Dog and Cat Food Scandal - Poisonings May Be Caused by Intentional Act Those of you who have been following the dog and cat poisoning, may be dismayed by today's revelation that the pet food tainting may have been intentional. Apparently, the chemical used in plastic can make feed appear more protein-rich, so they manufacturer's receive more money for it. Additionally, in … [Read more...] about Animal Food Poisoning, Veal Without Guilt
Food Network Awards Disaster, New Ten 01 Chef, Aquariva and More
The Food Network just held their first, and hopefully last, awards show. What a horrible mess. I think so little of this type of thing, I wasn’t going to lower myself to mentioning the awards, but then I saw the show, and like a rubbernecking at a particularly horrible car crash, I had to look.Here are the local awards:Delicious Destination of the Year: Portland … [Read more...] about Food Network Awards Disaster, New Ten 01 Chef, Aquariva and More
United Grocers Pushing to Have Farmers Markets Regulated?
United Grocers, an association of grocery stores that has everything to gain by stifling our burgeoning farmer's market communities to help draft Farmers Market Safety Regs In the aftermath of the E.coli spinach fiasco last year, the Oregon Department of Agriculture plans to draft new food safety regulations for farmers markets, starting with the 2008 season. However, it … [Read more...] about United Grocers Pushing to Have Farmers Markets Regulated?
Vesta Restaurant & Wine Bar opens in Vancouver
The long awaited, "high end" Vesta Restaurant & Wine Bar has opened in Vancouver Washington. Here's the breathless press release in its entirety: The food community has been talking about it for months. Fine dining – the likes of which grace New York, Paris and even Seattle – is now available in Vancouver, Wash. And the line-up on all fronts tops the … [Read more...] about Vesta Restaurant & Wine Bar opens in Vancouver
The News Never Stops
Adam Sappington, of The Country Cat Dinner house and Bar tells me the new restaurant is opening April 27th. "The restaurant is based on the fundamentals of regional American food traditions that bring to life memories and tastes that reflect the bounty this country has to offer." "The menu at The Country Cat has a wide offering of vegetarian, seafood, and meat appetizers and … [Read more...] about The News Never Stops