Eating guinea pigs in the name of science Nov 2, 2008
Today the creatures are considered a delicacy, the Peruvian equivalent of Beluga caviar. Cuy don't travel much, so Nikki knew that guinea pigs raised at Ancon would provide perfect chemical controls for her research. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Well-executed continental classics sing at Aria Nov 1, 2008
The quasi-Scandinavian wild salmon tartare, a disc of silky chopped fish topped with crme fraiche and a dollop of American caviar ($12. 95), is a refreshing choice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Around the World in Sandwiches: A Top 5 List Nov 1, 2008
There is a formal Black Camel restaurant but the real attraction is the combination cafe and bar where one long counter displays open-faced sandwiches spread with different toppings: egg salad, ham salad, spinach, caviar. The buttercup yellow egg salad is the eggy essence of egg salad and watching the Viennese matrons in their big operatic furs downing those dainty sandwiches is like watching brown bears scooping up lake fish. (Epicurious.com)
AI cuts in-flight menu to cut costs Oct 30, 2008
Caviar and prawns to nibble on while you settle in ... And some gourmet items such as king prawns and caviar have also been withdrawn from business and first class menus ... Food items such as lobster and caviar will also not feature on its menu, said an Air India source. (India Times)
Getting your party off to a calorie-smart start Oct 30, 2008
Slices of fresh cucumber or radish can be topped with finely chopped smoked salmon, American whitefish caviar or a blend of chopped avocado and shrimp. This recipe uses lightly roasted slices of healthy sweet potato as a bed for a spoonful of curried low-fat chicken salad topped with toasted sliced almonds. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
My $1,000 lunch Oct 30, 2008
Foie gras and caviar made their predictable appearances, but the standouts for me were Mr. Kouprie's oxtail ravioli with Croatian white truffles and salsify foam and Mr. Boulud's New Brunswick lobster civet and parsnip pur. e.. (Globe and Mail)
Bad for fishermen, great for lobster lovers Oct 30, 2008
"I could see it happening to things like caviar and maybe really extraordinarily priced Wagu or Kobe beef," said Sue Bowman, chief operating officer of All The Best Fine Foods in Toronto. "I could see them becoming less in demand.". (Globe and Mail)
Highland's Wicker Memorial Park chosen for Obama visit Oct 30, 2008
no reality in schererville wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:15 PM:" " What's your opinion on Michelle having CAVIAR, LOBSTER & CHAMPAGNE for lunch & wearing DESIGNER CLOTHES & having all the MAKEOVERS for magazine articles ... to Schererville wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:40 PM:" Your comment about Cindy being FILTHY RICH shows you are at the head of the handout line. Clearly you have issues and a lot of anger with money & and need counseling. What's your opinion on Michelle having CAVIAR, LOBSTER & CHAMPAGNE... (Munster Times, IN)
Palin relates to Hoosiers in speech Oct 30, 2008
cathy wrote on Oct 26, 2008 12:32 PM:" In response to Sarah Palins Wardrobe, does it escape everybody's attention that Obama is spending over 2 Million dollars for an event,that he and Michelle dine on lobster and caviar from Irag. For these comments from working mothers and your complaints of how can she take take care of her family and work a full time job, do you express these views to your boss when asking for a promotion?or a raise. More power to her and for all woman who everyday fight... (Munster Times, IN)
A single-minded pursuit of flavor Oct 29, 2008
Eggs are served scrambled, poached, and deviled, with farm-raised caviar ... The egg starter, for example, comes with a $15 supplement, presumably for the caviar. (Boston Globe)
'Sassy' Elisabeth Hasselbeck believes in Maverick Sarah Palin Oct 29, 2008
39 lobster /caviar lunch@ the Waldorf-Astoria on 10/15/08. " You don't remember anyone discussing it because IT NEVER HAPPENED. She didn't even stay there. Revolutionaries Rise Up Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:28 PM EST Cont..... Vote Independent. Let all these pork barrel, special interest wackjobs know that we are tired of cleaning up there failed policies with our tax dollars. I believe in this country, the ideals, the foundation, and the people who died to preserve it. I just want to know when the... (Entertainment Weekly)
