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Arts & Entertainment

18 Six Most Expensive Paintings in 2011

Fashion

28 Spain’s Prominent Fashion Designers

Adolfo Dominguez, Andres Sarda, Roberto Verino, Juan Duyos & Jesus del Pozo 40 2011 A-Morir Eyewear Collection

Jewelry & Timepieces

44 Mediterraneo, Olivia Palermo’s Collection

52 Bovet Watches

Home Décor & Architecture

20 Object of Mythology_Home Trend

Culinary

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The Puglian Cookbook Delicious Appetizer Herring Russia Salad Recipe Mango Cheesecake

Wines, Spirits & Cigars

54 Ice recipes

57 Spice Island Resort

66 Balblair Highland Whisky

Travel

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FEATURE 14 Baraza Resort & Spa

Zanzibar exotic getaway

25 2011 Most Expensive Christmas Tree 42 Lush Gift Ideas for the Holidays 55 Mince My World

The Most Expensive Mince Pie in the World

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CONTRIBUTORS

EMMA DANCE

Emma has been a journalist for almost eight years and is currently based in the beautiful city of Bath in the UK. Her main passions in life are luxury travel, gourmet food and fine wines and spirits, and sharing her discoveries through her writing. She has travelled extensively across the globe, as well as within the UK, visiting around 20 countries in the past three years alone.

Emma’s work has been published in regional publications in the UK, as well as on numerous websites. She also has a thriving blog which attracts an international audience. In her spare time Emma enjoys cooking and planning her next adventures. She lives with her partner.

PAUL E. KANDARIAN

KAREN H. BERLINER

Karen Holly Berliner is a seasoned freelance journalist with a true love and flare for luxury food, wine and travel writing. Her passion for journalism coupled with her appreciation and driving interest in food and luxury travel, coupled with an insatiable wanderlust to boot, inspires her to explore this big world and bring back her finds to the local reader.

Her work has been featured prior in English Magazine, Simply The Best Magazine, Downtown NYC Magazine, Singular Magazine, Los Angeles, Westchester Magazine, Bergen County Magazine, New Jersey Life, Edible East End (The Hampton’s), Social Life (The Hampton’s), No. 3 Magazine, NYC, Ocean Style, Gladys national glossy magazine, Haute Living and the NY Journal News among other publications.

She offers expertise in niche travel markets such as getaways, luxury resorts, cultural itineraries, spa finds and culinary & wine treasures. From local spa escapes to 5 Star Caribbean Resorts and Hotels, native New Yorker Karen Berliner will happily share her luxury travel experiences with you. “Let me describe your paradise” she urges her readers, old and new.

Paul is a Boston-based freelance travel writer/photographer whose work has appeared in The Boston Globe, Cape Air in-flight magazine, Go Caribbean, Yankee and many others. Paul prefers warmweather climates but will go wherever the fun... he means work, is.

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KATHRYN J. ADAMS Kathryn is our Copy Editor for Upscale Living Magazine and edits websites as well. She has been involved in the fashion industry for twenty years as a model, writer, and assists in the photography shoots. She enjoys working with people and spends her time between Nantucket and Cape Cod.

RAY CHATELIN

Chatelin has won awards for travel journalism, screenwriting and classical music criticism. He has authored or co-authored 14 travel books and his work has appeared in a variety of major magazines, newspapers, and websites including National Geographic Traveler, LA Times, Musical America, San Diego Union, Hemispheres, Christian Science Monitor, and Traveling Times Publications, among others. His real passion is in golfing the world’s great courses.

NATALIE KING

Natalie graduated cum laude from Umass Boston. Her interests include Fashion, Interior Design and travel. An appreciation of design is a reflection of her families love of renovation and restoration projects. Beginning her career as a model, Natalie has continued her relationship with photographers, and now collaborates as an art director on editorials to showcase luxury residences, resorts and fashion.

She divides her time between Boston and her families country home in North Carolina, where they currently renovate a 19th century southern plantation. For this issue, Natalie has worked with custom home builder Cindy Stumpo, Pauli and Uribe Architects of Boston, designer Michael De Paulo, the Mandarin Oriental Boston and Cambridge Beaches Resort in Bermuda.

