Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Wednesday, 10\5
NYT: You know the conventional wisdom on English food? Apparently so does the Times. The lead article is on English cuisine and honest, it can be good. I have no doubt that there are fine restaurants in England, particularly London. However, I can only imagine this assignment wasn't regarded too highly.
Speaking of English, Nigella tells us how to bake. Is she still a featured columnist here? I thought she went away.
Further on down is mention of a new chef memoir that has attracted the ire of many people featured in its pages. The author conveniently blames being greek for his transgression. Meanwhile, Mr Minimal takes on the grand ingredient, escarole, which I think would be funny to bring to a bank and try to deposit. Finally, an article examines the impact of the hurricanes on the Gulf fisheries. Prognosis not good.
In wine, the panel sits around and drinks some Portugese table wines, particularly those made in the Duoro. Many of these are made with the same grapes as port but are fermented dry as table wines. We've got one in the store and its a big seller. For something a little different, seek one out and you'll be pleased.
SF Chronicle: The Chronicle takes a practical look at the many quick meals columns in food magazines and sees which ones work best and are actually do-able in the time listed. I like this idea because it is possible to make a good meal in half an hour or so but often these sort of things are stretched beyond reason.
A profile of Chuck Williams, the man who founded Williams-sonoma, should be a nice read for anyone who is planning to marry, recently got married or is addicted to spending ridiculous amounts of money on kitchen stuff that in most cases, they'll rarely use.
Etc: Canola oil mayos are better than imagined. Restaurants need additional staffing. Hooray, souffle. Some japanese guy has a new seafood book, its a "prized catch". A travel piece touches down in the French countryside in Bergerac. If you're wondering why that sounds familiar, it's where Cyrano was 'de'.
Ok, the wine section is not updated on the food page but is if you click on it. The feature is on fancy cocktails crafted at some of the Bays restaurants. The tasting is Cali. Viogniers matched with pan-seared fish with fancy salsa. Oh, great, yet another mention of vacherin fribourgeois, man I am so sick of hearing about that cheese! Finally the bargain bin compares syrah and pinot noir.
Speaking of English, Nigella tells us how to bake. Is she still a featured columnist here? I thought she went away.
Further on down is mention of a new chef memoir that has attracted the ire of many people featured in its pages. The author conveniently blames being greek for his transgression. Meanwhile, Mr Minimal takes on the grand ingredient, escarole, which I think would be funny to bring to a bank and try to deposit. Finally, an article examines the impact of the hurricanes on the Gulf fisheries. Prognosis not good.
In wine, the panel sits around and drinks some Portugese table wines, particularly those made in the Duoro. Many of these are made with the same grapes as port but are fermented dry as table wines. We've got one in the store and its a big seller. For something a little different, seek one out and you'll be pleased.
SF Chronicle: The Chronicle takes a practical look at the many quick meals columns in food magazines and sees which ones work best and are actually do-able in the time listed. I like this idea because it is possible to make a good meal in half an hour or so but often these sort of things are stretched beyond reason.
A profile of Chuck Williams, the man who founded Williams-sonoma, should be a nice read for anyone who is planning to marry, recently got married or is addicted to spending ridiculous amounts of money on kitchen stuff that in most cases, they'll rarely use.
Etc: Canola oil mayos are better than imagined. Restaurants need additional staffing. Hooray, souffle. Some japanese guy has a new seafood book, its a "prized catch". A travel piece touches down in the French countryside in Bergerac. If you're wondering why that sounds familiar, it's where Cyrano was 'de'.
Ok, the wine section is not updated on the food page but is if you click on it. The feature is on fancy cocktails crafted at some of the Bays restaurants. The tasting is Cali. Viogniers matched with pan-seared fish with fancy salsa. Oh, great, yet another mention of vacherin fribourgeois, man I am so sick of hearing about that cheese! Finally the bargain bin compares syrah and pinot noir.
# posted by Yossie @ 12:30 PM 
