20 toxic pet foods

Poison Prevention Week: 20 most toxic pet foods Foods Toxic to Dogs: Chocolate, Raisins & More Chocolate, Macadamia nuts, avocados… these foods may sound delicious to you, but they’re actually quite dangerous for our animal companions. A US-based pet insurance firm has opened up their database to reveal the human foods that poison the most … Read more

Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior: study

Upper-class individuals behave more unethically than lowerclass individuals Are Rich People Unethical? Which social class is the more likely provenance of unethical behavior, the upper class or the lower class? Scientists at  the University of California at Berkeley analyzed a person’s rank in society (measured by wealth, occupational prestige and education) and found that those … Read more

Perigord black truffles vs Chinese look-a-like black truffles

How to Distinguish Between Perigord Black Truffles and Chinese look-a-like black Truffles Truffle retailer, Mirepoix USA, recommends consumers educate themselves about the differences between the prized Perigord truffle and the Chinese look-a-like black truffle. Perigord black truffles, one of the most expensive food in the world, are threatened by an influx of Chinese truffles masquerading … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Pierre Marcolini – Haute Chocolatier

Pierre Marcolini is a chocolatier with a passion who always strives for the very best. In his world, simplicity rhymes with enjoyment,sharing,discovery, with a touch of refinement and creativity… And last but not least, with a childhood dream: to give this delicious treat – wrongfully considered a deadly sin – a new image. Sink your … Read more

Pet Foods Go Gourmet

Chef-inspired pet foods Foodie revolution has transformed many kitchens into four-star restaurants for our pets that feast like epicureans, says New York Times story headlined “Boeuf Bourguignon Again?” Wild salmon, crab surimi, brown rice, duck, chicken and “hand-picked” vegetables and fruit represent a true culinary voyage in the bags of the luxury pet food lines. … Read more

Effervescent and thrilling or sticky and chilling? 120-bottle Champagne baths with buttler service

Champagne Bath Menu for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s is not the only time to indulge in a romantic getaway with a loved one. Why not treat that special someone to an amazing Champagne experience that will never be forgotten. For 2012 Valentine’s Day you can take a champagne bath at London’s Cadogan hotel, the symbol of … Read more