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Of women & wine Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Women make about 70 percent of the wine buying decisions in this country, according to industry research. But the professional wine world -- like its naughtier cousin, the restaurant world -- is still a boys' club, it's often said.

Getting rid of the gluten, but not the pleasure Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Going gluten free probably never will be easy.

Fluffy, flavorful couscous salad is a great grilling mate Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
The next time you light up the grill, consider this offbeat alternative to the usual potato salad or cole slaw.

Your Recipe Box: With shortcake, nothing tastes quite so good as strawberries Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Strawberries are in sweet, sumptuous season. This recipe for that grand old classic, strawberry shortcake, comes from the folks at John Ascuaga's Nugget, whose strawberry festival begins today. The festival runs through the growing season and features strawberry dishes and drinks at various Nugget venues. The Nugget also will offer a strawberry stand at the Sparks Hometowne Farmers Market, which runs Thursdays on Victorian Square beginning June 12.

Family ownership is key as wineries go corporate Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Corporatization is the name of the game in the wine business today. And with corporatization has come route-to-market concerns, broad-acre cropping, media exploitation, productivity enhancement measures, shareholder value and things new to the world of wine. Running counter to this trend is traditional family ownership of wineries. What happens when these two forces collide?

Top Chef Talk: Episode 10: Serving the boys (and gals) in blue Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
"Top Chef" Talk is our blog about the fourth season of the hit kitchen reality series from Bravo TV. Gazette-Journal food and drink writer Johnathan L. Wright and Resort at Red Hawk executive chef B.J. Mueller post at http://blogs.rgj.com/dining after each new episode.

Eating News & Notes: Dinner on the farm, in the barn Wed, 21 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Gary Romano of Sierra Valley Farms is teaming with Mark Estee, chef-owner of Moody's Bistro & Lounge, to present "Dinner in the Barn" on May 31, July 13 and Sept. 21. The four-course dinners are served family-style in a 1930s barn and feature organic, locally grown ingredients and wine pairings. Tours of the century-old farm begin at 4 p.m.; dinners begin at 5:15 p.m. Cost: $70, plus tax and tip. Reservations: 530-587-8688. The farm is at 1329 County Road A-23, Beckwourth, Calif., about 45 minutes northwest of Reno.

Shop local, eat global Wed, 14 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
If you're in the market to start summer off with a little culinary variety, Reno's ethnic grocery stores are the places to go for advice and flavors.

Brighten your steak with a kicky condiment from Argentina Wed, 14 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Chimichurri is the go-to sauce in Argentine cuisine. In this recipe from Cree LeFavour's "The New Steak" (2008, Ten Speed Press), a version with three herbs accompanies a fantastic grilled porterhouse steak. It can be prepared on the grill or in a grill pan.

Win the chance to create your own Brew Brothers beer Wed, 14 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Ever dreamed of brewing your own beer? Not with a home kit, but with real brewing equipment and a real brewmaster? Well, here's your chance. Food & Drink and the Eldorado Hotel Casino are presenting a "build your own brew" contest in connection with the June 28 Great Eldorado BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival.

Episode 9: Here comes the bride (and some awful antipasti, too) Wed, 14 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
"Top Chef" Talk is our blog about the fourth season of the hit kitchen reality series from Bravo TV. Gazette-Journal food and drink writer Johnathan L. Wright and Resort at Red Hawk executive chef B.J. Mueller post at http://blogs.rgj.com/dining after each new episode.

Eating News & Notes: Sip, sup with local wine couple Wed, 14 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Greg and Marilyn Nitz of Reno, owners of Carrefour Vineyards of Napa Valley, are presenting their wines at a multi-course dinner beginning at 7 p.m. May 27 in Charlie Palmer Steak in Grand Sierra Resort. Cost: $130. Reservations: 789-2456 or 789-2458.

To inaugurate summer, take your table to Provence Wed, 14 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Although spring weather can be iffy, the season has sprung in earnest in the south of France. Chef Prosper Namias, a native of Marseille, knows that Provençal cuisine, with its emphasis on fresh, classic flavors, is a great way to welcome the season.

Troy Cannan of LuLou's named new Eldorado executive chef Wed, 14 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Twenty years ago, Troy Cannan came to the Eldorado Hotel Casino as a lowly line cook. Next week, he'll return as the kitchen big kahuna: Cannan was just appointed the property's new executive chef.

Veggies from the fire Wed, 07 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Folks cannot live by (grilled) meat alone. Vegetables, too, deserve an appointment with flame.

Sept. 11 restaurant workers focus on rebuilding Wed, 07 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
NEW YORK -- Two years ago, a group of Windows on the World employees opened a stylish new restaurant not far from ground zero -- a symbol of their survival after the terrorist attacks that decimated the 107th-floor dining room atop the World Trade Center.

Prohibition: Repealed in name, but sometimes, not in effect Wed, 07 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
This years marks the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition in the United States. Since that time, though many wine consumers have greatly benefited from the repeal, others still suffer under its effects. It all boils down to which state you live in.

Eating news & notes: Mother's Day duo Wed, 07 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Sweet: See's Candies is offering an affordable and charming Mother's Day gift. The Keepsake of Hearts Bag offers milk chocolate hearts robed in pretty pink foil. About $6.50. See's is at Meadowood Mall, 5199 Meadowood Mall Circle, 825-7445, and at Sparks Galleria, 131 Disc Drive, 354-2650.

Your recipe box: For Mom's big day, perfect poached eggs Wed, 07 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Mother's Day ranks among the busiest days for dining out. But if you're going to stay in and pamper Mom with breakfast (in bed or otherwise), you might want to serve her poached eggs. As Howie Rumberg, author of the handy "Idiot in the Kitchen" column, put it: They offer "the perfect culinary symbol of the purity of the mother-child relationship."

Top Chef Talk: Episode 8: Kiddie cuisinistas; Kiwi cashiered Wed, 07 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
"Top Chef" Talk is our blog about the fourth season of the hit kitchen reality series from Bravo TV. Gazette-Journal food and drink writer Johnathan L. Wright and Resort at Red Hawk executive chef B.J. Mueller post at http://blogs.rgj.com/dining after each new episode.

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