Dark and Stormy

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-ginger-beer,0,2489811.story

I will take Vernor's ginger ale and whatever rum is available.

Szechuan Peppercorns

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/kung_pao_chicken/

http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysszechuanpeppercorns.html

I have to admit that I never thought of adding them to my chicken noodle soup.

Sassy Cow Creamery

http://www.sassycowcreamery.com/Index.htm

We love Sassy Cow milk!

On the Benefits of Organic Milk

http://www.rodale.com/grass-fed-cows?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_06_03-_-Top5-_-NA

Worth the extra money?

Vodka

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/59827/title/Vodkas_bonds_may_influence_taste

Confusing, like many topics in agricultural and food chemistry.

Local artisanal food movements

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/dining/02vendors.html?pagewanted=1&th&emc=th

If there is a similar local artisanal food movement in Milwaukee, I have yet to find it.

The Winter Farmers Market did not even come close to what is described in this article.

There should be some additional options to avoid doing business with the "evil agribusiness warlords."

Syrah

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/dining/02pour.html?pagewanted=1&th&emc=th

Interesting to note that pinot noir's boost from the movie "Sideways" is blamed for part of syrah's problems.