http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:51:19 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-4198-Vegan-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Novembers-stupid-vegan-stories?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink When I'm looking over my Google Reader feed for stories related to veganism and animal rights, occasionally, I come across truly stupid stories too brief to mention.  Instead, I've collected a few of these and I thought I'd share some reviews... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:58:51 GMT Adam Kochanowicz - Vegan Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4198-Vegan-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Novembers-stupid-vegan-stories?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-14072-Tequila-Examiner~y2009m11d22-San-Diego-Chargers-vs-Denver-Broncos--NFL-team-tequila-shots?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink To celebrate one of today's great NFL match-ups: two team-themed, layered tequila shots - using the team colors. In the first corner, we have the San Diego Chargers shot - blue and gold. In the second corner, we have the Denver Broncos... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:04 GMT Ryan Kelley - Tequila Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14072-Tequila-Examiner~y2009m11d22-San-Diego-Chargers-vs-Denver-Broncos--NFL-team-tequila-shots?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-28249-California-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Occasio-Winery--handcrafted-wines-in-Livermore?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Occasio is the newest winery in Livermore Valley. Occasio comes from the Latin phrase, Occasio aegre offetur, facile amittitur, meaning to Know that the right moment comes along rarely and is easily lost. This fleeting nature of opportunity is illustrated... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:43:14 GMT Steve Ferree - California Wine Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28249-California-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Occasio-Winery--handcrafted-wines-in-Livermore?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-12909-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d22-About-Teekanne-Teas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink About Teekanne Teekanne (pronounced Tee-Kah-Neh, German for teapot) was founded in Germany in 1882. The company is the number one purveyor of fruit and herbal teas in Europe and one of the world’s largest purveyors of quality teas. While... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:34:48 GMT Margaret Studer - Tea Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12909-Tea-Examiner~y2009m11d22-About-Teekanne-Teas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-15661-Chocolate-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Jers-Chocolates-Having-a-ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink While visiting his parents for Thanksgiving, then college student Jerry Swain made a batch of peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. He was in charge of the resident advisors for the dorms and made the dessert to take to a pot luck dinner he was... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:24:08 GMT Terri Farris - Chocolate Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15661-Chocolate-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Jers-Chocolates-Having-a-ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-26871-Gourmet-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Sauces-for-turkey-4-unique-savory-choices-for-a-memorable-dinner?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink   Sure, brown gravy is the traditional saucy accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey, but is it really that good? Think about it: if plain, brown gravy were the only sauce you were offered at a restaurant, you'd think you were at the diner. Some... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:14:24 GMT Elizabeth Kelly - Gourmet Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26871-Gourmet-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Sauces-for-turkey-4-unique-savory-choices-for-a-memorable-dinner?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Another-topchoice-for-Tday-foodwine-pairing-Louis-Jadot-BeaujolaisVillages?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Thanksgiving Day consistently offers up the usual array of taste sensations.  From creamed turnips, to brown sugar encrusted sweet potatoes, to the stuffed bird itself.  Can there possibly be a wine able to stand up to these wide an... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:31:54 GMT Leslie Cramer - Wine Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-313-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Another-topchoice-for-Tday-foodwine-pairing-Louis-Jadot-BeaujolaisVillages?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-13174-Vodka-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Spice-up-your-holiday-party-with-Stoli-Gala-Applik?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Likely veiled within the spectacle and exposed skin of the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is the fact that Stolichnaya, the #1 selling authentic Russian vodka, and sponsor of the show, recently released an exciting new product: Stoli Gala Applik.... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:25:59 GMT Christopher Schmidt - Vodka Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13174-Vodka-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Spice-up-your-holiday-party-with-Stoli-Gala-Applik?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-241-Beer-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Examinercom-beer-stories-week-in-review--November-1620?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink It’s time to break out the beer that time forgot.  Food and beer is on everyone’s mind as Thanksgiving approaches.  Are you in charge of the beer for Thanksgiving dinner?  Present styles and beer picks that are craft casual... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:58:02 GMT Charlie Papazian - Beer Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-241-Beer-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Examinercom-beer-stories-week-in-review--November-1620?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-15535-Candy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Oreo-truffle-recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink   America's cookie just became more decadent! These delightful treats are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. OREO TRUFFLES Ingredients 1 package Oreo cookies 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 pound milk chocolate coating... