News food 2008-05-29 Andanh.com

Mondavi's legacy: reinventing Napa Valley Wednesday May 28, 2008
Like many great Americans, Robert Mondavi reinvented himself - several times, in fact - and in the process he reinvented Napa Valley and the American wine industry.

Fired up for chops Wednesday May 28, 2008
Chops are the Cinderellas of the grill. OK, so the wicked stepmother thing is a bit of a stretch. But as the grilling season begins, cooks gravitate toward filet mignon or glistening fish - or, more likely, ever-popular burgers, hot dogs and chicken breasts -while chops are cast aside as the neglected stepchild.

Taqueria El Carrizal 5/28/2008 2:44:01 PM
True to the Allston aesthetic of cheap, substantial, and authentic
Central and South American dishes and Mexican tacos favored by Latino patrons seem close to Allston’s authentically minded spirit.

Persephone 5/28/2008 2:23:35 PM
Fit for the gods
Modern, locavore, green, and dazzling.

Unscientific survey finds local buyers are about average Thu, 29 May 2008 06:00 EST

When SouthCoast residents visit their local wine store, what do they buy?

Book features wallet-friendly fare Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00 EST

Well timed and packed with 300 recipes, Linda Larsen's "The Everything Meals on a Budget Cookbook" has landed atop our cookbook pile. With food costs on the rise, the volume warranted a thorough examination.

Kudos for Cork ... and other bits and pieces Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00 EST

Here's a smidge of this and a pinch of that ...

It's easy to make fudgy frozen treats Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00 EST

These chilly summer treats are easy to make and offer a great excuse for picking up a set of inexpensive ice pop molds. For lighter versions, fat-free half-and-half can be substituted in either recipe.

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