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Monday, June 27, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Monday, June 27th 2005

Compliments to the chef - Gordon Ramsay didn't get three Michelin stars just by swearing at his staff. What's so successful about his management style?

Indian GM research 'lacks focus and transparency' - Genetically modified (GM) crop research in India is unfocused, and not regulated in a transparent way, says a joint Swedish-Indian study.

Martha Stewart wants to help you cook - Martha Stewart wants to flog you into shape before a national audience!

LAFAYETTE PEACH FESTIVAL WITH ART AND ANTIQUES - On August 20, 2005, three blocks of S. Public Road Lafayette, Colorado, will be closed for the sixth annual Lafayette Peach Festival with Art and Antiques.

A domestic goddess, maybe, but never a chef - When a woman cooks for a living, it's just food. When a man does it, it might just be a masterpiece.

Barbecue champs crowned - In competition, it is always appropriate to say, "May the best team win."

New destination for foodies: Britain - London is rapidly evolving into one of the most exciting places in the world to dine, say top chefs and food critics - even the French.

What the heck is Balsamic Vinegar? - Twenty years ago, only a handful of people in the States knew of the wonders of balsamic vinegar.

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Friday, June 24, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Friday, June 24th 2005

Heavy rice stands tall - Genetic techniques guide natural breeding process.

A taste for rosé shouldn't make you blush - Rosé is back in fashion in Britain and America.

Healthy school meal plan outlined - School meals should give children almost a third of their weekly fibre and protein, new guidelines recommend.

TASTER'S CHOICE - Starbucks licks coffee ice cream competition.

Yes, you can eat healthfully at Taste of Chicago - if you work and/or live downtown and skip the Taste you are really missing a lot of good food and really inexpensive fun.

Thar It Blows: Japanese Whaleburgers -Lucky Pierrot, a Japanese fast food chain, has put a whale burger on the menu at its ten restaurants, all based on Hokkaido, the country's northern island and one with strong ties to whaling.

In The News : - Sources of Whole Grain, Shortages, and More.

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Thursday, June 23, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Thursday, June 23rd 2005

Guild of Food Writers'events - This calendar of events aims to list not just Guild of Food Writers' events, but also any of interest to food writers, food professionals, and food lovers.

The sauce is with them - Few products are so quintessentially British as HP Sauce and Lea & Perrins.

Fat Ducks, farts, foaming green tea and the man from Die Zeit - It has been hailed as the world's best restaurant.

A Bellini With Your Fellini At Gusto in Greenwich Village - Not for nothing does Gusto call itself a "Bar Americano."

Largest ice pop has its moment - Like Icarus flying too close to the sun, a giant Snapple kiwi-strawberry pop couldn't take the heat.

Too Busy for Steak Boca may be overcomplicating what should be a simple hunk of beef - Mention French Laundry or Delfina and many people think Thomas Keller or Craig Stoll. Say Harris' or Alfred's and they think steak.

New York Bloggers Otto Get Together - New York is crawling with food bloggers.

New Michigan Wine Shipping Bill Introduced - Michigan state senator Phil Coffers has introduced legislation that would bar wineries from any state, including Michigan, to ship to Michigan citizens.

the beginning of good news? - "african coffee farmers are benefiting from a rise in global prices, but higher income will only start translating into increased output and better quality after the next season, coffee officials said on wednesday."

Martha Stewart: Fry Cook - If we would have known that Martha Stewart was going to be flipping burgers at the Shake Shack in New York City's Madison Square Park, we'd have trekked down there for lunch for a photo op.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Wednesday, June 22nd 2005

'Avoid soya if you want a baby' - Women should avoid eating too much soya if they are trying for a baby, a UK fertility expert believes.

How Much Water Do We Really Need? - Much of the conventional wisdom floating out there about human bodies and water is all wet, experts say.

Germans to Take Over the French Wine Industry? - The French received a fax from Germany that said "we will assume control of the French vineyards as of June 22, 2005".

Why Starbucks stores in China are larger - "To accommodate all of the lollygagging chatters," according to this story.

Does a Duck Have a Soul? - How foie gras became the new fur.

BYOB Chicago - A list of about 150 restaurants by cuisine and by neighborhood with maps.

49Media Interview on Blogging and Podcasting - Bay blogger and podcaster Chris Ritke, founder of 49Media interviewed Juliette Rossant on cooking, chefs, blogging, and podcasting for his own 49media podcast, which interviews "cool people from the blogosphere."