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:04:59 GMT Aimee Plesa - Candy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15535-Candy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Oreo-truffle-recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-27217-Whiskey-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Rocks-neat-or-splash-of-water--how-should-you-drink-your-whiskey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Like the debate raged over James Bond's request for a martini "shaken, not stirred', whiskey drinkers find themselves with a conundrum - neat, rocks, or splash of water? What's the real difference and can budding whiskey connoisseurs... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:27:18 GMT Bill DeVoe - Whiskey Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27217-Whiskey-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Rocks-neat-or-splash-of-water--how-should-you-drink-your-whiskey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-6441-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Tasting-the-Rockies-whiskey--bourbon-seasonal-cocktail-recipes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Generically speaking whiskey and bourbon have been known as manly drinks meant for swigging back in a shot glass, or sipping slowly from an old fashioned glass neat or on the rocks. But times have changed from days of double standards when men sat... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:01:27 GMT Cheri Loughlin - Cocktails Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6441-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Tasting-the-Rockies-whiskey--bourbon-seasonal-cocktail-recipes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-281-Caffeine-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Caffeinated-alcohol-companies-fire-back-at-the-FDA?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Charles Murray, the CEO of Shotpak Inc and the one behind Gravity Vodka, spoke out today about the letter he received from the FDA.  The Administration has sent letters to about 30 companies, looking to see if it is safe for caffeine can be added... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:10:32 GMT Big Red Boots   - Caffeine Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-281-Caffeine-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Caffeinated-alcohol-companies-fire-back-at-the-FDA?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-30776-Candy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-People-Are-Eating-Theater-Boxes-of-Candy-without-Being-at-the-Theater--Why--THE-VALUE?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Theater boxes are the fastest growing pack type in the candy industry, according to Information Resources, Inc.  Fifty-two week sales ending June 21 show an average increase in the sale of both chocolate and non-chocolate theater boxes has increased... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:53:41 GMT Rick LaRue - Candy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30776-Candy-Examiner~y2009m11d20-People-Are-Eating-Theater-Boxes-of-Candy-without-Being-at-the-Theater--Why--THE-VALUE?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-693-Organic-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Include-this-antioxidantrich-fruit-in-your-Thanksgiving-menu?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Thanksgiving Day. Just the thought of it conjures up images of a table loaded with plenty…plenty turkey, plenty mashed potatoes and gravy, plenty dressing, plenty cranberry relish, plenty pumpkin or fruit pie. Plenty good. Doctors and... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:42:09 GMT Natalie Rotunda - Organic Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-693-Organic-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Include-this-antioxidantrich-fruit-in-your-Thanksgiving-menu?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-10387-Easy-Meals-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Homemade-corndogs-recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink The winner of the electric fryer is announced at the bottom! When I asked my now 4-year-old what he wanted for his big birthday lunch, he replied "Corndogs Mommy, of course!" Well I was not serving frozen corndogs to my extended family, no... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:42 GMT Liz Brooks - Easy Meals Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10387-Easy-Meals-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Homemade-corndogs-recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-12164-GlutenFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Enjoy-Life-Foods-pumpkin-tartlet-recipe-and-coupon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Enjoy Life Foods is one of those companies that those of us with mutliple food allergies can always count on.  Their products are free of the top eight allergens and are available at most major stores.  For this Thanksgiving, Enjoy... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:18:11 GMT Jen Cafferty - Gluten-Free Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12164-GlutenFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Enjoy-Life-Foods-pumpkin-tartlet-recipe-and-coupon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Enjoy-Life-chocolate-chips-are-soy-free?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink While most chocolate contains soy lechithin and maybe soy oil, the chocolate chips made by Enjoy Life are completely safe for a soy free diet. Even without dairy, these chocolate chips are not bitter; they are delightfully semi-sweet.  They also... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:04 GMT Clara Ogren - Soy-free Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21327-Soyfree-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Enjoy-Life-chocolate-chips-are-soy-free?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-22469-Scotch-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Dalmore-Oculus-Scotch-sells-for-46000-at-auction?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Is Scotch an investment?  To some collectors it is, which may account for the amazing prices being paid for older collectible Scotch.  Today in Edinburgh a bottle of Dalmore Oculus was sold at auction for 27,600 pounds (approx. $46,200).... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:06:51 GMT David Rager - Scotch Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22469-Scotch-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Dalmore-Oculus-Scotch-sells-for-46000-at-auction?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-2327-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Heaven-Hill-top-US-Icon-of-Whisky?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink Heaven Hill Distilleries has been voted the best distiller in the U.S. in this year's "U.S. Icons of Whisky," conducted by Whisky Magazine. The judges said of the family owned company that it had "quietly been getting on with the job... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:52:48 GMT Bill Dowd - Drinks Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2327-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Heaven-Hill-top-US-Icon-of-Whisky?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Food_and_Drink