Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
The winning bidder gets 330 rooms, the grand ballroom, live music, champagne, caviar, dinner, breakfast and of course all the staff to pull off a once-in-a-lifetime party. The promotion is being called Won Night Only. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Fishy fun for whole family Sunday Oct 8, 2009
The eight-course menu, including amuse bouche, intermezzo and cheese course, begins with caviar and ends with (what else. chocolate. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Boy Scout improves campground Oct 7, 2009
According to Gutknecht the Park Board received 2,000 in grant funds for the project from North Star Caviar and received help from the Williams County Water Board as well. He said installing fire rings at the campground is a good project for improving the site and providing a place for campers to cook food. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
* The rich, not the poor, are burning the planet Oct 4, 2009
Of course, to make a real splash Ill have to shell out on teak and mahogany fittings, carry a few jetskis and a mini-submarine, ferry my guests to the marina by private plane and helicopter, offer them bluefin tuna sushi and beluga caviar and drive the beast so fast that I mash up half the marine life of the Mediterranean. As the owner of one of these yachts Ill do more damage to the biosphere in 10 minutes than most Africans inflict in a lifetime. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Pregnant Padma's Passion Oct 4, 2009
And although the Top Chef has developed a very intimate relationship with the world s finest culinary delights from fois gras to caviar to cr. me brulee, her own tongue is far from rich. (Fox News)
Selling kangaroo meat draws $1K fine Oct 3, 2009
The distributor supplies such exotic wild game as ostrich, alligator, python and llama, along with aged vinegars, caviar, mushrooms, specialty cheeses and other gourmet products to restaurants in New York and western new England. Guenther said he s not sure if he will sell kangaroo after the new law takes effect. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Figure out that thing you do for community and do it Sep 30, 2009
Speaking of Divine Diva s, Vera Lyn, the popular British singing star of the second World War has at age 92 has reached the top of the record charts in Britain, beating out the Beatle s. Dame Vera, whose remastered record album, We ll Meet Again-The Very Best Songs of Vera Lyn becoming the oldest person to ever reach the top of the charts in the U.K. She is celebrating on the French coast with champagne and caviar and is staggered at the news. Hooray for oldies everywhere. (New Iberia, LA)
Matt Preston rates 'the world's best restaurants' Sep 30, 2009
It's also weird to start with so many sweet flavours and slowly progress through a selection of amazingly delicious dishes to end with iodine-like flavours of sliced, almost raw-tasting kidney, or a mix of green tea, caviar and rather wibbly-wobbly heat-wilted tendrils of sea anemone that look like phaser-frazzled aliens from an early Star Trek episode. Both are interesting but distinctly un-yummy compared with such delectable middle dishes as parmesan gel ravioli that burst with flavour and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bin Laden Warns Europe of Retaliation Sep 26, 2009
"A wise person would not waste his sons and money for a gang of criminals in Washington. Ha Ha Ha! Good one, and kudos to whoever is writing this stuff for the Pentagon! And good timing too since Obama is deciding whether to waste more of our sons and daughters in this purely bloodmoney-making genocidal endless war for endless profits. But of course we already know that, and if we could stop the war-mongerers, we would, but the sheeple eat up that garbage like it's caviar. I say we redouble our... (CBS News)
LAuberge offers best of anniversary menu Sep 24, 2009
The meal will feature Beef Wellington, Dover sole with lobster and caviar, and pheasant consomm; with truffles. We can t do it all in one day. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
11 Foods to Increase Libido Sep 24, 2009
How to enjoy this libido food: Have some caviar and (a bit of) champagne during your fun or gobble down some hard-boiled eggs beforehand. 8- Liver. (Fox News)
Optimism, concern prevail in US aquaculture boom Sep 22, 2009
