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Titanic’s last lunch menu sells for £76,000 in Britain Culinary life of Titanic’s elite passengers Titanic’s last lunch menu was the star lot in a Henry Aldridge and Son auction of Titanic memorabilia and was sold to a Britain-based collector for $122,000. Before hitting an iceberg on April 14, 1912, Titanic offered to its wealthiest passengers … Read more
Harrods’ White Chocolate Egg with Dried Fruit (250g at £24.95) Impress friends and family with this Harrods exclusive white chocolate Easter egg. Made with freeze-dried strawberries and raspberries, it is a delicious treat for all. Harrods also offers “Handmade Dark Chocolate Easter Egg”, “Handmade Milk Chocolate Easter Egg” and “MilkChocolate Egg with Nuts.” Haute Joillerie Oeuf en … Read more
Château Baccarat – Transforming the art of wine tasting into a revelation The famed crystal house of Baccarat is appealing to all of those with a fine palate with a premiere – the Château Baccarat oenology wine glass collection. The Baccarat wine tasting glasses is a stemware range that highlights the richness and the subtlety of … Read more
Edible Schoolyard Picnics with celebrated chef, author and “Edible Schoolyard” founder Alice Waters Edible Schoolyard was founded by Chef Alice Waters more than 16 years ago pioneering the notion that the best place to teach children about the connection between food, health and the environment is in schools. Beginning this spring through October 2012, the … Read more
91 percent of the wine drunk in China is red wine, according to a survey produced for May’s Vinexpo Asia-Pacific trade fair — the largest wine industry event in the region. Red wine surpassed traditional Chinese liquor as the most popular alcoholic drink in China last year, according to the Ipsos research group. Country’s taste … Read more
Vegetarian Recipes for a Healthy Eating Plate Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate has a new version, a meatless one. Acclaimed cookbook author Mollie Katzen and Harvard University Dining Services have cooked up this new vegetarian version. Cozy Red Lentil Mash, Thai Eggplant Salad with Coconut Tofu Strips, Garlic-Braised Greens and Roasted Squash with Pomegranate, “Simple Celery … Read more