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Wine and Food of Formula 1: 13th Race – Belgian Grand Prix in Spa, Belgium

2010-09-02T21:21:30Z

Formula One (F1, Formula 1, Grand Prix) auto racing took some time off over the last couple of weeks -- now it is back! This will be the thirteenth in the series of articles and is about the racing venue’s region, in this case Spa, Belgium with an overview of travel info, a bit of history, culture, its wine and food, and in this case a lot of chocolate!

DO YOU KNOW YOUR GROCERY SHOPPING PERSONALITY?

2010-08-17T05:21:33Z

Today I wanted to take a light look at the wine and food lifestyle on a very boring part of our lives – grocery shopping and make it a bit more fun and intriguing. Grocery shopping will never be the same! When you are shopping at a grocery store, have you ever looked around and taken a look at your fellow shoppers and wondered to yourself what they are like? For that matter do we really know what type of grocery store personality we are? Well I have, at least in a tongue in cheek sort of way

August 2010 Wine and Food Events

2010-08-05T22:42:40Z

The best wine is the one you enjoy and the more you find, the more you will enjoy! Find out how wines and foods pair together, learn new cooking techniques from the pros, try wines and food from all over the world or have most of the wineries come to you all under one roof. You will usually find a lot of entertainment, a take home glass, lots of wines and food to buy, and most importantly, you will have a lot of fun!

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 12th Race – Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary

2010-08-02T00:02:52Z

Budapest, Hungary is the location for the 12th race of the F1 racing season. This article covers a recap of last race, opinion of upcoming race, the venue's region and its food, wine, dining, travel, and a bit of history. This series of articles here at WineFoodChat.com explores the world of the Formula One 2010 racing season with emphasis on the race, wine, and food in each venue.

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 11th Race – German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany

2010-07-25T23:15:48Z

This is the eleventh in the series of articles called "Wine and Food of Formula 1" to help provide a taste of the world of Formula One for those new to it and for those that have been fans all their lives. It is about the racing venue in this case, Hockenheim in the region/district of Rhein-Neckar in the state of Baden Wuerttemberg (also spelled Wurttemberg) in Germany.

The Restaurant Economy

2010-07-22T02:23:46Z

Bottom line, our local restaurants at all price levels need our support to stay in business. Please choose your local restaurants when you can. You will also be contributing back to your local economy, keeping your restaurants and all their sub-industries in business, and will help keep your local community employed.

Happy Bastille Day!

2010-07-14T20:01:33Z

It is le quatorze juillet, it must be Bastille Day! As I have a bit of French in me, I will be celebrating in honor of this day too. To all my French friends, hope you are enjoying champagne, Bordeaux, Montrachet, and all the rest with the great food of France. Wish I could be there!

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 10th Race – British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England

2010-07-22T18:18:57Z

The 2010 British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit in Towcester, Northamptonshire, England is loaded with history, as is the county and town it is held in, its culture, wine, food, travel information, and of course recaps and opinion of the Formula One race, this article is the 10th in a series of 19.

What Are They Thinking? Germany to Build a Motorway Though the World’s Best Riesling Region!

2010-07-05T07:13:54Z

The Moselle (Mosel) wine region (formally known as Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region), filled with medieval history and castles, is one of the oldest wine growing regions in Germany with 2,000 years of viticulture and includes Germany’s oldest town and vineyard. Known for some of the best Riesling in the world, Mosel is one of the 13-wine regions of Germany and is its third highest producer of wine with over 32,000 acres. Now the German government is implementing, what has sat dormant for the last 50+ years, construction of a bridge with a four lane motorway right smack in the middle of some of these famous vines.

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 9th Race – European Grand Prix, Valencia, Spain

2010-07-22T18:22:20Z

This is the ninth in the series of articles to help provide a taste of the world of Formula One for those new to it and for those that have been fans all their lives. It is about the racing venue cities, in this case Valencia, Spain. The venue’s travel info, a bit of history, culture, and its wine and food to wet your appetite to travel to the regions of the world covered. Perhaps take a liking to Formula One racing, pick up some knowledge of the area’s wine and food, and hopefully learn something new.

Did You Know it is Strawberry Shortcake Day?

2010-06-14T21:34:29Z

I learned today was National Strawberry Shortcake Day and have a couple of really simple and quick recipes of my own, in fact we will have version #1 for our dessert tonight. Both of course carry a bit of a punch (this is WineFoodChat!).

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 8th Race – Montreal, Canada

2010-07-22T18:25:16Z

Updated 6/13/10 – Race Results Below (or click here to go to Race Results and Opinion Page with more stats) This is the eighth in the series of articles to help provide a taste of the world of Formula One for those new to it and for those that have been fans all their [...]