Freshwater species such as catfish, trout and tilapia still dominate the nation's farmed fish production, but such niche products as oysters with regional appellations and sustainably raised shrimp and caviar now fetch a premium in the United States. Michael Rubino, who directs NOAA's aquaculture program, said he envisions a future in which the country is "producing seafood from a range of technologies, with wild catch on one side, aquaculture on another, and a whole range in-between.". (Juneau Empire)
Governors Ball features a colorful theme and praise for the host Sep 22, 2009
On the menu: Sweet peppers, eggplant caviar and chips, petite red mustard leaves; layered multicolored potato salad, olives, smoked mushrooms and Medjool dates; toybox tomatoes and sweet melons, lemon basil. Entr. (USA Today -- Life)
Cryer, Collette among stars at Emmy after-parties Sep 22, 2009
A jazz quartet performed on a rotating center stage, as partygoers munched on sweet peppers and eggplant caviar, filet mignon with polenta ravioli and chocolate-infused raspberry creme. Rainn Wilson of "The Office" held his wife's hand as he congratulated Emmy winners, and Alec Baldwin toted his best acting Emmy for comedy "30 Rock" as he greeted well-wishers. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Crystal Cruises' Creative Fundraising Events Benefit Global Children's Charity Sep 15, 2009
Caviar for two on the bridge as Crystal Serenity transited Glacier Bay ... Other popular auction items have included items guests have enjoyed on board, like silver coffee service sets, caviar bowls, crystal goblets and memorabilia from the ultra-luxury line's past lavish stage shows. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'We the people' Sep 15, 2009
How many of you have fresh lobster, caviar, and champagne flown in, have a date night that cost others over 1 million dollars for 1 night, has a party every Wednesday night with special guests and food flown in at our expense, takes their family on vacations round the world at our expense. It is one thing using tax dollars for government business, but this group has taken it to new heights. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Golden splendour Sep 12, 2009
Traditional Malay cuisine doesnt boast rare and costly ingredients like truffles, caviar, ginseng, birds nest or abalone, so some people are taken aback at the asking price of RM100, RM120 and RM150++ for the tasting menu charged by The Royale Chulans Bunga Emas. Designed to resemble a classical Malay manor, the restaurant boasts lavish details and sumptuous furnishings. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Changing the guard Sep 12, 2009
One airline took caviar out of its first class menu and we think that is a mistake. The cost of caviar is far too small. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
PhotosWar of the Maxes Sep 9, 2009
Famed Boca eatery s caviar pie ain t big enough for 2 ... Caviar pies called to diners who otherwise would do burgers. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Dish: The best of the wurst found at European Deli Sep 9, 2009
I'd heard about European Deli for a couple weeks now, with people saying it was a good place to get plenty of things you can't get elsewhere, things like smoked fish and eel, caviar, wine from the Republic of Georgia, and canned unknowns marked with an impenetrable code of Cyrillic lettering. But it turns out that its greatest resource really is the deli counter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Photo Finish: Debts Close In on Leibovitz Sep 6, 2009
I wonder if some of these rich celebs like Liebowitz and Michael Jackson could have been much better adjusted if they had to spend a little time on food stamps and assistance after borrowing themselves into debt to have a half dozen homes and a cupboard full of caviar. by platteman September 5, 2009 10:00 PM EDT. (CBS News)
The first DNA barcodes of commonly traded bushmeat are published Sep 6, 2009
Barcoding has been used to distinguish shark species, to check the labeling of caviar and red snapper, and to identify the presence of endangered whales in Asian markets. "There is consensus on using the same fragment of DNA, COX1, to construct a library of life," says co-author George Amato, Director of the Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics at the American Museum of Natural History. (EurekAlert!)
