Burgundy wine auction looks up in "exceptional" year
An "exceptional" 2009 vintage of Burgundy wines sent sales sharply up at the annual Beaunes Hospices charity auction on Sunday.
Time to pop the cork in wine auction world?
In perhaps another sign of a recovering economy, millions of dollars worth of wines and spirits sold at three different auctions in New York over the weekend.
South India rasam
Here are some of my favorite soups that can be had with steaming hot white rice or Indian breads, for that perfect snow day meal.
"Cake Boss" and family bake up elaborate creations
With his New Jersey accent, strong devotion to an often bickering family and a bakery steps from the Hudson River waterfront, Buddy Valastro could be aptly cast as the personal baker to "The Sopranos."
Marry Asian food with respectful wines, expert says
If you've ever puzzled over the perfect wine for Thai tom yum soup or south Indian fish curry, a book by Asia's only master of wine takes the guess-work out of pairing an essentially Western drink with Oriental food.
Climate change makes English winemakers see red
The pickers working their way along the hillside, clipping bunches of small, dark purple grapes from the rows of vines and dropping them into plastic buckets are harbingers of a warmer planet.
Get your dumpling on
Knead until silky smooth and pliable and keep aside for 30 minutes under a damp cloth. 2. Combine the minced meats in a large bowl and add all the seasoning.Substitute half the minced pork for an equal amount of minced prawns, or shredded dried scallops. 1. Place raw dumplings neatly in a lightly oiled non-stick pan.
'Tis time for dumplings
The dough is almost always made from wheat flour, which most families buy by the bag.The dough is easily done and all you need is enough elbow grease to make it smooth and pliable.
Gourmet can be good for sensitive stomachs: cookbook
Who says healthy has to be boring? A new cookbook from top Australian chefs shows it is possible to eat a balanced meal, and enjoy it, even if you've got a sensitive stomach.
Dining Out: The top 5 restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau
The Miele Guide to Asia's finest restaurants is written by food experts who know and love the region (www.mieleguide.com).
Coffee culture: a symbol of middle-class lifestyle
Before I ever made my way to the Middle Kingdom, just hearing the name China would conjure up powerful pictures in my mind.
Tiny "Whif" of chocolate has global ambitions
When David Edwards first unveiled an inhaler which puffs micro-particles of chocolate into your mouth he never expected the initial production run of his "Le Whif" to sell out in less than a month.
