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Anne Garber brings more than three decades of experience to her writings about food, food lore, dining and practical, no-frills cookery. She is the author of 14 books.

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* 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]

* Garber Gastronomic: La Tour d'Argent -- a brief history *****
An occurrence as nominal as a single bad review can cost a restaurant a "star." Yet when La Tour d'Argent, the Paris restaurant, lost one of its three Michelin stars in 1996, the owner, Claude Terrail, shrugged off the occasion, saying he was no longer interested in the guide's approval. [More]

*Garber Gastro Round-up: Takeout turkey Christmas dinner delivery and pickup 2007 *
Last-minute? What else is new? Here are some solutions if you just "forgot" to organize your Christmas dinner. [More]

*Garber Gastronomic: The Office Party, Dues and Don'ts *
For most of us, December is a big celebrating season, time to let our hair down, relax, hang out with friends, and -- dang! -- go to the office party. [More]

All About Apples -- General Apple Facts and Hints *
A compendium of interesting -- and useful -- facts about apples. [More]

All about Mustard *
Everything you needed to know about the culinary and medicinal uses of mustard, its seeds and its leaves. [More]

All About Passover, 2007 *
Jewish families around the world celebrate this festival of freedom in early April this year. [More]

All About Rice *
The indisputable staff of life for over half the world, rice is finally awakening the North American palate. [More]

Anne Garber's Guide to Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Books, 2005-2006 ****
Anne's picks for the best new books (and cookbooks) on diet plans, lifestyle improvement and improving your body and health! [More]

Anne Garber's Restaurant Pick-o-the-Week *
Tune in here for Anne's regional restaurant of the week. [More]

BC Company's Business Mushrooms at SIAL *
David Lee Kwen Seeks the prized matsutake, which can fetch up to $110 US per kilogram -- but he also collects shiitake, enoki and chanterelles. [More]

Braeburn Apple *
The Braeburn, lassie is a bonny sweet apple. Aye, true that may be, but we really say it more because we like the sound of the name. [More]

Candy Shopping in Paris, 2004 *
A round-up of candy shopping in 2004 Paris! [More]

EAT! Fraser Valley 'snapshots' (Anne Garber comments) *
Perfect weather, enthusiastic crowds and wonderful food-related entertainment were the hallmarks of the premier EAT! Fraser Valley, 2008. [More]

Fuji Apple *
This apple outscores the Red Delicious, and is recommended for baking. [More]

Garber Gastronomic Mind Your Manners, Part 3: Outlaws at the Inlaws *
The period between St. Valentine's and St. Patrick's is fraught with social pitfalls. [More]

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

Garber Gastronomic: 'Net Noshes *
Have you noticed you can "order-in" food from all kinds of e-com sources? [More]

Garber Gastronomic: A Cheesy Survey (part one of three): Cheeses of Montreal *
And even if many of the best cheeses available for Canadian tables are still imported from Europe, the fact is we've become a great deal more sophisticated on the subject. (Part one of three.) [More]

