Days of Wine and Roses

Italian food is one of the most popular foods globally. The reason behind its worldwide popularity is because it has developed through many centuries through changes in social and political settings (Fortina, 2003 p.398). Origin of Italian dishes date back as the 4th B.C.E with the main origin areas in the ancient Roman Empire, Etruscan and ancient Greek. They were significant changes especially after the agrarian revolution in Europe as new crops were grown such as the potatoes, maize, pepper…

looked back down at his project. Peter slightly annoyed pointed his index finger at Hephaestus and mumbled forcefully “You dare roll your eyes at me, you putrid cripple!” Peter’s words were slurred for in his right hand he held a gallon jug filled with wine. The jug, however, was half empty implying he was a little drunk. After hearing Peter’s words Hephaestus looked up once more and smirked as he said: “You didn’t think…

all were full of creative potential and explores how summer was an important aspect of childhood. In Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine, there is a significant assortment of literary terms used to emphasize an overall magical and mysterious atmosphere. Bradbury commences the passage with many rhetorical devices to characterize the beginnings of summer and describe how this day is so important to a young child, bright with creative vision. The author personifies the town in the morning in a state of…

holidays or special events, like New Year’s Eve. Because it was considered a tradition to toast and celebrate on certain occasions, people thought it to be acceptable to drink on those days. For many, drinking had become a part of their life. Over half of the population in Boston and Chicago went to the saloon every day before Prohibition began. (Blumenthal). While many went to speakeasies to drink, some people found other ways to get…

But why not finish off this tankard before leaving? He emptied the contents into his mouth, some of the wine landing on his tongue and the rest dribbling down the front of this cloak. At this point, who cared if he smelled like a winery? He fumbled around for his money pouch, and after a good long while of searching, he realized he didn’t have it on him. Arthur dined here often, and he could settle up tomorrow, but still, facing Will and explaining he had no money on his person was embarrassing.…

chronicles of destiny, which He alone may dictate, the End is already written. Therefore, though on earth the conflict is still in front of men, its outcome is not in doubt: All is over! –even now, before it has begun, the bitter strife of the last days has ended, judgment has been done, righteousness has been rewarded and evil banished to its own dwelling-place”. It is done; this links to what Jesus said on the cross; it is finished! (John 19:30). “That was the beginning of new creation”, says…

Eyal’s gleaming eyes watched her closely as she sipped her wine. Placing her glass gently on the table, Annie took a deep breath. Jerusalem had an air—a feeling she had never experienced before. She wanted to bask. The stress and trauma of the past couple of days dissipated. This place offered her relief, if only for a short time. The restaurant’s dim glow softened both of their features, and Annie caught Eyal staring more than once. She smiled to herself, pondering the idea of inviting him up…

If you had the tool needed to change the lives of your closest friends, would you give it to them? This is what Dr. Heidegger did for four of his friends in the short story “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment,” written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this story, Dr. Heidegger found the fountain of youth and offered it to some of his oldest friends in exchange for them letting him observe its effects. These friends agreed to the experiment and became elated after drinking the water, discovering themselves to…

Europe’s amazing castle hotels provide guests with a glimpse back into the days when royalty ruled. Five of Europe’s best castle hotels for the holidays There is certainly something special about visiting a castle. It inspires us to dream of knighthood or perhaps someone like King Arthur during a period when kings and queens ruled over their kingdoms. Dreams can still come true the instant you visit or stay in some of Europe's greatest castles. The following are five castles in Europe that…

afternoon cast long, eerie shadows across the living room. She scanned the room and identified the hall table, the couch and a chair, and in the corner stood a—“Aaaagh!” She screamed at the man standing just under the staircase. “Aaaaaagh!” Her voice rose in a high, fingers-on-the-chalk-board pitch. But he didn’t move, as if he were frozen in time. Time. It was the grandfather clock. I’m an idiot. I need to remember to leave a light on. She raised her fist with the key still firmly between her…