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Not just a pint ….

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Samuel Adams Utopias 24oz.

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Brewer Notes:Truly the epitome of brewing’s two thousand year evolution, Samuel Adams Utopias offers a flavor not just unlike any other beer but unlike any other beverage in the world. Its warm, sweet flavor is richly highlighted with hints of vanilla, oak and caramel. Our 2003 batch topped out at a record breaking 25% ABV, beating the records that Samuel Adams Triple Bock and Samuel Adams Millennium had set before it. And like those groundbreaking brews, Samuel Adams Utopias is not carbonated and should be served at room temperature.

Price: $129.99

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New products on display at All Things Organic

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As organic food continues to move into the mainstream, a wealth of companies, from the family-run to the multinational, are taking advantage of this popularity, with new products and line extensions. Many were exhibiting at this year’s All Things Organic trade show in the US

Full article at Just Food

Monster burgers vs fruit slices

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As McDonald’s and Wendy’s introduce healthier options amid rising obesity levels and a general interest in healthier foods, some fastfood companies have been going in the opposite direction, introducing ever more calorific and fat-laden burgers in a bid to win customers. And these so-called “big food” products are proving surprisingly popular, as David Robertson reports.
Despite “fastfood made me fat” lawsuits and negative publicity from films like Super Size Me and books like Fast Food Nation, the American food industry continues to tempt consumers with massively calorific products. These “big food” products have become surprisingly popular given the recent backlash against the fastfood industry.

Read more at Just Food

Fresh-food supermarkets

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Amid concerns about food safety and supermarket buying power, more and more consumers are choosing to buy their produce from other sources. Farmers’ markets, wholesale markets and community supported agriculture programmes are all proving successful, along with a new retail format – the fresh-food supermarket. David Robertson reports.

Full article on Just Food

The seduction of "good enough"

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What an amazing world we live in. Information flying about at the speed of light. Cures or treatments for many major diseases. Airplanes. Food for many, if not most. Cat food that tastes like pate.

It almost feels churlish to complain.

But here’s the deal: almost everything is lousy.

More on this from Seth Godin to me he has it spot on.

French Food Safri Day 4

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Today is our last day – we shall start bright and early with a visit to the market in Toulouse.

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Fond memories of the cold carrot soup at Le Companie des Comptoires before we head back for Copenhagen

French Food Safri Day 3

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Today we are going for simplicity.

Lunch will be virtually on the beach overlooking the oyster beds. Crustacea and Grilled Seabass followed by a ‘Tarte Maisson’ is today’s treat.

Followed by a visit to the 12th century abbey & winery L?Abbeye de Valmagne

From the Abbey we shall cross Le Corbiers on our way to Touluse where we are having dinner at L?Emile on the famous Place St Georges.