By Spencer Reifel | Staff Writer| Every origin of chocolate is different. Have you ever wanted to taste a chocolate from the Dominican Republic and then try another chocolate bar from Belize? At Parliament Chocolate, you can experience flavors from around the world with each and every bar. Chef and owner Ryan Berk looked at the artisan chocolate business and saw a great opportunity to do fair trade, and showcase a delicious product like chocolate. Products from Parliament Chocolate are like a fine wine, as they focus on the different flavors brought out by the original cocoa bean. They are a small team of passionate individuals, motivated to bring something new and exciting to … [Read more...] about Parliament Chocolate
Thor: Ragnarok
Released on Nov. 3, Thor: Ragnarok is the newest addition to the Marvel Universe that follows Thor in saving the universe once again with a splash of humor and action. This movie has a little for everyone, Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to his home Asgard to stop Ragnarok from ruining his world. The end of Asgardian civilization is also threatened at the hands of an all-powerful new foe, the ruthless Hela. The original cast including, Tom Hiddleston (Loki) and Anthony Hopkins (Odin), returned to the screen and new people, including a scene with Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Mark Ruffalo as the … [Read more...] about Thor: Ragnarok
Redlands Art Walk
The Redlands Art walk event was held Sunday, Oct. 29, featuring artwork from more than 100 local artists, spotlight galleries, live entertainment and food. This event, is held twice a year and features tents with artwork lined up and down State Street in downtown Redlands. A handful of local business have galleries focusing on local artists, including Augie’s Coffee, Parliament, Ozel Jewlers, and many more... Attendees rush in for support and experience what these artists are all about. Without this event, many artists would not get exposure for their art work. “My favorite part of the art walk is probably being around everyone,” said Marcus Mercado, a local artist who had a … [Read more...] about Redlands Art Walk
Coffee Roasters and Augie’s Coffee House
Coffee roasters now work alongside farmers to create a great product from the plant to the cup. Coffee seeds are not actually beans like most of society thinks they are. The seed is actually the pit of a cherry on a coffee plant. When a cherry becomes a bright, deep red color, it is picked. Once the coffee seed has been picked, the processing must begin as quickly as possible, to prevent the fruit from spoiling. Famers processing the seed out of the cherry do it two ways: either a dry method, which is the oldest way, or the wet method. With the dry method, the freshly picked cherries are simply spread out on huge surfaces to dry in the sun. To prevent the cherries from … [Read more...] about Coffee Roasters and Augie’s Coffee House
Cheese Plate
If you have never socialized around a cheese plate, this might be a start in the right direction. This perfect cheese plate will have to have a few staples to make your guests happy to sit down and snack on. For a cheese plate, you will need cheese (of course), nuts, cold cut meats, and crackers; you want these to play off each other and pair well. You want your plate to flow well and make it easy to grab and snack with great flavor Cheese expert Sharon Martinez from Challenge Dairy stated that the most important part of a cheese plate is incorporating the different textures of cheese such as soft and semi-soft. Choose your cheeses with different textures. Go for a soft and … [Read more...] about Cheese Plate
Enthusiast’s Guide to Keto Diet
Who would have thought that eating whole egg yolk omelets with bacon and avocado would be considered healthy and a great way to lose weight? With the right intake of calories throughout the day, dieters are sure to lose weight and tone up with the Keto Diet. The Keto Diet is the first enjoyable diet consisting of high fat, moderate protein, and minimal carbohydrates to ensure that energy levels stay high. With positive studies on low-carb and low sugar diets, scientists have noticed that your body will start producing more ketones. Ketones become a source of energy in the body as it starts burning fat instead of carbs and sugar for energy. This will continue to increase as the … [Read more...] about Enthusiast’s Guide to Keto Diet
The wonderful world of wizardry
By Spencer Reifel |staff writer| The person who introduced us to the magical world is back at work. Well-known author of the Harry Potter Saga, J. K. Rowling, released “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” This is the first of a trilogy written by Rowling under the fictional characters, Newt Scamander. “Fantastic Beasts,” published in 2001, a mock textbook. The trilogy is a prequel to the Harry potter saga. Opening Nov. 18, it has already brought in 75 million in it’s first weekend. In it’s first week it has a rating of an 8.0 out of 10 on IMDb, and a 75 percent rating on rotten tomato. This action filled family oriented sci-fi fiction … [Read more...] about The wonderful world of wizardry
Inferno doesn’t disappoint readers or viewers
By Spencer Reifel |Staff Writer| Academy Award winner, Ron Howard, returns to direct Dan Brown's newest book, "Inferno." "Inferno" was released Oct. 28 and has brought in over 150 billion dollars. Brown's previous work 'The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons," writes novels that mix history with bits of mystery. Brown uses historical pieces and different art work as clues to his treasure hunt. "Inferno," did not disappoint, the director of the movie follows the book's detail very well, from the opening scenes of the hospital, to the final scenes in the symphony. Linda Foster stated, that the last scene with the red water in the symphony was just like the book. "While … [Read more...] about Inferno doesn’t disappoint readers or viewers
King of Swing, Michael Bublé
By Spencer Reifel |Staff Writer| The king of swing Michael Bublé is back with the release of his new album "Nobody But Me," which hit stores on Oct. 21. This young Canadian, now a father of two, has come a long way from being on his dad's fishing boat and performing at small bars in New York City and Vancouver. He is now selling out large arenas and over 55 million records. After just recovering from vocal cord surgery, Bublé has released one of his best albums yet. In the 2010 American Music Awards, Bublé won Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist and won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for four of his eight albums. "Bublé is a great singer but if you do not like … [Read more...] about King of Swing, Michael Bublé
Top 5 albums to look at
By Spencer Reifel |Staff Writer| With the holiday approaching, there are five top albums that range from country, pop, funk, and rock 'n' roll coming to you soon. Lady Gaga has been making headlines after it was announced that she will perform at the halftime show for Super Bowl 51 in Huston, Texas in early February 2017. The singer has not only been busy advocating intersex issues and marriage equality, but she has also been working on a new album that comes out Oct. 21. The singer also sang during the 87 Academy Awards a tribute to “the sound of music,” and brought everyone to their feet. From the pop princes to the country stud Kenny Chesney will release his new album … [Read more...] about Top 5 albums to look at