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BUZZ - Trends, News and Views
By Editors: August 2008
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Our quick (and unscientific) look at some of the trends and news we find interesting and relevant
Is Muscadet "The Perfect Summer Wine"
This article from Slate makes a pretty compelling arguement for Muscadet. In the worst case the article serves as a great primer on Muscadet. In the best case you have a great excuse to bring some great wine with you to all your summer events.
The full article at Slate.com »
The "Ten Best Beer Names Ever"
From TampaBay.com's beer columnsist Joey Redner
10. Unibroue La Fin Du Monde. (End of the World Beer).
9. Harveistoun Old Engine Oil.
8. Sweetwater Happy Ending Imperial Stout.
7. Ridgeway Santa’s Butt.
6. Buffalo Bill’s Alimony Ale.
5. Dogfish Head Golden Shower.
4. Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast Pooh Coffee.
3. McQuire’s I’ll Have What The Gentleman On The Floor Is Having Barley Wine.
2. Avery Collaboration
1. Wasatch Polygamy Porter. probably #1 because their slogan is "Why have just one?"
Read Joey's full article at TampaBay.com »
The Best Chocolate Cookie Ever (according to the New York Times)
David Leite's describes his search this way "a journey began that included stops at some of New York City’s best bakeries as well as conversations with some doyens of baking. The result was a recipe for a consummate cookie, if you will: one built upon decades of acquired knowledge, experience and secrets"
You really should read the full article and learn more than you ever thought possible about the chocolate chip cookie before you skip to the recipe. click here for the article »
However, for those of you curious to see the actual recipe itself first (and I was one of those) here is the link to the actual recipe»
"Wine by the glass? I'll pass"
While portions of this article by the Globe & Mail's Beppi Crosariola reads like an ad for this specific solution to open bottles of wine, you can't help but be intrigued when the article begins with "Once uncorked, a bottle of wine boards the bullet train to vinegarville."
While the article offers up a possible remedy to the problem, at least for restaurants, it seems that for now the rest of us will still struggle with this problem.
Feast of Fields!
In the Toronto area on September 7th? If so, check out this intimate view of organic food production:
Organic Advocates, a non-profit association that supports organic food awareness and sustainability is hosting the 19th Feast of Fields event. Founded by chefs Jamie Kennedy, Michael Stadtlander and other like-minded professionals, this annual event gives guests an opportunity to extend their knowledge of organic food by leisurely wandering through Everdale Organic Farm, enjoying organic food and drink, while talking with local farmers, celebrity chefs, vintners and brewers.
Each year, funds raised at the Feast of Fields event are donated to an ecological group or organization to promote sustainable, organic agriculture. This year’s recipient is the Farmer Chef Intern Program at Everdale Organic Farm.
Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.feastoffields.org or by calling (905) 859-3609.
Planning an Olympic party ?
With over two weeks of sports activities getting underway in Beijing on August 8th with the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics, here are a couple of articles to help you find those key events to create a party around.
From the Miami Herald: "Eight must-see days showcase the best in Olympic competition"
and from USA Today: "Olympic must-see TV"
USA WEEKEND joins with Olympic analysts to spotlight 17 days of exciting, can't-miss events.
