At first glance you may think “Ernest Hemingway, what are you doing making wine?” but if you’d take another look you would see that the white bearded man is actually Santino D’Ambrosio. Santino was born in Balsorano, Italy in 1933 and came to the United States through Ellis Island in the year 1959, when he was 26 years old. Santino went to college in Italy for masonry and is now a ‘master’ of marble and tile. To me, Santino…
You’ve probably heard about this new idea for nutrition in this health crazed society our world is slowly transitioning into. The epitome of health, the go to for a body cleanse, juicing is here and is something everyone should give a try. So what is juicing, why is it so great, and who exactly is doing it? All is to be uncovered through my own personal experiences as well as some informative facts and information behind this term of juicing. …
Ever wonder where some of your favorite drinks came from, or maybe why you reach for what you do? Here at Liquid we don’t discriminate, we love all liquids and want to know everything about them- past, present, and future. Get to know your favorite nighttime beverage, or maybe learn more about a beloved holiday tradition. Similar to the Drink of the Week installments, History of Liquids will introduce some fan favorites and where exactly they got their start. Without…
You walk into your local Starbucks and order a grande white chocolate mocha, no whipped creme. As you patiently await your hot drink served in the patented red cups you feel a sense of giddy delight, as it is officially the holiday season and no place does it up better than good ole Starbs. but wait… As the barista calls out your order you reach for your red cup. Your name is of course spelled wrong, but something else is…
In the third installment of the Drink of the Week series, a different spin on the classic ‘liquid’ will be taking place. This blog encompasses so much more than just beverages, and as my last post shows, there are so many fun things that one can do with a simple liquid. As with all of the brands mentioned in this series, I have personally tried each of these products, that way each one featured has my honest opinion and stamp…
Not only do we all love to drink various liquids, but in order to do just this we must be drinking out of something, hence the beloved admiration we have for containers. From bottles, to mugs, to pineapples, containers hold our precious beverages, and nowadays there are some really cool ones out there. With the fall season in our midst, and soon the holidays, beverages hot and cold will be in all their glory, so read on to get…
In our everyday lives we cross paths with many humans. On our walk to class, our bus rides to work, or our dinner out with friends. That passerby, the man whom you sit across from, the hostess greeting you, everyone has their own history. Their piece of life circumstances or advice that they have lived through, their stories. These human’s lives matter, and unfortunately throughout our own lives we will not be able to meet everyone we pass on…
I hope you all enjoyed my last Drink of the Week featuring Karma Wellness Water! Keeping up with our new category, this week highlights a company with so much background to their beverage. Recently I sat in on a presentation given by CEO of Steaz, Linda Barron, who was so passionate about what her company does and the wellness story behind everything, including their fun logo. Having never heard of this drink before I decided to give it a…
As much as I love sugary drinks, there is a side of me that still says, “Umm Carly, you probably shouldn’t be consuming this all the time.” It is important to realize that not everything with a label slapped on the side is okay for you to drink, and like every health expert out there suggests, moderation is key, but every now and then we do want to treat ourselves. Here’s some information on what exactly is in some of our favorite…
Attention college students: this ones for you (and of course everyone else) Since my time in college, I have already learned the art of creativity, aka: how to make all things in the microwave. As the fall weather, and dare I say winter season, is quickly approaching, the sweatshirts and fuzzy socks have begun to make an appearance. With this switch in closet attire, also comes the need for a nice warm drink to escape the wicked wind blowing…