Raymonda's countdown to 30 years Sep 5, 2009
PORTER ROCKWELL CAVIAR. 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Taste of perfection: Plant geneticist breeds the sweetest of sweet corn Sep 5, 2009
MONTROSE Just like the delicacies caviar and sushi, Mirai sweet corn can be savored raw, sweet and tender straight from the field. For almost two decades, Dave Mackenzie has been doing just that, sometimes tasting 500 ears a day to find the perfect parents for his next test row. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
We fried our best, but youngsters got just desserts Sep 4, 2009
Until Mead and Gordon's ricotta cake was announced as the winner, Rogers had been confident he and Prince would take the prize with their salmon and caviar entree, and had ''tweeted'' updates as well as photos. On the home stretch, looking very good. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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Aqueduct Gaming Aug 28, 2009
Friday August 28, 2009. AG’s designs feature clean and simple architecture. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Bon apptit! A new wave of cruise ship cuisine Aug 27, 2009
Plus, theres a champagne-and-caviar beach barbecue each cruise (with caviar service on a surfboard). . (MSNBC -- Travel)
StarChefs.com Announces Its 2009 Class of Rising Stars Award Winners Aug 27, 2009
VIP tickets are $200 and include a pre-event reception hosted by Mandarin Oriental, New York featuring vintage Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Champagne and Petrossian caviar. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
• Local foods festival to be held Saturday Aug 27, 2009
Caviar was one of the many offerings dished out to the community at last year's market ... Below, right: Caviar was one of the many offerings dished out to the community at last year's market ... Other locally produced food will be available, including caviar and other fish products, baked goods and preserves. (Juneau Empire)
Upscale restaurants serve frugality with a pinch of luxury Aug 26, 2009
"There's less caviar, foie gras and truffles, but they're still there. They're just not on nine courses. They're on one course." ... Small plates of caviar buns and cotton candy foie gras flew out of the kitchen at the bustling restaurant inside the luxurious SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills ... "We do use some white truffles when they're in season and occasionally have some caviar and foie gras, but other than that, we use basic ingredients. We just make sure we buy the best. ... We feel we shouldn't... (USA Today -- Life)
Red, red spot Aug 23, 2009
Pretty, dainty and absolutely scrumptious, these little minarets of smoked salmon resting on dollops of mayonnaise and topped with orange caviar are perfect with cocktails. Jumping to the main dish, it may be overdoing it to heap so much attention on the Nasi Goreng Kampung but it does have the appearance of an attractively appetizing dish. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Boom times are back Aug 19, 2009
Real estate agent Kay and Burton is investing in the kind of campaign that has not been seen since the caviar and string quartets that accompanied the sale of luxury property during the 2007 property boom. The global financial downturn hit the top end of the residential market hardest and sales are still comparatively quiet, with the lack of activity reflecting decreased demand and vendors' unwillingness to put quality stock on the market. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Matching wine with food Aug 18, 2009
The common thread to classic pairings, such as champagne with caviar, duck with pinot noir, and lamb with cabernet sauvignon, is that, like a couple of prize fighters, they're in the same weight division. Got a big, hearty dish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tetsuya's big secret revealed Aug 18, 2009
Best says high-end restaurants are no longer distinguished by a menu of overtly luxurious ingredients such as truffle, foie gras and caviar ... Caviar is [just] slightly fishy eggs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New tailgating food? Aug 18, 2009
UGA caviar, the new tailgate party food ... UGA caviar, the new tailgate party food ... A University of Georgia professor is trying to add caviar to the list. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Let There Be Light (1) Aug 17, 2009
While the social aspect centers around inventive drinks - options include the Dark and Stormy, a dark rum and ginger beer concoction, and the Lady Macbeth, described on the menu as "Champagne with port the color of blood" - there is also a food menu with a mix of historic favorites (Devil Eggs, Oysters Rockefeller) and options with a contemporary twist (Angel Eggs, with caviar and organic ingredients). "The idea is upscale lounge food reminiscent of the classic lounges of old Hollywood, combined... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Passing the Healthcare Smell Test Aug 17, 2009
Politicians have a nasty habit of promising champagne and caviar and delivering cheap wine and fish bait. The Congressional Budget Office has concluded that the Obama plan would not reduce the burden on the federal treasury. (Townhall.com)
