Sushi

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2011/01/31/20110131south-africa-sushi-on-models-criticized.html?source=nletter-entertainment

Politically incorrect.

Monticello Reserve Ale

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/27/2037724/jeffersons-monticello-makes-ale.html

I would like to try some but lightly hopped and contains corn makes me skeptical.

Grapeseed Oil

http://www.mywildtree.com/betsyk/

I love their lemon-infused grapeseed oil.

Vizcaya VXOP Cask 21 Rum

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-cuban-rum,0,2673775.story?track=ct-fooddrink-12711

Would love to try some.

April Bloomfield

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending me this link.

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/11/22/101122fa_fact_collins

I would love to eat one of her burgers.

Three Cellars

http://www.threecellars.com/main_page.html

At 27th and Rawson in Franklin.

Sounds like a destination.

Gonzo Imperial Porter

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/68/36342

I am a fan of porters in general, and this one in particular.

Sprecher Black IPA

http://beeradvocate.com/news/3391117

Very inconvenient to do so, but I might have to get a growler.

Marketing Bourbon

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/dining/21tipsy.html?ref=dining

We need less hype and more bourbon.

Noodles

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/26/dining/26noodles.html?pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

All of the noodle dishes sound delicious.

Bittman Says Goodbye, Sort Of

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/26/dining/26mini.html?pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

But look for him in blogs, op-ed pieces, and Sunday specials.

The John Dory Oyster Bar

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/26/dining/reviews/26rest.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

If I ever stay at The Ace Hotel in New York City, I am going to have the toast slathered with anchovies.

Where's the Beef?

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/25/2032760/taco-bell-asked-wheres-the-beef.html

I am amazed bordering upon stupification that Taco Bell's beefy burritos contain less beef than people think.

Genetic Conservatism in Grapes

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/25/science/25wine.html?pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

Wine drinkers must adapt.

Foodways

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/25/books/25book.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha28

I will probably not read this book, but if I did, I would learn about a lot of things that I know very little about.

Healthier Oils

http://www.rodale.com/good-fats?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_24-_-Top5-_-NA

Interesting information on coconut oil.

Spootnik

http://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/by_ingredient/-/7-up-90.html

Spootnik = vodka + 7up

A Sputnik is a totally different drink.

Bison

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/23/us/23buffalo.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23

$25/pound is a little steep.

Cabbage Soup

http://www.seedtosaucepan.com/recipes/cabbage-soup-with-butternut-squash/

Interesting touch combining the cabbage with butternut squash.

Slim Chiply

http://www.flintexpats.com/2008/03/slim-chipley-lives.html

I am not from Flint, Michigan but I remember Slim Chiply, and I can still sing the jingle.

Olive oil and leafy greens

http://www.rodale.com/recipes-olive-oil?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_21-_-Top5-_-NA

Need to eat more of both.

Lion Tacos

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ODD_TUCSON_AFRICAN_LION_TACOS?SITE=WIMIL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Bizarre idea.

Wild Dog Coffee Stout

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/68/60958

From Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland.

I very much want to try this.

Old World Breads

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-old-world-breads,0,3394568.story?track=ct-fooddrink-12011

I love ryes and pumpernickels.

I particularly liked the comparison to someone who loves a good IPA.

Mixology

http://www.mixology.com/issues/40sr/index.htm

Lots of weird stuff here, not just drink recipes.

Long Island Ice(d) Tea

http://www.loving-long-island.com/long-island-ice-tea-history-and-recipe.html

Some interesting questions about the origins.

And is it Ice Tea or Iced Tea? This article has it both ways.

Williams Pear Brandy

http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/pear.html

Very interesting, an American brandy that is actually distilled from fermented fruit.

Tasting Armagnac

http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/brandy/armagnac.php

"powerful alcohol esters can sting your nasal passages."

Ouch.

Gooseberry Jam

http://www.visitmarshfieldwi.com/attractions/countryside.php

The Farmhouse Bakery etc. in Granton does not have its own web site.

Their Gooseberry Jam is one of the best jams I have ever tasted.

Unfortunately, they are a 4 hour drive from home and I do not remember where I bought the jar locally.

Mae West

http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/mae_wst_cktl.htm

Now here is something I could do with cheap brandy.

Bottled Water

http://www.rodale.com/bottled-water-industry?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_19-_-Top5-_-NA

Tough times for the bottled water industry.

Where Bars Trump Grocery Stores

http://flowingdata.com/2010/03/02/where-bars-trump-grocery-stores/

The map says it all.

Korbel Brandy

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?N=174+4294967049&ProductID=12443

Korbel VSOP Gold Reserve Brandy

In spite of the grandiose name, this is the kind of cheap brandy favored by Wisconsin brandy drinkers, infamous as consumers of vast per capita volumes of cheap alcohol.

Calvados

http://heavenlyspirits.jimdo.com/calvados.php

Will have to scout around to see if any is available locally.

French Whisky

http://heavenlyspirits.jimdo.com/2011/01/04/exceptional-french-whisky-now-available-in-the-us-via-heavenly-spirits/

I would like to try a shot.

