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Choosing a great sparkler for the New Year can be overwhelming, so let's review which ones may be best for your New Year's Eve dinner or celebration. Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine Some people tend to call all sparkling wines champagne, but, the only wines that can be called champagne are the ones that are produced in the Champagne region of France, hence the name. Wine produced anywhere else in the world must, therefore, be called a “sparkling wine”. The primary grapes used to produce champagne are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. There are now only five family-owned champagne houses in France, and Laurent-Perrier is the largest of the three. Champagnes price typically range from around $45 and more. Prices of sparkling wines will depend on the amount of time spent aging, the grapes used in the bottling and the process used to produce the champagne or sparkling wine. Understanding the sweetness of sparkling wines: Extra-Brut or Brut-Naturale: 0-6 grams of sugar per liter (the driest of the dry, unsweet-ened) Brut: less than 15 grams of sugar per liter (dry—typical style of champagne with no sweetness) Extra-Dry: 12-20 grams of sugar per liter (dry or slightly sweet)Sec: 17-35 grams of sugar per liter (medium-sweet) Demi-Sec: 33-55 grams of sugar per liter (sweet) Doux: more than 55 grams of sugar There are so many champagnes and sparkling wines on the market today that can fit any budg-et for any celebration.

Whether its work or a night out, you need to have the right fragrance that lingers subtly after hours. We put together the top ten fragrances for women Malachite Banana Republic for women Malachite by Banana Republic is an oriental fragrance for women. Malachite was launched in 2007. The fragrance features peony, water hyacinth, sandalwood, musk, pepper, vanilla and green mango. J`Adore L`Absolu Dior for women J`Adore L`Absolu by Dior is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. J`Adore L`Absolu was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Demachy. Top note is ylang-ylang; middle notes are tuberose, jasmine and rose; base notes are fruity notes, musk and woodsy notes. Marc Jacobs Daisy This fragrance is fresh and feminine, with a playful innocence. At the heart of Daisy is a floral with vintage edge: violet. Sophisticated, with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, vintage flavor of Marc Jacobs' feminine, edgy designs. Always elegant, always enchanting - but not too serious - Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth. Lancome Tresor Elixir Tresor Elixir by Lancome is an Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Tresor Elixir was launched in 2007. Top notes are violet and peach; middle notes are honey, Bulgarian rose, heliotrope and cedar; base notes are sandalwood, musk, vanilla and vetiver. Chanel No. 5 Eau Première This is a decidedly lighter, fresher, softer interpretation of N°5. . . a silky-smooth harmony of notes that reveals the delicate facet of the world-renowned fragrance. Fendi Palazzo This is a warm and enveloping with a subtle balance between sensuality and refinement. Fendi Palazzo is a luminous and opulent fragrance with a unique signature for today's modern woman. Sophisticated and sensual; Fendi Palazzo is an extravagant expression of self. Gucci by Gucci Perfume by Gucci Gucci by Gucci perfume for women is a wonderfully balanced scent that merges traditionally feminine elements with savory tones that add complexity. This moderate fragrance, first introduced in 2007, thoughtfully blends notes that include chamomile, guava, pear, patchouli, Tahitian Tiare flower and musk. Just a touch of this spicy scent on your pulse points will leave you smelling lovely all night. Gucci by Gucci is the perfect complement to any adventures. Prada Infusion d'Iris Prada Infusion D'Iris is an elegant perfume that is sure to accent your natural fragrance. Prada introduced this elegant perfume for women in 2007. With notes of mandarin, cedar, iris, benzoin, and orange, this scent is subtle and mature, making it ideal for many casual occasions. The scent is sure to appeal to those around you, and it won't overwhelm your senses with strong or obtrusive notes. Simply spritz the scent on and enjoy the long-lasting scent. DOT by Marc Jacobs DOT by Marc Jacobs captures a charming, upbeat spirit with timeless sophistication. Simple and straightforward in statement, exuberant and feminine in design, DOT is a colorful Marc Jacobs creation that comes full circle with a balance of modernity and elegance. It is infused with Red Berries, Dragonfruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Driftwood and Musk. Versace Bright Crystal Inspired by a mixture of Donatella Versace's favorite floral fragrances, Bright Crystal is a fresh, sensual blend of refreshing chilled yuzu and pomegranate mingled with soothing blossoms of peony, magnolia, and lotus flower, warmed with notes of musk and amber.

