Food

Food headlines from the Arizona Daily Star

Hispanic winemakers - (Found June 29, 2008 )

ST. HELENA, Calif. For most of California's wine history, it was all about the Italians: Gallo, Mondavi, Sebastiani, Simi, Martini and the like. Even most of the field workers had surnames ending in vowels.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/food/245244.php

Tucson restaurant offers tastes of Thailand,China and Russia - (Found June 29, 2008 )

C.K. Chan gently placed the Vietnamese pepper beef on our table at Cafe Pacific restaurant.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/food/245121.php

Finding ethnic vegetarian recipes - (Found June 29, 2008 )

I've been scouring the Internet for hot-weather recipe inspiration. And I am amazed at how many ethnic and unusual food resources lie in wait for a click of the mouse. The more-established sites are polished and dependable with regard to recipes and methods. But other recipes are not tested, are poorly written or have no yields. This is especially true on blogs.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/food/245141.php

Newbold wins 'Flavors' cookbook - (Found June 29, 2008 )

Stephanie Newbold has herself a new cookbook, "Local Flavors."
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/food/245128.php

This quick-to-make meal borrows from Indian cuisine - (Found June 29, 2008 )

This recipe borrows a few ingredients popular in Indian cuisine curry powder, yogurt and mint for a fast route to supper. Instead of rice, we're using orzo pasta, which has a similar shape and a sublime texture. Rice can be substituted if you wish, with basmati being the best choice here.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/food/245243.php

It's BBQ season, so brush up on your grill skills - (Found June 29, 2008 )

Summer has begun, and there's no better time than the onset of the barbecue season to brush up on grilling skills. While any slouch can handle hamburgers and hot dogs, a good all-around griller will have a firm grasp of general barbecue techniques and be able to handle the four major grilling groups: steaks, chicken, fish and vegetables.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/food/245240.php