Tuesday, February 5, 2008
No food for the obese? Miss. lawmaker proposes no-serve rule
A lawmaker in the fattest state in the nation says he wasn't trying to offend anybody by filing a bill that would ban restaurants from serving food to obese customers. Mississippi is the first state where more than 30 percent of adults are considered obese, according to a 2007 study by the Trust for America's Health.
Why Howard Schultz needs a blog
Howard Schultz recently returned as Starbucks CEO. Now that he has, he should be blogging.
Battle of the Grape Vodka's
There are two grape vodka's on the market today. Ciroc Vodka and Divine Vodka. Both of these vodka's are made from grapes instead of grains. This makes them incredibly smooth. But which one wins in our taste test?
Makino Japanese Seafood Restaurants Celebrate Valentine's
Special suprise gifts in store for couples visiting any of Makino Las Vegas restaurants this coming Valentine's Day 2008!
Barmaster Software.Great Invention for the Best Cocktails
I ordered this software and it is one of the best $7.00 i have ever spent. The software includes 2300 drink recipes and the purchase comes with a handy ebook that explains how to bartend. A great way to spend $7.00
Raspberry Chocolate Cake Recipe
This recipe works great with frozen raspberries as well as frozen. Deep chocolate raspberry flavor cake.
Molecular Gastronomy
So, I wonder; is this really the future of food? This has been a bit underground for many years, but what ever happened to my standard flux capacitor?
Secret Crush: A Wine Tasting Event
I attended a wine tasting event featuring Yakima Valley wineries. My notes on each wine tasted follow.
$5 off $15 coupon TGI Friday & Free appetizer and deserts
T.G.I Friday is again running this promotion of $5 off $15 until Februaury 29 (Last Decmber they had same one) and remember you can get at TGI FRIDAYS a free birthday dessert if you go there to celebrate your birthday.
Napoli Boys All Natural Italian Ice
Napoli Boys Gourmet all natural Italian Ices are fat free, cholesterol free and dairy free, the perfect frozen dessert with a smooth and creamy fabulous fruit flavor.
Tonia Buxton's My Greek Kitchen
My Greek Kitchen is airing in Discovery's Travel and Living these days. My first impression of this show wasn't very good for two reasons. First, I didn't know Tonia Buxton. Second, I don't think I like Greek cuisine. So, I decided not to watch the show until my eye accidentally caught its setting; the very lovely island of Cyprus in the
Benefits Of Honey In Beauty
Honey includes wax, sugar, and many of minerals. It is an expected moisturizer, over and above an anti-irritant building it appropriate for thin-skinned skin category. Honey is able to be found in a lot of of the beauty goods you locate in your narrow drug store
Ernesto Illy, Chairman of Coffee Company, Is Dead at 82
Mr. Illy, who as chairman of Illycaffè, maker of an expensive brand of coffee, was renowned as a scientific perfectionist of coffee and as an evangelist of espresso.
Praising Dr. Illy - Coffee Scientist
CoffeeGeek's tribute to the recently deceased Dr. Ernesto Illy, a true pioneer in coffee and espresso sciences, arts and culture. We wouldn't have espresso where it is today without this man's lasting contributions.
Ale Adventures- A Chocolate and Beer Love Affair
"Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer, "said Arnold Schwarzenegger. This week the beer tasting is a milk/ sweet stout, actually a chocolate version. Some chocolate stout, like Young's Double Chocolate, have the addition of real chocolate.
The spice gun asks, "Do you feel hungry, punk?"
That's right kids, it's the spice gun -- a handy device which would allow you to gun down your food in cold-blooded flavor. To use this killer, you'd lock and load the barrel with a selection of your deadliest spices, then simply spin it -- Dirty Harry style -- to switch up ammo.
So, you're a vegetarian? What's the deal with THAT?
Many times I will fall into a familiar conversation at a lunch or dinner table. Coworkers or other acquaintances can, after they notice an order of a salad or a wrap, in a benign effort to make conversation, query: So, you're a vegetarian, huh? What's up with that? What IS up with that?
How to Make Sangria
If you're looking to add a little Spanish flavor to your life, learn how to brew up a batch of sangria!
Hot Flashes, Watery Eyes & Chicken Wings
Visit Jack Melnick's Corner Tap, where the neighborhood pub in Chicago is serving up chicken wings, and you might be surprised to hear a range of expletives. They're so hot that patron Dave Brooks equated them with "torture." "It's basically like getting tear-gassed," said Dave Butts, another brave customer. And culinary adventurer Sam Jones...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
Whoopie pies are Amish in origin, they are a popular treat in New England, but believe me, you can be from absolutely anywhere to enjoy them. Two soft, chocolately cookies with a creamy peanut butter buttercream filling make this a sandwich unlike any other than you have ever had. This is a great, easy recipe to make with children.
Vanuatu: Laplap up some tropical flavour (+photos)
Vanuatu is steadily evolving as a foodie nation, offering hungry punters an eclectic mix of traditional Ni-Van and expatriate fare. French influences dominate the kitchen, largely because "ze French" co-ruled this island nation for the better half of the 20th century, but you will also find that it…
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates
Ginger Elizabeth is a formally trained American chocolatier. She offers an array of chocolate confections and chocolate pastries at her Sacramento chocolaterie where everything is made from scratch including hazelnut praline paste, peanut butter, and marshmallows.
Spicy Vegetable Pasty | Cornish Pasties
Also known as the Mexican Vegetable Cornish Pasty likened to a meatless chilli con carne…A tempting blend of pepper, onions, kidney beans, potato, garlic chili and ginger. (served in a short crust pastry case)
Tipping on Wine: A Debate
Let's say you do order a $2,000 bottle, or one even more expensive: $10,000. Are you expected to tip 20% of that bottle's worth?
Really yummy circuits
Evil mad scienties laboratory made a full circuit board from snacks…. this really made me hungry hehe check it out
Bacon Cheese-Sushi - SushiDay.com
I was reading through an old issue of genshiken and one of the character mentioned bacon sushi. Lo and behold, it exists!
Blueberry Wine
These guys took blueberries and made it into wine - delicious! The antioxidants and other nutrients in blueberries are super healthy for you. Why haven't I learned about this until now?!
Some Qualities of Brussels Sprouts
They look like dwarf cabbages, but a small amount of these cute dwarfs can initialize a process to detoxify the body and possibly reverse the growth of breast cancer cells.
An Edible Idea in Midtown Sacramento...
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates is not your average chocolate shop....think a way more hip and younger locally-owned version of See's Candies! No blue hairs handing out samples here...
Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Just got my 50th review on this recipe I created--it was also published in the Dec/Jan 2008 of Light & Tasty. It's on the spicy side, so if you prefer it mild, cut back on the cayenne and ground pepper (white and black).
Kerry Simon & Other Chefs at Vegas Uncork'd
Throughout Mother's Day weekend, bon appétit Magazine, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and an elite group of Las Vegas resorts will join forces with some of the destination's finest chefs, including Daniel Boulud, Tom Colicchio, Todd English, Michael Mina, Guy Savoy and Jean-Georges Vongerichten for incredible dining.
Oak Tavern Cincinnati.... You just have to love the peanuts
Alas another bar is worthy of being added to the "game day" list of bars around the Cincinnati area. Bustling with Bengal's spirit and brews on a game day, The Oak Tavern in Oakley square is a great new addition to the plethora of restaurants and bars in the area.
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