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Moldy Cheese or French Château?

YumSugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:30:04 -0700

Today, Oct. 9, is National Moldy Cheese day. To celebrate, I thought I'd quiz you with a second round of last year's popular game, moldy cheese or French château? I'm going to list a bunch of French names, and you tell me if it's a mold-ripened kind of French cheese or a French château. Ready? Let's begin!

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Moldy Cheese or French Chateau?

YumSugar — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:28:33 -0700

Today is National Moldy Cheese Day - YUM! - and I thought it would be a great opportunity to play a new game I'm calling: Moldy Cheese or French Chateau? If you consider yourself a cheese aficionado, or maybe just someone who loves French castles, then this is the game for you. Ready to play? Source

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Top 10 Foodie Destinations

partysugar — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:33:39 -0700

When planning your next vacation, why not do something a little off the beaten pack? I don't mean camping in some unheard of destination, I'm talking about a culinary adventure. Instead of choosing a place for its renowned museums, gorgeous beaches, or ancient architecture, select your travel spot based on the local cuisine! If it sounds crazy, think again: culinary vacations are a fast growing trend. Sure you can eat your way through the best restaurants in Paris, New York, and Rome, but wouldn't it be much cooler to stay in a teeny chateau in the French countryside and learn authentic Provencal cooking? Or how about learning to make wine in sun soaked Tuscany? For all that and more scroll through my top ten foodie destinations list and then click on each one for the reason why you need to go there now!

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For more on creating your own culinary vacation check out gourmet on tour and cooking in paradise.

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The Judgment Of Paris

partysugar — Thu, 24 May 2007 01:01:01 -0700

Today's date, May 24th, is a memorable day in California wine history. Before 1976, France was regarded as the only region to produce great wines. 31 years ago, a blind taste test was conducted by a group of eleven of France's most prestigious figures in the wine industry. The white wines were tasted first and the judges unanimously awarded the top honor to both (Chalone Winery and Chateau Montelena) - two California whites. Likewise, the top red wine went to a Cabernet from Napa's Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. The judges were appalled by the outcome and the results of the tasting were not publicized in the French press. Although it is difficult to evaluate the scientific results of such an objective tasting, the judgment did wonders in elevating the status of California wines.