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Simple syrup, sugar syrup, gum syrup, bartender's gum, ... these three names are often used to refer to the same thing, a drink sweetener made of sugar and water (see previous post). However, true gum syrup (or gomme) is a little different than the rest and if you have not tried it in a cocktail you are missing out on an experience that will surely enhance your drinking ... Real gomme syrup contains gum arabic, an emulsifier that aids the mixing of the sweet syrup and a cocktail's alcohol and

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Green Tea May Cut Smokers' Lung Cancer Risk

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Published Jan. 12, 2010 at 5:58 p.m.

Drinking a cup or more a day of green tea may counteract the effect of smoking on lung cancer, especially in smokers who may not be genetically susceptible to the cancer, a study shows ...

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Spiking Your Hot Chocolate

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Published Jan. 11, 2010 at 3:46 p.m.

Mmmm ... hot chocolate. I don't know about the rest of you, but the recent cold temperatures have made me crave hot chocolate to the point where it is a nightly indulgence. There is something about a steaming cup of chocolate, decked out with whipped cream or marshmallow and those left over candy canes from the holidays that is the ultimate nightcap for these chilly nights ... I have always been one to take the easy way out when it comes to making hot chocolate and often reach for my stash of

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Pomegranates May Stall Breast Cancer

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Published Jan. 5, 2010 at 10:25 a.m.

Eating pomegranates or drinking pomegranate juice may help prevent and slow the growth of some types of breast cancer ...

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A Bloody Mary Good Morning!

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Published Jan. 1, 2010 at 2:16 a.m.

Welcome to the first day of 2010! Chances are that if you are on my website this morning (or what seems like morning to you right now) you are looking for some relief from that nasty hangover. While there are many remedies that range from drinking orange juice, sports drinks or some protein drink that will make your stomach curdle to (I love this one) the old Irish way of burying the ailing person to their neck in river sand, there is one tried and true hangover "cure" that is simple: drink a

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New Year's Eve Party Survival Guide

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Published Dec. 30, 2009 at 5:13 a.m.

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It is that time of year again, and it is not the average turn of a new year because Friday also marks the beginning of the second decade (and end of the first) of this new millennium. So there is extra reason to celebrate. As I do every year, I'm putting together a few ideas to help you celebrate New Year's Eve in style ... Elit Midnight Millionaire ... Photo Courtesy: Stoli Vodka New Year's Eve Cocktails - From the Midnight Martini to the Resolution Martini and the Happy New Year to the

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Keeping the Holidays Happy: Drink Smart

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Published Dec. 21, 2009 at 4:21 a.m.

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Everyone is excited about the holidays. With Christmas at the end of the week and New Year's next week, it is very easy to get caught up in the good feelings of the season and even easier to over indulge on everything from food and drink to shopping ... Reno Cocktail ... When it comes to drinking there are some aspects of this season we need to remember to ensure that we keep the holidays happy and safe: ... Non-alcoholic drinks - There are many options to serve drinks that skip the "spirits"

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How to Take a Medical History

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Published Dec. 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

Someone complains of a medical problem (e.g., "I feel tired", "my throat hurts", "I have chest pain", "I feel nauseous", "I can't sleep", "I have a headache", etc.). You want to find out more about this problem to help. This article will give you a systematic way to take a detailed medical history ...

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