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Irrigation Water is the Source for Romaine E. coli Outbreak

Dirty irrigation water is a prime suspect in the outbreak of the recent bout of illness caused by eating romaine lettuce. Hopefully you’ve been warned by now that romaine lettuce harvested from northern and central California have recently been the focus of food safety concerns, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advising US consumers not to consume romaine lettuce harvested in these areas. The US Food and […]

todayDecember 10, 2018

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Cabernet for the Holidays

During the holiday season with the winter frost in the air and hearty roast beasts served on the table, a classic Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect fool-proof choice to give or serve this time of year.   First, when it comes to holiday wine gifts, unless you know the recipient’s particular tastes well, 
it’s best to go with something that is recognizably appealing. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt to […]

todayDecember 6, 2018

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Baijiu, the Best-Selling Drink You’ve Never Heard Of

Baijiu is rare in the states, though it is available at some cocktail joints around town — usually as a kind of one-off novelty that bartenders stock to impress one another. Though it’s scarce here, baijiu’s billion-strong fan base in China means it’s the best-selling liquor in the world. According to baijiuamerica.com (yes, there is an entire website devoted to it), baijiu is one of the top four spirits distilled […]

todayDecember 5, 2018

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Mincing Meat

Thanksgiving is over, so put away thoughts of pumpkin pie and instead go for the English classic Mincemeat this holiday season.   Just what the heck is Mincemeat, anyway? Well, it can be traced back to the British Isles in the 13th Century, as sailors brought Middle Eastern recipes back with them from their travels. It was done as a way of preserving meat using sugar and alcohol without smoke […]

todayDecember 4, 2018

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It’s Hot Toddy Time!

The Hot Toddy is the quintessential cold-weather cocktail: warming, filling, and restorative. The Toddy’s popularity rose in Western Europe during the 18th century at pubs in northern England and Scotland, where barmen would pour hot water into their Scotch and sip the drink to stay warm. Today, there are many different variations of the recipe, but most include whiskey or bourbon, a sweetener, woody spices, hot water, and a slice of lemon. […]

todayDecember 3, 2018

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Mull It Over!

Tis the season for silver bells, twinkly lights… and mulled wine. You know Christmas is on its way when you have your mitts wrapped around a steamy mug of the spiced wine mixture. But while the comforting warmth and slightly stained lips are two happy by-products of supping this glowing ruby tipple, there are pitfalls. Insufficient sugar, a grainy texture and too much spice can all dent festive cheer, as can […]

todayNovember 29, 2018

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Zero-Waste: A New Trend in the Food Business

Vegetable trimmings being turned into pickles and ferments, coffee grinds used as soil fertilizer, waste milk made into ricotta cheese, the leftover whey added to vinegar to make a pickling liquor ... Sounds like something your super eco-minded friend next door would be up to. But as the Irish Times recently reported, these are just a few of the sustainable practices followed by FoodSpace, a contract catering company feeding hundreds […]

todayNovember 28, 2018

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Great Thaal of China

Foodies are open to exploring any number of global cuisines, and if you're looking to open your palate, you need look no further than India.  Ask any Indian native and they will tell you: they have a voracious appetite for global flavors as well as a unique penchant to make those flavors their own.  That is exactly what has happened with the Indian-Chinese fusion food, which took root years ago […]

todayNovember 27, 2018

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FDA Update on Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak

Scott Gottlieb, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, says romaine lettuce with E. coli concerns appears to be from growers in California. Gottlieb stated the growing and harvesting patterns are what led investigators to California. "The goal now is to withdraw the product that’s at risk of being contaminated from the market, and then re-stock the market," he said on Twitter. But Gottlieb said California isn't the only state […]

todayNovember 26, 2018

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