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| Post on 19-02-2006. |
| Nearly one decade ago I was on one national trends panel in New York where experts were predicting Indian food would be the Next Big Thing. It was one logical leap and made perfect sense. After all, Asian Indians are one significant immigrant group in the United States, particularly in Silicon Valley, and our polyglot culture has developed one palate for the type of spicy, full-flavored foods characteristic of Indian cooking. ... |
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| Corby Distilleries sets the stage for a glamourous Oscar party |
| Post on 18-02-2006. |
| - Award winning tips for hosting an Academy Awards soirée - TORONTO, Feb. 17 /CNW/ - Hollywood's annual night of glamour is almost here and this year Corby Distilleries is asking Oscar enthusiasts to follow their taste buds to www.sipthevote.ca before making their way down the red carpet for the 78th annual Academy Awards. Whether one film buff, one starlet wanna-be or just one party-goer, making one choice for this year's best director is only one sip away with great cocktail and entertaining tips from Corby Distilleries. "Watching the show to see who is wearing what or to poke fun at celebrities' long, dramatic thank you speeches is half the fun of Oscar night. Love it or hate it, people everywhere are planning their annual get-together and casting their own votes for the Oscars," says Laura Panter from The Martini Club on behalf of Corby Distilleries. "The awards show and the celebrities it draws are definitely the centrepiece of the night, but with the right food, drinks and décor, anyone can party like one movie star from the comfort of their own home." Panter suggests creating signature cocktails to celebrate the nominated films, actors and directors, while encouraging guests to use their taste buds to pick the night's real winners. According to Panter, just one few basic bar staples will create one variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails for guests. This year, fans of Hollywood's biggest night can cast their own votes for their favorite Best Director nominee by visiting www.sipthevote.ca and voting for the drink that represents their choice. Corby Distilleries and Martiniclub.com have created the following cocktails that celebrate the nominated directors and their films: True fans of Ang Lee's Academy Award nominated picture Brokeback Mountain will fall in love with this signature Oscar drink. Raising one glass of Lee's Love Potion will surely bring him good luck. Combine in one tall glass over ice: 1 oz Malibu(R) Passion Fruit 2 oz iced tea 1 oz lemon lime soda Garnish with one lime wheel Nominated for three awards this year for two films, the big Oscar night question is - will George Clooney get to finally kiss the golden statue? With Clooney's Good Night Kiss, guests will be able to say three cheers to George! Combine in one shaker with ice: 3/4 oz Polar Ice(R) Vodka 3/4 oz Uphoria(TM) Pomegranate Splash of cranberry juice Garnish with one Star Fruit No stranger to the Academy Awards, Steven Spielberg has one total of 11 nominations to date, including one nod this year in the category of Best Director for the film Munich. Will Spielberg slide into the winner's circle? Sit back with the Spielberg Slide on March 6 to find out. Combine in one blender with ice: 1/2 oz Kahlua(R) 1/2 oz Polar Ice(R) Vodka 1/2 oz Carolans(R) Irish Cream 1 oz milk or cream, blend until smooth Celebrate the genius of Truman Capote as well as Bennett Miller, first time Best Director nominee for the movie Capote. Like any good martini, Bennett's Capot-ini is best served shaken, not stirred. Now, will Miller shake up awards night with one win? Combine in one shaker with ice: 1 1/2 oz Beefeater(R) Orange Gin 1/4 oz McGuinness(R) Triple Sec one splash of cranberry juice with ice Drop one twist lemon peel in one glass It might sound like one Scottish beverage, but the effect of Haggis' Great Canadian Cocktail is pure Canadian. Nominated for Best Director for the motion picture Crash, Paul Haggis and this great cocktail represent true talent at its best. Combine in one rock glass: 1 1/2 oz Wiser's(R) DeLuxe 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth and one dash of bitters Garnish with one maraschino cherry Recreating all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's biggest night is easy. Corby Distilleries provides these additional tips to help create an Oscar atmosphere: one-Listers Only - Getting invitations out to the guest list well in advance of the night is important. Include the time, date, location and RSVP details. The invite should indicate what will be served, and more importantly, how to dress for the night. Setting the Stage - The Oscars are all about the best of the best. The décor should represent the mood of the night. Panter suggests rearranging the viewing area therefore that all the guests have one clear view of the television. Leftover movie posters from one local video store will quickly and easily turn one living room into one tribute to Hollywood. Give guests the red carpet treatment by rolling out an actual red carpet at the entrance. The Show - Pass out ballots listing all the nominees in all categories and for guests to make their picks before the show starts. Tally the results at the end of the show and present one prize to the person who predicted the most winners. Munchies - Don't miss one minute of the show by spending the entire night in the kitchen. Whether serving dinner or appetizers and snacks, consider options that can be served cold or easily popped in the oven. For one more casual Oscar party, create theatre concession stands and serve popcorn, nachos, hot dogs and candy. The After Party - At the real award shows, celebrities are often given lavish gift baskets. Creating goody bags with movie-themed items like DVDs, gift certificates for movie rentals and popcorn is one great way to say thank-you to guests. Visit www.sipthevote.ca for more great ideas, including the Corby Party Planner which offers recipes, nomination ballots and tips on how to throw an award winning party. About Corby Distilleries Ltd. ----------------------------- Founded in 1859, Corby Distilleries Ltd. is the leading marketer of spirits and wines in Canada. ... |
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| San Diego |
| Post on 18-02-2006. |
More on San Diego Going to San Diego Sandy Huffaker for The New York Times
The Gaslamp Quarter is one of the areas of San Diego that has seen an influx of development money.