Natalie.king@upscalelivingmag. com

NEIL MACMILLAN

Neil is a New York based freelance writer where he resides with his wife Peggy and two cats. Neil is a Civil War re-enactor (Union Infantry) and a Navy veteran of the Gulf War. December 2011 digital Issue

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From the Publisher

Dear Friends, The most celebrated season of the year is here. You can feel the excitement of the Holidays, it’s reflected in many faces we pass on the street, in stores or wherever we go. Upscale Living Magazine brings you a little insight of the Season and shares with you the best and most exotic in the world of luxury!

A beautiful & luxurious Christmas Tree made of gold, some of the most expensive paintings of the year, travels for the Holiday, fashion from some of the most elite in Spain, and the list goes on.

Remember, that this is not only the Season to enjoy ourselves and spend quality time with our loved ones, but also a time to reflect and remember those less fortunate. Do a good deed, and the Spirit will indeed be exuberant!

Happy Holidays from Us! Sincerely,

Alina Rosa Leyva Publisher/Editor

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BARAZA | By Linda Chappetiere

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ocated on the island of Zanzibar, along a stretch of white and powdery sand of award winning Bwejuu Beach, Baraza Resort & Spa offers the ultimate getaway for the most discerning traveler. This beautiful 30 villa boutique resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar displayed throughout by their Swahili arches, intricate hand carved cement decor, beautiful antiques, arabic, swahili & indian design, brass lanterns, Baraza offers unparalleled standards of luxury.

The villas at the resort offers the comforts one could ask for. Their 14 Bahari one-bedroom villas and their 15 Sultans two-bedrooms villas offer a walk-in dressing room, a large terrace and a plunge pool. Some of the Bahari villas also offers ocean front or ocean views, while the Sultanas Villas can be appreciated for their views of either the sea or the gardens. Their one Presidential two-bedroom suite offers two master bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and walk-in dressing room.

From the central living area one can enjoy the fantastic sea views, and right outside, a large plunge pool awaits along with a daybed, outdoor dining area and a spacious terrace. This exceptional villa also offers a compact kitchenette and a separate guest toilet, as well as additional

accommodation for a maid or butler adjacent to the main suite.

Recently voted one of the top 30 island beaches in the world, Bwejuu’s continuous stretch of palm trees and soft, white sand provides the perfect setting for this elegant resort.

The Baraza’s four restaurants, Livingstone Terrace, Ocean Lounge Bar & Restaurant, The Sultans Dining Room and Dhahabu Bar & Lounge, provide culinary delights inspired by the Indian, Persian, and Swahili traditions. With every meal, the guest at any of the four restaurants will enjoy distinctive & mouth-watering flavors of the very best products the island has to offer.

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Six A painting costs a few thousand dollars to create, however, it can sell for hundreds of millions. Here are six of the most expensive paintings, their creators and the message behind them.

“Luncheon At The Boating Party” is a painting by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It was purchased from the artist by the dealer-patron Paul Durand-Ruel and bought in 1923 for $125,000 from his son by Duncan Phillips. It is currently housed in The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.. It shows a richness of form, a fluidity of brush stroke, and a flickering light.

“Mona Lisa”, also known as “La Gioconda” or “La Joconde” is the portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo.

Mona Lisa is a portrait by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It is a painting in oil on a poplar panel and bought by King Francis I of France. It is now the property of the French State and it is on permanent display at the Musée du Louvre in Paris.

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“Starry Night” is a painting

by Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh.

The painting depicts the view outside his sanitarium room window at night, although it was painted from memory during the day. Since 1941 it has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

“Sexual Explosion” is Jim Warren’s mystical but controversial nude painting, once banned in the United States from public exhibition in the 1970’s for being “obscene and sexually explicit,” Today, is recognized as the Most Famous Nude Painting in Modern Contemporary Art since the renowned nudes of the Latin European masters Picasso, Dali and Modigliani, who dominated that art market.

The controversial Jim Warren “Sexual Explosion” oil on canvas portrays a female nude in a reclining position on surreal clouds while her body is in a state of exploding ecstasy.

“The Dream” is a 1932 oil painting by Pablo Picasso portraying his 24-year-old mistress Marie-Thérèse Walter. It is said to have been painted in one afternoon, on 24 January 1932. It belongs to Picasso’s period of distorted depictions, with its oversimplified outlines and contrasted colors resembling early Fauvism.

