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September 2009 Blog Posts (23)

Eliminating Spam on tasteandshare.com

While we’ve been building spam prevention into more and more elements on tasteandshare.com, we’re constantly looking to drive more spam prevention projects that make tasteandshare.com even better. Some of these projects are obvious and others are behind-the-scenes. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate spam on tasteandshare.com before it ever gets there.

In the obvious category of projects, we’ll be rolling out email verification and a new and improved CAPTCHA across… Continue

Added by TasteAndShare on September 30, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Trouble Brews for Wine; Cheese Chooses Beer

After wrestling for a spot on the gourmet drink list, beer is trying to push deeper into wine territory: right by the cheese platter.

"Some cheeses are considered to be jewels. And for now wine is a more prestigious partner," says Leonardo Di Vincenzo, owner of Birra del Borgo, a young Italian artisanal brewery that has recently begun exporting to the U.S. But once they try beer with cheese, he says, "People are struck by how easily the two go together."

The… Continue

Added by Peter Swan on September 30, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Turkey wok with pineapple, oystersauce and honey

30 minutes to make a delightfull and juicy Turkey wok with vegestables, pineapple and oystersauce? Absolutely

Ingredients:

1 ½ assorted peppers (green, red and yellow)

300 gr. turkeybreast

3 small carrots

10 pineapple chunks, best if fresh pineapple.

1 onion

3 cloves of garlic

1 cup of oyster sauce

2 tablespoons honey

Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1.Cut the… Continue

Added by Kristian Petersen on September 29, 2009 at 12:25pm — 1 Comment

Keith Floyd's family struggling to afford celebrity chef's funeral

Keith Floyd's family are 'struggling' to pay the costs of the celebrity chef's funeral, his partner has said.

Ceila Martin tried to resuscitate the 65-year-old TV star after he suffered a heart attack at her Dorset home on September 14.

Earlier that day, she had enjoyed a lavish meal with the famous chef, who lived with her as he battled bowel cancer.

It has been reported that wine afficionado Floyd - who went bankrupt… Continue

Added by Peter Swan on September 28, 2009 at 12:10pm — No Comments

The Tipping Point, Part II

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Added by Margie Tosch on September 23, 2009 at 6:54pm — No Comments

Citrus Salad with California Avocado Recipe

Summer days may be dwindling, but there’s still plenty of warm weather ahead calling for fresh fruit salads. So here’s a seasonal recipe for one we received from our friends at the California Avocado Commission, who wrote, “Sweet honey and tangy raspberry vinegar complement the creaminess of California Avocados and juicy citrus in this fresh summer salad.”

The healthy ingredients make this a tasty, low calorie treat if you’re keeping an eye on your diet and weight. CAC tells us,… Continue

Added by Jeff Deasy on September 20, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments

Rice 'n Peach Salad

One of my favorite fruits has got to be the peach. Not only do they taste great, but they are also one of the most versatile fruits!

A great salad is only as good as the ingredients you put in it, so be sure to pick the best peach for yours. If you’re not sure how, just remember that good-quality peaches will be fairly large, firm to slightly soft, and have a yellowish or creamy color. A lot of people think that “good” peaches have a red blush, which is true to an extent, but it is… Continue

Added by search4goodfood on September 16, 2009 at 10:34pm — No Comments

The Tipping Point: Tipping on Expensive Wine

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Added by Margie Tosch on September 16, 2009 at 8:28pm — No Comments

A True Original: Tributes To Keith Floyd

Chefs and former colleagues have paid tribute to Keith Floyd following his death from a heart attack.

News that the ground-breaking broadcaster had died sparked an outpouring of affection from figures in the food and television industries.

Floyd died aged 65 after revealing only two months ago that he was suffering from bowel cancer.

He had suffered a heart attack at his partner's home in… Continue

Added by TAS Team on September 16, 2009 at 8:48am — No Comments

Great New Food Site

I am posting this website for you all to enjoy, it is a fantastic site with a variety of recipes and videos from countries from all over the world.

"Everyone enjoy"

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK

www.sbs.com.au/food/foodsafari

Added by Chef Kenny on September 15, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Cooking Video Contest with Great Prizes!

Cook, Shoot It and Compete!

Hello Chefs and Foodies!

Welcome to CookingTipsTV.com’s Video Contest with prizes from some of the world’s best Gourmet Cooking Manufacturers!

