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Food Section Sampler — May 6, 2009
- Does snapping asparagus truly yield the most tender results? — New York Times
- A behind-the-scenes look at the sustainable farm featured in The Omnivore's Dilemma. — Washington Post
- Experts spill their secrets for making the best-ever meatloaf.
Noteworthy Nibbles — Apr. 14-21, 2009
Food festival season appears to be in full swing! The weekend's chock full of fancy food productions, from Scottsdale to Pebble Beach to Blue Ridge food and wine festivals. A number of your favorite celebrity chefs, like Top Chef's Fabio and Carla, Paula Deen, and Thomas Keller, will be making appearances across the nation.
Happy Hour: The Grey Lady
Last month YumSugar and I attended a cocktail competition hosted by the drinks-based social networking website, Nirvino. We were a little worried about the contest, not because we were competing, but because each of the five cocktails had to use No. 209 Gin.
Snapple to Debut Redesign and HFCS-Free Formula
Last week the New York Times announced that iced tea brand Snapple is redesigning its look and formula. The font is more modern, and the new bottle will be slimmer, so it can fit into cup holders. Real sugar will replace the high fructose corn syrup and lower the calorie count by 40 calories.
Yummy Links: From Free Denny's to Disliking Top Chef
- From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. today you can get a free Grand Slam breakfast at Denny's .
Taste Test: Starbucks Tazo Tea Infusions
Despite hard times, coffee chain Starbucks continues to try new tactics. Two weeks ago, I introduced you to the company's tea lattes, its latest beverage to hit counters nationwide. But if lattes aren't your thing, Starbucks is hoping you'll reach for its new Tea Infusions instead, which are available in two flavors: Tazo Berry Chai and Tazo Apple Chai.
Relax With Republic of Tea's Decaffeinated Rooibos Line
Tea has been an incredibly trendy ingredient for the past two years. Recently, I was bombarded by so many different types of new tea products that I was quite overwhelmed. So much so that I avoided the enormous amount of tea booths at the Fancy Foods Show.
What's Your Top Choice For Tea?
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What's Your Top Choice For Tea?
White tea
Green tea
Red (rooibos) tea
Oolong tea
Black tea
Herbal infusions
I don't drink tea.
Other — see my comments below.
Yum's December Must Haves
With its festive parties and unlimited opportunities to bake and cook, December is one of my favorite months. Here, I've rounded up my must haves for the holidays. Enjoy!
YumSugar Gift Guide: The Tea Aficionado Grandma
There are a number of high-end tea gifts that will delight the discerning tea lover in your life. The key is to know what type of drinker she is: If she enjoys hosting afternoon tea, present her with this hand-embellished Fortnum & Mason serving set. For the on-the-go sipper, try a travel tea infuser.
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