“The Kiss” was painted by the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt between 1907-1908. A perfect square, the canvas depicts a couple embracing, their bodies entwined in elaborate robes decorated in a style influenced by both linear constructs of the contemporary Art Nouveau style and the organic forms of the earlier Arts and Crafts movement. The work is composed of conventional oil paint with applied layers of gold leaf, an aspect that gives it its strikingly modern, yet evocative appearance. The painting is now in the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in the Belvedere palace, Vienna, and is widely considered a masterpiece of the early modern period. It is a symbol of Vienna Jugendstil--Viennese Art Nouveau--and is considered Klimt’s most popular work.

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TRENDS

Brass “Mister Owl” Owls are popping up everywhere and don’t you just love Mister Owl? Attributed to Curtis Jere, this vintage brass owl is so fun perched in a bookcase, on a desk or windowsill. ($495.00)

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Wild Woolly Bench This beautiful and exquisite mid-century inspired bench covered in genuine goat fur, its the perfect addition for a stylish hallway, uber chic living room or in a bedroom. Size 53”l x 20”w x 22”h. ($2,750.00)

Horse Table by Carlos Bissolino The gifted Argentine artist created a series of limited edition tables ever made. Every table create is different.

Alpaca Pillows Soft, cozy and made to order! These pillows would make any room more chic and comfortable. ($450.00)

“On The Move” by Roger San Miguel

WE ARE COLLECTORS/DEALERS OF FINE ART.

“The Puglian Cookbook”

“Thinking” by Victor Zaldivar

We offer an exciting variety of original art of FINE ARTISTS from various countries.

WE SHIP WORLDWIDE.

“Fruits & Wines” by Paco Gorospe

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he Puglian Cookbook, by Viktorija Todorovska is a beautifully illustrated cookbook with recipe and preparation photos as well as images from Puglia itself. Author Viktorija Todorovska has created a memorable introduction to this unsung cuisine. Puglian cooking’s two great benefits are of huge interest to food-lovers today: it’s very simple, usually requiring little technique and basic preparation, and it’s incredibly healthful, as it’s based largely on olive oil and fresh vegetables.

The cuisine of Puglia is famous for being among the best in Italy. Puglian food is deeply rooted in the geography and traditions of this southern Italian region, and its identity as the country’s breadbasket and largest producer of olive oil.

The recipes in this cookbook are simple, the ingredients are easy to find, and the dishes are bursting with flavor. They’re perfect for entertaining as well as for basic family meals. These are healthful, delightful recipes that should appeal to everyone, especially lovers of Italian cooking.

Viktorija Todorovska is a food and wine educator with a passion for exploring the world of food through simple and flavorful combinations of high-quality ingredients. Since her first visit to the southern Italian region of Puglia, she has been fascinated by its foods, wines, and people. She currently lives in Chicago, where she teaches cooking and wine courses.

MOST EXPENSIVE

Christmas Tree Tokyo’s famous jeweler, Ginza Tanaka has, once again made the most beautiful Christmas Tree!

Made entirely of pure gold, this Christmas Tree is worth approximately $2 million. This is not the first time for Ginza Tanaka to make a luxurious work of art. Let’s see what surprises Ginza Tanaka has in mind for 2012. | By Elliott Andersen

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“Moët & Chandon Etoile Award” 2011

Anna Winto

Mario Testin

Sienna Miller, Mario Testino and Daniel Lalonde.

Hugh Dancy

Anna Wintour.

Mario Testino.

Hugh Dancy

Antonio Banderas

Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Rose Huntington-Whiteley.

Keifer Sutherland.

Mario Testino & Sienna Miller

Sarah Gadon.

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ADOLFO DOMINGUEZ Adolfo Domínguez is one of Spain’s most respected fashion gurus and Gwyneth Paltrow favorite international style icon. Known for his effortless designs, Adolfo uses natural fabrics that are loose and functional for the today’s modern stylish peeps. He was also the first Spanish designer to open his own brand-name store in Madrid, which soon mushroomed into a chain with outlets across Spain and abroad going public with the company in 1997.

