http://factoidz.com/experts-in/drinks/ drinks articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/diy-mango-berry-and-watermelon-smoothies-summer-beverages-to-keep-you-cool/ http://factoidz.com/diy-mango-berry-and-watermelon-smoothies-summer-beverages-to-keep-you-cool/ When it's hot outside, the last thing you want to do is be anywhere near anything warm - food and drink included.  Eating light and staying hydrated are very important to battling sweltering temperatures without sacrificing your body in the process.  One of the fastest ways to cool down... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-protein-shakes.jpg http://factoidz.com/bartending-101-setting-up-a-home-bar/ http://factoidz.com/bartending-101-setting-up-a-home-bar/ This is for every man and woman out there who isn't a bartender but likes to play one when at home entertaining guests. I have bartended for a few years (too many, but I don't feel like aging myself). I built my own bar at home, in my kitchen. It has hanging glass racks and room for all of my sup... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/planning-bachelor-and-bachelorette-parties-lets-groove-tonight.jpg http://factoidz.com/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink/ http://factoidz.com/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink/ Beer is a top pick on the alcoholic beverage list for a lot of people. It's delicious, filling and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. It can aid against coronary heart disease, increase your good cholesterol and can even reduce the development of kidney stones. The thing about beer t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/images/post/beer-the-fat-and-skinny-side-of-what-you-drink.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-form-a-local-meet-eat-club/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-form-a-local-meet-eat-club/ How To Form A Local Meet & Eat Club Food is most important for us to be healthy, happy and be contented in life. Breast milk help children bo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-form-a-local-meet-eat-club.jpg http://factoidz.com/my-favorite-diy-specialty-coffees-and-hot-drinks/ http://factoidz.com/my-favorite-diy-specialty-coffees-and-hot-drinks/ When the sun starts to set and the temperature begins to drop specialty coffees and hot drinks are perfect. My favorites are the B-52 Coffee,... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/my-favorite-diy-specialty-coffees-and-hot-drinks.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-of-my-favorite-diy-martini-cocktail-recipes/ http://factoidz.com/5-of-my-favorite-diy-martini-cocktail-recipes/ Martinis are often quite expensive when drinking at a restaurant or bar and rumor has it that they tack on another couple bucks for the snazzy stemware that makes them so appealing. Consider entertaining at home with your own Martini bar! They really are not complicated to make. All recipes call for... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-of-my-favorite-diy-martini-cocktail-recipes.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-5-california-zins-for-under-20/ http://factoidz.com/top-5-california-zins-for-under-20/ If you can find it, 2006 Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel makes an excellent choice (the 2005 is lovely as well).  The price is also right at about $19-$20.  It also has a higher alcohol rating (which is typical among the finer zins).  This would be the first one on my list.  This is a more c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-5-california-zins-for-under-20.jpg http://factoidz.com/having-a-party-now-you-need-food-how-to-plan-food-for-your-event/ http://factoidz.com/having-a-party-now-you-need-food-how-to-plan-food-for-your-event/ Does this sound familiar?  You're planning a special event (graduation, anniversary, wedding, etc) and you're delighted that most of the invitees have said they will attend.  It's going to be a great event but all of a sudden you realize...WHERE'S THE FOOD COMING FROM!!! Solving the food dil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/having-a-party-now-you-need-food-how-to-plan-food-for-your-event.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-peanut-butter-cooler/ http://factoidz.com/the-peanut-butter-cooler/ Growing up, my family spent a lot of time traveling and visiting relatives.  Being a military had its advantages and disadvantages.  One advantage of course, everyone liked to spoil you because they had not seen you in quite some time.  Don't get me wrong, we all love to get spoiled but, there we... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-peanut-butter-cooler.jpg http://factoidz.com/ginger-infused-lemonadecool-refreshing/ http://factoidz.com/ginger-infused-lemonadecool-refreshing/ As a former caterer, it used to thrill me when the May and June brides booked us for their wedding reception and insist on having lemonade served because we didn't serve just any old lemonade. No sir! Thanks to this recipe from allrecipes.com, Ginger Inf... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ginger-infused-lemonadecool-refreshing.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-beginners-guide-enjoying-to-cognac/ http://factoidz.com/a-beginners-guide-enjoying-to-cognac/ Just as oranges are fruit, but not all fruit is an orange, so it is with cognac. All cognac is a brandy, but not all brandy is cognac. Brandy can be made from any fruit, while cognac is made specifically only from grapes in the Cognac region of France. It is a very refined drink and this should be k... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-beginners-guide-enjoying-to-cognac.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-drinking-coffee-harmful-to-your-health/ http://factoidz.com/is-drinking-coffee-harmful-to-your-health/ Coffee is a substance, which like many, has plenty of information scattered around, some of which is conflicting. Coffee contains caffeine, which is recognisably a drug. It has physiological effects, people build up tolerance levels so may need to use more and it can definitely be addictive. Howe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-drinking-coffee-harmful-to-your-health.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-mix-a-martini/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-mix-a-martini/ Ingredients:             Read any number of Mixologist books or online and the recipe for the Martini is si... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-mix-a-martini.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-10-merlots-under-10/ http://factoidz.com/top-10-merlots-under-10/ Merlot (Mare-lo) Many of these wines can be located at your local wine store, grocery store, or ordered from the winery.  Taking a quick trip to... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-merlots-under-10.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-waste-money-on-snapple-and-starbucks-some-easy-diy-drink-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/why-waste-money-on-snapple-and-starbucks-some-easy-diy-drink-ideas/ There’s nothing better than a cold drink to settle the body and refresh the mind, but think about the cost that adds up every time the craving for a soft drink or fruit juice comes up. The dollars add up for every Coke can and Snapple bottle. Why spend so much money and build up more waste when yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST drinks http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-waste-money-on-snapple-and-starbucks-some-easy-diy-drink-ideas.jpg