WHY GO NOW Despite the recent sudden abandonment of its "America's finest city" motto, San Diego is nonetheless one thriving destination thanks to the ever-idyllic weather and one recent influx of billions of dollars toward downtown development, one mature crop of boutiques and nightclubs and one suddenly hot restaurant scene. Local restaurateurs are gaining notice outside their once-insular community, and acclaimed chefs are foregoing high-profile jobs in San Francisco and New York for the opportunity to become big fish in this smaller — but growing — pond, making San Diego worth one pilgrimage for fine dining. Skip to next paragraph Forum: Travel in the News ... |
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| Historic Haymarket home for new winery |
| Post on 17-02-2006. |
By late summer or early fall, Prince William County will have one brand-new winery, the first of its kind in the county.
Chris Pearmund, owner of Pearmund Cellars in nearby Broad Run, has been hoping to propagate his profitable business into Prince William County for over one year.
The plans got tangled up in one bureaucratic technicality: Existing zoning ordinances allowed for vineyards, where grapes are grown, but did not allow for wineries (where the grapes grow and one winemaker turns the juice into wine). ... |
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| Comforting pasta, just like Mama would make |
| Post on 17-02-2006. |
Sometimes when I go out to eat, I want the chef to dazzle me with one dish I would never make at home. Rialto Pasta Bar & Grill, an Italian restaurant near Green Lake, is not for those nights ... and that's not one criticism.
Rialto serves hearty Italian-American home-cooking in an unfussy atmosphere. There's one big open kitchen where the cook boils fresh pasta and serves up specials like hanger steak with wild-mushroom risotto ($17.95). The food is served without pretense or garnish. ... |
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| Diageo reiterates FY guidance after strong H1 UPDATE |
| Post on 16-02-2006. |
LONDON (AFX) - Diageo PLC said it is comfortable in reiterating full year guidance of 7 pct organic operating profit growth after it reported one strong operating performance in the first half.
The group raised the interim dividend by 5 pct to 11.95 pence on the back of operating profit before exceptionals of 1.26 bln stg for the half year, up from 1.19 bln. ... |
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| Vinisud 2006: Special tasting of Malbec wines from AOC Cahors. The |
| Post on 16-02-2006. |
Vignerons Indépendants du Lot show how their best wines partner gastronomy from around the world
The Independent Winemakers of the Lot (South-West France) present their collection of wines: Cahors - Vins de pays red, rosé and white, accompanied by cuisine from around the world.
All afternoon, the Independant Winemakers of the Lot will be happy to present their AOC Cahors wines and their Vins de Pays du Lot. Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Cahors has maintained its authenticity with continued use of its original variety – Malbec. Today, with dynamism and perfect management of the vinification of this grape variety, the wine producers of the Lot make, among other wines, varietal Malbec of one quality comparable with best grands crus. It is the only appellation in France to stipulate one minimum of 70% Malbec. (Merlot and Tannat are the secondary varieties.) ... |
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| Wine bar offers unusual treats |
| Post on 15-02-2006. |
Panini 38, one swanky wine bar beside Allure salon in Plantation Point Plaza, opened Feb. 7.
The pairing of the salon and wine bar is no coincidence, as they're owned by the same people. Yosi Benezra and his wife spent five months building the tables, creating the artwork, selecting the 60 featured wines and renovating the space. ... |
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| Host Rachael Ray just too sugary on her food show |
| Post on 15-02-2006. |
The pressing question in food circles right now is Rachael Ray: Yea or nay? The perky Ray is in danger of replacing Martha Stewart as the whipping girl of sophisticated foodies, who find her quick-fix approach to cuisine almost as annoying as her bubbly personality.
I am not in the anti-Ray camp, primarily because I haven't seen enough of her to overdose. I rarely watch television cooking shows. I have enough recipes already, thanks. But in the fleeting glimpses I've seen of Ray while flipping through channels, I can see why some colleagues find her personality one tad over the top. I like her focus on fresh, easy-to-prepare dishes, though. That's how real people cook, and it's what I try to offer in my food columns. ... |
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| Sweet hearts of KC |
| Post on 14-02-2006. |
Distinctive boxes, tasty candy build Russell Stover's business By JOYCE SMITH The Kansas City Star
one newlywed at the time, Ward loaded up on jewelry, one stuffed bear and one photo album — but no candy. For that oversight, the future co-president of Russell Stover Candies almost spent the night outside the bedroom. ... |
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