Three Hopeful Nudges for the Italian Wine World

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With the Italian wine world convening in Verona for another Vinitaly (the 55th), and as people shake off the last three years of a pandemic which isolated all of us, what will prevent the wine world from falling back into the old habits and ruts of the past? Our brainstorming crew has come up with […]

Homemade Nubian Gin: The Most Dangerous African Liquor Money Can Buy

The Controversial History and Origin of Changaa liquor from Kenya No liquor has had added more danger to the lives of everyday Africans than this potent clear liquid. It is known by handful of names including Nubian Gin, Pelelle, Waragi, African moonshine. But the two most popular are Changaa and “Kill Me Quick,” the last one […]

The Reason Why You Should Celebrate Black History with Cognac

The Reason Why You Should Celebrate Black History with Cognac

Cognac’s popularity is almost exclusively African American ––meaning the French and the rest of America barely touch the stuff. So why is French Cognac Brandy such a big hit? What does Cognac contribute to Black American history?    Well, If you think it all started with Hip Hop lyrics from the 90s? Or, when Busta Rhymes told […]