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The Peninsula Paris

The Peninsula Paris is officially open for business, making its grand entrance into Europe for the first time. Located just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysée, The Peninsula Paris features 200 luxurious rooms, including 34 suites with five featuring their own private rooftop, six restaurants and bars including a panoramic […]

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Testosterone For Aging Men

A whole industry has grown around testosterone supplementation for ageing men. But neither the benefits nor risks of the practice are clear yet, and they remain the subject of ongoing research. Beginning in middle age, blood levels of testosterone progressively decrease in some men. At the same time, muscle mass, strength and bone density decrease, […]

Serving To A Range of Palates

A decade ago, 80 percent of the guests sailing on Royal Caribbean International ships were from North America. Today, 50 percent of guests hail from other continents, and their taste buds are as varied as their backgrounds. According to Brian Abel, Royal Caribbean’s Vice President, Food & Beverage, the cruise line has historically provided cuisines […]

Grillmaster’s Summer Cooking Guide

Everyone knows that the tastiest steak or burger is one charred on the grill and enjoyed in the company of family or friends. BBQ season has officially kicked off, and whether you are an experienced or novice griller, now is the time to fire up the barbie, hone your skills and, according to seasoned grillmaster […]

The War On Mental Illness

Professor Julio Licinio from SAHMRI  proposes a war on mental illness that crosses the boundaries of institutions, states and countries. “Anywhere in the world, there is not one thing that a single researcher can do at a laboratory bench that will solve the problem of depression or schizophrenia,” he said at a conference launching the […]

Caipiroska Cocktail

Recipe Name: Caipiroska Recipe Vodka: Grey Goose Original Vodka Recipe Romance Copy: A twist on the Brazilian Caipirinha — add the muddled lime to a glass over cracked ice, add your GREY GOOSE, and enjoy your fresh Caipiroska. Recipe Ingredients: 2 Parts GREY GOOSE vodka Whole lime 2 Tsp of Demerara sugar Recipe Instructions: 1. […]

Chef Michael Schwartz From Farm To Table

The farm to table movement has swept the culinary world over the past decade, with restaurants sourcing their ingredients from local farms and fisherman rather than mass producers for fresher, healthier dishes with less of a carbon footprint. Farm to table menus can now be found in most cities across the country, but the practice […]