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Common Sense on Sweets and Fizzy Drinks

‘Bright colour additives which make children hyperactive should be banned throughout the EU,’ says David Martin, Scotland’s senior MEP.

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The Australian Sangiovese

As a country, Australia has been blessed with ideal wine growing conditions: climate, terroire and the overall know-how. There is no doubt that Australian wine makers have captivated the wine lovers all over the world - even more so in the United Kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Host a Whisky Tasting

With our next supermarket whisky challenge coming up soon, now might be a good time to have a look at how to organise a whisky tasting. Without attention to the way the presentation is held, the object of the exercise will be lost to an uncontrolled ‘session’!

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A Night at Oscars

Oscars is a newly opened establishment on Slateford Road, on the west of Edinburgh. Previously known as an old man’s drinking den, The Moat Bar, it has been transformed into a chic, modern grill bar under the stewardship of Darren and Jenny Love. Read the rest of this entry »

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