International Wine News : logistics

Diner’s Journal Blog: How Do You Get Stains Out of Tablecloths?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:30:00 GMT

My trick is to put a towel or heavy wad of paper towels under the part of the tablecloth with the stain. Placing some plastic under that will protect the table if necessary. Then, put an ice cube on each stain and leave it overnight. The stain will wash...(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Is It Tacky to Bring Tupperware for Leftovers?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:19:37 GMT

If you know you will be offered them to take home, it is very considerate. Read More......(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Is It O.K. to Use Paper Plates at Thanksgiving Dinner?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:18:56 GMT

Are you dining outdoors? If not, paper plates are a no-no. They do not take THAT long to wash! Read More......(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: How Do I Style Store-Bought Turkey to Make It Look Homemade?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:58:30 GMT

I passed this question to Susan Spungen, the noted food stylist (her credits include the movie "Julie & Julia") and cookbook author. Her latest, a book on easy entertaining, will be published by Artisan Books next year. She writes: Well...(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Can I Roast a Turkey in a Teflon Pan?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:11:53 GMT

Yes, you can use a Teflon pan to roast the turkey and make the gravy. Teflon does break down under high heat, but oven-roasting and simmering are well below that point. Read More......(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: How Many People Will Travel Across the George Washington Bridge Today?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:34:37 GMT

I passed this question along to Michael M. Grynbaum, a New York Times metro reporter, who in turn asked Ron Marsico, spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the bridge. Read More......(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Can You Safely Defrost a Turkey at Room Temperature?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:06:01 GMT

It's hard to give a reliable timetable for thawing turkeys, because it depends on three variables: size of bird, freezer and fridge temperatures. But it takes several days to thaw a large bird in the fridge. Much faster and just as safe is thawing...(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Can I Take a Tort Wrapped in Foil Through Airport Security?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:46:15 GMT

Yes, you can. "Pies, cakes, pastries are all okay," said Greg Soule, a spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration. "It's jams and gravy that could be considered a liquid or a gel." Read More......(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Which Sides Can Be Adapted for a Slow Cooker?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:15:24 GMT

A big slow cooker is very useful at Thanksgiving, both as a cooking tool and as an extra heat source. Michele Scicolone, who has written solid books about using a slow cooker to advantage, says that the one thing it can't do is reheat food from a...(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: New York Restaurants Serving Unusual Thanksgiving Dinners

NYT > Dining & Wine — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:20:47 GMT

Dinner out on Thanksgiving once meant a traditional menu in a hotel dining room. This year there are some uncommon options, where the turkey might be in a spring roll or paella, guanciale will add a porky bite to stuffing, kabocha squash could replace...(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Is It Safe to Cook a Reagan-Era Frozen Turkey?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:30:01 GMT

Although we admire your thrifty spirit, do not cook this turkey. It may appear unchanged since the Reagan administration, but there is no way of knowing how many power failures it has endured. If that bird was ever thawed long enough for bacteria to grow...(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: Is It Improper to Turn Thanksgiving Into a Potluck? And How Do I Tell My Guests?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:03 GMT

Improper? Hardly. It's desirable, accepted and traditional, going back to the very first Thanksgiving, when the natives contributed substantially to the colonists' feast. If none of your guests have offered (which would be surprising), it's...(read more)

Diner’s Journal Blog: What Should I Bring My Boyfriend's Parents?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:07:34 GMT

You could bring anything you like though I would coordinate with your boyfriend to find out what would be appreciated. Thanksgiving is usually fairly well-coordinated. If his parents already have the wines lined up and the desserts are spoken for, neither...(read more)

Diner's Journal: Can I Make Turkey on the Stove Top?

NYT > Dining & Wine — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:54:29 GMT

It’s possible to cook succulent turkey on the stove top, but not as a whole bird. Read More......(read more)

A Good Appetite: A Seven-Day Plan for Thanksgiving - A Good Appetite

NYT > Dining & Wine — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:39:59 GMT

The more you can do ahead, the happier you’ll be on the big day. Read More......(read more)