May 16, 2008
Gourmet.com kicks off its monthly cookbook club with Rick Moonen and Roy Finamore's Fish Without a Doubt.
In his book Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood, author Taras Grescoe talks about the merits of canned sardines, the adulteration of seafood to make it look fresher, and the importance of eating what's in-season. His advice, in a nutshell: "So, after you’ve endured you’re not poisoning yourself, make sure you’re not eating endangered species. Then, think about the health of the oceans in general and keep a few simple principles in mind."
May 15, 2008
After learning about the Wednesday night wine challenge at Maverick in SF, Food and Wine's Jen Murphy challenges wine director Mike Pierce to match wines with Slim Jims, Cheetos, Skittles, and Cracker Jacks. His toughest pairing so far? Nacho Cheese Doritos.
The Toronto Star suggests today's best brews come from the US. With over 1400 craft breweries nationwide in '07, more breweries mean better beer. "U.S. craft beer is probably the most diverse and interesting brewing scene in the world," aficionado Cass Enright said. Courtesy of "Epi-Log."
Time Out rounds up where to go in New York for the best of the pig, from nose to tail.
May 14, 2008
Following Italy's impoundment of millions of bottles of brunello di Montalcino, Washington threatens to block imports if shipments don't show lab analysis confirming wine that's 100% sangiovese, Eric Asimov reports on "The Pour."
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