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What to Drink this Holiday Seasonnew
The Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa/New Year's constellation does seem to suggest ginning up the bubble machine, an act that's made easier by seasonal sales on sparklers.
San Antonio Current |
Ron Bechtol |
12-12-2007 |
Food+Drink
A First-time Tamaleranew
Not so much a cook as a baker, I was attracted by the prospect of squishing lard and masa together in a bowl with my bare hands because tamales are my favorite food. Includes masa dough recipe.
San Antonio Current |
Ashley Lindstrom |
12-12-2007 |
Food+Drink
Wineau: Three Reds for Your Inner Grown-Upnew
One of the markers of being a fledgling urban sophisticate is that you finally want to show up at a friend's holiday soiree with something more impressive than a tap for the keg or a bong made out of a pineapple. And while you may still be broke, you also don't want to arrive with a bottle that's clearly a $6 steal from Safeway.
East Bay Express |
Blair Campbell |
12-12-2007 |
Food+Drink
Über Tubersnew
Fresh truffles are ridiculously expensive. Why in god's name would anyone pay so much for something that looks like a blond dirt clod?
Weekly Alibi |
Alex Brown and Evan George |
12-11-2007 |
Food+Drink
Spirited Giftsnew
Five wine websites that let your fingers do the shopping.
Weekly Alibi |
Maren Tarro |
12-11-2007 |
Food+Drink
Great Scotch Is Nothing Newnew
Put a bow around the water of life this Christmas.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
12-11-2007 |
Food+Drink
Recipe: Champaigne Risottonew
Risotto cooked in champagne is an easy and impressive dish. Serves four.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Mara Zepeda |
12-10-2007 |
Food+Drink
Seven Drool-worthy Dining Booksnew
If Michelin rates restaurants with stars and wine critics do it by numbers, shouldn't cookbook ratings reflect the speed with which your salivary glands spring into action?
The Georgia Straight |
Angela Murrills |
12-10-2007 |
Food+Drink
Seven Gift Ideas for Thirsty Gourmandsnew
Books for wine lovers, including John Schreiner 's Icewine: The Complete Story and Rosé: A Guide to the World's Most Versatile Wine.
The Georgia Straight |
Jurgen Gothe |
12-10-2007 |
Food+Drink
Canned Cheese and Can-Do Spiritnew
Kraft's in-house history, commissioned to inspire employees, is actually a fascinating look at the process behind processed food.
Chicago Reader |
Mike Sula |
12-10-2007 |
Food+Drink
Gift Ingredients For Your Food Lovernew
Some people like to cook, some eat. Then there are those who simply love food. They talk, shop, read, study, cook and play with food. We have gifts for them all.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tricia Childress |
12-07-2007 |
Food+Drink
Recipe: Pumpkin Pancakesnew
Every season needs a pancake; spring means strawberries, summer means blueberries and autumn means pumpkin, as in that can of puree left over from Thanksgiving.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
12-06-2007 |
Food+Drink
Jargon 101: A Wine-Geek Primernew
When wine blowhards start flying fancy words, I try to duck before the bullshit hits the wall.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
12-06-2007 |
Food+Drink
Take it Slownew
Socially conscious eating in the post-organic world means ditching the paper plates and getting to know who grows your greens.
Arkansas Times |
Jennifer Barnett Reed |
12-06-2007 |
Food+Drink
Ooh ... Cookies!new
The holidays call for some traditional ingredients.
Illinois Times |
Julianne Glatz |
12-06-2007 |
Food+Drink
