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1. The History of Coffee
by Jennifer Jordan
Many cigar smokers enjoy a stogie with a nice bottle of wine or a full glass of whiskey. Others enjoy pairing a stick with a strong beer or setting a cigar up with a sweet girl named "Brandy." Then there are those who simply think cigars and coffee are the ideal combo: move over Wheaties, there's a new breakfast of champions.
This may seem odd, coffee and cigars are so different. Yet, this is often the case when it comes to consumption. From eggs and ha...click for complete discussion
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2. The Types of Whiskey: Round 1
by Jennifer Jordan
Whiskey is a drink in which many people love to indulge. Attracted too all sorts, people find themselves filling up their flasks, ordering another round, and telling bottles that they are their water of life. Whiskey, quite simply, is among the most lavish of liquors: ordering a glass always raises the bar.
Yet, there are some people who have never tried whiskey, some unfortunate souls who frequently indulge in only tequila or vodka. It's not these peopl...click for complete discussion
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3. Types of Whiskey: Round Two
by Jennifer Jordan
Last week, as we drank in round one of the types of whiskeys, we were introduced to those made in Ireland, Scotland, and Japan. After the lesson, hopefully you all did your homework by consuming some of the material. I know, I know, this is the kind of curriculum you wish high school was made of.
Moving on to round two, this article will discuss Canadian, Welsh, and Indian Whiskeys. Get out your glasses and your taste buds, class is now in session.
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4. The Types of Whiskey: Round Three
by Jennifer Jordan
Friends, Romans, Whiskey Lovers. After drinking in round one and round two of our whiskey lesson, we move onto the third and final round: American Whiskey. Now, it may seem that it’s a patriotic ploy on my part to dedicate an entire article to American Whiskey – particularly when whiskies from other countries shared pages with each other – but I assure you it is only due to the vastness American Whiskey contains. Hey, if you don’t believe me, take it up with Jim ...click for complete discussion
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5. Barley Wine and Cigars: A Dynamic Duo
The saying, “it’s lonely at the top,” is true for cigars. A type of smoke that makes the Marlboro man look weak rather than rugged, cigars have a way of excluding themselves from the group. Yet, you can’t fault the cigars. They might not want us to elevate their reputation and status by deeming them synonymous with luxury and sophistication; for all we know, cigars are standing in the background - looking lovingly at pipes and cigarettes - yelling, “Can’t we all just get along?” Luckily, cigars ...click for complete discussion
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6. History of Rum
by Jennifer Jordan
An early alcoholic drink, rum has been around since ancient times. Nothing if not old, it is practically forced to walk with a (sugar) cane. Though it wasn’t first distilled in plantations until the 17th century, rum is believed to have existed thousands of years prior in the form of brum, a drink made by the Malay people. In the 14th century, Marco Polo (the explorer, not the swimming pool game) wrote about a wine made of sugar, giving further credence to the be...click for complete discussion
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7. Having a Cow: The Types of Steak Part Two
In last week's article, we explored the first part of our topic: steak. From Chateaubriand steak to chuck steak, from cube steak to filet mignon, from flank steak to flat iron steak, we learned enough to leave the average person's stomach hungry, and their chin smeared with drool. But, we aren't quite done; we still have the second part to consume. So, without further ado, let's move past the appetizers, forgo the bread, forget the salads, and get to the main course: the meat of the dish.
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8. Health Benefits of Chocolate
by Jennifer Jordan
For any of you who find pleasure in the occasional (or consistent) smoke, chances are, cigars aren't your only vice. Lurking in the dark alleys of your indulgences may sit other things: alcohol, coffee, pizza with extra cheese, or even chocolate.
Now, if you fancy yourself as a serious cigar smoker, you may think that chocolate isn't as luxurious or sophisticated as a nice smooth Churchill: after all, chocolate does melt in your hands…and all over your ...click for complete discussion
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9. Coffee and Health
by Jennifer Jordan
For those who routinely greet a beeping alarm clock with a shriek of denial, coffee is more than a welcoming morning drink: it’s a way of life. But, even for those not in need of an intervention by the Hills Brothers, coffee can be filled with lots of benefits, lots of health benefits.
In the past years, no one thought of coffee as a drink that could filter out illness. Instead, it was thought of merely as a drink that gave exhausted people a latte pep. ...click for complete discussion
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10. A Cuban Sandwich: The Best Thing with Sliced Bread
by Jennifer Jordan
When it comes to sandwiches, there is a variety to choose from. Some people love Grilled Cheese, others prefer Veggie. Some like Roast Beef and Cheddar, while others LUV the BLT. Some eat up Reuben’s, or prefer their rhyming counterpart: the Cuban. For the latter lovers, the country of Cuba is to thank.
The origin of the Cuban sandwich is somewhat disputed: it was either created in Cuba or in the Cuban community of Ybor City, Florida. In the early 20th...click for complete discussion
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11. Cigars and Port: A Couple of Luxuries
By Jennifer Jordan
Cigars and alcohol have been a dynamic duo for thousands of years. From scotch and a Monte Crisco to brandy and a H. Upmann, they have been escorting each other to weddings, galas, and celebrations all over the world.
Though there are shelves of alcohol that go well with cigars, there is one that smokers often overlook: Port wine. Sitting in the back of a wine cellar simply waiting for someone to drink in its glory, port wine knows it important wh...click for complete discussion
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12. A Toast to Cognac
by Jennifer Jordan
Cigars and cognac, cognac and cigars. The two are often said together: if they were a Nursery Rhyme, it would have been this quaint couple that went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. The reason for their pairing is simple: a glass of cognac takes a cigar to a new level. At least, that is what the veterans of tobacco say.
But, what about the novices? What about those who have never had the pleasure of sipping a glass of cognac with a nice Henry Clay? They...click for complete discussion
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13. Eggnog: A Holiday Luxury
by Jennifer Jordan
‘Tis the season for luxuries: a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, a slice (or twenty) of pie, a bottle of wine, and a humidor packed full of fine cigars. ‘Tis also the season for a glass of eggnog…no, no, no, please do not hold the rum.
Many of us drink eggnog around the holiday season: it’s as natural as eating a pile of stuffing on Thanksgiving or chocolate chip cookies for breakfast on Christmas morning (okay, maybe that’s just my family). Thou...click for complete discussion
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14. Schnapps: Sweeten up Your Cigar
As most people will agree, cigar smoking and alcohol go hand in hand. In fact, when you listen carefully, it's possible to occasionally hear a bottle of wine tell a hand rolled cigar, "You complete me." A lot of people enjoy their cigars with beer, whiskey, scotch, or cognac. But, for people who want something a little bit sweeter, there's always Schnapps.
A multi-personality alcohol, there are two types of Schnapps, German and American. German is known as the more traditional kind: ...click for complete discussion
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15. The Latest New on Coffee and Health
by Jennifer Jordan
You win some and you lose some is a common phrase, one that the coffee bean recently experienced in regards to women's health. Two reports released this month both involved the health effects of coffee on female health. One report coffee was not too fond of and, the other, coffee liked a lot, or, should I say, a latte.
The coffee cup was half empty when researchers published at article in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology that spoke of the correla...click for complete discussion
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