Monthly Archives: December 2005

Interesting Take on the Cava Issue Here you have a

Interesting Take on the Cava Issue Here you have a portion of it regarding the issue of the boycott against the Catalonyan Cava by disgruntled Spaniards: Around this time last year I mentioned the boycott on cava , the sparkling … Continue reading

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Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Jan 10th, 2006,

Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Jan 10th, 2006, Los AngelesThe holidays are over, but maybe some resolutions remain intact? This class will feature lighter fare with lower fat, but there will be no skimping on flavor.

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Professor trying to build computer tools to make better wine

Professor trying to build computer tools to make better wine (Picayune Item) PITTSBURGH (AP) – Distinguishing fine wine from plonk is usually left to connoisseurs and winemakers, who rely on their senses, rough chemical measurements and the whims of nature … Continue reading

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WineLovers Community: FedEx won’t ship wine? Faced with the welter

WineLovers Community: FedEx won’t ship wine? Faced with the welter of state and national laws governing wine shipping, some “common carriers” resort to a simple, irritating solution … they just won’t do it. Of course, this assumes that the shipper … Continue reading

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Alcohol banned in Red Square Dec. 31 – Moscow is

Alcohol banned in Red Square Dec. 31 – Moscow is ready for the New Year. This year, however, will be different, as authorities have banned all alcohol consumption on the Red Square.

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Saveur Cooks Authentic French, Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Jan

Saveur Cooks Authentic French, Los Angeles Cooking Class Tue Jan 17th, 2006, Los AngelesSpecial event! Chez Cherie was selected by Saveur magazine to present a mouth-watering exploration of Authentic French cuisine.

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Wine of the Week: Ferrari-Carano Fum Blanc Sonoma County 2004

Wine of the Week: Ferrari-Carano Fum Blanc Sonoma County 2004 (CA) $15 The Ferrari-Carano Fum Blanc Sonoma County 2004, made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, is a light-bodied white wine bursting with green apple flavor and coated with earthy, herbal … Continue reading

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Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class Mon Jan 9th, 2006,

Resolution Keepers, Los Angeles Cooking Class Mon Jan 9th, 2006, Los AngelesThe holidays are over, but maybe some resolutions remain intact? This class will feature lighter fare with lower fat, but there will be no skimping on flavor.

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Chefs with Heart Tue May 9th, 2006, New York CityThe 2006 Chefs with Heart is being held on May 9, 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.

Chefs with Heart Tue May 9th, 2006, New York CityThe 2006 Chefs with Heart is being held on May 9, 2006 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.

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Modern-minded wine drinkers toast screw caps (Palm Beach Post) Here’s

Modern-minded wine drinkers toast screw caps (Palm Beach Post) Here’s something vintners and wine critics alike hope you will be hearing less of at tonight’s New Year’s Eve soirees: the popping of corks.

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