Tis the Season to be Festive

And drink Champagne!

The Wall Street Journal just posted a fabulous (as always) and informative aricle on the science behind my favorite beverage. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126108284326695963.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

Food by Politics

Wine and Chocolate Pairing Made Simple

Ziggy "the Wine Gal" Eschliman gets quoted here by Bill Daley at the Chicago Tribune. Great article for the pairing-minded.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/dining/chi-tc-food-wine-1023-1028oct28,0,840505.column

On a personal note, Ziggy scored DR and I some fabulous tickets and backstage passes to the Journey/Hart show this summer in exchange for some Perrier Jouet. Couldn't have been a better show, thanks so much for hooking us up Ziggy!

Fast Company weighs in on the closure of Gourmet Magazine

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/kate-rockwood/bizzy-body/rip-gourmet-how-keep-brand-alive?partner=homepage_newsletter

A few interesting tips and ideas for Ruth and the crew to keep this publication viable and relevant, form the magazine that prides itself on keeping up with all things hip and au currant.

Gourmet Magazine to close

Gourmet magazine, that lovely publication full of glossy recipes you can never do so well yourself, will be closing soon, according to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Sources cite low ad revenue for the Conde Nast publication.

I'm sad to see Gourmet go; I once had the pleasure of working with a few of their editors while at Commander's Palace and recall a devotion to food that at the time I could not match.

Sad day.

Beer and Cheese Pairing

Gotta love the Wall Street Journal and it's creative titles.
I haven't had a chance to indulge in this particular pairing, but it may be good material for tonight's dinner plate...
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125383275067639085.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

The Journey of Grass-Fed Beef, from the Denver Post

As the editor mentions in the notes, I am smarter and better-off knowing where my food comes from each and every day.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13440238

Cocktails Go Green!

It's about time someone figured this out! This place is on my list...
http://www.sommelierjournal.com/articles/article.aspx?year=2009&month=6&articlenum=55

The World is Your Oyster: New travel site Oyster Hotel Reviews

www.oyster.com
This travel site is growing but is full of objective opinions for those caught by the travel bug. See also an article from Fast Company, who is consultingon the project: http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/adam-hanft/change-pulpit/opinion-exhaustion-sets-skittles-oystercom-and-president-obama

Wall Street Journal on Chilled Summer Reds

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204482304574220183250628914.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

Fast Company Names 10 Most Creative People in Food

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/denise-b-martin/creative-time/10-most-creative-people-food

The Reinvention of Olive Garden and Red Lobster

http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/137/why-america-is-addicted-to-olive-garden.html

The Cherry Bounce in the Wall Street Journal

Oh how the times are a-changing!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204482304574221581090326024.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

Michael Pollan in Newsweek

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/popvox/archive/2009/06/12/author-michael-pollan-on-food-inc-and-how-to-eat-well.aspx

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Quote of the Day

It doesn't matter who you are, or what you've done, or what you think you can do. There's a confrontation with destiny awaiting you. Somewhere, there is a chile you cannot eat.

--Daniel Pinkwater in A Hot Time in Nairobi

Quote of the Day

Lifted off a friend's Facebook status...

I am cursing the devil called champagne..."It hides its evilness with pretty bubbles."