Category: Life
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Four Wine Questions I Always Ask Customers and Guests (+ bonuses)
In my career spanning hospitality and retail, I have come across many different customers. I have found that most customers have a rough idea of what they are after, and just need a little help. Others have no idea what they are looking for, and appreciate deeper guidance. I have learned that by asking the…
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My Experience of the Advanced Wine Assessment Course
The original version of this article was first published on 17 November 2021. Early in 2021 I was honoured to receive the Sydney Royal Wine Professional Development Scholarship, which placed me in the 53rd Advanced Wine Assessment Course held at the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide, South Australia. I had recently made a sideways jump…
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Losing 10 kg and Ending Snoring – My Experience With Prolonged Fasting
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional in any sense, and I strongly recommend seeking professional advice before you or anyone else thinks to try anything similar to what I have done, especially if you have any underlying medical conditions. Recently I decided to see how long I could maintain a fast (including from wine…