Empire of the Dumpling

Empire of the Dumpling

It’s always fascinating when something humble is elevated to international fame and status. Such is the case with a small shop that started in Taipei in 1972 and the little soup dumplings that eventually earned them Michelin status and a presence in eleven countries...
Holy Wine!

Holy Wine!

Though the grapes for Vin Santo, a beautiful amber colored dessert wine from Tuscany are picked in September and October they are destined to lie on mats of straw in barns and attics for up to 6 months before they are crushed to make wine. They are kept warm and well...
Cigars: Welcome to the lifestyle

Cigars: Welcome to the lifestyle

Cigar smoking is a lifestyle. What is meant by “it is a lifestyle?” Smoking a cigar is a gentleman’s/ladies’ recreation. A cigar lounge is one of the few places you will see a Congressman sitting next to a truck driver having a meaningful or frivolous...
Alternative Investments

Alternative Investments

Investors, both institutional and retail, often invest in alternatives in pursuit of greater diversification or risk reduction; however, alternatives might fail to reliably accomplish these goals. Portfolio Construction Typically within a diversified portfolio, stocks...
Yoga: To the Core

Yoga: To the Core

Golfers are finding that strength training, especially in their core, can increase power in the rotation of their swing. Greater power can produce longer drives. A stronger core can also protect your back from injury. For best results, do these postures 3-5 times per...