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Although French restaurants are sure to be a highlight of a trip to Paris, why not try something new by preparing an authentic French picnic?

How did Christmas end up occurring in the month of December?

Choosing the right wine or beer to best complement food at a holiday party is easy with consideration of personal taste and an understanding of what tastes good together.

Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. This feast was created by the pope to promote Christianity and remove pagan festivals celebrated at the winter solstice.

Thansgiving with celebrities like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton isn't always as fun as it sounds.

Throughout history, meteors and meteorites have had an enormous impact (no pun intended. Ok, maybe a little intended) on people on Earth, on events on Earth, and even the Earth itself.

The ultimate guide to French cheese regions brought to you by Sarah Afshar.

This guide includes grape types, how wine is made, how to taste, serve, pair food and wine, and grow grapes

The study suggests that a glass of 100% pure Concord grape juice a day can prevent the onset of breast cancer in women.

Take the mystery out of selecting a great wine and learn where each grape is grown and turned into a delicious bottle of wine

There are eight main types of drinking glasses, each designed to complement the taste and bouquet of the wine or spirit it is intended to hold

Many everyday objects and activities are named after places. Here are some interesting and often surprising examples.

In the Atlanta, Georgia area, you can savor some great tasting Tuscan and Mexican food at decent prices. This article will discuss Medici and Rosa Mexicano.

Comparisons between Hitler and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

I said it before and I'll say it again; knowledge is important when it comes to understanding wine. The more you know about the wine you enjoy the better entertaining each story you provide about them will be.

A wonderful white wine that tickles every part of the palate and is great for any occasion.

The century-old Schlieffen Plan was recently discovered in Freiburg, Germany. The document discredits claims of its fabrication and is the subject of a new book.

Being 'green' is the 'new thing' but does it fuse with wine?

Though, to some, the Football War might seem like one of history's foibles, a detailed analysis of the conflict presents an excellent case study for why wars are waged.

The French have lost ground in the American wine market. Forum Vinum, held for the first time this year in Oakland, CA, is evidence that they have not given up. And they're working hard to sell their product to American wine consumers.

On June, 28 1919 the Treaty of Versailles was created, which was a peace treaty that would officially end World War I. World War I was between the Allied and Associated Powers and the Central Powers. During the formation of the treaty, negotiations took almost six months

The Marx Brothers--Chico, Harpo, Groucho, and (in their first five movies) Zeppo--arguably the greatest comedy team in film history, owed their entire careers to their family. They inherited show-business

This paper explores a milestone in the history of warfare, a step in the transition towards Total War.

The German Shepherd is a loyal companion animal, known for its protectiveness, and it tends to be a one person dog. It is easy to train, quick to learn, and very obedient. It is one of today's most popular breeds, with 15,896 litters registered with the AKC per year.

Using Mearsheimer's "The Tragedy of Great Power Politics" as a basis, a survey of power and its changes from the 1870s to the present

Dining in a French restaurant is a special treat and perfect for a romantic dinner.

Fetzer vineyard produces a good quality Gewürztraminer that is true to traditional German wines in texture and taste. Fetzer Gewurztraminer is a good quality, reliable wine for any occasion, or no occassion at all.

The Holiday display at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry will be on until January 2. The Museum of Science and Industry Celebrates 65 Years of Christmas Around the World with a spectacular display of Christmas Trees from around the world.

If you enjoy trying new wines but don't like to spend a fortune on it read on. Here are some suggestions of French wines that wine is both the taste and prices categories.

France loves its festivals. In fact nearly every town large and small holds their own summer festival. To discover some of the best French Festivals read on.

The landscapes of France are dramatic and varied. They offer endless miles of country roads to explore with your car. Get to know the real France, hire a car and explore some of its scenic drives.

Exploring how wealthy industrialists, inclujding Americans, contruted to the Nazis before America entered the war.

Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, and is produced in almost every country in the world in some form.

As with other European Countries, Christmas came to France from Italy by way of missionaries Christmas Traditions vary greatly by region in France

Stumped on thinking what to give this holiday season because you must already have every single food book on the shelf? Try these creative suggestions!

Traverse City, Michigan is nestled in the northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula, and has served as the Midwest's playground for decades. Traverse City offers the finer things in life, from windswept sand dunes to powdery hills of ripe for skiing.

The United States is one of the youngest nations in the world even though it has reached economic maturity and earned the status of a giant among other nations it is in its puberty socially and politically.

The 2006 Tour de France is giving many riders a fresh look at fame. At the same time, it's giving many cities and towns along the route a turn in the spotlight of tourism.

A study of Jewish thought and the movements which arose in late 18th century Europe. The Maskilim approved of assimilation into European society, but the mitngadim chose to remain in their separate communities.

The trial of French army captain Alfred Dreyfus remains a pivotal event in European history. Although Dreyfus regained his honor, the political climate in France was a harbinger of things to come in her neighbor to the East (Germany).

An essay on the various rulers, Reichs, and wars in the long history of Germany

A detailed lecture on Jean-Pierre Rioux's book The Fourth Republic 1944-1958 and its relation to North African independence movements.

the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and tensions between nations in World War One.

In many ways, wine is a perfect investment with high demand and limited supply. Wines improve with age, and for the show-off in you, a fixed-rate annuity will never compare to the seductive qualities of a good aged wine.

The best wine bars in New York are located in Brooklyn. Here is a look at four exciting new wine bars in the hippest Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Sammy and Yvonne Tschirhart keep their business in the family in the historic Texas town of Castroville that was settled by Alsatians in 1844.