Knowing Julia Aug 14, 2009
Lloyd has added a tomato bread salad, ricotta gnocchi with creamed corn tomato and pancetta, house-smoked trout cr pes with caviar and capers, and grilled prawns salad as appetizers ( 9. 95- 12. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Jihad bling bling Aug 14, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Asian News, Business and Economy. ST TROPEZ - The news of Pashtun jihad master Baitullah Mehsud possibly hit by a United States Predator drone on the roof of his father-in-law's house while undertaking a massage provoked hardly a ripple among the happy few gathered around the table of the appropriately named Pan Dei ("All Gods"), a glitzy multimillion-euro yacht currently anchored at the mythic Mediterranean port of St Tropez. (Asia Times Online)
* RESTAURANTS : Russian Kvass Aug 14, 2009
The salmon pancake (NT$90) is another treat, and for the more extravagant a caviar pancake (NT$160) can be washed down with a swig of kvass. There are also sweet pancakes with banana and chocolate (NT$50) or fruit (NT$45). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
No Bull: Ag Group Holds 'Testicle Festival' Aug 13, 2009
Folks will be able to dine on the bull testicles, which are also called rocky mountain oysters, cowboy caviar, prairie oysters, swinging sirloin and calf fries. "We are having fun with the name. People are coming up with plenty of different puns," said Lindsey Roberts, chairwoman of the new Santa Cruz County Young Farmers and Ranchers organization. (KSBW 8, CA)
Savoury ice cream Aug 11, 2009
Foie gras or caviar ice creams to surprise the tastebuds ... His caviar, foie gras and Roquefort flavours accompany dishes at his restaurant and inspire menus at a range of highly-regarded establishments elsewhere in France ... Faurs menu offers all kinds of colours and combinations, a hodge-podge to surprise the tastebuds and flood the palate with a harmony of flavours beef with Roquefort ice cream, duck breast ravioli with foie gras ice cream, young pigeon and foie gras with truffle ice... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gordon Ramsay Aug 11, 2009
"I didn't want to see any menus laced with caviar. I wanted all that formal glam gone," he recalls telling a gathering of about 40 of his chefs in January at his restaurant in Claridge's hotel. Mr. Ramsay says his goal was to make menus more "accessible" to diners. (Harper's Magazine)
I'M AN INFEST-IGATIVE JOURNALIS... Aug 9, 2009
Top Job to them is like caviar. I suddenly learned a lot about these creatures. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Summer of Nora Aug 9, 2009
I mentioned that food guru James Beard wished for soft scrambled eggs, with a side of caviar, and that he insisted, please, for none of that accompanying crap of sour cream, chopped eggs and onions, which reminded us of the great restaurateur Henri Soule s comment. That crap was for people who didn t like caviar ... You wreck the good caviar. (Fox News)
Flight test: Emirates first-class suite Aug 8, 2009
Order any time from the menu as often as you want: Iranian caviar, lobster salad, oven-roasted lamb on Royal Doulton bone china. Amenities Pyjamas, slippers, handtowel, men's toiletries kit with Bulgari lotions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Eating in the Windy City Aug 7, 2009
Shrimp tartare is sprinkled with edible pansies and gold dust; a trifle is composed of caviar, salt cod and potato. That snapper is smoked over cherrywood and glistens with apricot oil. (Time.com)
Cinema's tasty treats Aug 7, 2009
Will inspire you: To share your table with friends, with or without the turtle soup, Russian pancakes with caviar, boneless quail and other delicacies of the movie. "Like Water for Chocolate" (1992) -- Based on the popular novel by Laura Esquivel, the film follows the story of Tita, a beautiful young woman who is forced to stay at home and care for her mother while her sister marries Pedro, the man Tita loves. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Savoury ice creams to surprise the tastebuds Aug 7, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. It can be shocking, but 95 per cent of customers love it," said chef Jean-Marc Granger, who hails from a Michelin-starred restaurant, a man who has the waistline for the job and a gourmet's grin. "We came to try the foie gras ice cream and we'll be back," said Armand Anglade, who was celebrating his 35th wedding anniversary with his wife. "You can recognise the taste absolutely, the flavour of foie gras, it goes well with meat. (Channelnewsasia.com)
In the Kitchen with Charlie Cicero Aug 6, 2009
Soon, Cicero said he is going to be introducing oysters with wasabi, caviar and a champagne vinaigrette. Favorite cookbooks, chef Cicero. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
What I hate about eating out Aug 6, 2009
It is to caviar what seafood extender is to fish. I don't dislike it, but don't call it caviar on the menu. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Easy eggplant Aug 2, 2009