Taste of Chicago - Taste of Chicago starts June 23rd and runs through July 4th.

Baldwin Charolais Beef - The online beef outlet for grass-fed, all natural beef.

Celebrity chefs inspire Scots males to revel in heat of kitchen - SCOTTISH men think they are better cooks than women, according to a study which revealed that more than 54 percent ranked their cooking skills as either "good" or "excellent".

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Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Tuesday, June 21st 2005

How to save yourself big bucks - How much is your daily latte costing you?

Ice Cream for Politicians - Mayoral hopefuls vote for favourite ice cream spots.

Wine Consumption by State - Information for those who wonder about who drinks how much wine and where.

Hard Habit to Break - Broken! - DePaul students can no longer grab a hot dog and fries while listening to light pop tunes from a has-been band.

New York Brewery Tour - Article in the New York Daily discusses a New York Brewery Tour.

Crushpad - Bringing winemaking to the city.

Heavenly Bread - For nearly a week, he despaired over the fermenting goo and exploding leaven. Then his San Francisco sourdough burst forth from the oven, and Nigel Slater rejoiced.

Research Links Coffee to Heart Risks for Some - Though several studies have shown that coffee may actually be good for you, new research shows that too much java may be bad for some coffee lovers' hearts.

Extra folic acid may help memory - Vitamin pill slows mental decline of aging, study finds.

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Monday, June 20, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Monday, June 20th 2005

Grow your own Eggs!! - Omlet (UK based company) can supply you with everything you need to raise chickens in your garden.

Aftermath - Food Blog Panel at Makor Center.

MilkMakesMeSick.org - The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine are planning to "file suit against dairy producers on behalf of [Washington] D.C. residents who are lactose intolerant."

PBS: Save Julia Child's TV Channel! - "Foodies of the world, unite! We cannot lose our Julia Child TV channel!"

Celebrity Chefs from 2005 Forbes Celebrity 100 - Only three chefs made the grade for the 2005 "Celebrity 100" issue in Forbes.

Retro Beers - Interesting to see reports on a back to the basics trend in beer buying by young-uns in the US.

Couch potato label gives veg a bad name - farmers - British farmers have launched a campaign to remove the term "couch potato" from the dictionary because they fear its negative connotations are putting people off buying the vegetable.

TV chef is Celebrity Dad of the Year - TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson was crowned Celebrity Dad of the Year.

PETA Workers Arrested for Alleged Cruelty - Two employees of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals were charged with animal cruelty.

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Friday, June 17, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Friday, June 17th 2005

Scientist warns of salmonella risk from imported eggs - Britons are at risk of food poisoning from cheap imported eggs despite the success of British producers in curbing the threat from salmonella.

Fungus could make peanuts less allergenic - By simply baking peanuts with a harmless fungus, researchers can dramatically decrease their "allergenicity".

Foie Gras Bill Dies in House - Update on the current standing of the foie gras bill SB-861.

Starbucks shutting its Torrefazione coffee bars - Specialty-coffee giant Starbucks has decided to close its Torrefazione Italia cafes.

Rooibos routs colonial opportunists - Rooibos farmers in South Africa have finally won the legal right to call their product Rooibos in the USA and several other countries.

Australian Quarantine Regulations - The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service is known for being very strict.

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Thursday, June 16, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Thursday, June 16th 2005

Jelly Belly makes sweet entry into sports nutrition - Candy is not normally considered to be a useful source of nutrition, writes Jess Halliday, but the Jelly Belly Candy Company is hoping to change that with the introduction of its Sports Beans, which it says are formulated to boost energy levels during exercise.

Top 10 U.S. hotel pool bars - The newest hotspot at the coolest hotels.

Biscuits threat inquiry launched - An investigation has been launched into a threat to contaminate biscuits made at a factory in Glasgow.

Update on dukkah - It's become a fairly popular seasoning in Australia, with the current appreciation for Middle-Eastern food.

Food Culture USA in the Nation's Capital - This summer, Washington, DC is putting FOOD Culture center stage during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Super Size This - Morgan Spurlock kicks off his show 30 Days on the FX network.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Wednesday, June 15th 2005

Meat and malnutrition - Why is Julie Bindel - founder of Justice for Women - so violently opposed to the idea of justice for animals (Why I hate vegetarians, June 13)?

Red meat 'linked to cancer risk' - A major study has found fresh evidence of a link between red and processed meat and bowel cancer, scientists say.