Your bedroom is the place you love to unwind after a long day at work. It is supposed to be your stress-free private sanctuary full of soothing colors, comfortable bedding and plush pillows. Choosing the right tone and colour is often challenging , especially if you are decorating with your spouse in mind. Chosing the right colours For your master bedroom consider choosing using neutral colors if you have a spouce this will avoid conflits. Use colours such as green, gray or brown, but void purple and pink as they might be too feminine. Green is one of the best colors for bedrooms, because it has elements of both warm and cool, and there is a wide range of tints from which to choose. With green, you can furnish your room in a modern, traditional or eclectic style. It looks great with pops of complementary colors and furniture that is either painted or bare wood. If your master bedroom includes a bathroom and a dressing or sitting area, plan your colors for all of those spaces as a whole. That doesn't mean the paint colors in your bedroom and bathroom need to match, but they should complement one another.

INGREDIENTS Fruits for Baking 1 lb. raisins 1 lb. currants 1 lb. prunes Mixture of rum and port wine (Red label wine if possible) Christmas Pudding 1/2 lb. butter 1/2 lb. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. browning 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. of almond flavouring 1 teaspoon rose water 2 tsp. lime juice 1 tsp. lime or orange rind 6 eggs 4 cups mixed fruits (raisins, currants, prunes, citron, cherries, dates)* 6 oz. bread crumbs 6 oz. all purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 cup white rum 2 cups Port or Brandy INSTRUCTIONS If possible soak raisins, currants and prunes for up to a year in rum and wine in a tight lid glass jar. DO NOT soak the dates, cherries or mixed peel FOR THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING: Prepare tin by lining sides with 2 thicknesses of paper and the bottom with 4 thicknesses of brown paper and 1 of greaseproof paper. Or line with parchment paper bottom and sides of cake pan. Grease 9-inch tin with shortening. 1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 2. Mix in browning, vanilla and almond flavouring, lime juice and rind. 3. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well. Add soaked fruit, cherries and dates ( You can 4. blend the fruits if needs be) 5. Mix breadcrumbs, flour, baking powder, salt and mixed spice 6. Add alternately with white rum and port wine/brandy. 7. Pour into prepared baking tins or steaming basins 3/4 full. 8. Cover and make steaming basin watertight. 9. Place in steamer, or put over boiling water. Continue to add boiling water until pudding steams, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Cooking time varies with size of container. If you do not have a steamer you can use the oven by setting the baking tin in water or set a pan of boiling water below the pudding. Use remaining red wine to wet cakes while they are still warm. White rum may also be used. The amount of browning added is based on colour preference. .....................................................................................................................Copyright 2013 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit..

This delicious rice dish both fresh-tasting and festive-looking. It's the perfect light side dish for a big holiday meal. Ingredients 1 cup rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 tbsp. grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sweet pepper (green), chopped 1 medium sweet pepper (red), chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 sprig celery, chopped finely 2 sprigs fine leaf thyme, chopped finely 1/3 cup raisins 2 tbsp. butter Salt to taste Directions 1. In a skillet, ginger, garlic, and onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; set aside. 2. In a saucepan, bring broth to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in rice, celery thyme sweet peppers and raisins mixture, salt if desired and pepper. 3. Cover and let stand for 6-7 minutes. Stir before serving. Yield: 6 servings.

Our health conscious cover girl Shanneil Brown gives a few tips and how and how she changed her lifestyle to healthier. Just a way of reminding young ladies of how important it is to do pop smear and mammogram and to check their body after each cycle to see if there are any abnormalities..... Also eating healthy is key. When I tell people I am a vegetarian they say "that's so expensive" but it's actually very much cheaper than buying grocery at the supermarket or food daily. Remember you are what you eat, so why not prepare your own meals in a healthy way. Instead of clothes shopping take me food shopping to the market! I love my island cultivated foods...

