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French Wine – Ultimate Guide to Regions, Labels & Vocabulary

Madison Rittenhouse — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:33:00 +0000

How to Order Wine in France: Decoding French Wine Labels, Regions, Phrases & Tips Knowing how to order wine in France takes much more than a few “essential phrases” in a guidebook. That’s because French wine labels are virtually impossible to decode if you don’t speak French (or don’t know the first thing about wine). Read More >>

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9 Taiwanese Night Market Foods That You Absolutely Have To Try

Ramsay Lewis — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:12:22 +0000

Guide to Must-Try Street Foods in Taiwan Engaging in a region’s culture is one of the best ways to learn their language—and that’s true for Chinese languages as well. If you’re a food lover, you’re in luck: night markets can be an especially satisfying way to immerse yourself in Taiwanese Mandarin (While several languages are Read More >>

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South American Wines: Vocabulary, Regions, Tasting Tips, and More

Ramsay Lewis — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:39:48 +0000

A Tour of South American Wine Regions and Spanish Wine Vocabulary Yes, it’s hard to beat French wine. I should know—I spent a year living in Bordeaux, sipping bold supermarket reds on the shores of the Garonne. But then I moved to South America, and I thought I had left behind the days of ridiculously Read More >>

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French Wine Vocabulary, Regions, Tasting Tips, and More

Ramsay Lewis — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:59:30 +0000

A Tour of France Through French Wines Imagine France. What do you picture? If you’re thinking of cosmopolitan Parisian streets, full of culture, historic buildings, and well-dressed people that could have walked out of a scene from Emily in Paris, you’re not wrong. But get outside the capital city and you’ll find the country is Read More >>

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How to Use Your Love of Cooking and Food to Learn a New Language

Ramsay Lewis — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:42:06 +0000

Learn a New Language, Go on a Culinary Adventure, and Discover Other Cultures—All at the Same Time! I am a language teacher. One of the most common questions my students ask me is how to learn a new language—and actually get fluent? Well, it helps to find a great language course. And, creating an effective language immersion program that Read More >>

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SA SHI SU SE SO: The 5 Essential Building Blocks of Japanese Cuisine

Chihiro Hanami — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:58:12 +0000

The Secrets to Japanese Cooking If you are a Japanese food lover, you may wish to enjoy authentic Japanese food without traveling to Japan or going to expensive Japanese restaurants in your country. While certain Japanese seasonings may be hard to find outside of Japan, the essentials can most likely be found in your local Read More >>

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What is Cinco de Mayo? Facts, History and Amazing Margarita & Mole Poblano Recipes

Emily Taylor — Mon, 04 May 2020 18:31:58 +0000

History of Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla Though Cinco de Mayo may call to mind images of booze-soaked co-ed parties, few know the true history behind this Mexican national holiday; to honor the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, or Batalla de Puebla, which occurred on May 5th, 1862. In that battle, Read More >>

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Coffee Terroir – Where is Coffee Grown in Latin America?

Nate Van Haute — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:38:48 +0000

Coffee Growing Regions of Latin America Coffee may be a staple in your morning routine, but it’s also a staple in the economy of many different Latin American countries. Colombia and Brazil are the largest producers of the region, but smaller countries like Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Ecuador depend on the export to stabilize their respective Read More >>

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Nonna Cures: Traditional Italian Folk Remedies for Colds and Flu

Rebecca Dossantos — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:37:13 +0000

Italian Home Remedies and Health Tips to Combat Influenza, Colds, and Other Everyday Ailments If there’s one thing that can throw a wrench in your daily activities, it’s getting sick. From a simple cold to flu, being sick can be a real pain. Luckily, there are many home remedies that clear illnesses up in no Read More >>

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26 Essential Travel Phrases in 4 European Languages

Molly Shunney — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:54:27 +0000

What do you call someone who speaks one language? An American. This joke has meandered its way into my day to day conversations a handful of times while traveling outside of the U.S., and it always leaves me with rose-colored cheeks and a knot of dread in my gut. Even worse, however, are the visits Read More >>

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