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'Umami' and when tastebuds turn grey *
If your steak doesn't have the sizzle it used to, don't blame the cook. The problem may be your aging palate, writes STEPHEN STRAUSS [More]

* Drogheria Infused Oils (Garber new food product review) *****
Drogheria & Alimentari are the best selling spices and aromatic herbs in grinders worldwide. And this gourmet product wins evalu8.org's top rating, five stars! [More]

* Epicureal.com, Qualifirst and Far-Met *****
Hard to find gourmet food item? Good news: Now you can shop online for those heretofore hard-to-find specialty food items! [More]

A Fauchon Christmas *
'Tis two months before Christmas and all through Fauchon, you'll find scrumptious delights for merry mornings and nights! [More]

ANUGA 2003 PREVIEW *****
Anuga is the German doppelganger of France's SIAL. These are two massive and extraordinary food trade shows held in Cologne and Paris, in October on alternating years, so as not to compete for the same audience. Extraordinary is an oft-abused word, but not here... [More]

ANUGA preview 2005 *
Anuga is the German doppelganger of France's SIAL. These are two massive and extraordinary food trade shows held in Cologne and Paris, in October on alternating years, so as not to compete for the same audience. [More]

B.C.'s other wine region *
While the Okanagan is well-known to oenophiles, Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley cradles an exciting wine industry [More]

Barcelona, architecture, cuttlefish ink and wine (Jamison) *
Barcelona -- like its wines -- might be underrated, says evalu8.org's Wine Editor Cy Jamison. [More]

Betwixt lovers: Cy Jamieson's 2007 tribute to Valentine's Day *
Valentine’s Day is certainly for lovers, but not for old loves who may be tattooed on a posterior or a forearm, as Johnny Depp found when he tried to remove his "Winona Forever." [More]

Blossom Winery, Richmond, BC ****
A remarkable assortment of wines, from fruit-wines to a very fine chablis. [More]

Culinary Adventures Around the World (Chung) *
Discover all your senses through your palate at the first World Culinary Travel Expo to be held at EAT! Vancouver, The Everything Food + Cooking Festival, BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada from May 25 – 27, 2007. [More]

December 01, 2002: Special offer from Cooking.com *
We love Cooking.com, because they actually deliver what they promise -- on-time, too. [More]

Dulce et decorum est (Jamison) *
There may be no use crying over spilled milk, but complaining about spilled wine may be more satisfying, as evalu8.org's Wine Editor Cy Jamison discovered in Provence, recently. . . [More]

EAT! Vancouver's 2008 'Top Ten' *
. . .according to your friends at evalu8.org! [More]

EU warns on global trade pact protection of wine, cheese *
The European Union issued a list Thursday of 41 wines, cheeses and other products it wants protected by a global trade pact, accusing other countries of abusing the names of its delicacies. [More]

evalu8.org's Guide to EAT! Vancouver, 2008 *
The top ten essentials you need to know so the whole family will enjoy Vancouver's sixth annual EAT! Vancouver event. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Mustard Madness *
During his first trip to France with us, our son, Kit -- at age 18 -- had a major epiphany: He tasted "real" mustard for the first time. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Our wine guide in Paris *****
Michel Moulherat leads an enviable life: He runs a wine store in a quiet Paris neighbourhood (in the 11th arrondisement), snuggled in near clothing manufacturers on a clean and narrow street. His shop looks like more of a trendy art gallery than what North Americans might consider a typical wine outlet, and his wines are something to be proud of, indeed. [More]

Kitchen Etc. *
Kitchen Etc. is the store for people who enjoy preparing and enjoying good food. [More]

Knorr 30 Minute Marinade Smokehouse Mesquite *****
Historically, marinades were briny liquids (such as seawater), used to preserve, tenderize and flavour foods. Today, it's much the same, as marinades still serve two major functions: to infuse flavour and to tenderize. [More]

Maille Moutard à la ancienne (Garber 'classic' food product review) *****
This "Old Style Whole Grain Dijon mustard from France" is our favourite for cooking, or even for slathering on the humble hot dog. [More]

Martha Stewart *
Marthastewart.com is an upscale direct-to-consumer merchandising business that focuses on cooking and entertaining, gardening, crafts, holidays, home, keeping, weddings, baby and kids, stationery and cards, travel and totes, and books and music. [More]

Martha's launching a new magazine *
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. will begin regular publication of Everyday Food, a recipe magazine, with the September issue, following a six-month test run. [More]

Massaman Curry Paste *****
A common sound in the Thai countryside kitchen is the steady pound-pound-pound of a mortar and pestle to make these pastes. Make it yourself and keep it in the fridge for when you need it. [More]

SEMAINE DU GOUT, du 16 au 22 octobre, 2007 *
For one week each year, France celebrates its rich gastronomic history with an event called La Semaine du Goût. In its honour, top chefs, farmers and restaurateurs unite to deliver good French food to the French public (and visiting foreigners, of course) [More]

Tasty and Fiery with Spicy Steve *
Bring an appetite and a spirit of adventure to 2005 EAT!Vancouver Show (www.eat-vancouver.com) at B.C. Place Stadium from April 22 to 24, 2005, and indulge in mouth-watering, fiery Malaysian dishes scrumptiously whipped up by Steve Sorko. [More]

The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Paris: The Best Wine Bars & Shops of Paris: Fifty Charming and Notable Cavistes (Keyes review) ****
This handy guide is an indispensable resource for all those who love their red, white or bubbly and are planning a trip to the City of Lights. [More]

Theme for 2007 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival announced *
Wine Australia announces sponsorship of "Australian Wine: A World of Difference" theme for 2007 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. . . [More]

