For years, decades, even centuries, when it came to describing wine packaging, the operative word was “stodgy.” Now, with startling suddenness, a renaissance has arrived. Terms such as … ...

It is, undoubtedly, a handy thing to know.There are at least 850 people in the United States who can prove beyond reasonable doubt that they are descendants of individuals who owned pubs in the ...

Flagons of rum issued by the Ministry of Defence to Royal Navy sailors are up for sale after 50 years, with each 4.5litre flagon full of dark rum being individually sold for £2,500 .

The following items would like to thank the longer column that has graciously given up its space on their behalf. * Americans are always surprised by the huge tails on Middle Eastern sheep, which ...

These two flagons are exquisite examples of early Celtic art. They probably came from a burial of an important person and would have been used to pour wine, beer or mead at feasts. The flagons ...

1/2 cup capers, rinsed and drained. Soak beans overnight in 8- to 10-quart pot with enough cold water to cover, or cover with boiling water and let soak 2 hours.

Flagship flagons Why are some wines better than others, and what justifies the prices of top wines? By OFER ZEMACH OCTOBER 7, 2008 15:28 pouring wine glass 88 (photo credit: ) With different ...

Flagons opened as a wine bar on Magazine Street in 1983. From the start, it was different. Back then, finding a excellent wine by the glass at bar or a restaurant wasn't easy. But Flagons poured a ...

It's Medieval Tymes time!!! I have just been informed that, this coming weekend (September 4-5, noon to 8 pm), our very own Volunteer Park will be overtaken by "kings and queens, knights and ...

The 18th Century silver flagons were stolen from Clifton Park Museum Two 18th Century silver flagons worth £30,000 have been stolen from a museum in South Yorkshire. The 36.5cm high (14in ...

Two 18th Century silver flagons worth £30,000 have been stolen from a museum in South Yorkshire. The 36.5cm high (14in) drinking vessels were taken from Clifton Park Museum in Rotherham on Tuesday.