Introducing elegance and comfort, Adolfo’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection is the ultimate go-to apparel for the young, vibrant, and confident men/women professionalistas. This season, his collection entails yellows, light blues and whites; and like other designers re-introducing the mode-chic 70s classic style mixed with basics and floral touch for the ladies, and simple, modern and light suits and every-day pieces for the stylish men around the globe.

Though the Adolfo Domínguez brand has franchised internationally and can be purchased online at their site www.adolfodominguez.com, it has not step into the USA online market as of yet. In the meantime, you can find Adolfo Dominguez USA stores in Georgia, Maryland and Florida.

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ANDRES SARDA Andrés Sardá, a Spanish designer was inspired by Mediterranean Sea for his Spring-Summer 2012 at the Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. Mixing the cultures that existed throughout the ages. His new collection focuses on sensual and sexy swimsuits. From the official catalogue for the Spring Summer 2012 collection: “Greek and Roman cultures have been pivotal in determining what our reality and our way of being are today, that is why we are paying tribute to them through a very subjective vision of these women. We also wanted to include Egypt in this tribute on account of its link with both cultures and with the Mediterranean.”

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ROBERTO VERINO Roberto Verino is a Spanish fashion designer. Born in Verín, a town in the Spanish province of Ourense, Roberto Verino has been involved in the fashion world from a very early age. He studied Fine Arts in Paris, and on his return to Spain, Verino took over the family’s leather business, where he began to design his first creations. In 1982 the designer created his first “ready-to-wear” collection under the name of Roberto Verino. The following year he opened his first store in Paris, right in the heart of the Saint Germain district. Verino participated in the Paris Womenswear Show, the Milan Fashion Show and the International Linen Fair in Montecarlo.

From 1984, Verino he took part in Madrid’s Cibeles Fashion Show, where he was able to consolidated his career thanks in particular to the quality of the fabrics he works with. In 1988, he launched his product line targeting the younger segment of the market Erre uve dos. In 1992 his first store in Madrid was opened, and from then on Verino began to introduce a range of new product lines: accessories, fragrances and swimwear. In 1998 he co-founded the Association of Spanish Fashion Designers with Jesús del Pozo, Antonio Pernas, Angel Schlesser and Modesto Lomba , presenting his collections independently at the Casa del Reloj Cultural Centre and a mansion situated at 18, Eduardo Dato Street.

Today the firm has a total of 56 stores and 47 Roberto Verino boutiques in El Corte Inglés department stores.

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JUAN DUYOS In 1992, Juan Duyos started working along side designer Manuel Piña while creating his own early collections for a number of stores and friends. In 1995, he set up Duyos & Paniagua with designer Cecilia Paniagua, and between 1996 and 1999, Duyo went on to work with Antonio Pernas, creating his own knitwear collections.

The Duyos & Paniagua Cibeles Catwalk debut came in 1997, with the 1998 summer collection Naturama. In 1998 the British Embassy invited Duyos & Paniagua to present the collection at London Fashion Week.

In 1999, the first collection under the Duyos brand name was launched called “Recuerda y Guarda” (Remember and Keep), receiving the L’Oréal Award for best collection in show at Cibeles. Since then, the firm has been a constant presence at the Madrid fashion event.

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JESUS del POZO Jesus del Pozo is recognized as one of Spain’s most influential fashion designer. He was one of the most prominent figures at Madrid’s Pasarela Cibeles annual fashion week.

Jesus del Pozo was born in Madrid, Spain, where he has worked since the 1980’s creating avant-grade geometrical haute couture fashion and perfurmes. In Madrid is where he opened his first shop in 1974, and two years later, had his first fashion show in Paris, France.

Jesus del Pozo was also known for his paintings and sculptures, and many in Spain call him “the teacher of fashion”.

Jesus del Pozo has died at age 65 of lung cancer. His creations will be forever remembered and admire by all in the fashion industry.

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This eyewear collection by designer Kerin Rose features many delightful couture eye wear styles becoming a much publicized favorite among fashion’s leading trendsetters.

The new A-Morir eyewear collection is hand decorated featuring many beautiful styles such as the “Kaoma” fully encrusted in 24 karat gold with Swarovski crystals and draped with five gold chains, the “Lizzy” featuring real skull bones and feathers, the “Supreme” with real mind and many more.

This exquisite eyewear collection it’s flashy, yet classy, and its perfect to wear for any time of the day or night.

