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Step foot in Argentina or Bolivia and you may find yourself asking “what are these people drinking?” it’s not unusual to see people holding a bowl filled with hot water that is lined with leaves that is sipped, unusually, through a straw. It’s called Yerba Maté and it’s to some South Americans what tea is to the English. It’s made from a small shrub, while the hollow gourds that this drink is served in are found in marketplaces throughout the continent and makes for a popular trinket for tourists. (more…)

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You’ll need a good electric juicer to make these lemon-flavoured Babycakes beverages, which all make use of agave nectar as a natural sweetener. The agave lemonade recipe was inspired by the lemonade Erin McKenna made in grade school. The drink can then be used, together with yerba mate tea bags, to make her Arnold Palmer. This South American-inspired beverage lifts McKenna’s energy levels ‘without the highs and lows of coffee.’ The lemonade requires lemons, water, agave nectar and ice. (more…)

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It’s known by many names: whiskey, bourbon, scotch. Whatever you may call it, it is enjoyed by many people around the world, from real people to famous and notorious fictional characters such as James Bond in Quantum of Solace, Die Another Day and GoldenEye and Will Smith’s character Hancock in the self-titled movie. Whether you down it in one shot or enjoy it sip by sip with a good cigar, this ‘uisge beatha’ or water of life (in Scottish) is often associated with class and style. (more…)

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Childhood nostalgia can be awakened in many ways. Just a small refrain of music, a glimpse of an old picture, or the forgotten yet familiar taste of a childhood treat can bring back a flood of memories. One of the most memorable delights of summer in the 1980s was the SodaStream. Do you remember standing on the chair and pushing the button on the machine which made that loud, vibrating ‘whoosh’, and the thrill of sparkling bubbles appearing in the bottle? Who can forget the delicious sweet fizz in your mouth? (more…)

Fruit and vegetable juices are loved by all those who believe in a healthy diet. Fresh homemade vegetable and fruit juices are always better than the packed ones and can be easily prepared in many different and interesting combinations. (more…)

A home bar is a part of the house that is not only frequently used by the home occupants, but also by guests. A home bar is a not a necessity, but it is undoubtedly a great way to utilise the otherwise open space. Therefore, this area should be well planned and decorated. (more…)