Seasoning a Cigar Humidor:

To keep the things we cherish in our lives working properly, there is an element of regular garden tending that needs to be undertaken. Whether it comes in the form of frequently changing the oil in a car, storm-proofing a rosewood deck, or seasoning a cigar humidor, without proper tending and maintenance our investments turn into disappointments. Interestingly, most cigar hobbyists have at best a tenuous understanding of how to keep their humidors functioning properly - especially when they are expensive.

Take a gentlemen who has recently acquired a beautifully constructed humidor worth several thousand dollars. Let's say the humidor was a gift, but like most humidors sold on the market (whether they are costly The Basics of Cigar Humidor Care Recipe

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Grilled Scallops with Ginger-Lime Sauce

by Richard Massey

Summer time is great for barbequing, but aren’t you tired of burgers and hotdogs? At your next party why not try something a little classier. This scallop recipe is so easy, but so good. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can also pan sear the scallops without the skewer. Either way this dish will make your parties the most popular in the city. Be patient with the sauce making sure to reduce the liquid as direct or the sauce will be too thin. You can substitute shrimp and other seafood with this recipe as well. Enjoy!

Serves 4 - 6 1 ½ lb Scallops (10/20 count) ½ cup Olive oil 2 tsp. Kosher salt 2 tsp. Pepper 1 cup Ginger-lime sauce 2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley – chopped 1 ea. Lime - sliced

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Keep Cool In The Summer

by News Canada

(NC)—A long, hot summer is the right time to sample the growing number of coolers now available. They come in just about every flavour imaginable from the traditional lemonade to the exotic passion fruit. But, just as new favourites are introduced each year, some old favourites become difficult to find. A perfect example is Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. No longer in general distribution in Canada, many consumers are having trouble finding their Jack Daniel's favourites. Fear not, hope is on its way! Corey Ball, Group Brand Manager for Jack Daniel's in Canada, has the answer: you can mix your own. "After numerous requests," says Ball, "we developed these recipes to give consumers the great taste they enjoy with Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. Her Keep Cool In The Summer Recipe

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