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New book, Elite Etiquette, cracks the culture codes. Renowned cultural coach Dawn Bryan goes beyond the traditional rules of “etiquette” to explain the often unvoiced, assumed customs and terminologies that are a sign of belonging and a way of expressing respect within a culture. The first book of its kind, this comprehensive guide provides the … Read more
Two billion people already eat insects as part of their regular diet – bugs may not sound appealing, but once upon a time neither did sushi. Is it time to put ants, beetles and locusts on the menu?
King of the Bubbles announced as official FIFA champagne For the very first time in its history, FIFA has chosen a Champagne House as the official Champagne to be served to guests in FIFA’s VIP and VVIP areas for its major events. Champagne Taittinger announced its status as FIFA’s Official Champagne in an agreement … Read more
Domaine Chandon broke ground for its winery near Yinchuan, China. To win over wine consumers in China, the second-largest market for Moet Hennessy, the premium wine maker is blending its savoir-faire with Chinese expertise and announced the new Domaine Chandon China, located in Yinchuan. The new 66- hectare (163 acres) estate was inaugurated at the end … Read more
‘Molten chocolate’ in a glass created by Baileys. Diageo’s Baileys brings together two favourite indulgences, Baileys and chocolate in the new Baileys Chocolat Luxe – the liquid version of a molten chocolate cake. Created by Anthony Wilson, principal scientist and son of one of Baileys Original Irish Cream’s creators Steve Wilson, this latest innovation in … Read more
Water is essential to life. But are all waters the same? “Water is sometimes sharp and somtimes strong, sometimes acid and sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet and sometimes thick or thin, sometimes it is seen bringing hurt or pestilence, sometimes health giving, sometimes poisonous. It suffers change into as many natures as are the different places … Read more