Food industry must adapt to ethical consumerism - The increase in ethical consumerism means that food makers should seriously consider the commercial implications of eco-labels, though tighter regulation is still needed.

Portion sizes of prepared foods to fight obesity? - Good news for prepared meal manufacturers with a recent study concluding consumption of convenient, nutritious frozen dinners could help dieters control portion size.

Black tea as good as green in oral cancer prevention, say researchers - The putative ability of polyphenols from green tea to help prevent cancer has been the subject of much scientific enquiry in recent years.

A is for avocado at its best, if you follow these steps -Did you know that there are nearly 500 varieties of avocados? Want to know how to pick the best one?

Risotto Verde - A wonderful creamy luscious taste of summer.

For Foodies - Test your knowledge.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Tuesday, June 14th 2005

Right diet 'could help stop PMS' - A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D might banish pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), US researchers believe.

Men warned about obesity problem - Three quarters of men will be overweight within five years, research shows.

CHOCOLATE: THE EXHIBITION - Open June 11 - September 5, 2005.

Spontaneously Generated Mad Cow - The Department of Agriculture said that a sample from a cow that had been cleared last year as free of BSE-- more popularly known as mad-cow disease -- generated a possible positive under more intensive testing.

Fromage: Pied-de-Vent - If you like Brie, you will like this cheese.

Welcome to Boston's Hidden Restaurants! - A unique Boston restaurant guide.

Southern magazine features Great River Food Festival - The magazine "Taste of the South" has organizers of the annual Great River Food Festival excited.

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Monday, June 13, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Monday, June 13th 2005

How mum's diet ups obesity risk - Scientists believe they may have discovered why a poor diet during pregnancy appears to raise the chances of having an obese child.

Britons heed food safety message - The number of recorded food poisoning cases has dropped by 17,000 over the past four years thanks to increased hygiene awareness.

What a dish! - TV host Nigella Lawson, Britain's best-known domestic goddess who simply oozes sex appeal on her cook shows.

He said; she fed - A little more of that creamy potato puree? Yes please. Another bottle of that aromatic sauvignon blanc? Why, yes. And you must sample our new chocolates. Don't mind if I do.

Why I hate vegetarians - People should not be bullied into giving up meat by humourless, judgmental souls using spurious arguments.

Nutrition is More Than Calories - Most people looking at nutrition labels focus on how much fat or how many calories a food contains.

Australian Chef Finalists Announced for Lexus Young Chef of the Year Award - Recently the Lexus Young Chef of the Year Award announced the six finalists in the inaugural year of this national award.

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Friday, June 10, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Friday, June 10th 2005

A century of pizza - A tasty trade show served Chicago style.

Fatboy Ronald McDonald gets slim to head off fast-food critics - New ads for McDonald's Corp. depict an athletic Ronald McDonald who could run rings around the old baggy-suited mascot.

Raisins fight oral bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease - Compounds found in raisins fight bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease.

Japanese rule Hub diners in Zagat survey - Contradictory conclusions of the recently released new edition of the Boston Zagat Survey..

Middle Eastern Cuisine - If one is looking for some food adventure, the Middle Eastern cuisine is waiting for you.

A Guide to Asian Greens - Discover Asian Greens!

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Thursday, June 9, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Thursday, June 9th 2005

Fish oil hope for breast cancer - A combination of the fatty oils found in fish and a commonly used anaesthetic may form the basis of effective new drugs to treat breast cancer.

8 cooks compete to host a show on Food Network - Food fights continue to heat up on television.

Authentic taste of Spain can be as close as your kitchen - There's not a trend-dazzled chef or foodie in the world these days who's not looking toward Spain.

Move over Napa - Caribou sausages and award winning wines...

Duvet and du vin, please, waiter - Will the Sheraton's new boudoir dining concept catch on?

Pepsi Edge discontinued; Coke Zero vs. Pepsi One - Pepsi has announced that it plans to dump Pepsi Edge from its product line.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Wednesday, June 8th 2005

'No proof' detoxing diets work - Detox diets do no more than the body's own natural system to get rid of toxins, US researchers claim.

Don't go the American way - Every time I come to the UK, there are more Starbucks than before.

Barbecue Block Party - The 3rd Annual Big Apple Babecue Block Party 2005.

Restaurant serves food in toilet bowls - Taiwanese restaurateur Eric Wang has given new meaning to the traditional revelers' cry of bottoms up.