His is truly a "rags to riches" story. Haitian-born actor, Jimmy Jean-Louis grew up in the slums of Petion-Ville, Haiti until age 12, working his way to become a Hollywood celebrity. In 2010, his deep love for his homeland caused him to shift his focus from his acting career to help rebuild Haiti, which was ravaged by a 7.0 earthquake on January 12. He is the founder and president of Hollywood Unites for Haiti, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged youth in Haiti. Louis is an artist with international appeal. Early in his career, Jimmy worked as a dancer and a model in France, Spain, Italy, South Africa and England. He moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to pursue acting. His credits include movies "Tears of the Sun" (Bruce Willis), "Phat Girlz" (Mo'Nique), "Diary of a Tired Black Man", and the NBC hit television show "Heroes". Jimmy currently has a recurring role on the CW show "Arrow". He recently shot his most important film to date. Jimmy portrayed the title role in "Toussaint Louverture" and won Best Actor at the Pan African Film Festival, the Trinidad and Tobago International Film Festival, and Vues d'Afrique International Film Festival in Canada. He was also nominated Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2012. He is fluent in five languages and sings. He was an invited singer on the Quincy Jones project "We Are The World 25" to benefit humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti. Louis resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Evelyn and three children. IN HIS OWN WORDS Jimmy Jean Louis talks about his work in Haiti and his career. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS · Recurring role in CW Show, "Arrow." · Role in popular NBC series "Heroes." · Founder and President of Hollywood Unites for Haiti. · Nominated for Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (2012). WHO ELSE ARE WE HONORING? Leanna Archer... Visioneur Award Etienne Charles... Trailblazer Award Dr. Guy Harvey... Luminary Award Camille Wardrop Alleyne - Excellence in Science & Technology Award· Frederick 'Freddie' McGregor... Lifetime Achievement Award Shala Monroque - Vanguard Award Dr. Deborah Persaud... Outstanding Contribution to Medicine Award Kim Watson... Outstanding Community Service Award ......................................................................................................................................... Copyright 2013 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit..

We love the purple lip trend we keep seeing, and believe me when I say, a purple lip done right takes any look up a notch! Trouble is, for every perfect purple pout we see, it seems like there are ten not-so-good examples. Whether it's too dark, or too light, it can be very hard to pull of this particular shade. That's why it was so refreshing to see Rihanna's lipstick at a fashion show this past week. She has nailed the purple lip DOWN TO A T. The key to remember is, as with any bold lipstick shade, skin undertones! As well, remember the nature of purple itself as a color. Red and blue make purple, remember grammar school art class? So, warm skin? Go for a purple that leans slightly more towards red/pink, like Rihanna's purple-but-almost-pink shade here. Cooler skin? Find a shade that leans more blue. Will you be trying the purple lip? Source: E.L.F Cosmetics ................................................................................................................................... Copyright 2014 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without cred

You do need to spend money to look beautiful. The secret to healthy looking skin is right in your kitchen. No matter what your skin type, homemade skincare is the best way to treat your skin. Remember that the best way to fight aging and get antioxidants into your body is through your diet. I do hope you enjoy these homemade skin care recipes Avocado/Pear Mask Avocado is excellent for the skin as it contains oil that is similar to our skin oil. This fruit is has high level of potassium and omega-3s which encourage moisture, elasticity and allow the skin to glow. Mash together avocado and milk or oatmeal and apply it to your face. Leave it there for 10 minutes, and then rinse it off with lots of water. An alternative mixture is mashing avocado, add honey and lemon juice. Honey is a natural antiseptic while lemon juice helps with spots and discoloration. Papaya Mask This fruit is great to clearing up whiteheads, boils and spots, as it contains the papain enzyme which is an effective in skin whitening agent. Papaya also contains alpha hydroxyl acids which help remove dead skin cells and reduce the appearance of aging. Mash together papaya and honey and apply to your neck and face. Leave on for 15- 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Do not use daily because of the alpha-hydroxyl as it might cause dryness and irritation of the skins. Banana Mask Bananas are rich in vitamin A, B and E and hence works as an anti-aging agent for the skin. Banana is also great for warts. If you rub the inside of a banana peel on the wart every night for a week and you will see improvement. Mix mashed banana and egg white until together and apply to skin for 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Cucumber Mask Cucumber is good for treating skin eruptions and bulges and for whitening skin. It can also prevent pimples, wrinkles, blackheads and dryness of the face. To make a great cucumber mask blend 4 - 5 leafs of fresh mint and 1 cucumber together. Whisk egg white and to cucumber mixture. Apply this evenly on your face for 20 minutes and then rinse it with water and pat it dry.

