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Wines & spirits: Calvados apple brandy has a taste all its own

Written on January 21, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

Richard Prevel juggles apples for a living. He doesn’t toss them in the air, though. His juggling instead is a balancing of the different qualities of apples to make Calvados Boulard.

Former Blatter aide Champagne sets out reform plan

Written on January 19, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

Former FIFA presidential adviser Jerome Champagne has proposed his own manifesto for how world football's governing body can modernize itself and prevent more corruption scandals. Champagne left FIFA unexpectedly two years ago, but sent his proposals to 208 national football associations ahead of a FIFA-appointed panel meeting for the first time on Thursday as part of President Sepp…

Time for a new FIFA says Champagne

Written on January 17, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA's former director of international relations Jerome Champagne has suggested changes in the world governing body to help end a perception it is run by self-interested men who do not care enough about the game. The erudite 53-year-old Frenchman, who left FIFA suddenly two years ago, has now broken his silence since his unexpected departure from his role as one of president …

Time for a New FIFA Says Jerome Champagne

Written on January 17, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

FIFA's former director of international relations Jerome Champagne has suggested changes in the world governing body to help end a perception it is run by self-interested men who do not care enough about the game.

World Cup – Time for a new FIFA says Champagne

Written on January 17, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

FIFA's former director of international relations Jerome Champagne has suggested changes in the world governing body.

Wines & spirits: Calvados apple brandy has a taste all its own

Written on January 15, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

Richard Prevel juggles apples for a living. He doesn’t toss them in the air, though. His juggling instead is a balancing of the different qualities of apples to make Calvados Boulard.

Normandy's unique spirit: Calvados

Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

Sometimes I opt to give New Year’s presents instead of Christmas presents. That’s when “Calvados: The Spirit of Normandy” by wine importer Charles Neal comes to mind. Picture yourself (or your giftee) in a big armchair, sipping your way through…

Champagne cocktails for New Year's: Alex Day's Whisper Campaign

Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

Champagne cocktails for New Year's Eve: Whisper Campaign from Alex Day

2011 favorite reader recipes

Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

Throughout 2011, just as I've done in years past, I've kept track of the recipes you've told me that you've liked most. This year's favorites came from recipes of my own, from cookbooks and online sources and from readers, just like you.

GDF SUEZ, VINCI and CDC Infrastructure Put in Their Bids to Build and Operate Wind Farms off the Coast of France

Written on January 13, 2012 at 4:35 am, by

Regulatory News: GDF SUEZ, Vinci …