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The art of the glassblower

Author Robb Y    Category Lifestyle Activities     Tags , ,

To reach the highest standard of glass blowing takes years. After all, it is an age-old skill and it requires a very special touch.

It’s thanks to the special characteristics of glass that we have so many beautiful objects; glass has no set melting point but gradually changes as temperature rises.

It wasn’t until the late 19th century that any form of technology was utilized to form glass. Until then, glass was formed only by the hands of master craftspersons, using just the air from their own lungs. read more

Jun
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Food 101 Classes

Author Robb Y    Category Food & Wine, Lifestyle Activities     Tags , , ,

Here’s some food for thought.

Do you usually find yourself relegated to potato peeling during family cookouts? Do you find the world of spices confusing? Fear not, help is at hand. Experiencegifts.com offers suggestions of dozens of cooking classes to help improve your kitchen skills, and impress your friends and family.

Fresh ingredients, master chefs, and a couple of hours of culinary boot camp will soon have your cooking up to standard. Are you in the mood for Thai, Chinese, Indian or French cuisine? Well, there are more than enough options to choose from. For example, the Philadelphia Asian Cooking Class will teach you the finer skills of sushi and dim sum. And if you want to wash this down with your own signature soda, there’s Barleycorn’s Craft Brew, in Massachusetts. read more

Jun
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A Life Less Ordinary

Author Robb Y    Category Airborne Activities, Food & Wine, Lifestyle Activities     Tags , , , ,

A change is as good as a rest. So why not learn how to do something new, something challenging, and see where it leads you?

We’re not talking about getting a new haircut or wardrobe: We’re going deeper – think of health and happiness; wish fulfillment; aspirations realized; and lives lived to the fullest – so much is possible, with just a little inspiration.

From flying lessons in a Cessna 172, to trapeze lessons or cooking classes, there are options to invigorate mind, body and soul. If planes and helicopters are too much to handle, sign up for the trapeze class – you’ll still be soaring above ground, only safely harnessed, and doing a couple of back flips while you’re at it. read more

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