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 There is something visceral about lighting a candle. It evokes ancient memories of sitting around a fire, heating food, making it more digestible, the flames warding off the cold and protecting against predators. Fire was precious, and still is even in the electric age. A candlelit dinner transforms a basic meal into something spectacular and romantic. Candlelight is much more flattering than harsh fluorescent and LED lights, and the flickering light and shadows add an aura of mystery and adventure.   Beeswax has been used since Neolithic times for many uses, but the earliest recorded forms of beeswax candles were...

Brunch is an amazing meal that combines breakfast and lunch, and is the perfect meal for people that like to sleep in.  Often alcoholic beverages are served, making brunch time festive, a party instead of a mere meal. Brunch is often associated with late Sunday mornings, and elaborate meals at fancy restaurants. It has a formal air about it, and people are often afraid to host a brunch, believing it takes hours of planning, preparation and expertise. While a formal brunch can be enjoyable, a last minute brunch can be just as much fun.  This informal method is wonderful if...

A Brief History Coffee, unlike tea, which has been around since before the pyramids in Egypt were built, is a relatively new kid on the block, but the origins of its discovery is just as shrouded in mystery and myth. The coffee plant grew wild on the plateaus of Ethiopia, and is still one of the rare places it spontaneously grows. According to one legend, instead of being discovered by royalty or an emperor, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats were livelier than usual, and like spun up toddlers, stayed awake during the night. He saw that they...