The first thing that will jump out at you when visiting Brooklyn’s OddFellows Ice Cream Co. website is their array of quirky flavors. It isn’t …
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Epicure’s Guide To Artisanal Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, is possibly the most sustainable city in America. Farm-to-table isn’t a trend, it’s a given. Carbon neutral and energy-efficient building models aren’t hot-right-now, …
Sommelier Certification: Notes On Deductive Tasting During An Exam
“Blind tasting is not easy,” says Stephanie Frederick, our Sommelier Society of America instructor for today’s deductive wine tasting class. “Today there are New World …
Behind The Lens: Bracketing, HDR And How To Tell Delicious Culinary Stories Through Photography
“When you have a tricky lighting situation, it can be hard to get the details in the highlights and the shadows. Two alternatives you may …
Greenwell Farms: Exploring The Heart Of The Kona Coffee Belt On Hawaii’s Big Island
“If you can’t read, spell or say the word, don’t eat.” I’m currently at Greenwell Farms in Hawaii’s famous Kona Coffee region, enjoying a complimentary …
The World’s Most Indulgent Chocolate Spas
At these chocolate spas, cacao is also the path to beauty and romance. Enjoy chocolate baths, treatments, and more!
Behind The Lens: How To Use Lighting For Composition & Storytelling In Photography
While in last week’s Photography II class — taught by New York City’s PhotoUno Photography School — we learned about how our cameras are calibrated …
Epicurious Experiences At Sea Aboard The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Ship
In December 2014, the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will launch their EUROPA 2 vessel for the first time in North America. I was lucky enough to be …
Behind The Lens: A Guide To Shooting Sharper Images, Fine Tuning Exposure And Setting Your Custom White Balance
“Hello. My name is Jessica and I am a travel and lifestyle photographer. Through this class I hope to learn how to take everyday objects …
Behind The Lens: Mastering Your Camera’s Manual Mode And Tackling Tricky Lighting Situations
For those with a DSLR — or Digital Single Lens Reflex — in auto mode, it’s time to learn how to take the pictures YOU …