The most expensive frame is the Sandrine which is priced at $2,385.*

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VinOAir Premier Red Wine Aerator/Non-Drip Pourer by Cork Pops Helps Shoppers Cross Wine Lovers Off Their Christmas List —

Novato, California – Holiday 2011 – A well-chosen bottle of vino is a can’t-miss gift idea for the wine lover on every holiday shopping list. Now, Cork Pops, a leading wine accessory designer, is helping to make that ideal gift-giving solution even more appreciated with just the right add-on bonus. The company’s new all-in-one VinOair Premier aerator/drip-less pourer is helping to heighten the under-the-tree surprise for the wine connoisseur this holiday season.

Blake Andros, owner of Izzy’s restaurant in Corte Madera, Calif., holds high praise for the VinOair’s appearance and functionality.

“The VinOair is … sleek, fast and works effortlessly. The result is a great wine pourer.” The VinOair Premier by Cork Pops retails for $28.00 and is available nationwide in countless retailers including Specs, Central Market, Kroger, Wegmans, and Bevmo. www.corkpops.com.

My Fair Lady —The fairest gift of them all We’ve piled this gorgeous hat box full of our most luxurious products, like our Creamed Almond and Coconut Shower Smoothie, Smitten hand cream and Charity Pot. The most beautiful part? $8.50 of this gift is donated to our Charity Pot fund. Our Charity Pot fund donates to grassroots charities that work to fight for animal rights, protect our environment and create better social conditions.

Check out some of the groups we work with below! Contains: The Olive Branch Shower Gel 100ml, Creamed Almond and Coconut Shower Smoothie 100g, Smitten Hand Cream 45g, Charity Pot Body Lotion 100g, Ultrabalm Body Balm 15g, Buffy Body Butter 90g, Figs and Leaves Soap 100g. $59.95

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Sealife Underwater Camera — SeaLife, the world-leader in underwater photographic equipment has raised the bar again by introducing the new DC1400. The DC1400 brings 14 megapixel images and HD Video to new depths. This new sealife underwater camera functions just as remarkably topside as it does below. The DC1400 is available at dive and photo shops nationwide at a suggested list price of $529.95. Visit www. sealife-cameras.com

Men’s Signature Dopp Set by Tommy Bahama — This travel kit has spicy, warm aromas that you’ll love!

Included in this set are the Tommy Bahama Signature cologne spray, a travel bottle, solid deodorant and a handsome, faux-leather dopp kit that will travel with you for years ($68.00)

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MEDITERRÁNEO Olivia Palermo’s collection.

Carrera y Carrera unveils Mediterráneo, a fresh, youthful, and innovative collection that tells of the legends of goddesses and nymphs who have dwelt in this tranquil sea through the exquisite craftsmanship of its pieces in yellow gold, white gold, and diamonds.

Each one of the spectacular pieces in this collection suggests unforgettable moments in which the splendor of the sun and its sunsets recall waters laden with myths and legends, goddesses and nymphs Olivia Palermo has become the face of the Mediterráneo collection, marking this fabulous experience as one of the great moments of her life.

A passion for gold and a masterful work of this metal have made Carrera y Carrera one of the most important jewelry companies globally. For this luxury brand, the connection to Spain is an essential source of inspiration in the development of many of its collections.

Each step of the creative process for a jewelry piece is influenced by this Spanish essence, one of the fundamental pillars for cultivating the Brand’s impeccable activity throughout its history.

Carrera y Carrera endures thanks to a standard of incalculable value, the savoir faire of around 60 jewelers who work in its Madrid workshop, one of the most prestigious in the world. It is here that each and every piece is created entirely by hand, the way others create Fine Jewelry.

Craftsmanship based on a meticulous sculpting of the gold and careful setting of diamonds gives each piece a flawless grandeur. The enthusiasm, expertise, and exclusivity of the master goldsmiths’ work are palpable in each of the Brand’s pieces.

All of the Company’s collections are full of emblematic jewelry pieces that have helped shape the brand image of an authentic master of miniature sculpture transformed into jewelry inspired by Spain, natural elements, the animal kingdom, and legends. The evocative and powerful creations from Carrera y Carrera cater to a woman with character, passion, strength and great personality. A modern woman who appreciates the versatility and youthfulness of a brand whose jewelry pieces can be worn for any occasion.