Garber Gastronomic: All about salt *
Some cooks swear by the differences between sea, kosher and table salt, though most of us just buy a standard brand, without giving the matter a second thought. Some chefs will keep powdered, flaked, sea and kosher salt in their kitchens. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: All things Chocolate *
From the 1993 archives: Try as I might, I can't resist the sweet stuff, especially the gods' own food, chocolate. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: An Ice Cream 'Glace-ary' *
How can you tell what's what? Here's a guide I like to call a short "glace-ary" of terms. . . [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Aux Délices de la Montagne -- inside confection-making in France *
Gilles Rongier -- whose wares I happened upon last October, when we visited France -- makes some of the very best pâtes de fruits or gélées in the world! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Back to School Dining at Home and Away - Part 1 *
Kids at college -- or on their own for the first time -- need guidance in the kitchen. Here’s the first of two columns on back-to-school cookery. This week, the spotlight is on a great cookbook for college kids. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Back to School Foods and Lunches at Home, Recipes - Part 2 *
Now that you've equipped your roving student's larder, there are a few recipes he or she can try for popular comfort foods. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Back to school with healthy snacks *
It may seem still too early in the summer to do back-to-school food shopping...No, wait! I take that back. Back-to-school specials have been running in everything from office and stationery supply stores to drugstores and supermarkets since the beginning of July. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Best beverage ads on TV *
Food sales trends? What makes for a great television ad? I believe it's the inherent entertainment value. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Bringing restaurants and customers together *
I am frequently asked by restaurateurs how they can publicize their establishments... [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Chicken Soup Soothes More Than the Soul. . . *
A cure for the common cold may still be out of reach, but temporary relief could be right in your kitchen cupboard. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Chicken soup survey 2005 *
Canned chicken noodle soup is a tempting remedy for midwinter ailments. It's also a tempting shortcut to a hot meal. And with the cold and flu season upon us, many turn to the comfort of a steaming bowl of chicken soup. But there's a world of difference between brands, so let's take a quick survey of what's out there and how they stack up. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Chocolate is STILL good for you *
A study of older men in The Netherlands, known for its luscious chocolate, indicated those who ate the equivalent of one-third of a chocolate bar every day had lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of death. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Chocolate secrets of the Easter Bunny *
As we all know, chocolate is a useful panacea for all kinds of ills -- from stress over an impending math exam or menstrual cramps to the tragedy of a failed romance. Luckily, you can do an enormous amount of chocolate shopping around the internet. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Cocoa Terms and Definitions *
"High Octane Chocolate" is a relatively new concept and filled with some contradictory definitions. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Easter brunches, 2004 *
Here's this year's round-up of super, local Easter brunches and other meals... [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Easter brunches, 2008 *
Yes, it's last-minute. So quick-like-a-bunny! Find the best Easter Brunch deal in town, herein! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Easter traditions *
Here are some recipes and menus for traditional Easter dinners... [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day *
Irish food isn't just for St. Patrick's Day, as Annie O'Garber is quick to point out! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Fondue and fondue pots *
The idea of dipping food morsels on sticks into boiling liquid is not limited to one geographic area or ethnic cuisine. The Swiss have their raclette, the Chinese their hot pot, and -- of course -- the French have their fondue. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Food & Diet Resolutions for your New Year *
Just a handful of foods do most of the damage to our diets and health -- which means that a few simple changes could greatly improve your health and cut your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Found at SIAL 1 *
This Canadian company's products are well-known in local stores. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Found at SIAL 2006 (1) *
The first of several stories on new -- or long-loved -- discoveries at SIAL, one of the world's largest food shows. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Frozen desserts and ice cream *
With the warm weather, well and truly upon us, here's Anne Garber's key to all things ice cream-y, a guide she likes to call a short "glace-ary" of terms... [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Getting the most from multivitamins *
But which ones will work to support your optimal health? ANNE GARBER finds out. . . [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Heart-healthy Mediterranean diet cuts Alzheimer's risk *
The diet in question includes lots of vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals and fish, while limiting intake of meat and dairy products, drinking moderate amounts of alcohol and emphasizing monounsaturated fats, such as in olive oil, over saturated fats. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Holiday Food Safety Tips *
Canadians enjoy celebrating holidays with friends, family -- and food. You can stop food-borne illness from spoiling your holiday by following these tips from our food safety experts... [More]

Garber Gastronomic: How to spot restaurants you REALLY don't want to patronize *
There are great restaurants in the Pacific Northwest and all over BC, and we try to tell you about as many as we can -- both the pros and the cons. But we can't be everywhere, so sometimes, it's important to know a few things about how to fend for yourself. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Ice Cream (A bowl's history) *
This year's record temperatures across North America have sent ice cream consumption through the roof; here's a short history of ice cream for you. . . [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Ice Cream (Cream of the crop) *
Just about everyone thinks of ice cream as a sensual pleasure! Just look at kids, blissfully ignorant of their chocolate beard as they concentrate on devouring a two-scoop cone. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Ice Cream (I.C. Insider) *
What makes a top-line ice cream? The answer seems to be small-quantity manufacture, top-quality ingredients and real milk and cream -- none of this reconstituted milk product, artificial flavour nonsense! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Ice Cream II *
Here are my are the simplest possible ice cream recipes... [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Imhoff-Stollwerck Chocolate Museum in Cologne *
We had the privilege to have a grand tour of the Imhoff-Stollwerck Museum in Cologne last October, when we visited the city for a giant food show called ANUGA. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Improve your cooking skills *
By special request from international food expert, Irving Glassner...ever consider improving your culinary skills? Of course you have, or why else would you be reading this? [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Keeping the weight off *
It's January; with every great intention, you've quit smoking, cut down on sweets and are trying to eat healthier and get more exercise. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Mind Your Manners -- Part 1 *
Though many people consider this time of year kind of a lull in social activity, quite the opposite is true. So this week's column is my first dissertation on dining etiquette. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Mind Your Manners Part 2 (Thank You or Spank You) *
In our hustle and bustle world, we scarcely have time for a muttered "'scuse me," let alone a full-fledged letter, but this is a situation we can all take steps to remedy. [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: New food choices for healthier lifestyles *
What kinds of food compromises do we need to make to accommodate changing lifestyles and diet regimens? [More]

