WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY?: ITALIAN CHEESES & WINES

Every been interested in trying classy cheeses and wines from different countries. How about from Italy?

The Italians are definitely passionate about their cheese. They have made it up in the Alpine mountains, where they perfected their methods. It was an isolated affair, but what they brought off the mountain was literally gold made from milk. Caves were used to keep things cold since the idea of refrigeration back then was just a new concept. From Sicily to Tuscany the Italians make some of the best parmigiano and provolone in the world. Their Mozzarella is a household name. And again, these don’t even scratch the surface of the number of cheeses they actually make. They use goat’s milk, sheep’s milk, buffalo milk, and cow in their processes. All their cheeses have great texture and fragrance, and are good for both shredding and cooking.


Italian wine is classified by a special system. It divides the wines into four different groups, which are in turn divided into two sections: Vino de Tavola (table wine) and a European Union category which denotes specific regions that the grapes are grown in. Italy has 20 wine regions (all 20 regions of Italy grow their own wine) and uses over 350 different types of grapes in its many wines.

Red wine is the type of wine that most people associate with Italy, and perhaps the most famous is chianti. Chianti is produced from the Sangiovese grape, and it is this grape that also produces many of the other well-known Italian wines. Other well-known red wine producing grapes that are cultivated in Italy include: Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Negroamoro and Aglianico. 

1. NEBBIOLO
NEBBIOLO is a red Italian wine grape variety predominately associated with the Piedmont region where it makes the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wines of Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara and Ghemme. Nebbiolo is thought to derive its name from the Piedmontese word nebbia which means "fog."

2. AGLIANICO
AGLIANICO is a black grape grown in the Campania and Basilicata regions of Italy. The vine originated in Greece and was brought to Campania by Greek settlers. The name may be a corruption of Vitis hellenica, Latin for "Greek vine".
Italian white wine used to be less well known in other countries until the commercialisation of Pinot Grigio. This wine has become something of a monster, replacing Chardonnay in bars and pubs across the UK. Pinot Grigio can be a satisfying and flavourful wine, but has of late been harvested too early, due to commercial demand, leading to a host of lack lustre wines.


1. PINOT GRIGIO
PINOT GRIGIO is a white wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. Thought to be a mutant clone of the Pinot noir grape, it normally has a grayish-blue fruit, accounting for its name ("gris" meaning "grey" in French) but the grape can have a brownish pink to black and even white appearance.

2. CHARDONNAY
CHARDONNAY is a green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine. It is believed to have originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand.

Wanna try some of these wines with friends or a special someone, well check out this site: http://www.tastingworld.com/wine_courses_tastings_italian_wine_cheese_off_the_beaten_path.html

Try this fresh and cool tutorial and if you have any other super sweet vintage inspired looks; be sure to leave comments! Let your va-va-voom Bloom! Signing out-

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Status Location: 6 Reasonable yet Exciting Trips for a Quick Vacy!

If the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu are the country's biggest tourist attraction, but there are plenty of others, including Amazon rain forests, colonial cities, whitewater rafting and mountain trekking are pleasing to you; Peru is your getaway spot!

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Range: $50 to $80 a day

Couple $75 to $150

Malaysia

If you like beautiful beaches, exotic jungles, colorful temples and some lovely train ride; Malaysia is the way to go.

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Ranges: $30 a day

Honduras

If you like coastal island has "postcard perfect" beaches and plenty of expatriates; Honduras is the spot!

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Ranges: $10 to $200 a day

If you like stunning beaches and snorkeling/diving, sailing, hiking, elephant rides, floating fruit markets, historic sites and glowing golden temples; Thailand is great!

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Ranges:$80 to $200 a day

 Creative Customs: Will Your Love Travel Internationally?

We all know how costly sending customs from other countries to the person you love can be. Yes! A major dent in the pocket, but with you send your significant other an article of clothing to one another that each of you love with. Say that favorite T-shirt or a hat that neither one of you can do without. In each new city or country you go, you take and post images with the article of clothing to show your lover that you will always be near. It may sound cheesy, but for the hopeless romantic in you...it's really sweet. If you are feeling extremely creative, you can add a pin or patch from the country in which you are in a attendance. This tactic adds a sweet touch because each time you mail the article of clothing, your lover in their possession to make them feel closer to you. Here is a a way to send your loving package to you lover:

Simply, easy, and effective to show the person you love that you miss them. If you guys have any other ways to show the person you love that you miss them, please be sure to comment of the post. Hope you enjoy the post and be sure to show your love. Signing out-


Coping With a  Long Distance Relationship: Doodle Your Love

 
1. CHINESE
Red for a wedding symbolizes as a strong since of keeping away evil spirits and considered as good luck.
Red for a wedding symbolizes auspiciousness (attended by good).


Red for a wedding symbolizes bring the couple happiness and good luck.


4. VIETNAMESE
Red for a wedding symbolizes positive and longevity.

Could the color “Red” so become the new “White” for wedding dresses? Well, if you guys see any new elements with the color red please be sure to comment and upload photos. Remember to think of unique shades and aspects of red. Signing out-


Red Pepper!

Yum! Imagine that over some whole grain noodles and a fresh tossed salad. A meal that is great and nutritious. You do not only have to use Red Pepper with the traditional pasta, you can always try it with a seared fish like Tuna. Check this out:


I have got to try some of these tasty ways to incorporate Red Pepper and you should too, be sure leave comments and upload videos of some of your trendy ways to cook with Red Peppers! Spice it up! Signing Out-

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MEAL IN LESS THAN 10 MINS




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JAPANESE CAT EYE TUTORIAL

          One of the latest trends in eye makeup is “Cat Eyes.” The look is a sexy, flirty and slight feline approach to makeup. In this tutorial it shows how women of Japanese descent places a twist on the ever-so-popular makeup tip. I thought it was very interesting how the angles and arches for the eyeliner were used to create a different look. I hope you enjoy the tutorial. Please remember to give your feedback and get your cat claws out trying this fierce cat eye technique.

Hello my name is Ivry Thomas and I am 1/5 of the Cultural enlighten magazine that is UnderTone. My positions in the magazine and blog are Research Editor, as well as the wonderful Culture Editor. “Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future. “- Albert Camus That is just what our magazine and blog represents, going underneath the surface of what culture is portrayed to be and pulls and exposing the captivating form of culture.
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I felt essentially drawn to culture because I have always tried to embrace it growing up, being half Panamanian and Black is kind of like two worlds colluding. Though both are of African descent, the two have completely different culture sets totally. With culture I always tried learn about why do females in Saudi Arabia keep their hair and face wrap, or how do Keya Natives generate certain tribal dances. I would always try to look at ads or commercials from different countries and compare and contrast. Compare and contrasting, well why do the ads in American for Revlon are completely different from the ones in Russia. (Restriction) Or how some countries place a completely different twisted on food aspects and their delicacies. “ Culture is the blood that’s streams through the vessels of our veins.” Signing Out-