Wine of the Week: 2010 Jack Hammer Pinot Noir

This is the first vintage for Jack Hammer Wine Co., and they've come out with a terrific Pinot Noir for the price. The grapes come from all three Central Coast counties — Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara — and the juice sees some aging in old French oak barriques .

Barley wine’s not just for winter nights

Like the terms jumbo shrimp, working holiday and pretty ugly, barley wine appears to be an oxymoron. The federal government recognizes the potential for confusion, and so requires brewers to slap the cumbersome phrase “barley wine-style ale” on the label of this strongest of ales. Read full article >>

Dunkin' Brands Appoints Food-Service & Retail Executive Giorgio Minardi as President of International

CANTON, Mass., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 16,500 restaurants in 60 countries around the world, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN - News), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins ...

Walmart Labels Food: 'Devil in Details'?

As Walmart unveils its new Great for You stamps to identify healthy foods, nutrition experts say that while the move is a good one, they question how consumers will benefit.

Mindful Eating as Food for Thought

A concept based on Buddhist teachings encourages people to eat slowly, paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel.

The Gourmet Retailer's 2009 Retail Yearbook

There are more than 700,000 independent retailers across the U.S. The Gourmet Retailer Magazine focuses on specialty food and kitchenware stores, profiling these entreprenuers in its print edition. Here is a collection of those specialty retailers in an easy-to-peruse yearbook.

World Chefs: Besh focuses on simple, family cooking

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American chef John Besh looked to his wife and four sons for inspiration for his second cookbook book which contains tips and recipes for busy parents and couples to cook simple, delicious meals. Besh, who has won various awards for his modern New Orleans cuisine, said "My Family Table" was created to help people in the kitchen. His ninth restaurant Borgne, a seafood eatery ...

Gulfstream: Travelin Man, Gourmet Dinner try to shake off rust in featured sprint

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Technically speaking, the ninth race, a third-level optional $80,000 claiming a event with a $60,000 purse, is the feature on Thursday’s card at Gulfstream Park. But it will be the third race on the program, a second-level $62,500 optional claimer worth $56,500 that is certain to draw the most attention.

Valentine’s Day wine choice can make a statement

A lonely-hearts columnist, I’m not. But wine is a romantic drink that can help set the mood for a special occasion, especially on Valentine’s Day. So here’s some wine advice for romantics preparing a special dinner for loved ones this week. The actual romance is up to you. Read full article >>

Wine recommendations

★★★Exceptional ★★Excellent ★Very Good Prices are approximate. Check Winesearcher.com to verify availability, or ask a favorite wine store to order through a distributor. Here are some wines that suggest romance for Valentine’s Day. One or more of these will help set the mood for your special dinner. Your local retailer will probably have some other suggestions. Read full article >>

Behavior programs may cut child obesity risk (Reuters)

Reuters - Programs that teach parenting skills early on may help prevent obesity in poor U.S. kids, a study published Monday suggests.

Test Kitchen tips: Cooking 'en papillote'

Looking for a wonderfully dramatic dinner idea without any dramatic fuss? You might just try cooking en papillote. A traditional French technique, cooking en papillote refers to food that is cooked or baked while tightly sealed in greased parchment paper....

Cooking fires keeping Madison firefighters busy

Cooking fires continue to be the most prevalent type of fire call handled by the Madison Fire Department, with four such fires reported to the department since Thursday.

"Dining with Pullman" Revives the Luxury Train Eating Experience For One Magical Weekend

Ride and dine in style aboard five mid-century train cars. [ more › ]

Gourmet chocolates tempt at farmers market

New vendor on Wednesdays at Veterans Community Park.

Dining out: Banana Leaf serves an eclectic mix of Southeast Asian spices, flavors

Dining out: Banana Leaf serves an eclectic mix of Southeast Asian spices, flavors By Stuart Melling Special to The Tribune Published Feb 7, 2012 08:55AM MDT Provo • The Banana Leaf is a hop, skip and a jump from the Brigham Young University campus. This family-owned and -operated restaurant opened in October, aiming to bring the exotic flavors of Sri Lanka and Singapore to Utah County. If first ...

American kids denied food stamps in Alabama under immigration law

Some U.S.-born children with parents who are illegal immigrants have been denied food stamps under Alabama's new immigration law, Southern Poverty Law Center President Richard Cohen told Yahoo News on Monday. Five people have called into the group's Alabama hotline to say they were denied food stamps because they couldn't prove they were legal residents, [...]

Dining Out: Washington Place Bistro a comfy fit in Little Italy

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Orange County's Newest Dining & Entertainment Venue Opens

ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange County's newest restaurant and live country music venue is now open. The dining and entertainment venue is located on the ground floor within the newly ...

The Perfect Pairing: Wine Enthusiast Uncorks eGift Card Program

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Wine Enthusiast has launched a new eGift Card service. Wine lovers across the United States looking for that perfect pairing can now easily send personalized eGift Cards directly to recipients for redemption at WineEnthusiast.com.