Garber Gastronomic: New Ideas for Leftover Turkey *
At any festive meal -- regardless of how many (or few) people you cook for -- it seems there's always leftover turkey. [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]

Garber Gastronomic: Paris decadence on the cheap (2006) *
We love Paris, and -- bad press to the contrary -- find it entirely affordable. Here's a guide to some of its hidden luxuries. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Partial to Peppercorns *
All about the spice we think of paired with salt -- but which really has mythology and intrigue of its own. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Passover 2006 *
Easter isn't the only religious holiday being celebrated this time of year. Millions of Jewish people around the world celebrate Passover. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Passover Foods and links *
Easter isn't the only religious holiday being celebrated this time of year. Millions of Jewish people around the world celebrate Passover. The "first seder" this year is Wednesday, April 12, 2006. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Pickles, Tomatoes and Jellies, Canning & Preserving *
Making pickles, jams and jellies -- and dealing with high-acid foods like tomatoes or rhubarb -- always seems to intimidate new cooks, yet the results are very rewarding. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Planning your herb and veggie garden - Part 1 *
First feature of a three-parter on seeds -- and getting ready for your 2005 garden! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Restaurant Chic Techniques (Part 4) *
Here are the unwritten rules of dining out -- only we've written them down for you! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Richmond Chinese Night Market (Garber review) *****
Head to the second annual Richmond Night Market, held every weekend this summer, through Sept. 9. This local phenomenon offers tourists the sights, sounds and aromas of authentic Asian night markets, similar to those that take place in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown or in Mong Kok (Ladies' Market) in Kowloon. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Rose Reisman (Garber interview) *
Rose Reisman is Canada's pre-eminent cookbook author, with more than 750,000 books in print, and she is also a newspaper columnist, product spokesperson, owner of her self-named cooking school, caterer, television personality and mother of four. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Shop ahead for Mother’s Day *
Anne Garber advises you to Shop Ahead for Mother's Day [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Shopping for herb plants *
If you've left your victory garden until now, never fear: There are many ways to recoup the season and get your summer garden into instant shape. Local sources, internet and mail order sources and ways to improve and enhance your "little Eden" are all outlined here. First in a series by Anne Garber. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: SIAL 2006 Judges picks *
This year, judges chose products they felt were tops in their respective categories. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Starting the New Year right *
What are your culinary New Year's resolutions? Use olive oil instead of butter? Cook cleaner, simpler meals? More comfort foods? Eat healthier and smarter? Cut costs? [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Sugar Substitutes *
How bad IS sugar for you? And are sugar substitutes safe? Anne Garber explores the options. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Tempting Tomatoes to Tantalize Tastebuds! *
Vine-riped heritage tomatoes are starting to appear at local farmers' markets -- or buy them right from the farmers' fields at roadside stands. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: The Best Barbecue Meal the World Has Ever Known *
Picture this: You're lying in your hammock in back of the house on a sultry summer afternoon. You’re in the shade, but it's still hot. From the next door neighbour's backyard, you can hear the sounds of children -- and a dog, there's always a dog -- laughing and shouting and running through a sprinkler and splashing in a wading pool. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: The Glorious Potato *
The versatile potato can be eaten as the main course, a side dish, a salad, a soup, a snack or in a casserole. They even can be used to make breads and rolls. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: The Grocers of Whatcom County *
Sort of like the Bridges of Madison County, but without the surreptitious sex. . . [More]

Garber Gastronomic: The last time we saw Paris...SIAL *
We were in Paris attending the 2000 SIAL, the International Food Show, which is held bi-annually alternating with Cologne, Germany. . . [More]

