AltWeeklies Wire
Drink Wine! Ward off Germs!new
A Spanish study in 2002 said red wine will actually prevent a cold. Compared to non-drinkers, men and women who downed an average of more than two glasses of wine each day saw a 40 percent reduction in their risk of developing a cold.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
11-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Island Drink Becomes Dessertnew
Using in-season pears and Bermuda Black Rum, a cook whips up a gingery-rummy crisp that takes her back to the islands, right where she belongs.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
11-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Keeping Up With Wine Trendsnew
Here's a smattering of what's going on in the streets of the wine world.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
11-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Currying Favor in Paradisenew
While vacationing on an island, the trick was finding a recipe that would be flexible and forgiving, one that would allow the cook to be playful with local fish without making the evening a major production.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
10-27-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Where Do We Sign Up for Drug Therapy?new
Although the phrase "wine therapy" rings of a Dr. Phil book gone fruity, alcohol -- as we all know too well -- allows people a release from the day's tensions. And wine provides an infinite topic of conversation, providing fodder for bonding.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
10-27-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Asian Restaurant Magic at Homenew
A recipe dubbed "Chile Shrimp" calls for classic Southeast Asian notes, such as fish and soy sauces, lime, garlic, ginger and shallots, which sing an exotic melody of salty, spicy and aromatic in a tangy tomato base.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
10-20-2005 |
Food+Drink
Readers Speak Out on Boxed Wine, Cooking Wine, Morenew
Readers ask questions about how long bottles of wine stay fresh and what's best to use as a cooking wine.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
10-20-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Apple of Temptationnew
If you're plotting a seduction, bake a pie, but if you're planning for love that keeps on giving, make an apple coffee cake.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
10-13-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
A Change of Heart on Sherrynew
An exploration of all the different types of sherry -- there are 12 altogether -- reveals to a critic that they don't all fall into the stomach-turning category.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
10-13-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Cauliflower Powernew
The reason to love cauliflower over broccoli is its elegance and grace. It never tastes like a tree trunk and it takes on any flavor you wish, particularly if you roast it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
10-06-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Quality of Kosher Wines Is on Risenew
In the last 20 or so years, new kosher producers have bested the granddaddy of kosher wine, Manischewitz, by expanding varietal choices and delivering goods even non-Jews should deign to consume.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
10-06-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Squash Me All Fall Longnew
It's time to get reacquainted with the orange flesh of the winter squash. I need not worry about a long, boring winter with just the acorn variety, however; the winter squash is a motley crew of various shapes, sizes and flavors.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
09-29-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Avoid Bad Wine Pairingsnew
Ever tried drinking orange juice or milk after brushing your teeth? Remember the gag response? I have experienced plenty of wine moments like that.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
09-29-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Give Me Melty Cheese, Pleasenew
The heat of the bread cuddles and coaxes the cheese interior to melt and ooze in a neat little package that you can pick up with both hands; it's comforting, gentle and familiar.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
09-22-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
These Guys are Our Guides to Good Tastenew
Importers, individuals with unrelenting passion for wine, scour the earth to find the next great wine treasure, meeting in dusty cellars to uncover hidden greatness.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
09-22-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
