The Food Allergy Foodie: Vinho verde aka liquid summer

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Bob Spitz: THE SAUCIER'S APPRENTICE
A good read, with some interesting recipes you'll want to try.
Daniel Boulud: LETTERS TO A YOUNG CHEF
A peak into the kitchen and studying culinary arts. I read this while thinking about attending Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa. (I may do this someday)
George Monbiot: HEAT
This guy is about social change that will change the planet! Everything is connected, foodies can't remove themselves from the problem of global warming. Pay attention to chapter 10 to learn about the cost of out of season foods, grocery stores and food warehouses.
Giuliano Bugialli: THE FINE ART OF ITALIAN COOKING
I bought this book in Rome in 2005. It has great notes on Italian and French food history and many original recipes.
Michael Pollan: THE OMINIVORE'S DILEMMA
Very interesting and well written book. It will change the way you see your food. I loved the part about sustainable farming.
Peggy Post: EMILY POST'S ETIQUETTE
This book has everything from how to propose a toast, set a table, eat different foods and write dinner party invitations. This was a great birthday gift a few years ago. Thanks mom!

May 30, 2009

Vinho verde aka liquid summer

This light, young, fresh, floral and slightly bubbly wine from Portugal is one we should all be drinking more of. It's so easy drinking and refreshing. It goes great with appetizers, fish and chicken, salty snacks and even salad. The lcbo sells a variety of vinho verde's, including the less common vinho verde tinto (red), ranging in price from $8.95 to $30.95 Those made of the alvarinho grape are the 'best' according to The Oxford Companion to Wine, and are most expensive. I'm happy with the cheapest, and at $8.95 it's a recession proof summer beverage. CHEERS!