Garber Gastronomic: The Luck (and food) of the Irish -- and it isn't just potatoes! *
Irish food isn't just for St. Patrick's Day, as Annie O'Garber is quick to point out! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: The real skinny on critics: How we do what we do...and why *
Food writers and restaurant critics like me (and my evalu8.org colleagues) are frequently asked how we weigh the merits of the places we review. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: The Thrill of the Grill *
It's four o'clock in the afternoon, but already the torpid breeze has delivered the first scent of steak-over-coals from down the block. Your nostrils flare. Base, feral urges prick your senses. You will need to arise, find your mate, and slap a few pounds of meat on the grill [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Too busy to cook? *
The diet in question includes lots of vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals and fish, while limiting intake of meat and dairy products, drinking moderate amounts of alcohol and emphasizing monounsaturated fats, such as in olive oil, over saturated fats. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Top Table is truly top-notch *****
Jack Evrensel's Top Table restaurants are -- in our considered opinion -- the very best group of fine dining establishments in the entire region. Five stars to each! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Treats Without Allergies *
Restructed diet? No reason to swear off the sweets now! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: TV Dinner: Da Vinci's Inquest *
Ever wonder what the stars eat when they're working on television shows and films? Or what they like to whip up at home in their "real" lives? You can bet it isn't what you imagined. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: What is in Store at SIAL? -- Part 1: A Look Back at 2000 *
The year 2000's theme was devoted to catering, which proved to be a good way to involve top chefs from dozens of countries in daily demos of their techniques and cooking secrets. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: What's happening to our food? *
A report from the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Las Vegas, July 2004. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Will silicone replace metal for baking? *
Non-stick food grade silicone cups (the kind that are temperature-resistant from -40°F to 500°F) are changing the way we bake. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Wish you were summering in France? Dijon Mustard can cut it! *
Nothing says "summer" like the heavenly aromas that drift off the grill on a hot day. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Your nose in the kitchen; a common scents guide to Mother's Day *
Anne Garber offers some guidance in choosing scents for the "first woman" in your life...your mother! [More]

Garber Rant: The Great Cilantro Plot *
Call it cilantro, coriander, coriandre or even Chinese parsley, it's all the same stuff! [More]

Gastrovac -- A Jetsons-style Gastronomy tool *
Nature "Adores" a Vacuum: Forget foam; the next big culinary wave is an odd machine called the Gastrovac. Here's what happens when chefs and scientists cooperate. [More]

Golden Delicious Apple *
This "chance" apple is not directly related to the typical Red Delicious and is nicely crisp. [More]

Hédiard and Fauchon grocery stores, Paris *
At the north end of the Place de la Madeleine, there are two delicatessens: Fauchon and Hédiard, face to face. Hédiard gets sun in the morning and Fauchon gets it in the afternoon, and the church of Sainte-Marie Madeleine sits in the middle, getting sun all day if it's shining. [More]

In defence of the shopaholic *
There is no 12-step program for people like me. We just pay the piper by struggling to pay the Visa bill. And we take a lot of unwarranted abuse. [More]

Jonagold Apple *
Another pie-making favourite, the Jonagold is also nice eating fresh. [More]

Kiwi Pie Company's minted New Zealand lamb and butternut squash pie (Garber review) *****
Salina Beaudoin and Cliff Mytton have created a winner in this meat pie. [More]

Kiwi Pie Company's Pork Thai Red Curry pie (Garber review) *****
This pie just might be my favourite. . .another satisfying lunch or light dinner of the highest order. [More]

Knorr carrot & coriander soup (Garber new food product review) **** 1/2
I have to admit that these soups are simply excellent. They are so good, in fact, that I immediately dashed out to our neighbourhood IGA to BUY some. . . [More]

La Baguette et l'Echalote **** 1/2
La Baguette et l'Echalote features fresh breads and pastries baked daily, cakes for every occasion, home made baguette sandwiches, imported cheeses and delicacies from France. You can even order a Mother's Day cake with your own mom's photo on it! [More]

La Grande Epicerie de Paris *
Once merely a section on the main floor of Le Bon Marché off the rue de Bac, La Grande Epicerie de Paris now occupies the entire ground floor of the revered department store. [More]

Lemon health tip *
Lemon is very effective for those who eat a high-fat/protein diet. [More]

Martha Does Vancouver *
It is 10 years since Martha Stewart has deigned to visit Vancouver -- although to hear her tell it, it is one of her favourite cities in the world. [More]

Mother's Day Brunch: Your money's worth . . . Your Mommy's Worth it *
Mother's Day is on Sunday May 9, 2004. Have you made your reservation yet? [More]

My Boxing Day Shopping Plans *
Anne Garber reveals her secret Boxing Day sale plans... [More]

My favourite suggestion for Mom for a last-minute Mother's Day Gift: Take her to the nursery *
Stumped for a last-minute gift for Mother's Day? Do what I did, and take your mother to the local plant nursery or garden shop to choose her own gift. [More]

Newtown Apple (AKA Newton) *
Often mistakenly labelled "Newton" by grocers, this apple makes up for the confusion around its name by being wonderfully crisp. . . [More]

Notre guide de vin à Paris -- Michel Moulherat et La Cave de l'Insolite (version française) *****
Michel Moulherat mène une vie enviable : Il est le patron d'une cave à vin dans un quartier de Paris calme (dans le 11e arrondisement), blotti dans les fabricants de vêtement proches sur une rue propre et étroite. Son atelier a l'air de plus d'une galerie d'art branchée que qu'Américains du nord pourraient considérer une sortie de vin typique, et ses vins sont quelque chose pour être fier de, en effet. [More]