Jewelry from an iconic brand renowned for its style and designs unique to the market, where the characteristic combination of a matte-shine effect on gold, generous volumes, and detailed craftsmanship bring each and every piece to life.

Calipso, a beautiful translation of sea conches into jewelry The Calipso rings and earrings are a superlative interpretation of the undulating shapes of sea conches, meticulously carved in yellow or white gold accompanied by the flashes of pavĂŠ diamonds that give the jewelry pieces a captivating purity of form.

Youthful, unique, and exuberant jewelry with heightened volumes that allow each piece to become an astonishing miniature sculpture of one of the principal elements of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Bovet Only Watch 2011

7-day Tourbillon with reversed hand-fitting “Dragon & Phoenix” piece The Bovet 7-day Tourbillon with reversed handfitting “Dragon & Phoenix” piece was designed specifically for the Only Watch auction for Duchenne Muscular Distrophy Research which took place in Monaco.

This rose gold pocket watch took 100 hours to engrave and finish every detail and design. The end result displays a phoenix and a dragon, the Chinese mythological animals that represent luck, wisdom, prosperity and immortality. This beautiful and unique watch can also be turned into a table clock and uses two dials to tell the time – one in the front and a smaller one in the back. Sold for: $94,431.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type: AMADEO Convertible Diameter: 44mm Material: 18K Red Gold Water-resistance: 3ATM - 30m Bracelet: Full skin alligator Buckle: 18K ardillon Chain: 18K red gold Engraving: Dragon engraved on the dial, bezel and case-side. Phoenix engraved on the case-back.

Special

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RECIPES Orange Mango Ice

1 oz. Herradura Silver Tequila 3 Shiso leaves Lime wedge muddled Topped with Orange Mango Sparkling ICE

Kiwi Strawberry Ice

1 oz. Stoli Vodka 2 Blackberries Splash of lemon Splash of white cranberry juice Topped off with Strawberry Kiwi Sparkling ICE

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Pink Grapefruit Ice

1 oz. Beefeater Gin 4 Cucumbers muddled 2 Drops of lime juice 1 oz. Blueberries muddled Finished with Pink Grapefruit Sparkling ICE

Black Raspberry Ice

1 oz. Makers Mark Bourbon ½ oz. Dry Vermouth 2 Bourbon Cherries 1 Splenda Topped off with Black Raspberry Sparkling ICE

Lemon Lime Ice

1 oz. Bacardi Light Rum 1 Splenda 6 Basil leaves lightly muddled Splash of lime Finished with Lemon Lime Sparkling ICE

Mince

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Who would believe that for £3,000 you could indulge in mince pie... that’s correct! The most expensive Christmas treat in the World goes for an unbelievable price! The ingredients of the pie, which was on show at The Exchange shopping centre in Ilford, London, includes the highest-grade platinum leaf, holy water from Lourdes, vanilla and cinnamon from eastern spice markets. A solid Platinum coin is placed inside to keep with the British tradition of placing a silver coin in a Christmas cake or pudding. It took about ten days for Andrew Stellitano, who runs food design company Astarism to create this exclusive mince pie. The pastry top was designed on a computer and laser cut to give it an intricate finish.

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Resort

| By Rebecca Torres

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ocated just a few steps from world-renown Grand Anse Beach, Spice Island Beach Resorts offers its guests with upmost customer service, and a variety of amenities to choose from, making your stay a vacation to be treasured.

From the moment you arrive, your eyes will capture its blue sky, sparkling water, and the lush beauty of Grenada, Isle of Spice.

The award-winning Spice Island Beach Resort features 64 elegantly-appointed suites, the full-service Janissa’s Spa, a Cybex® fitness center, Oliver’s beachside gourmet restaurant, the Sea & Surf Terrace for light lunches, the Sea & Surf Bar for refreshing cocktails throughout the day, a central swimming pool with swim-up whirlpool, an Omnicourt® tennis court, the Nutmeg Pod children’s activity center, the Gatsby Boutique and more. Despite these 21st century refinements Spice Island Beach Resort remains all about rest and relaxation.

