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86Absinthe: The Truth Behind the Myth
Before we can understand if absinthe is all its cracked up to be, we must understand what it is at its core. Absinthe is a strong liquor (composed of up to 85% ethanol) that was created using a number of herbs, the most abundant of which was...
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86Absinthe - The New Tequila ?
Absinthe is making a come back, both in Paris and other European cities. The French ban on absinthe is still actually in force, but new regulations bringing French law in line with EU laws have once again...
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85What is Absinthe and How to Mix, Serve and Drink Absinthe
Absinthe is a vivid green, highly alcoholic, licorice flavored spirit made primarily with the three herbs: Wormwood, Anise and Fennel. Absinthe has a certain mysterious allure; it has been taboo in America and most of Europe for the better part of...
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82Wormwood Herbs | Wormwood from Absinthe to Parasites
Wormwood herb has a bad-ass reputation ! That can happen when you are powerful and misunderstood. Wormwood had many medicial uses form a simple digestive aid to a parasite cleanser, and of course the very famous ingredient in absinthe.
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82Have an Absinthe Party!
If you are looking for a unique themed party for adults, why not throw an absinthe party and make it a night to remember? In this hub, I'll give you tips on how you can throw a wild la fee verte (green fairy) party and enjoy the absinthe alcoholic beverage in its once unlawful entirety!
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75The Network
An interesting reflection on the Boulder 2140 happy hour mixer on January 25th, at Absinthe House in Boulder, Colorado.
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74A rare wild Dragon Tree grows on a San Marcos cliff
I had moved to the delightful village of Playa de San Marcos just outside Icod de los Vinos and, of course, I have been out exploring the countryside here. On one of my first rambles I was excited to spot a wild Dragon Tree growing from the rocky...
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79Impressionist Artists: Edouard Manet - 5 Interesting Facts
Edouard Manet is arguably the first of the Impressionist artists. Over his lifetime his art varied from being highly controversial (at the time) to being widely accepted and glorified by The Parisian Salon.
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75What is Absinthe?
The 'green fairy' is fabled for its hallucinogenic effect, but is that reputation deserved?
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78Oregon's Micro-Distillery Scene
The state of Oregon has the nickname of Beervana, a land where the craft of brewing beer was resurrected. After the release of the movie Sideways and the demand it created for Pinot Noir, the state's wineries saw benefit from the "Sideways Effect"...
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