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Briar Rose Creamery Freya's Wheel (Oregon): An aged goat's milk cheese loosely modeled on Spanish Garrotxa, with the scent of mushroom, yeast and warm butter; a firm, dryish, brittle core; and a creamier band just under the rind. Katherine (England): An aged goat's milk wheel washed with brine and cider brandy, with a silky, supple, shaveable texture and robust aromas of sauteed onion, garlic and roasted meat. Red Witch (Switzerland): An alpine wheel made with raw cow's milk, Red Witch has a paprika rub on the rind (hence the name)... Читать дальше...

When I look back on what's happened since, say, 1980, I see enormous improvement in the foods available in supermarkets and in schools, the availability of organic and locally grown food, and public interest in everything about food, from taste to politics. Once final, these rules will go a long way toward requiring food producers to take measures to ensure safety, and giving the FDA the authority to make sure they do. The next steps will be to bring the U.S. Department of Agriculture's authority in line with the FDA's... Читать дальше...

The original Champagne Cocktail, featuring a bitters-soaked sugar cube drowning in Champagne, dates back at least to the mid-1800s, and, in my opinion, it's still one of the finest cocktails on earth. Yet no matter how hard I racked my brain for a suitable drink to bring to you today, I couldn't stop thinking of a shooter served to me by Jonny Raglin, now at the Comstock Saloon in North Beach, when he was behind the stick at Absinthe in Hayes Valley. Shake the Chartreuses and the lemon and lime juices over ice; strain... Читать дальше...

According to Jay Harlow, author of "West Coast Seafood," butterfish generally refers to the fillets of the smaller fish, caught in California waters. Black cod's high fat content takes well to dry heat cooking methods - broiling, hot smoking and oven roasting. "Squeegee" the skin with the back of a knife to remove excess moisture before cooking the fish in a little oil and finishing it in the oven. Saffron Cream Sauce Makes 1/2 to 3/4 cup sauce, enough to serve 4 to 6 2 large pinches saffron... Читать дальше...