Food Dude Article #9 (Wine Paraphernalia) By Ken ColluraI've never cared for the term "Wine Collector." To my way of thinking, a collection is something that has been passionately assembled, shined up and cataloged, then put out on display. I'm not so sure this expression should apply to wine, per se. Bottles of wine should never be put on pedestals like Giacometti … [Read more...] about Wine Paraphernalia – Corkscrews, Decanters, Glassware, Etc.
Wine Paraphernalia – Corkscrews, Decanters, Glassware, Etc.
Vacation!
I will be off traveling the world for the next 10 days or so. During that period, I will pretty much be off of the grid, which means, no PR, no news... not much of anything, though I may post a few travel details now and then. Remember the old days where I used to play "Where is Food Dude"?When I get back, I'll be starting the voting in the Best of Portland 2013! The past … [Read more...] about Vacation!
Should Antibiotics Be Allowed in Organic Fruit Production?
Antibiotics in organic fruit? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic fruits can be labeled as such even if they're treated with antibiotics, which are used to prevent disease a disease called fire blight. The blight occurs in the Rosaceae family, which includes apples, pears, quince, raspberries and other fruits.Back in my agriculture days, this … [Read more...] about Should Antibiotics Be Allowed in Organic Fruit Production?
Camas Davis and Portland Meat Collective Featured in NY Times
The New York Times ran an excellent article in the Sunday paper about Camas Davis, Portland's own writer/butcher/teacher extraordinaire.From the Times - On a recent morning in Portland, Ore., Camas Davis was teaching nine high-school kids how to butcher a pig. A 17-year-old named Mady called dibs on the front trotter, slicing through the skin near the pig’s ankle, then … [Read more...] about Camas Davis and Portland Meat Collective Featured in NY Times
Dairy industry trying to pull a fast one on the consumer – hide Ingredients
The National Milk Producer's Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association has submitted a petition to the FDA to allow for the addition of sweeteners as a flavoring ingredient for milk and 17 other dairy products. The catch? They want to remove notices on the front of the carton that the milk is artificially sweetened or reduced calorie. In other words, they want to … [Read more...] about Dairy industry trying to pull a fast one on the consumer – hide Ingredients