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  Summer Food & Drinks The summer season comes with its own informal rulebook of unspoken truths. Commit these to memory and you’ll be one step closer to a foolproof and successful summer! Rule #1:  Grill whenever (and whatever) possible. This includes all your favorite meats, proteins, veggies, and whatever else you dare to try! Rule #2:  Make the most of the season’s fresh produce. This can be said of any season, but is especially true of summer’s flavorful fruits and veggies. Rule #3:  Stay hydrated! Beat the heat by sipping on your favorite refreshing iced beverages when outdoors. Now what if we told you that you can combine all three of these tips into one brilliant summer strategy? Using creative food and drink pairings, you can incorporate your favorite grilled meats and seasonal fruits and veggies, plus tie in delicious refreshments that perfectly complement each dish. #1: Strawberry Fields Salad Crouton Cups + Homemade Lemonade This summer salad is made portable with cut
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  Ever since the world first discovered China through the writings of adventurer Marco Polo more than 700 years ago, this large Asian country has come to be regarded as the embodiment of all that is mysterious and exotic. Even now, after decades of economic growth, this vast country has lost none of its fascination. Indeed, the contrast between China's ancient customs and the new ultra-modern state that is developing has only increased the fascination with a culture that dates back many millennia. It's a culture that is much celebrated by the Chinese themselves, as evidenced by the preservation of such important historic sites as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in Beijing, each recalling the days of China's emperors. And then, of course, there's the famous Great Wall, winding for 6,700 kilometers all the way from the Yellow Sea to Central Asia, while its countless shrines exude the spirit of age-old Eastern religions. Thanks to its size, China as a tourist dest
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