Get your cooking self in a video and prepare your regional cuisine. You know your local ingredients and recipes so let them shine! Got tips? Be sure to include those too! Your video should be no larger than 100 MB and submit in either: mpg, mov or avi formats. Your video must be owned by you… Continue

Added by CookingTipsTV on September 13, 2009 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Interesting review of Hudson Valley Foie Gras Farm

I just read the article, published recently on the Village Voice, "Is Foie Gras Torchure" with keen interest.

Though I was certainly already aware of Hudson Valley’s humane practices, including that all of their products are certified “cage free”, I was interested to hear all the details of a totally neutral party’s experience. Hudson Valley welcomes people to visit the farm anytime, unannounced.

Whether you are a fan of foie gras or not, please read this objective review.… Continue

Added by Mirepoix USA on September 12, 2009 at 7:28pm — No Comments

Acai berry -the miracle food

Acai Berry colon cleanse is one of the hottest diet supplement these days.Acai Berry colon cleanse is a combination of two supplements.First is the Acai Berry which comes as a fruit diet and the second one acts as a cleansing agent for the body by removing the toxins out of the body.Acai Berry is a small purple colored Berry,which grows in Amazon,Brazil,It has a short shelf life as it remains fresh for just 24… Continue

Added by mona lisa on September 12, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments

Acne skin care

Acne is not purely a teenage predicament, 20 to 40% of the adults do encounter problems with acne. In fact, some people are only being paid the first visit in their 40s! The problems of Acne stems from many reasons, which include an overactive sebaceous gland, genetic factors, or… Continue

Added by rimee on September 12, 2009 at 10:25am — No Comments

British Grocers in Las Vegas

PG Tips Tea, Walker’s Crisps, Galaxy Minstrels, Hob Nobs, Ribina and Marmite are just a few reasons to stop by the British Grocery at 3375 S. Decatur. Located in an interesting little strip plaza that is also home to a Mexican meat market, a great little authentic Mexican café and a boutique that specializes in fashion & accessories for local showgirls, strippers and transvestites British Grocers is ground zero for local British ex-pats… Continue

Added by Kathy on September 11, 2009 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Applewood Smoked Bacon & Shrimp Kabobs Recipe

Labor Day weekend may have passed, but plenty of folks could still use a quick and simple recipe for an appetizer from the grill. In this one, fresh pineapple, shrimp and applewood smoked bacon combine for a uniquely delicious appetizer.

The freshest shrimp and pineapple you can find along with a carefully crafted artisanal bacon will make it a real sizzler with your guests! We've found that the creamy sweetness of the Berkshire/Chester White cross fat in the Applewood Smoked Bacon… Continue

Added by Jeff Deasy on September 10, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Britain's best restaurants for 2010

Forget Gordon and Heston, here are the chefs to watch and tables to book for next year:

The 2010 versions of Harden's, Zagat and the Good Food Guide have all been published in the past week and stirred up the usual helping of bickering and oneupmanship at the top of the culinary charts.

By far… Continue

Added by TAS Team on September 9, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

Celebrating 250 years GUINNESS ...... a collection of the best Guinness TV commercials

A man named Arthur, and a beer named Guinness

On the 24 September 2009 the world is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Guinness brewery. This day is to be known as Arthur’s Day. Arthur’s Day will be a global celebration, which will see a series of events take place around the world, including Dublin, New York and Kuala Lumpur.

Arthur Guinness (1725-1803) was born in Cellbridge, Co Kildare in Ireland. At the age of 27… Continue

Added by TAS Team on September 7, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Are you unsure what to look for when purchasing leafy greens? Worry no more...

High quality greens will ensure that your salad is fresh and full of flavor. When selecting your greens reference the following guide for assistance; it has information on how to choose the right produce and what to avoid. For the complete list, click here

Leafy Varieties

Arugula – When purchasing Arugula look for tender, bright… Continue

Added by search4goodfood on September 2, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Creating a new category in wine

The WSTA is to host a low alcohol wine forum bringing retailers and producers together to consider the potential for the category.

Speakers will include Dan Jago of Tesco, Andrea Ruggeri of Matthew Clark and Jeremy Beadles, WSTA. Jancis Robinson MW will chair the event.

The forum will hear the latest market research from TFC Wines & Spirits and PLB, pointing to growing consumer demand for a wider range of… Continue

Added by TAS Team on September 2, 2009 at 7:14pm — 2 Comments

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