Ultimate Chardonnay *

The world's most discerning collectors will have a chance to compete with the finest commercial wineries this year in the "Chardonnay of the Century"-Million Dollar Challenge for a $1 million cash purse, open to both wineries & private wine collectors. [More]

Umberto's Five-star Italian Cuisine *****
Umberto's restaurants have something for every palate -- and as if that weren't enough, there's the possibility of cooking classes in Tuscany...at Umberto's Villa Delia! [More]

Where wine brats worship *
Picnics are perfect for California's Sonoma County, where local wines and gourmet food go hand in hand [More]

Wine and wine-related gifts: 10 to get tipsy over *
Beppi Crosariol offers ideas of the best and sure-to-be-welcome gifts of merriment for the season... [More]

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* EAT! Vancouver - World Village Pavilion *
Culinary Tourism is the new wave -- food AND travel -- what could be a better combination? [More]

A Gathering of Chefs *

Chefs from around the world will gather in Vancouver this summer for the 2002 CFCC National Convention. [More]

Bacchanalia 2003: Love, Shakespeare and rare wines *
Sorry... finished for 2003 [More]

Bacchanalia Gala raises $343,715 for the Playhouse *
The annual Bacchanalia Gala Dinner and Auction raised $343,715 gross for The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company. Rare and unusual wines, travel packages and epicurean delights were sold through live and silent auctions to a sell-out crowd on March 17 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. [More]

Bar Towels ****
It may seem silly to review a kind of cheap mop-up towel... [More]

BC Home & Garden Show 2003 *
Vancouver, BC, February 19-23, 2003 [More]

BC Wines Show Strongly in Pre-Festival Competitions *
BC wines made a strong showing at the Top 12 competitions held in preparation for the Victoria Festival of Wine, Music & Food. BC wines won Gold, Silver, and Bronze in the Great White categories. [More]

Blossom: Fruity Good wine ****
For those who love fruit wines, there is a special place to go, right here in B.C.! [More]

Capones hosts its 'Wyndham Estate Winery Dinner' *
Five wines, four courses, and a wine introduction by Brett McKinnon, Chief Winemaker of Wyndham Estate Vineyard, Australia. All for under $80! [More]

Chef's Catalog *
Since 1979, Chef's has been the leading catalog retailer of high-end kitchenware. Chef's offers top-quality products to professional and home chefs alike. [More]

Cook up a storm with Chef Vicky McCaffree at the Yarrow Bay Grill *
Kirkland, WA, Saturday, January 25th, 2003 [More]

Deerholme Farm presents the 2006 Workshop Series by Bill Jones and James Barber *
An idyllic setting provides the backdrop for a new roster of cooking classes on Vancouver Island. [More]

Flavours of Cooper's Cove Guesthouse (Garber review) *****
One of my great criticisms of contemporary cookbooks by masters of the kitchen is that the regular home-based cook cannot accomplish the recipes. Yet even the recipe for French toast with plum compôte is "dressed for company" by a few simple (i.e. easy) touches that make all the difference. Five stars. [More]

France sets table for good-food week *
For one week each year, France celebrates its rich gastronomic history with an event called La Semaine du Goût. In its honour, top chefs, farmers and restaurateurs unite to deliver good French food to the French public (and visiting foreigners, of course). [More]

Garber Gastronomic: 'Food Smuggling Season' opens again *
What happens in Customs STAYS in Customs. Literally. [More]

Garber on Business: Business dinner? Don't whine about wine *
No longer does the haughty sommelier at Le Cavalier Réstaurant Français glare down his well-trained nose and impatiently finger his goûte-vin as he debates how to intimidate you into buying a more expensive wine . . . have things changed in wine snob circles? [More]

Hot, Sticky and on Fire ****
ISBN:0130446157
Says BBQ aficionado and reviewer, John T.D. Keyes: "TV chef and food consultant Ted Reader is clearly the sort of guy who believes that the four basic food groups are beef, pork, lamb and chicken." [More]

La Mère Marseillaise Celebrates Fall Flavours at Provence *
She's coming back! [More]

Learn Entertaining from the Pros at Yarrow Bay, WA *
November 8 and December 6, 2003, Kirkland, WA. [More]

Many events still available at Playhouse Winefest *
About half the events at the 26th annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival -- which takes place March 15 to 21 at venues throughout Vancouver,BC -- have sold out, or nearly sold out, to date. But there's still lots to choose from. [More]

Metropolitan Hotels proudly presents the 3rd Annual Canadian Wine Awards Dinner *
Who has the best legs? The fruitiest nose? The most exquisite taste? Find out by joining winemakers and oenophiles as they toast the finest nectar from Canadian vines at the 3rd Annual Canadian Wine Awards dinner on Friday, September 26, 2003. [More]

More recipe conversion -- especially Canadian *
Handy recipe conversion charts [More]

Rose Reisman presents her Art of eating and living well at the 2006 EAT!Vancouver *
Healthy living and balanced eating choices are the key features of this year’s EAT! Vancouver The Everything Food + Cooking Festival™ [More]

Sutter Home Winery announces the 13th annual Build a Better Burger recipe contest and cook off *
Sorry, contest finished [More]

Ten ways to get to EAT! Vancouver *
Here are the ten top things you need to know to get the most out of EAT! Vancouver. [More]

The Culinary Institute of America announces an associate degree program at the CIA's west coast campus *
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone, located in the heart of California's Napa Valley, has announced that it will begin offering the CIA's associate degree program in culinary arts starting September 18, 2006. [More]

Uncork the Spectacular! *
Uncork the Spectacular is a rare event exclusively celebrating the best of British Columbian wines. [More]