Conch soup or chowder is one of the most popular soups in the Caribbean. It is known in some part of the region as “Lambi”. Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean with our tantalizing Conch Soup recipe. Bursting with flavors that evoke the vibrant spirit of the islands, this savory dish combines the delicate sweetness of fresh conch with a medley of aromatic spices and hearty vegetables. Perfect for both cozy evenings at home and entertaining guests with a taste for exotic cuisine, our Caribbean Conch Soup promises to delight your senses and leave you craving more with every spoonful." Enjoy this delicious meal! Ingredients 1 lb. Conch meat 4 Tablespoon butter 2 green onions, chopped 2 cups Okra cut in chunks 1 carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 sweet potato peeled and diced 1 green banana, cut into pieces 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 spring thyme 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 12 cup corn kernels, fresh 2 tbsps. all-purpose flour 1 qt half and half 14 ozs of coconut milk 2 cups fish stock 1 12 tbsps. Ginger root, grated fresh 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 12 tsps. hot sauce (optional Directions Place conch meat in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes. Drain, and finely chop in a food processor. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a skillet over medium heat, and mix in the green onions, carrot, celery, sweet potato, green banana, red pepper, and corn. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in a large pot, and whisk in the flour to create a roux. Pour in the half and half, coconut milk, and fish stock. Mix in the ginger, and season with salt and pepper. Stir the conch and vegetables into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Mix in the hot sauce, cilantro and thyme. Continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired consistency.

Do you plan on inviting a few friends over to ring in the New Year? Here are some easy drinks that you can make to have a night festive. Grapefruit Gimlet Total Time: 5 min Prep: 5 min Yield: 1 serving Level: Easy Ingredients 2 ounces freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice 2 ounces gin 1 tablespoon simple syrup Directions Add the grapefruit juice, gin and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and vigorously shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with a small triangle wedge of grapefruit. The Manhattan Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. Rye (Rittenhouse 100pf) 1.75 oz Sweet Vermouth .5 oz Grand Marnier 3 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 lemon twist, for garnish. Add ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice, stir and strain in a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with zest of lemon. Champagne Cocktail Prep Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 3 minutes Yield: 1 Cocktail Ingredients: 1/4 oz brandy 3/4 oz ruby port 3/4 oz orange juice 4 oz Champagne Preparation: Pour the brandy, port and orange juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a Champagne flute. Top with Champagne. Cosmopolitan Cocktail Ingredients: 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz triple sec 1/2 oz Rose's® lime juice 1/2 oz cranberry juice Directions Shake vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice vigorously in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass, garnish with a lime wedge on the rim, and serve. A Goodnight Kiss Ingredients 4 oz Champagne 1 splash Campari® bitters 1 sugar cube 1 drop Angostura® bitters Directions Place a drop of angostura bitters on a sugar cube and drop into a champagne flute. Add champagne and splash of campari. Feel Like Holiday Ingredients 1 cl vodka 1 cl grenadine syrup 10 cl Champagne Directions Stir vodka and grenadine with ice. Pour into a champagne-flute without the ice. Fill up with champagne ...................................................................................................................... Copyright 2013 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit.

A great Jamaican style dish. A spicy blend of herbs, vinegar, and a scotch bonnet pepper make this chicken dish unforgettable. Serve with rice, yum! Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 1 hour 15 Minutes Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 scotch bonnet pepper, sliced 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips DIRECTIONS 1. Combine the onion, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, thyme, sesame oil, garlic, allspice and scotch bonnet pepper in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Place the chicken into a large resealable bag, and pour in 3/4 of the sauce. Squeeze out excess air, and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour. 2. Preheat your oven's broiler. 3. Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. Broil chicken for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once to ensure even cooking. Heat remaining sauce in a small pan, and pour over chicken when serving.