with several foods that go best with wine, stories about wine tasting and lots of wine reviews.

Summer recipes should be light and healthy. You might not want to spend a lot of time inside over a hot stove. Instead, head to the great outdoors to create meals the whole family will love.

Grilling

Grilling allows you to be outside and part of the party while you are cooking. Since this is a staple in summer cooking just change up the menu a little bit. You can search recipes for ingredients like lamb, shrimp, salmon, or pork. You can also offer your guests a variety of grilled appetizers so everyone can choose food that they like. The grill isn’t just for meat. You can grill your bread or vegetables for consistent flavors throughout.

No Cook Side Dishes

If you’re grilling meat then simplify the rest of the meal. Summer cooking should showcase healthy fruits and vegetables. Change up a fruit salad by adding in nuts or chocolate shavings. You can also mix up the basic ingredients to include mangoes or oranges.

Veggie and fruit platters are a staple at dinner parties, but you can reinvent this. Make a dip for the fruit using cream cheese or marshmallow cream. You can also make a series of dips for variety. This is also a way to entice kids to eat healthier. Vary up the vegetable platter with colorful red and orange peppers or olives. Vegetable dips can feature herbs and spices like chives or curry.

Dessert

It’s even possible to make dessert on a grill. You can also grill fruit like pineapples or peaches and serve it with ice cream or cheese. Dessert can be a chance for your guests to help with the cooking which is a fun group activity. Pick up an ice cream ball that your friends can roll around the yard to create a summer treat. You can also set up a fire pit to roast marshmallows for smores.