AltWeeklies Wire
Formality -- A Necessary Evilnew
When ordering wine while out to dinner, paying attention to the waiter's formal spiel can be tedious. But not understanding could put you in a bit of a stitch if later you realize that the wine is bad or that the wrong wine was brought to the table.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
08-18-2005 |
Food+Drink
All Things Englishnew
One food writer dishes on the art of the English Muffin.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
08-11-2005 |
Food+Drink
Thanks Be To The Godsnew
One food writer has had a mouth-watering epiphany, and its name is scallop.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
08-11-2005 |
Food+Drink
This Takes the Cakenew
After tasting a gorgeous hunk of the "Very Good Chocolate Cake" from The Gift of Southern Cooking, a food writer sets out to determine if it will be the best she ever bakes.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
08-11-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Despite Swipes by Snobs and Filmmakers, Merlot Still Delightsnew
Although wineries might be ripping out Merlot vineyards and cutting back on their single varietal production, it still reigns as one of the uber grapes that will stand the tests of taste.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
08-11-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Loosened Texas Laws Spawn Dallas Wineriesnew
Where just four years ago there were barely 40 bonded Texas wineries, today there are more than 92, with more in the permit pipeline that will push that number to the 100 mark by the end of 2005.
Dallas Observer |
Mark Stuertz |
08-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Keeping it Coolnew
In 100-degree heat, taste buds crave a generous pour of a crisp, acidic, well-chilled white wine.
Jackson Free Press |
Lesley Tolar McHardy |
08-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
Try a Baked Not Bought Party Giftnew
Indulge in this recipe for good old-fashioned chocolate cake.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
08-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Small Packages Can Be a Good Thingnew
If half-bottles were more prevalent at restaurants and bars, perhaps the problem of stale wine would go away.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
08-04-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Immerse Yourselfnew
You only have to labor only a little bit to make melon soup, thanks to the latest kitchen tool you’ve discovered you cannot live without -- the immersion blender.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
07-28-2005 |
Food+Drink
The Mile-High Dining Clubnew
For those who can't live on peanuts, flying these days involves packing a lunch.
Jackson Free Press |
Lynette Hanson |
07-28-2005 |
Food+Drink
Love in the Time of Omelettesnew
Sexual attraction may be the initial ingredient of romance, but sooner or later you’re going to have to eat together, and that can be almost as exhilarating and educational as sex.
Jackson Free Press |
Jesse Yancy |
07-28-2005 |
Food+Drink
The Goods on Wine Country Gossipnew
Like Hollywood for the movie industry, Northern California wine country is the source for all wine gossip and trends.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
07-28-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Build Your Own Ritznew
Plenty cheesy, with strong pepper notes, this biscuit has just the right amount of crunch to knit the curious eyebrows of your party pals. Best of all, the dough is a snap to make.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
07-28-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Shredded Zucchini Is Vegetarian's Summer Dreamnew
With salty notes from the capers, crunch from the pine nuts and herby surprises from parsley and chives, this zucchini patty is chock-full of flavor and can hold its own inside a burger bun.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
07-22-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch