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Food Section Sampler — Feb. 3, 2010
- America's regional nostalgic candies are a dying breed. — Wall Street Journal
- Safeway stores have partnered with seafood organization Fish Wise to develop a sustainable seafood program. – San Francisco Chronicle
- Mark Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, which land on the same date this year, with an East-West dish from Ming Tsai.
13 Under $20 Wines Perfect For Hostess Gifts
Do you have an iPhone? Then stop what you're doing right now and download the Nirvino (my preferred online drinking community) wine ratings guide. With over one million wines listed by name, price, grape varietal, flavor profile, region, and producer, the wine application is an amazing resource to always have at your fingertips.
Supermarkets Shrinking
In a world of oversize food — genetically modified apples, super-size fries, and venti coffees — one thing may be coming up smaller: grocery stores.
According to the New York Times, grocers across the country from Safeway to Wal-Mart are turning to stores with smaller square footage. Supermarket retailers, like Jewel-Osco, who is building a smaller-format store in Chicago, are hoping to capitalize on an untapped segment of time-starved shoppers who are looking for an affordable meal to go without menu prices, or who just want to pick up a handful of grocery items.
Safeway to Roll Out Private Labels Nationwide
For those of you who've raved about the Whole Foods private-label 365 brand, I've got good news for you: There are more of these brands coming your way.
Fellow grocery giant Safeway has plans to go national with two of its house brands, O Organics and health-conscious line Eating Right. So far, both lines have limited market, but will expand nationally this Fall.
Yummy Links: From Salmonella to Homemade Ricotta
- The raw tomato Salmonella outbreak has spread to 16 states. — FitSugar
- A lovely alternative to classic pasta salad: Thai shiitake mushroom salad. — 28 Cooks
- Isn't this gorgeous dress cake perfect for a bridal shower?
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Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Apple and Why?
One of my favorite discoveries at this year's Food Fête was the Lady Alice, a Washington-bred apple variety that's recently entered the mass market. Like a Pink Lady, the Lady Alice was painted with a mix of red, yellow, and green, but had an even deeper blush color. One bite revealed that it's both tart and intensely sweet, with a startling juicy crispness.
Come Party With Me: High School Graduation — Dessert
Nothing says high school graduation like a classic sheet cake with "Congratulations Class of 2009" scrolled across the top in loopy, frosted letters. While you could order an insanely sugary cake with too-sweet frosting from Costco or Safeway, why not take the time to make your grad a homemade confection? This recipe for a rich, dense chocolate cake is simple, straightforward, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Come Party With Me: Budget Thanksgiving — The Look
Even on a budget, you can achieve a beautiful and elegant atmosphere for Thanksgiving dinner. Cover the table with a brown cloth. Search for a tablecloth that is on sale, or if you have access to a sewing machine, purchase some cheap fabric and sew a tablecloth.
Do You Prefer to Shop at Large or Small Supermarkets?
Yesterday after reading about how supermarkets are shrinking, I got to thinking about the size of grocery stores. Just because a store is bigger, doesn't always mean it's better: Last Friday my sister went to the super-Safeway to pick up dried garbanzos, and they didn't have any! However, the Mexican specialty store closer to my house carries all kinds of dried beans.
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