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Food & Spirits Articles 2005

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Riding the Range with a Cabernet Cowboy

Dec 12, 2005

Luxury Wines: Meet a Cabernet cowboy named Jack. He rides the range in Monterrey County, on the 700-acre Galante family cattle ranch and vineyard in Carmel Valley, admiring the rows of vines that produce his estate grown Galante Vineyards... Read More

Programmable Pressure Cooker

Dec 1, 2005

Russell Hobbs Electric Pressure Cooker is simple and safe to use. Great for roasts, soups, and, of course, vegetables.... Read More

Black Iron Cookware Stand

Dec 1, 2005

rought iron triangular pot stand with black finish has seven shelves, ideal for storing cookware neatly and within easy reach.... Read More

Dark Chocolate Ecstasy Cake

Dec 1, 2005

This is a chocolate lover's dream come true! Soft fudge layer cake with velvety fudge filling topped with creamy chocolate frosting and chocolate wafers to guide slicing.... Read More

Wine Country Experience

Dec 1, 2005

At wine.com there are dozens of gift basketts t choose from. Perfect for many of the people on you list this holiday season!... Read More

Crimson Bowls

Dec 1, 2005

Inspired by ancient ceramics and her wide-ranging travels, these crimson bowls handmade by Alice Goldsmith make a fabulous decorative accent in your home.... Read More

Tea Candles

Dec 1, 2005

With their delicate scents and exotic, vibrant patterns, these tea candles are certainly a treat for your home... Read More

About igourmet.com

Nov 21, 2005

Food & Spirits: Don't worry. We think fruit baskets are a bad idea too. What it is about a basket full of oranges and apples that anyone thought would make a good gift? As if we couldn't load up on produce at the local grocery store ourselves... Read More

Tea time

Oct 28, 2005

Food & Spirits: With the dizzying array of flavored teas on the market, we've come a long way since the days of Earl Grey. From ruby red herbal tea with blended crimson flowers and cinnamon sticks to brilliant mint tea with green rooibus and... Read More

Chop chop

Oct 24, 2005

If you've ever tried to cut apart meat or chop vegetables with a bad knife, it's no wonder chefs and gourmands are particular about the tools of their trade. D. WÜSTHOF DREIZACKWERK?don't feel bad if you can't pronounce the name, we can't... Read More

Taste you can trust

Oct 3, 2005

While not officially synonymous with fine wine (at least not according to Merriam Webster), the name Morrell most certainly is front-of-mind when it comes to the world's best vino. From humble beginnings 54 years ago in a small shop on East 49th... Read More

Wild(berry)side

Sep 27, 2005

According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms vodka is defined as a neutral spirit "without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color." If that's true then why is vodka consumed more prolifically than water in Russia? Possible because... Read More

It's not delivery ... it's Wolfgang Puck

Aug 28, 2005

You like to think of yourself as a gourmand ... no Domino's and Tombstone for you, no sir. You go straight for the fancy stuff. But if you haven't ventured beyond this famous chef's tasty pizza pies, you're missing out. Wolfgang Puck's flagship... Read More

Cheers

Jul 18, 2005

Flavored vodka is as common as orange juice but flavored whiskey? Seasoned whiskey drinkers may be sucking in a gasp of disbelief ... after all, isn't the whole point to take pleasure in the unique distilling and aging methods intermingling with the... Read More

Why you need a burr grinder

Jun 27, 2005

Admittedly, it sounds like some contraption used to remove those pesky sticklers that cling to your clothes after walking through tall grass but this so-called contraption is the coffee-drinker's best friend. Before you spend $199 on the Read More

The art of grilling, Canadian style

Jun 16, 2005

Who knew the Canadians have mastered the art of outdoor grilling? One look at the Crown Verity line of grills and it's clear that our northern neighbors are serious about their barbeques. Crown Verity grills feature 18-gauge, commercial grade, 304... Read More

A week at Christie's

May 19, 2005

You may have missed the sale of Joseph Cornell's Medici Princess and the auctioning of exquisite diamond and colored gemstone jewelry from the private collection of Mrs. Margaret Adderley Kelly (with pre-auction estimates ranging from... Read More

The Art of the Blend

May 3, 2005

Did you know it can take as many as 97 barrels of wine to make one bottle of Dolce? Perhaps we have "distilled" the details a bit, but the truth is that making Dolce is a lesson in the fine art of blending.

After fermentation, it all... Read More

Plan the Perfect Party

Apr 12, 2005

So you're having a party. Before you send out those flashy eVites here are a few tips on pulling off an unforgettable get-to-gether.

First of all, get your terminology right. While it may sound sophisticated to call your party a... Read More

Nothing Beats the Smell of Freshly-Baked Cookies

Apr 8, 2005

I can't think of too many other scents that conjure up such wonderful memories as the smell of freshly-baked cookies and everyone's favorite, brownies. Our sense of smell is the strongest of our senses tied to memory, which explains why playful... Read More

A Santa Barbara Vineyard

Mar 29, 2005

The wine displays aromas of white flowers with tropical nuances of mango, papaya and peach. Flavors are rich with ripe fruit of Golden Delicious apples and honeydew melon. Silky texture with a smooth vanilla toasted oak finish.
Wine... Read More

Holiday Parties Cozy up to Comforting Apple Delights

Jan 29, 2005

With winter right around the corner, many party planners are getting set to host at-home holiday gatherings for family and friends. When it comes to preparing flavorful and festive foods, apple delights from hors d'oeuvres to desserts offer... Read More

 
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