Lyon

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/19/dining/reviews/19rest.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

If I am ever in Greenwich Village, maybe I can stop in for a quick bite.

Armagnac

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/18/AR2011011802671.html?sid=ST2011011803988

I might have to demand that my liquor store special order some immediately.

Good Cholesterol

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/68657/title/When_good_cholesterol_is_even_better

Too complicated.

Statins

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2010/07/statins-may-not-help-healthy-people.html?EXTKEY=NE08N00H

Statins may not help healthy people?

But if one is healthy, maybe it does not matter.

Sendik's Smoked Whitefish Spread

Excellent on crackers with Neufchatel cream cheese.

Iron Age Beer

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/68846/title/Reviving_the_taste_of_an_Iron_Age_beer

I would love to drink some.

Rushing Waters

http://www.rushingwaters.net/index.html

Their smoked trout spread is excellent, as good as the (no longer available) Smoked Trout Mousse from the Brown Trout in Indian River, Michigan.

Soup

http://www.soupsong.com/

Everything you ever wanted to know about soup.

Parsnips

http://www.rodale.com/parsnip-recipes?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_14-_-Top5-_-NA

I love parsnips and they are a good source of fiber.

Italian Craft Beers

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-italian-beers,0,911215.story?track=ct-fooddrink-11311

Finding them might be a challenge but I want to try them all.

Cod

http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=15844

Alaska cod (longline) is an eco-best fish, but when I go to the fish counter, how do I know where it really comes from?

Canned Salmon

http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=16960

I should eat more canned salmon.

Cabbage

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/12/dining/12vege.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210

I love cabbage.

Wild Yukon River Salmon

http://www.kwikpakfisheries.com/default.html

I would love to eat some.

Homemade Chicken Stock

http://blogs.sendiksmarket.com/sendiks/2011-archives/blogs/fresh-frugal-fabulous/1223

I particularly like the idea of adding parsnips.

Schreiner's Restaurant

http://www.fdlchowder.com/

We stopped in Fond du Lac for lunch on our way home from Oshkosh.

Chicken salad club sandwich, bowl of chili, banana cream pie.

All excellent.

Good service.

Baltimore Bang

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2011/01/14/baltimore-bang/

I would like to try one but since real apricot brandies are generally unavailable, what is one to do?

Eat More FIsh

http://www.rodale.com/easy-fish-recipes?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_11-_-Top5-_-NA

I am in favor of it.

Vegetarian Sources of Omega-3

http://www.suite101.com/content/vegetarian-omega3-sources-a50910

I have to eat more walnuts and olive oil.

Apple Salsa

http://www.slacksjellyfarm.com/

Somewhere in our travels, we picked up a jar of Slack's Apple Salsa.

Very flavorful, made with Honeycrisp apples and jalapenos.

Excellent texture. I am tired of watery salsas. This salsa is thick and chunky.

Health Benefits of Chickpeas

http://www.everynutrient.com/healthbenefitsofchickpeas.html

I need to eat more chickpeas, at least until I develop gout.

Raw Milk

http://www.dairymax.org/raw_milk.aspx

I am a fan of pasteurization.

The Kraken

Kraken Black Spiced Rum

http://www.bilgemunky.com/pirate-reviews/rum/kraken-black-spiced-rum/

Gushy review.

My own review is very smooth, very flavorful, and packs a real punch.

Health Benefits of Onions

http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/updates/onions.php

I love onions.

Acrylamide

http://www.rodale.com/acrylamide-and-potatoes

Just when you thought potatoes were safe to eat.

Colorful potatoes

http://www.rodale.com/potato-nutrition?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_07-_-Top5-_-NA

New study published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Chromium-6

http://www.rodale.com/clean-drinking-water-0?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_07-_-Top5-_-NA

There is no evidence that bottled water is any better?

And we need chromium-3?

Too complicated.

Poisoned Strawberries?

http://www.rodale.com/methyl-iodide-0?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_06-_-Top5-_-NA

Buy organic.

Mercury in tuna

http://www.greenerchoices.org/products.cfm?product=1101mercurytuna&pcat=food&EXTKEY=NG0S01101

But daily Alaskan salmon is OK.

Two new distilleries

http://www.lvrj.com/news/las-vegas-henderson-getting-into-spirit-of-distilling-liquor-112909249.html

Very exciting.

Garlic

http://www.herbcompanion.com/health/q-and-a-lower-cholestrol.aspx?utm_content=01.04.11+HBC&utm_campaign=HBC_ENEWS&utm_source=iPost&utm_medium=email

I need to eat more garlic.

Delaware Phoenix

http://delawarephoenix.com/

Hand crafted whiskey and absinthe.

Craft Distillers

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/22/dining/22Distill.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=a210

It ia an absolute thrill to see the rise of craft distillers across the nation.

Dirt Farmer Fudge

http://www.freeplants.com/dirt-farmer-fudge.htm

Sounds good.

Winter Milk Caramel

http://www.spoon.com/blog/2010/12/winter-milk-caramel/

Would love to try some.