Featured Articles In This Issue
Beauty
The pleasures of summer put different demands on our skin and beauty routine. This is the time to lighten up your look and add a little sheen. Humid temperatures making your skin act up? I have just the thing to soothe your skin. Need a little sparkle to rev up your evenings? There are new makeup options that will help you shine from head to toe. Come with me and check out all the latest goodies you're going to want to add to your summer beauty kit!
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Cheers!
If you spend enough time with wine-lovers, you know that there are certain phrases that get repeated time and time again. “That’s good juice!” “Man, that wine’s got a long life ahead.” “Personally, I prefer the nuance of Old World reds and the power of New World ones.” There’s nothing wrong with these phrases or the sentiments they convey: They are merely commonly expressed opinions that reflect personal perceptions or preferences regarding the wine under discussion.
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Entertaining
Creating a truly memorable event is always a tough challenge. Whether it is a birthday party, holiday gathering, a wedding reception, or an intimate dinner at home with friends, the key to an unforgettable celebration is careful planning and details, details, details! The first step in planning is determining the purpose of the event; no matter what size the event; and what you want to accomplish.
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Etiquette
Summer is here, which means “Vacation Time!” Many of us traveling for pleasure have high hopes to receive excellent service along the way. Our tipping habits can make the difference between good service and great service, but many times, we are confused about whom to tip, when to tip, and the appropriate amounts to tip.
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Gourmet Gallery
A cobbler belongs to the family of old fashioned homespun desserts that have interesting names like crisps, crumbles, brown Betties and pandowdies. What they all have in common, besides their funny names, is their thick bubbling layer of juicy sweet fruit covered with a crust. The crust does vary by dessert and can be either dropped by spoonfuls on top of the fruit or rolled and cut into biscuits before placing on the fruit.
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Health & Wellness
What to eat? Seems like a simple question, but it’s one that can vex even the most savvy eater, especially when trying to make sense of food packaging. How many times do you browse the grocery aisles trying to discern the “best” pasta, cereal or bread? Most concerned healthy eaters know the obvious, like there is no fruit in “Froot Loops.” But what about “grown up foods”? You know, those labeled as “whole grain,” “all natural” or “healthy”?
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Image
When others look at you, do they see your greatness, your true value? Or do they see a person whose irreverent image shouts “take me as I am.” When you let your image down, you actually let your Self down – even though you may not be aware of it. The person you see in the mirror each day speaks volumes to you before you head out the door. You may look in the mirror, sigh and say, “Aw, what does it matter” or smile and shout “Yes! I’m going to conquer the world today?” You don’t need a crystal ball to predict your future; all you need is a mirror.
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Jet Set
Five-star style, five-star service, five-star experiences — the list is endless in describing the Gleneagles Hotel, the award-winning property set among 850 acres of stunning scenery in Perthshire, Scotland. The sprawling estate, designed in the style of a French chateau, is an ideal vacation playground for leisure travelers, families, couples, golfers and sporting enthusiasts seeking exceptional facilities and unrivaled service. Gleneagles is as much a part of the fabric of Scotland as are Sir Sean Connery, tartan kilts and world-class golf!
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Jet Set
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and boasting stunning Rocky Mountain backdrops and a lively culinary, arts and cultural scene, Colorado’s “Mile High City,” Denver, is becoming an increasingly popular destination amongst discerning travelers. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, across from the Denver Center for Performing Arts (DCPA), Hotel Teatro is an exceptional luxury boutique hotel featuring 110 guest rooms and suites.
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Jet Set
There’s just something about Italy. No matter how many times I sojourn in this magical, olive-tree, pasta-laden land, I am struck by its beauty, its people and its bounty. And no where do I feel more connected or more in awe of my surroundings than in the picturesque town of Ravello, set 800 feet above the Mediterranean’s Gulf of Salerno and a world away from the nearby bustling Amalfi tourist town of Positano.
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