When cooking can be deadly

An estimated 3 billion people -- nearly half the world's population -- still use an open fire as their primary source of energy for cooking and heating.

Cecchetti Wine Company Celebrates Fourth Consecutive Year of Double Digit Growth

Cecchetti Wine Company experienced double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive year in 2011. This success is a result of strong consumer demand, impressive sales growth, market expansion, and critical acclaim for the company’s Redtree, Line 39, and Backhouse labels.

How Global Economic Shifts Changed the Wine Industry — For Better and For Worse

The international wine market was a favorite subject for classical economists in the 18th and 19th centuries to help explain the benefits of free trade. Adam Smith advocated free trade in his opus, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. He wrote against the backdrop of mercantilism, which urged countries [...]

After diabetes diagnosis, US celebrity chef feels heat

US cooking star Paula Deen, self-proclaimed "Queen of Southern Cuisine" famous for her dishes smothered in butter, has met a storm of outrage after revealing she has diabetes and is hawking a drug to treat the disease.

Era of Falling Food Prices Seen at End on Growth in Population

The era of falling food prices has come to an end with the world population set to add another 2 billion people, according to Cargill Inc., the U.S. farm commodities trader.

Study: Family Intervention, Parent Education Reduce Childhood Obesity (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork - A study published in the February issue of Pediatrics shows family intervention aimed at improving parenting skills reduced behavior problems in kids and obesity and associated health problems. One-third of Americans, including children ages 2 to 17, are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. Here are details about parent-child interventions.

FOOD SAFETY ON THE GO

The explosion of San Diego’s gourmet food trucks, serving everything from seared ahi and grass-fed sliders to New England lobster rolls, has brought them a level of acclaim once reserved for their brick-and-mortar rivals.

Cooking fires a growing problem in region

Cooking fires have become so common in recent years that a local fire chief plans to distribute a pamphlet about how to prevent them.

Food trucks lack letter grades

The explosion of San Diego’s gourmet food trucks has brought them a level of acclaim once reserved for their brick-and-mortar rivals. Their growing popularity, though, has yet to make them the equal of restaurants in the eyes of county health officials.

BUSINESS BEAT: Joe's Dining (that's right) adds a day

Joe's Dining (formerly Joe's Diner) is open on Mondays again. "We started closing on Monday in 2004," Sheila said. "We needed a day to catch up." But now the eatery is open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

Solid 'finger food' may help babies avoid obesity: study

Infants outgrowing a liquid diet who give themselves finger food rather than being spoon-fed puree are likelier to eat healthily and avoid getting fat during weaning, reports a study released Tuesday.

Cooking 101 | Frangipane Cake With Chocolate Mousse

Remember when Valentine’s Day meant a celebration at school, complete with your favorite sweets and a box full of cards from your classmates?

Gourmet chocolate tasting at Jersey City bar to show Hoboken chocolatier's skill

Courtesy of Pierrick ChouardA box of chocolates from Vintage Plantations Artisanal Chocolate. Hoboken chocolatier Pierrick Chouard is revolutionizing how the world does chocolate. After founding the currently Newark-based Vintage Plantations Artisanal Chocolate in 1993, Chouard has gone overseas to change...

Today's topic is: The Art of Cooking

Cooking was invented in prehistoric times, when a primitive tribe had a lucky accident. The tribe had killed an animal and was going to eat it raw, when a tribe member named Woog tripped and dropped it into the fire. At first, the other tribe members were angry at Woog, but then, as the aroma of burning meat filled the air, they had an idea. So they ate Woog raw.

Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Couples: Red Robin Hosts “Girls’ Night Out” on Feb. 14

While for some, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to go out with your sweetheart, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is inviting ladies everywhere to round up their girlfriends and come in on Feb.

Dallas Market Center Names 2012 Gourmet Gold Award Winners

Dallas Market Center announced the winners of the third annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards during a champagne celebration in The Gourmet Market on Jan. 20.

Orexigen, FDA agree on trial design for obesity drug (Reuters)

Reuters - Orexigen Therapeutics Inc said it reached an agreement with U.S. health regulators on the design of a heart-safety trial required for the approval of its experimental obesity drug.

What Is Slow Wine?

What the heck is a slow wine? Is it a vino you portion out drip-by-drip? Is it anything like a sloe gin? Well, no. It is none of those things. But it is a new set of guidelines that might help you drink a little bit better, a little more easily.

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Announces a Lodging and Dining Package in Celebration of Beaver Creek, Colorado's Newest ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ-- - Wyndham Vacation Rentals welcomes Black Diamond Bistro to The Charter at Beaver Creek , a luxurious, European-style hotel and condo property that's professionally managed by The Resort ...

Food Security Is Top Reason for New Gardeners to Grow Food, Survey Shows

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- What is behind the huge trend of vegetable gardens and backyard chickens?Surprisingly, it is not the higher costs of groceries. A recent survey showed the biggest ...