Nutella Biscotti - They go equally well with breakfast and dessert.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Tuesday, June 7th 2005

Chocolate sausage wins the day - The world's first chocolate sausage has won a top German chef first prize.

Soy successful - Do you know your sashimi from your sushi? Your nigiri from your nori? If not, it's about time you learnt, says Simon Beckett - Japanese cuisine could soon be as common on our high streets as fish and chips.

Jamie Oliver: Naked ambition - One restaurant, five cookbooks, seven TV series shown worldwide, nearly 200 hundred employees, and 271,677 signatures on a petition to revolutionise school dinners. And still Jamie Oliver wants more. What's next?

Cranberries 'block gut viruses' - Cranberry juice may help to combat viruses that cause gut disorders, research suggests.

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Monday, June 6, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Monday, June 6th 2005

London's biggest restaurant offer - Enjoy Taste of London's Stunning Restaurants.

Gordon Ramsay's Maze Restaurant Merits Exploring - Gordon Ramsay has taken his interest in fusion a step further this month with Maze.

The environmentally sound search for sushi alternatives - Sushi's main ingredient, the bluefin tuna, faces extinction.

Rag trade heir in talks to buy Ivy - A friend and close business associate of Bhs boss Philip Green has emerged as the frontrunner to buy some of London's most fashionable restaurants.

Methamphetaburger - The New York Times, picking up an Associated Press story, reports that a Missouri police officer's Quarter Pounder with Cheese was laced with meth.

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Friday, June 3, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Friday, June 3rd 2005

Guess Who's Turning 40! - The Pillsbury Doughboy, the pudgy icon who hawks cookies, baking products and refrigerated rolls with a familiar giggle, kicked off a 40th birthday celebration tour.

Mushrooms (Wild & Cultivated) - There are a few amazing food finds that make the hair on the back of your neck rise and your fingers tingle...

Kim Dae Mun - A few years ago, a Korean craze swept through Singapore when the sappy but wildly popular South Korean drama Winter Sonata, starring Bae Yong Jun and Choi Ji Woo, was aired on national TV.

Call for junk food ad 'balance' -Doctors have called for measures to curb the impact of junk food adverts.

Sainsbury closes gap on Asda - SAINSBURY'S has continued to edge closer to rival Asda in the battle for more market share, new figures show.

Mugabe allows UN to increase food aid - Zimbabwean leader puts tight conditions on deal.

Read 'low sugar' labels carefully, dietitians advise - Low or reduced-sugar products are replacing low-carb foods as the latest healthy eating trend, but it may be a case of marketing winning out over science.

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Thursday, June 2, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Thursday, June 2nd 2005

May St. Cafe: Eclectic Latino Food at its Best - May St. Café specializes in what they call "gourmet eclectic Latino food."

Three Whites from Quebec - It's hard to beat a cold white beer on a warm and sunny late afternoon.

Store Wars - Grocery StoreWars - devised by the Organic Trade Association.

Upcoming Food and Wine Events - June 2005 events.

ASA backs KFC ad despite record number of complaints - The UK's Advertising Standards Agency has backed a television advertisement for KFC Zinger Crunch Salad.

Jamie hit by dinner lady revolt -Dinner ladies were today in open revolt against Jamie Oliver's TV campaign to make school meals healthier.

Kelly targets canteen slop - Burgers and sausages could be banned from schools under moves to stop canteens serving up "cheap slop", education secretary Ruth Kelly said yesterday.

Watchdog rules against Atkins ad - An advertising watchdog has upheld a complaint about an advert for the Atkins diet which claimed it helped people have a healthier lifestyle.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2005

Links from the Foodiesphere for Wednesday, June 1st 2005

Nigella Lawson was voted the 5th most beautiful woman in the world! - Brunettes top beauty poll.

Downhill cheese race goes smoothly - Following a patently ridiculous but 200-year-old tradition, dozens of people put their safety at risk yesterday in Gloucestershire to chase cheese down a 1-in-2 incline.

Organic cookery classes give recipe for healthier eating - An organic farm is set to open a training kitchen for school cooks in an attempt to get schoolchildren to eat healthier meals.

Running wild - The annual sardine run attracting fish from 1000 miles eastwards along the South African coast.

Event: Il Blog si mangia? - On June 9th Italian food magazine Gambero Rosso will present a roundtable dedicated to the future of blogs in general and foodblogs in particular.

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