This eight acre property, located just 10 minutes from the airport, its owned and operated by Sir Royston Hopkin, K.C.M.G. and family. A native of Grenada, Sir Royston Hopkins’s vision was to meld poetry and modernity into a resort that would perfectly blend into its environment, and still offer all the luxuries you would expect from one of the world’s finest resorts, and that’s how Spice Island Beach Resort came to be.

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the conscientious caretakers of his dream. Guided by their father’s penchant for perfection, and inspired by their own deeply personal experience at the resort, they all know full well what it means to be a perfect host. What truly distinguishes the Hopkin family from other fine hoteliers, however, is the personal responsibility they take for the experience of each and every guest. They regularly invite the resort’s guests to cocktail parties at the Hopkins’ own house, where they meet friends, business partners, and family members from around the world, always, keeping the personal touch close at hand.

Cultivating a life of spice is second nature to them now.

Spice Island Beach Resort is also home to a multitude of environmental practices and is a proud member of the esteemed Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection and the first and only resort in Grenada to be featured in the exclusive Virtuoso network’s Hotels & Resorts Program.

So let’s pack our bags and enjoy the Life of Spice!

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DELICIOUS AP PETIZ ER Looking for a quick & easy appetizer to serve: * Raw Tuna * Avocado * Mango Place together on a bowl. Add a few sliced baguettes and there you have it!

An easy to make, yet delicious appetizer for any event.

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Russian Herring Salad | Makes 12 servings Ingredients: 20 Serving Mayonnaise .............................................................

1/2 the Fat Hellman’s (1tbls) .............................................................

3 beets (2” dia, sphere) Beets .............................................................

8 Serving Herring in Red Wine Sauce1/2 container ..............................................................

5 Serving Free Run Egg Naturegg with Potassium .............................................................

3 medium (2-1/4” to 3-1/4” dia.)

Potatoes, Boiled .............................................................

1 Serving Green Onion

Cooking Directions Boil beets, and potatoes. While boiling, prepare herring either from can, or fresh herring, chop into small pieces, and stir in 4 tablespoons mayonnaise. Place in a shallow but large square or rectangular dish (preferably clear to see the layers). Hard boil 5 eggs, mash, add 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise and include chopped green onion. Put this layer on top of the herring. Peel the already boiled potatoes, and then grate boiled potatoes in a bowl, adding 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Place layer on top of eggs. Peel the beets after boiling and grate into bowl. Stir in 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, add as final layer. Add two or more tablespoons on top to add a pinkish hue on the top.

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Mango Cheesecake | Makes 12 servings Ingredients: For the Crust 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs ..............................

1/2 cup sugar ..............................

6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter ..............................

Filling 3 large very ripe mangoes peeled, pitted and sliced ...............................

Three 8oz packages of cream cheese ..............................

1-1/4 cups sugar

Cooking Direction: For crust: Preheat oven to 325째F. Lightly butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Stir cracker crumbs and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Add melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom (not sides) of prepared pan. Bake until crust is set, about 12 minutes. Cool completely. Maintain oven temperature.

For filling: Puree mangoes in processor until smooth.

Set aside 2 cups mango puree (reserve any remaining puree for another use). Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 2 cups mango puree and beat until well blended.

Pour filling over crust in pan.

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Bake cake until set and puffed and golden around edges (center may move very slightly when pan is gently shaken), about 1 hour 25 minutes. Cool cake 1 hour. Refrigerate uncovered overnight. Run small knife between cake and sides of pan to loosen.

Remove pan sides. Transfer cake to platter. Cut into wedges and serve with sliced mangoes.

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A Distinguished Grand Marnier For The Most Discriminating Connoisseurs | By Francis McCarthy Searching for that liquid heaven? Then Balblair 1989 is the drink for you.

The Balblair 1989 is mid-amber in appearance with honeygold highlights. Its a full bodied malt with aromas of raisin, green apple, and hints of banana and lemon. The American oak barrels, used in the distillate’s maturation, lend a warm toffee, vanilla fragrance. On the palate there are raisins and fruits with a rich spiciness leading to a long, complex and ultimately smooth finish.

Balblair is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries with production starting in 1790. The distillery is located in the northern Highlands in the village of Ederton, which was found in a 2006 EU survey to have the cleanest air in Scotland! Balblair is currently owned by Inver House Distillers and is reasonably small, producing around 1.3 million litres per year.

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