Canadians love tulips. They buy them every year, and enjoy their vibrant colours during May in their gardens. The Canadian love for tulips originates from the stay of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in Ottawa during the World War II for security reasons. After she left Ottawa, she donated one […]
Hangovers hurt. For most people, they cause discomfort, in some cases sickness and weakness, but reasons remain a mystery. When a group of people drink, and eat the same amount and same drinks, some experience hangover, others don’t. Pounding of temples, ringing of ears, extreme sensitivity to bright light and […]
Canada is blessed with terroir to grow apples. From coast to coast, almost all provinces grow apples, especially Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, followed by Nova Scotia and a few others. While cider can be from any fruit, (peach, berries, pears (perry in the United Kingdom), elderflower), cider is generally […]
Winesworld now has a small renovation with new colors and mobile-friendly pages. Surfers from a Windows Phone, Android or iPhone will automatically come to the new mobile pages. We welcome your feedback on our pages so tell us what you think about them. Are there things we can do differently […]
Russia, world’s largest country that stretches from the borders of Finland to the Pacific Ocean, is multiethnic and multicultural. The cooking is based on locally grown and widely available ingredients and is mostly simple but nutritious. The foundation of Russian cuisine are poultry, game, mushrooms (Russians are avid mushroom hunters), […]
Canadians coast to coast to coast are enthusiastic beer drinkers averaging 98.5 litres per annum. The Czechs rank first with132 (down for 152 litres only a few years ago), and followed by Germans with 107, Austrians 106, Irish 104, Australia 98.1, Estonia 91, Lithuania 86, Poland 84 Venezuela, Slovenia, and […]
Pathogens must be fought as best as possible by creating an alkaline environment. Generally, modern diets contain too many acids or foods that promote acidity by creating an environment for bacteria and viruses to thrive. Foods that promote alkalinity are fruits, vegetables, tubers, nuts and legumes. Foods that encourage acidity […]
If you live in Toronto and to buy a bicycle, read this. A year-and-a-half ago, I bought a bike from TREK Bike Store on 2063 Yonge Street, an upscale store that promises two years of gratis tune ups and minor repairs. When I brought my bike for a minor adjustment, […]
