(ARA) - As the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said, '"Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine!"

Since its introduction to Paris in the late 17th century, romance has surrounded the coffee bean. Whether it was served to two lovers on a cobblestone street or enjoyed in front of an evening fire at home, coffee has stood the test of time as a luxury and comfort to couples around the world.

Jean de la Roque once wrote, "I had long been fascinated by the stories of my father who brought home to Marseilles some of the first coffee ever seen there … and by the enticingly exotic services used in entertaining guests -- tiny Finjan cups of ancient China, the little silk napkins embroidered The Romance of Coffee Recipe

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The GI Diet Explained

by Mavis Barton

The latest 'hot' diet to hit the market is the 'GI Diet' or 'Glycaemic Index' diet. Used by stars such as Kylie Minogue and Helen Porter, the GI Diet was invented in 1981 by Dr David Jenkins and is actually well respected by qualified nutritionists too, so it's not just the latest 'celeb fad' diet.

Dr Jenkins based his ideas on his observations into how different carb-rich foods affect human blood sugar levels in diabetics. What he found amazed him and us here at www.supadiet.com too - namely that there are some starchy foods that affect blood sugar levels dramatically, while some sugar-heavy foods actually have little effect. This is, of course, in direct contrast to all the perceived medical wi The GI Diet Explained Recipe

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Best Recipes: Orange Sunshine Milkshake

by Donna Monday

Need a sunny pick-me-up? Try this delicious orange sunshine milkshake. It’s like transporting yourself to sunny California or a sand-drenched beach in Florida. The orange flavor will burst open in your mouth and put a smile on your face.

Orange sherbet makes this fruit-flavored milkshake a real taste treat. It’s like drinking orange cream velvet on a beautiful sunshine day.

Orange Sunshine Milkshake 1/2 quart orange juice 1 cup vanilla cream 1 cup orange sherbet

Directions

Combine all ingredients in blender.

Blend until smooth.

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