October 2006

In the corner of the world where I live right now, the Major League Baseball playoffs are not exactly a hot topic. 99% of Swiss people do not know, or care, anything about baseball.

When I moved here several years ago, I tried to follow baseball via the internet and other means, but it wasn't the same. MLB.com started offering streaming video and radio of some games, but the time difference was just too tough. Staying up night after night for games that broadcast in the wee hours of the morning here became too much. So, I lost touch.

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Feeding frenzy: convenient cuisine "The food industry really goes in for presenting these ready meals, convenience foods as meal solutions, suggesting that you've got a problem which they have a solution to." (tags: bbc uk foodbusiness conveniencefood frozenfood supermarkets...
Rex the peeler is king of the Swiss kitchen The classic peeler that's even on a postage stamp! But the company is in some trouble... (tags: switzerland kitchenequipment design peeler rex)...
3 Michelin Star Restaurants An opinionated listing of restaurants rated with 3 stars in the Guide Michelin. Focus on UK restaurants but listing for all other countries too. (tags: restaurants michelin)...

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Olive oil is so ubiquitous nowadays that you may not even think twice about it. But the world of olive oil goes so much deeper than you might imagine. It's not just about buying a bottle labeled Extra Virgin and trusting it's all good.

Filed under:  ingredients shopping olive oil zurich italian
Gordon Ramsay tells why he became a monster chef Brief profile and review of his new book (tags: chefs gordonramsay) Thomas Keller gets second 3-star Michelin rating French Laundry follows Per Se, not a surprise at all (tags: restaurants...
American Idol producers to star in a reality show about owning a vineyard The title of the show is to be "Corkscrewed: The Wrath of Grapes". Mkay. (via realityblurred.com) (tags: wine realitytv americanidol) Gault Millau names top Swiss chefs...

Food Destinations is back for round 3! This time, it's hosted by Emily of Chocolate in Context, and the theme is My Favorite Chocolate Shop. Mmm, chocolate. Go over to Emily's site and read up on the details! The deadline is October 30th.

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