What’s Cooking? The Foodie Reality Shows Are On

2010-06-07T05:24:34Z

It must be that time of the year again for the foodie shows to begin. I wanted to provide you with a list of some of the top reality based cooking shows on TV including a few new ones starting up. I have provided you with a few of my thoughts on each as well. [...]

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 7th Race – Istanbul, Turkey

2010-07-22T18:29:20Z

Article covers a recap of last race Monaco Grand Prix, F1 news, coverage of Turkish GP; Istanbul and Turkey history, culture, economy; and provides an overview of the wines and food of Turkey. This is the 7th of 19 in the series of articles.

Wine and Food Festivals Through May 2010

2010-05-21T06:54:49Z

Wine and food festivals open up a whole new experience to those fortunate to attend. Let me see, you have wine and food tastings, exploration, new experiences, R&R, entertainment, meet new people like yourself that share a common interest -- wine and food, sharing with a loved one a passion for life or make it a family outing, and so much more. Food and wine is a lifestyle and that is what WineFoodChat is all about -- bringing out the want and the need for the best and fun things in life!

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 6th Race – Monaco

2010-07-22T18:33:09Z

Think I really became a fan of Formula One racing because, of all things, my Mother and the movie industry. Why? Because my Mother was such a fan of Grace Kelly, she always wanted to see the Monaco Grand Prix because Princess Grace would hand out the trophies at the end of the race, so I started watching growing up too. The other reason while still a babe (mean that as being very young!!), my Mother also loved James Garner (who actually got into auto racing himself) and Yves Montand. And, guess what? They were in a movie together called Grand Prix..(more) Of all the F1 Grand Prix circuits this, to me, is what street racing is all about. It is also one of the most prestigious and its roots are from the oldest races in Europe..(more)

Judgment in New York for Chilean Wine?

2010-05-12T18:17:18Z

Congratulations to Chilean wine Errazuriz KAI for capturing first place beating out California's Opus One & Bordeaux's Château Haut-Brion, all reds and 2006 vintages. This was a blind tasting held on Monday with New York's finest (no not NYPD -- this time!) top..(more)

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 5th Race – Barcelona, Spain

2010-07-22T18:36:25Z

Recap of Chinese Grand Prix, opinion of upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, stats, racing schedule, F1 videos, overview of Spain and Barcelona's history, culture, travel, wines, food, videos on Spain and Barcelona and plenty of links.

The 2010 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Winners

2010-05-04T11:22:02Z

All in all, I would say that New York and Napa Valley had a great night and congratulations to Tom Colicchio in showing that he is Top Chef! All were outstanding contenders that deserved the win from a lot of hard work, great food, and great service. Give yourself a gift and dine at any of the winner's restaurants. Following are the nineteen (19) category winners for the 2010 Restaurants and Chefs Award presented in New York tonight, May 3, 2010:

Keep Big Bro Out of OUR Wine – HR 5034 Bad Idea

2010-04-29T21:13:36Z

It appears our government is at it again. While our financial institutions are still on shaky ground, people are losing their homes and jobs, and big business and unions get anything they want, our government at play decides to go after the small wineries -- again..

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 4th Race – Shanghai, China

2010-07-22T18:39:35Z

2010 Season Formula One recap of Malaysia Grand Prix, overview of upcoming China Grand Prix, and stats. Overview of China's history, culture, travel, wine, and food.

The Top 100 Restaurants in San Francisco

2010-04-06T23:11:23Z

Every year the San Francisco Chronicle comes out with its "Top 100 Restaurants in San Francisco" list. It is an honor for chefs and restaurants to be on this list as tourists and natives alike look to this for guidance. It breaks down restaurants by Bay Area city and region, type of cuisine, price range, reader rating, noise level, and more. Michael Bauer, the Chronicle's Restaurant Critic really..(more)

Schizophrenic Easter – What?

2010-04-04T02:55:43Z

Easter has become rather schizophrenic in that on one hand, you have the number one day for parents to buy their children rabbits (even though it is usually a very bad choice), a day of chocolates in general, Easter egg hunts, Easter bonnets (well not that much anymore),..(more)

Wine and Food of Formula 1: 3rd Race – Sepang, Malaysia

2010-07-22T18:42:17Z

2010 Australian Formula 1 race recap, views of upcoming Malaysian F1 race, Malaysian culture, history, food, and wine overview. Lots of information, links, and videos.

Passover and Four Cups of Wine

2010-03-30T00:10:45Z

Passover is traditionally seven days, it has become eight days mainly outside of Israel and other areas like the United States. It is observed by most Jews that are Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or even Secular and most will try to be a traditionalist for this holiday. If Reform Judaism is practiced or if Secular, Passover food and wine do not necessarily need to be Kosher, meaning "Pure" or "Proper", as...(more)