If the present economic atmosphere of forbearance has curtailed your caviar habit, may I suggest a caviar of decidedly humbler origin than beluga, osetra, or sevruga ... In this most basic form, the dish is often called peasant caviar, presumably because after grilling or roasting, this pedestrian vegetable assumes a rich, lush -- patrician, if you will -- texture ... Peasant Caviar (Eggplant Puree). (Boston Globe)
Botanists agree on DNA barcode for plant world Aug 1, 2009
A similar technique for animals, created in 2003, has been used to expose mislabelled caviar, crack a food poisoning case involving fish and determine the species of birds that caused US Airways flight 1549 to ditch in the Hudson River, New York, in January. In the animal and plant kingdoms, technicians use a short DNA sequence called a region to identify species. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Unlocking history Jul 31, 2009
"It means they are producing the equivalent to caviar as opposed to tuna fish," she explains. "Small batch runs mean they can make many different varieties. They could even, theoretically, take on commissions for certain flavours. And bartenders in the UK love new types of spirit to play with.". (BBC News -- Business)
Pong over Pyrmont: big stink brews over Google's new Australian HQ Jul 30, 2009
He called it the caviar approach to sewage treatment and said a much simpler, cheaper system would have done the job far more effectively. Theyve got this rocket-science filtration system - its basically a mini desal plant which is so fussy and fiddly that it requires almost a full-time maintenance person to adjust it as the stuff gets caught up in the very fine filters, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Crist, Cabinet OK deal to preserve Flagler farmland Jul 29, 2009
That land is part of a larger family farming operation in Flagler and Volusia counties that includes the rare practice of raising Caspian Sea sturgeon that produce caviar and meat. Officials said the Evans easement is the first project in the state's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which is designed to provide incentives for farmers to stay in the agriculture business and preserve land from development. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pork U: A Lesson in Italian Cured Meats Jul 29, 2009
As far as which is better, Prosciutto di Parma or San Daniele, Valenti says that s like trying to pick which caviar is better. Whichever tastes better to you is what s best. (Fox News)
Why no stipulations on food stamp purchases?? Jul 22, 2009
Sam I Am From Alabam wrote on Jul 15, 2009 11:09 PM:" I have a serious problem with able bodied lowlifes receiving welfare and food stamps. But when it comes to what they buy with food stamps, they get X dollars, and X dollars only. So if someone buys Ribeyes and caviar, and the other person is buying baloney and peanut butter, the one buying ribeyes can buy very little. We are out the same amount of money regardless what they buy. Think of the massive burden you would be placing on the stores... (New Iberia, LA)
Sturgeon resurgence in Lake Erie Jul 19, 2009
Beluga sturgeon, for example, have suffered overharvest because their caviar is so coveted. Overharvest also took a huge toll on Lake Erie sturgeon in past centuries, and their numbers have never rebounded, Murray said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bangkok restaurants have India connection Jul 19, 2009
Its juices are from Allain Milliat in France and the caviar comes from Almas or Petrassian. The Matsuzaka and Kobe beef taste heavenly. (India Times)
5 to-do’s in New Orleans Jul 17, 2009
Sit at the bar for small bites like Blue Crab Fondue and Hushpuppies and Caviar. 817 Common St. www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Why does Palin bother progressives so much? Jul 14, 2009
" She ran for VICE president. Too much caviar? "By Clayson's estimation Sarah Palin should be President of the United States BECAUSE she is sexually attractive, lower class, marginally educated, culturally inexperienced, inarticulate and comes from a backwoods state with very few residents. " Yet she was a very popular governor. An accomplishment Obama and Biden are both lacking. "Its not elitist to promote smart, experienced, educated, articulate, committed presidential candidates. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
AMONG FRIENDS: Summer advice from Mr. Knowitall Jul 11, 2009
I read recently of a study where 18 persons were given various canapes, some of which were spread with caviar, some with liver mousse and some with dog food. In a blind test, only three of the participants could identify the dog food canapes. (Easton Journal, MA)
Read the Fine Print Jul 11, 2009
Just to make sure everyone knows who is calling the shots in the Kremlin, while Obama and Putin were sitting down to swap stories over caviar, Kyrgyzstan's president, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, did Moscow's bidding and signed a new lease for the U.S.-built air base at Manas. In February, Bakiyev announced that the base, a crucial logistics hub for U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, would be closed this summer. (Townhall.com)
