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Seattle Gourmet Coffee a great home brew

saucytart — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:48:47 PST

Always on the alert for a great tasting new coffee to brew at home, I was delighted to taste test the micro-roasted coffees of Seattle Gourmet Coffee. The master roasters at Seattle Gourmet Coffee sent me three pounds of beans,...

Cheese and beer make me want to cheer

saucytart — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:26:01 PST

The next time you start to grab the obligatory bottle of white wine to serve with the cheese platter, don't do it. Do instead what Europeans have been doing for ages. Grab a bottle of ale or lager. Bitter or buttery, beer goes great with all kinds of cheeses. "Long the domain of fine wines, beer is entering the epicurean stage with sophisticated tastes and flavors that pair up perfectly with a variety of cheeses," states Roberta MacDonald, Vice President of Cabot Creamery.

An Unforgettable Holiday Dessert Recipe from Dede Wilson

saucytart — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:00:34 PST

Fed up with the same old, tired pumpkin pie for dessert? This year try something deliciously different and sure to be an unforgettable finish to the holiday meal. Celebrity cookbook author DeDe (pronounced Day-Day) Wilson took time recently to share her fantastic take on the traditional pie - Amaretto-Almond Crunch Pumpkin Pie. Creamy classic pumpkin custard shot through with Amaretto and topped with a luscious Amaretti-Almond streusel, this pie is bursting with flavor and texture.

Style Savvy: in the virtual and real world

saucytart — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:19:31 PST

There are too many days where I feel like one of those little old ladies with the shapeless sweater and orthopedic shoes. Just kidding! I'm not there yet, but I - like many others - occasionally I find myself desperate for something really cute or sexy or trendy or just plain new to make me feel fashion fantastic.

Luca Boniciolli transports il Buco to the French Alps

saucytart — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:33:10 PST

Experience a ski adventure in Courchevel, France as il Buco Restaurant in New York City teams with Europe's premier private ski guide Luca Boniciolli, to offer travelers a week of skiing within Les Trois Vallées (The Three Valley's) of the French Alps. Guests reside in luxurious accommodations and indulge in meals created by il Buco's renowned Chef, Ignacio Mattos, paired with the wine selections of Wine Director Paul Lang.

Thanksgiving Book Feast Giveaway from Hachette Book Group

saucytart — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:56:21 PST

Enter to win a delicious set of cookbooks perfect for entertaining during the holidays or any time of the year! Our sponsors, Hachette Book Group, are giving 3 lucky winners a set which includes a new cookbook of new classic...

The comforts of the table with Ruth Reichl

saucytart — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:44:33 PDT

From the kitchen window, the fall leaves, a bonfire of rich gold, ochre and red, flash and ripple like Koi slipping gracefully through still water. I sip my coffee and turn my attention to a plate of thin buttery pancakes smeared with strawberry jam. This is my idea of heaven. And then the vacuum cleaner roars up under my feet, its engine revved like some old school muscle car and at its helm, my mother.

London: spend less, see more

saucytart — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:20:34 PDT

Cosmopolitan, diverse, historic - and among the costliest cities in the world - London is now yours to enjoy for less. With this revised edition of the "budget guide for a new generation", travelers not only benefit from the reputable Frommer's budget-minded sensibility, but also gain insights in to technology-driven travel. The mix of high and low tech suits the way we live and travel in the 21st century.

Sandal season over but feet still need pampering

saucytart — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 PDT

There's no reason to ignore your feet just because the weather is growing colder. In fact, you should pamper your tootsies all the more since they'll be subjected to bitter cold and packed into boots and sensible pumps. Your beloved will appreciate smooth feet when you snuggle up to stay warm on long winter nights, too. This home scrub is great for smoothing out the rough patches on your tired dogs. The cornmeal in this scrub exfoliates while the banana, honey and almond oil soften and moisturize.

Fancy Food Show to donate 100,000 pounds of food to Bay area needy

saucytart — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:32:40 PDT

Exhibitors at the 35th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco plan to donate more than 100,000 pounds of specialty foods and beverages to Bay Area residents in need. The donation was announced today by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, the show’s organizer. The Winter Fancy Food Show will take place from January 17 – 19, 2010, at Moscone Center, where more than 1,400 exhibitors will present 80,000 products from 50 countries. The donation will be made at the close of the trade event, the largest marketplace for specialty food on the West Coast.