August 2008 - Posts

• Observatory: Cinnamon Is Key Ingredient in Anti-Mold Wrapper

  Researchers are using cinnamon’s microbe-killing properties to develop an anti-mold wrapper. Read More... Posted Aug 31 2008, 11:19 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Spices, Science and Technology, Mold, Cinnamon (Spice)

• Chef Savors His Higher Profile

  Aaron McCargo Jr., a Camden native, is the winner of the fourth season of “The Next Food Network Star.” Read More... Posted Aug 31 2008, 12:22 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Food, Food Network, McCargo Jr, Aaron, Reality Television

• The Food Chain: Russia’s Collective Farms: Hot Capitalist Property

  As food prices soar, the improbable business of buying and reforming collective farms has attracted financiers. Read More... Posted Aug 31 2008, 04:10 AM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Food, Grain, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Agriculture, Politics and Government, Russia, Banks and Banking

• Bites: Calcutta: Mocambo

  Although the music is gone from this former oasis of glamour and jazz, the fish is still tasty. Read More... Posted Aug 29 2008, 11:58 AM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Restaurants, Travel and Vacations, Calcutta (India)

• The Way We Eat: Fire and Rice

  Paella gets grilled by an inquisitive cook. Read More... Posted Aug 29 2008, 11:03 AM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Recipes, Cooking and Cookbooks, Seafood, Grilling (Cooking), Howard, Manny

• Footsteps | M.F.K. Fisher’s Sonoma: A House Built to Feed Body and Soul

  Visitors can still sense the charismatic spirit of M. F. K. Fisher, the author and culinary seer, in her former Sonoma cottage, near Glen Ellen, Calif. Read More... Posted Aug 29 2008, 10:37 AM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Travel and Vacations, Writing and Writers, Sonoma Valley (Calif), Fisher, M F K

• Macau eliminates wine tax

  In a bid to become a dominant player in the regional fine wine market, Macau has eliminated its 15% tax on wine. Read More... Posted Aug 29 2008, 09:17 AM by Decanter News

• David Ginola returns to Newcastle to launch award-winning rosé

  Former Newcastle United footballer David Ginola was back at St. James's Park today to launch his award-winning rosé in the north of England. Read More... Posted Aug 29 2008, 09:14 AM by Decanter News

• Crimson buys Domaine Alfred

  California's renowned Pinot producer Domaine Alfred is about to be snapped up by the Crimson Wine Group. Read More... Posted Aug 29 2008, 04:07 AM by Decanter News

• Decanter World Wine Awards: more Golds the higher the price

  When it comes to wine, you get what you pay for, the Decanter World Wine Awards has proved. Read More... Posted Aug 29 2008, 01:22 AM by Decanter News

• National Briefing | Science and Health: Salmonella Outbreak Is Said to Be Over

  The largest outbreak of foodborne illness in a decade, one that sickened at least 1,440 people, appears to be over. Read More... Posted Aug 28 2008, 11:52 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Food Contamination and Poisoning, Mexico, Salmonella (Bacteria)

• Australian Vintage back in profit

  Australian Vintage - formerly McGuigan Simeon Wines - posted a profit in 2007-08. Read More... Posted Aug 28 2008, 03:19 AM by Decanter News

• City’s Water Is Ranked Best in a Taste Test

  Beating more than 150 other municipal water systems, New York City came in first in the New York State Water Taste Test at the State Fair in Syracuse this week. Read More... Posted Aug 27 2008, 11:56 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: New York City, Water, Tests and Testing, State and County Fairs

• Practically Speaking: For American Restaurateurs, It’s Hard to Get a Break

  As European proprietors are preparing to reopen after extended holidays, American restaurant owners are just trying to catch a second wind following a taxing summer. Read More... Posted Aug 27 2008, 01:28 PM by NYT > Dining & Wine Filed under: Restaurants, Travel and Vacations, California, Small Business, Europe

• Wine Reports: Moillard 2006 "Les Violettes" Côtes du Rhône ($10.99)

  Not overly complex, but this negociant Rhône is a nicely balanced food wine and a good value. Read More... Posted Aug 27 2008, 09:35 AM by WineLoversPage.com