Red Rome Apple *
Reputed to be the best apple pie fruit around, the Red Rome is a perfect choice. [More]

South of the Border: El Gitano reigns *****
How many of us know that there's a vibrant and active -- and very large – Mexican community south of Bellingham and north of Seattle? [More]

Spartan Apple *
When we cannot find McIntosh apples in stores, we'll always opt for the small -- but hardy -- Spartan. [More]

Sweet As Can Bee Gourmet Soft Toffee (Garber new product review) *****
Based out of Prince George, BC, Sweet As Can Bee Gourmet Soft Toffee is a delicious nut-free soft candy made from 100 per cent natural ingredients and an old family recipe. [More]

Taking Tea: The Tradition of Afternoon Tea *
Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1788 to 1861) and one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, first invited friends to join her for a fortifying additional afternoon meal, at five o'clock, in her rooms at Belvoir Castle. [More]

The Ultimate Shopping in Paris Experience, with Rebecca Magniant and Chic Shopping Paris *****
While exploring Paris and learning to live "la vie francaise," francophile and self-confessed shopaholic Rebecca rediscovered her love for shopping and her desire to share her passion and insider tips with friends. We joined her on a shopping tour, and we tell all! [More]

Time to shake that salty food habit *
If you think setting down the shaker will make a difference, take that advice with a grain of salt; most salt comes from processed foods and restaurants. [More]

Valentines from the Doghouse, 2007 *
Left Valentine's Day too late? Just because we -- at evalu8.org -- are your best friends in the whole world, we've come up with the perfect bail-out for ba-a-a-d puppies: The perfect last-minute gift for your sweetie. [More]

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* Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice (Garber new food product review) *****
Here's a product with a worldwide reputation for excellent quality standards and a commitment to supporting the environment. Company is family-run and certainly deserves our five-star rating! [More]

A Tea Glossary *
All the "T" vocabulary you're likely to need. [More]

Best Persian Bakery in North Vancouver *
It was mentioned that the best Persian bakery was on Lonsdale in North Van, apparently there are many Persian bakeries over on Lonsdale, I thought you might know which would be the best one. [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]

Food Stuff: Hickoryworks Pure Brown County Shagbark Hickory Syrup (Garber review) ****
We really liked this truly unique flavour, and will be recommending this product to our friends: Four stars. [More]

Food Today *****
Latest edition now on newsstands. . . [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Canucks dine locally (archived from 2003) *
The life of a food critic is full of hard choices. Especially if said food critic is also a hockey fan. Now please note that I did not say that the life of a food critic is hard; I know how good I've got it, when I'm invited out to fancy restaurants to savour brilliant food creations in a charming, mannerly environment. What I said was: The life of a food critic is full of hard choices. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Ordering Seeds online -- Planning your herb and veggie garden, Part 2 *
Choosing and ordering seeds, and how to decide what to plant! [More]

Garber on Business: How to get the media exposure you (think you) deserve *
Nothing annoys a member of the media -- whether they're in print or electronic media -- more than hearing the word "ad." Few of us ever write anything even mildly approaching "advertorial," and we resent the suggestion that our precious words could possibly be up for sale. [More]

Herbal Essence, Neutrogena and More for Mother's Day *

Anne Garber helps you choose the right cosmetic for Mama on Mother's Day. [More]

Info on Quinoa *
Pronounced "KEEN-wha," quinoa is considered a super-grain because it contains all of the essential amino acids -- making it a complete protein. [More]

Kaffir lime *
...it is particularly popular in use with seafood. [More]

New-style eateries reinvent Paris lunches *
The sudden popularity of soup and sandwich bars, sushi-to-go, and bistros with speedy set menus suggests that traditional Parisian eating habits are being shaken up. [More]

Old Milwaukee Café & Dessert Company, Tacoma (Garber review) ****
We knew we were going to love it the first moment we stepped in out of the rain -- and nothing we experienced during our visit in any way challenged that first impression. [More]

Recipe for Japanese Sushi *
Could I please get a recipe for Japanese Sushi if you have one? [More]

Sunrise Apple *
Early to ripen and quick to please, that's the Sunrise apple. [More]

Whole Foods U.S. caves into IFAW seafood ban -- but Canadian stores stay strong and free *
Happy Canada Day: The International Fund for Animal Welfare continues to promote a ban on Canadian products, including misleading ads in U.S. newspapers. How does a Canadian react? Can you say 'BOYCOTT?' [More]