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Real Food—To Know it is to Love it
Daily Olive welcomes Sherri Brooks Vinton, author of Real Food Revival, as a periodic guest author writing about the practices of real food living.
I love food. It’s not just that I love to eat, which I do, but I am genuinely infatuated with food. I want to find the most delicious food available. I want to know how it got that way, where it comes from, how it was grown or raised, and who did the growing. It is this fascination that has led me directly to the real food movement. In a society that interests itself a great deal with the maker of our jeans, are yours Levi’s or Wranglers?, or the provenance of our cars, nothing like a sporty little import, we’ve become woefully unattached from the origins of our food. It wasn’t always this way.
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October 18, 2005 Food Comments (3)
50 Asian Food Lovers' Finds
From Asian food suppliers and grocers, to shops, and new food trends, September's Food and Wine Magazine features their 50 Best Asian Finds in America.
There's great finds like green tea infused cream puffs, Vietnamese sandwiches, wasabi plantlets, to handmade chocolates at Jin Patisserie, tea houses and their favorite soy sauces.
Read 50 Best Asian Food Finds via Food and Wine Magazine.
July 29, 2005 Food Comments (0)
Find Farmer's Markets in Your Neighborhood
Visit the USDA's Farmer's Market Website to locate farmer's markets in your neighboorhood. Since 1994, the number of farmer's markets has almost doubled from 1,755 to 3,706 according to the National Directory of Farmers Markets.
Visit the site: USDA Farmer's Markets
July 13, 2005 Food Comments (0)
Maine Lobster Festival Coming Soon
The Maine Lobster Festival is fast approaching starting on August 4th through the 8th in Rockland, Maine. For more information on this classic festival in its 57th year, visit their website. Learn how the festival has now grown to cooking almost 10 tons of lobster during the festival.
July 27, 2004 Food, Food & Wine Country Travel Comments (3)
Seafood Online: Order Fresh Crab, Live Lobster, and Seafood Delivered Direct to Your Doorstep
Ordering live Maine lobster and fresh crab online for delivery has never been easier. Our two favorites are The Crab Place, and Maine Lobster Direct. Straight from the chilly waters of the North Atlantic, live Maine lobster is delivered overnight direct to your doorstep from Maine Lobster Direct. We love ordering from this family owned business, and their great service. Specialty of the house at The Crab Place is the Maryland blue crab. You can order them live or steamed, plus an assortment of other seafood goodies like crab cakes, clams, and oysters.
The Crab Place | Maine Lobster Direct
February 23, 2004 A Food & Wine Gift Guide, Food, Special Delivery Comments (3)
Roasting Chestnuts for the Holidays
Whether you're listening to Bing croon a few "chestnut" tunes or you're wanting to snuggle up in front of the fireplace, roasting chestnuts over an open fire is the perfect pastime. Delmarvelous Chestnuts from Delaware offers two pounds for $14.50 or $30 for five pounds. See their assortment of chestnut gift baskets too!
November 12, 2003 A Food & Wine Gift Guide, Food, Holidays, Special Delivery Comments (1)
Capture the Flavors of Shanghai with Chinablue
In recent years, Shanghai has recaptured its pre-war stature of the most cosmopolitan city in the Far East. On the lifestyle front, Chinablue founder, Richard Wong, brings his vision of Shanghainese elegance and sophistication with new culinary food products, home furnishings, and future destination concepts that include retail locations, restaurants, and boutique hotels.
The Chinablue culinary product line was inspired by Richard's memories of growing up in Shanghai and his treasured family's recipes. The flavors of Shanghainese cuisine have been captured in his line of sauces, dressings, glazes, oils, and teas. Enjoy these uniquely Shanghainese blends of soy sauce, sesame oils, scallions and ginger, sherry, and black beans.
Chinablue Shanghai Glazes available online thru Sur La Table.
October 25, 2003 A Food & Wine Gift Guide, Cooking, Food Comments (0)
For Sushi Newbies or Old Timers
New to sushi? Or are you a seasoned veteran at all the sushi bars around town? Newbie or pro, we've found a fun and great read for all your Sushi FAQ at the Miyamoto SushiLinks site. You'll also find great questions on their Sushi Question of the Month page.
And finally, invite your friends to have a virtual sushi party!
October 22, 2003 Food Comments (0)
Get Your International Chocolate Fix
Who hasn't bought great chocolates while travelling in Europe? Or received wonderful gifts of chocolate from friends returning from their trips? Well, now you get all your French, Swiss, or Belgian chocolates online from Chocosphere. This internet only chocolate shop offers a grand assortment of all your favorite chocolates from abroad. Get your fix today.
October 20, 2003 A Food & Wine Gift Guide, Food Comments (1)
Maybe It's The Sugar?
C&H Baker's Sugar has been the sugar of choice for professional bakers and chefs for years. Mentioned in many Cook's Illustrated recipes, Baker's Sugar's superfine sugar crystal just might be the one missing ingredient that will make your recipes the super hit of the holidays.
Visit the Baker's Sugar Website. Look for Baker's Sugar at your favorite grocery store, or buy online directly from C&H.
October 7, 2003 Food, Kitchen & Cooking Tips Comments (0)
