…is, apparently, in California. The California Travel & Tourism Commission and the Wine Institute are teaming up to promote the ‘Land of Wine and Food’ nationwide. Building on California’s allure as America’s “Capital of Culinary Travel,” the California Wine Institute and the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) have entered into an historic partnership to promote the state’s wine and …
Barilla Cooks to Fight Hunger
Pasta lovers looking to spice up their pasta dishes with professional, chef-inspired recipes have a new cookbook from Barilla to try out. Barilla is offering its second annual downloadable cookbook for free in its campaign to help fight hunger. Barilla, the world’s number one pasta maker, announces its second annual call on pasta lovers to help fight hunger with the …
Culinary Art
You can’t argue with appreciating the art of cooking. The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is sponsoring Photography for Philanthropy, a culinary art auction to benefit City Harvest. A group of renowned celebrity chefs have prepared exquisite culinary dishes that have been captured through the lens of famed photographer Diana DeLucia, publisher of New York Restaurant Insider. …
Juice Up with the Berenstain Bears
Kids love juice boxes and they love Berenstain Bears. That’s reason enough for The Berenstain Bears and Sensible Slippers Organic Juice Boxes to team up to promote healthy drink options for kids. R.W. Knudsen Family(R) is partnering with The Berenstain Bears(TM) for the launch of Sensible Sippers(TM) Organic Juice Boxes, available nationwide this Fall. Sensible Sippers are 100 percent certified …
Strawberries and Pregnancy
Strawberries are being promoted as an excellent source of folate for pregnant women. The California Strawberry Commission says a new study links folic acid to reduced premature births and that means consumers should be shopping more produce. The Today Show recently reported about a study that shows folic acid supplements greatly reduced the risk of premature birth. Meanwhile, federal health …
Agri-Culture: Curry Red
Have you ever wondered where red curry get it’s color. It comes from the chalky red seeds of what my guide called the “curry plant”. My research shows that his “curry plant” is not the same plant known as the curry plant in English. Nor is it the same as the curry tree. I couldn’t quite identify what we call …
Agri-Culture: Going Bananas
Bananas are a staple of Southeast Asia. In Thailand, small crepes stuffed with bananas, chocolate and condensed milk are popular treats and are often the staple for the average backpacker. Banana shakes are also a favorite. (Personally, I go for banana-coconut shakes.) The same goes for Cambodia as well as Vietnam. Although, neither of those countries offer “banana pancakes” that …
Agri-Culture: Viet Tea
Tea is just as common of a drink in Vietnam as coffee. Well, green tea that is. Vietnamese black tea is used for exports. But the green tea is a local favorite. At most restaurants, you get Vietnamese tea free with every meal. Some restaurants serve better local tea than others. Sometimes, it can be quite bland. Other times, the …
Tuesday’s Burgers Today
Alright burger lovers. You’re not alone, not by a long shot. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about eating one of life’s best food choices. I think burgers should be in their own food group category. And don’t forget that famous line from Wimpy (Popeye), “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” You can find your very …
Agri-Culture: The Vietnamese Coffee Bean
I didn’t just see hills covered in coffee plants during my motorcycle excursion through central Vietnam. I also witnessed just how the locals dry their beans. No, there are no big factories or warehouses with some sort of huge electrical dryers as you might imagine. The Vietnamese way isn’t quite so fancy or complicated. The locals just lay some tarp …