http://www.allvoices.com/ en-us Historically, moonshine was made via moonlight on secluded mountainsides. Today moonshiners seem welcome to present their concoctions. For example, Fog's End Distillery, founded in 2009. Fog's End offers moonshine made by traditional methods. Here is information about moonshine,... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14570607-toast-to-a-moonshine-mojito-in-the-modern-day Mon, 13 May 2013 13:52:10 -0700 I had dated a fellow who was second generation Russian in Chicago. He told me "vodka" was the Russian term of endearment for water. Now I'm a former newspaper columnist, and the voice behind A Romantic's Perspective.com and "The Green... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14491129-love-the-water-in-this-vodka-and-try-a-new-cocktail-recipe Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:30:27 -0700 "Three reasons to love poetry:" says Jacquée T., "It's romantic; it's romantic; it's romantic." Jacquée Thomas, known as Jacquée T., is an authoress, and the poetess behind the keepsake book Growing Up (the pain the joy, the... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14447387-celebrating-national-poetry-month-jacquee-t-expresses-three-reasons-to-love-poetry-plus-offers-her-book-at-a-special-amazoncom-price Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:22:46 -0700 "Sláinte!" is Gaelic for "Cheers." To pronounce it right while you raise a glass, say it like this: [se-LAN-cheh]. And what will be in your glass when you say "Sláinte!" over St. Patrick's season? The folks at Sixth Street Tavern,... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14236683-toasting-to-st-patricks-day-pot-of-gold-martini-recipe-and-other-irishloving-libations Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:06:13 -0700 I have been exploring organic liquors and have had the pleasure of trying Clase Azul organic tequilas. The Clase Azul series includes "La Pinta," a Pomegranate and Tequila liqueur. Through that I was introduced to the recipe, "La Pinta Royale."... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/13954100-a-simple-recipe-makes-a-fun-and-romantic-cocktail-love-la-pinta-royale Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:21:47 -0800 I asked Michael Fairbrother, Founder and Meadmaker for Moonlight Meadery, three reasons mead is romantic. He replied, 1. Mead is the oldest fermented beverage. 2. The term honeymoon comes from mead. 3. Mead pleases the ladies. This over a phone... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/12809373-three-reasons-mead-is-romantic-michael-fairbrother Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:01:59 -0800 Finding parking in Chicago can be a murky experience. Street parking is at a premium, open spots are generally taken up fast and some meter parking has time limits. Meanwhile, many parking ramps charge exhorbitant rates taking advantage of their... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/13656718-chicago-motorists-a-parking-reservation-service-to-the-rescue Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:24:00 -0800 .... She walked into the hotel Lobby Lounge to meet her boyfriend. Live piano music began. The host seated her next to the classic Fazioli grand piano, and she saw that her boyfriend was the piano player. He introduced a... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/13596263-fairmont-pacific-rim-has-a-proposal-planner-to-help-fellas-pop-the-question Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:08:01 -0800 Begin the holiday feast with a beautifully set table, and make a tradition of the decor. The adornment may be designed in layers among linens, tableware and candles, says Debi Lilly, entertaining expert and proprietress of A Perfect Event based... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/13547031-love-the-holiday-table-tips-and-ideas-for-making-it-a-beautiful-experience Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:00:59 -0800 July 24, 2012 -- Today is National Tequila Day. I reflect on fond Tequila memories. I, like most folks, was introduced to Tequila as a party potable. It has 35%-55% alcohol content, at 70-110 Proof. I accepted invitations to Tequila... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/12665640 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:11:37 -0700 "Have you ever tried mead?" Jim Vaughan, Brand Manager for Chaucer's Mead asked me. I'd called him to say I'd received the two bottles of mead he'd sent to taste -- Chaucer's traditional, and raspberry. "No," I replied. Furled my... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/12536331-a-romantic-tastes-mead-shares-perspective-on-history-and-passion-behind-it-and-where-to-find-it Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:26:23 -0700 Last Tuesday, June 5th, Venus crossed between our planet and the sun, and for a few hours was visible to witness. This would not happen again till the year 2117. Chicago Adler Planetarium celebrated by inviting folks to free general... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/12333250-i-joined-the-adler-planetarium-transit-of-venus-celebration-jacquee-t-follows-up-on-the-invite Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:13:33 -0700 This is indeed a once in a lifetime opportunity. This evening, Tuesday, June 5, 2012, the planet Venus makes an appearance in plain site as she crosses between the sun and our planet. Adler invites folks to view this event... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/12313423-you-are-cordially-invited-a-party-for-venus-at-adler-planetarium Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:59:21 -0700 The Adler Planetarium, in Chicago Illinois, is closed nights, and quiet beneath the stars -- except for the third Thursday every month, when the doors open to folks 21 and up for 'Adler After Dark.' This month, guests are invited... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10639233 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:57:14 -0700 "Don't worry about the eyeball floating at the top of your drink, darling. It's edible ... candy. And don't feel queasy about the 'Bloody Brain' you're about to slurp, darling; it's merely the name of the shot." Trader Todd's, in... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10585271-getting-ghoulish-about-halloween-spirits-two-creepy-cocktail-recipes-courtesy-of-trader-todds Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:08:30 -0700 One of the many summer evenings college pals and I hung out together, my friend John and I stepped onto my balcony to notice a full moon that shown large and bright over Langdon Street. Without hesitation, we put arms... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/10449529-why-howl-nights-make-a-great-date-night Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:59:00 -0700 I recall a time summer days seemed to last forever, making the summer as a whole an oasis. Recently I met Helena Niskanen, Marketing Representative for Visit Finland, and native Finn who now lives in the United States. She told... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/9898536-finland-midnight-sun-niskanen-bask Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:21:26 -0700 This summer, Jack Chapman and his wife Karen Barrie participated in a "Wolf Intensive Weekend" at Wolf Park near Lafayette Indiana. The program included meeting the resident wolves up close. Close enough to look into their eyes, Mr. Chapman says.... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/9661932-meet-the-wolves Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:37:29 -0700 Early this summer, June 9th to be exact, Jacquee T., authoress, poetess and voice behind A Romantic's Perspective(.com), deemed a "Gotta Love the Gents!" day on her Twitter stream. Noon-9 p.m. that day her "Tweets" acknowledged and celebrated the romantic... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/9575409-gotta-love-twitter-gents Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:39:44 -0700 You "Gotta Love the Gents" says Jacquee T., the voice behind A Romantic's Perspective(.com). She celebrates "Gents" as a theme this Thursday, June 9th, per her Twitter profile. At 140 characters per "tweet," she will honor gentlemen -- men who... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/9326130-jacquee-t-loves-the-gents-on-twitter-this-thursday Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:19:58 -0700