CNN rejected Obama ad; FOXNEWS not asked... Oct 29, 2008
Plus the Iranian caviar and lobster is not for simple folk, ya think. The LA Times need to release that video, because the speculation of its contents could deep six his election. (The Drudge Report)
3 Sell Signs Oct 29, 2008
happily buying low, selling high, and eating caviar. The problem is that stellar businesses can sometimes seem overvalued by traditional measures, yet continue to roll up big, multi-year gains. (MSNBC -- Business)
Michelle shops at J. CREW, buys online... Oct 28, 2008
Ask Michelle about the lobster and Iranian caviar she and Barack eat for lunch and compare that to Palin's Wal-mart diaper shopping. how about that comparison. (The Drudge Report)
Comfort Food by the Berowra River for the Recession-Worn: Sydney Dining Oct 28, 2008
Forty One, according to Sawyere, is about ``foie gras, truffles and caviar ... The menu changes every day, with one constant: Sawyere's take on vichyssoise -- a foamy, almost mousse-like potato and leek soup covers a generous dollop of caviar, and is accompanied by two deep-fried plump, creamy oysters. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Baku: An exciting place to explore Oct 26, 2008
Lamb kebabs, dolmas, caviar, yogurt soups, salads, bread, pillav and tomatoes, as well as many fresh fruits, will make your mouth water. Baku and Azerbaijan in general are blessed with so many qualities that will provide fond memories for tourists. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
A little early for a victory dance? Oct 25, 2008
1 Iranian caviar $150 ... The source who told us last week about Michelle Obama getting lobster and caviar delivered to her room at the Waldorf-Astoria must have been under the influence of a mind-altering drug. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Twilight of the oligarchs Oct 25, 2008
In the food hall there is caviar and champagne; upstairs you can buy a designer lilac dog-warmer for your chihuahua. The price. (guardian.co.uk)
With $605 million already, Obama seeks only $10 more from each of us... Oct 24, 2008
Or does he need it to support Michelle's lobster and caviar cravings. Could you imagine sending him more money for that. (The Drudge Report)
'From Russia with Love' Oct 23, 2008
Oct. 25 Where can you find the best Russian borsch, pirozhki, and caviar. And what are those things anyway. (Boston Globe)
Is too much money spent on Palin's clothes? Oct 23, 2008
How much are Obamas suits and the lobster and caviar his wife likes. By Dose of Reality. (The Palm Beach Post)
Book: The Autobiography of Tarzan's Cheeta Oct 23, 2008
And his drinking habits can't have helped either only the onset of diabetes forced him to become a teetotaler, albeit an unrepentant one: "There's a little more dignity in sharing a couple of cocktails, some caviar and a good cigar on a yacht with Katherine Hepburn and Nunnally Johnson than there is in washing down your sugar-free seventy-fifth birthday cake with a can of Diet Pepsi and a SpongeBob SquarePants hat askew on your head.". But what raises Me Cheeta above the run-of the-rumor-mill... (Time.com)
Rouble trouble: from richest man to Russia's biggest loser Oct 22, 2008
The caviar counters of Moscow are deserted and its notoriously snooty nightclubs have relaxed their vigorous system of "face control". On Monday the Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, declared the nation was well prepared for the financial crisis and would use its enormous foreign reserves, accumulated from oil and gas, to fund its continued development. (Sydney Morning Herald)
A Night With Offshore Law Firm Conyers Dill & Pearman Oct 21, 2008
Last year's spread featured a vodka and caviar bar -- a teaser for the upcoming opening of the firm's Moscow office. This year's signature station featured Brazilian-style beef. (Law.com)
The finger food set Oct 21, 2008
"I wish the media wouldn't use the word 'lavish' in relation to the marquee food today . . . it's not like they're serving caviar, you know.". Maybe not, but what is lavish to one generation is declasse to the next. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
...draws record ratings Oct 20, 2008
Where the Messiah eats rugala and caviar, Sara eats Moose stew and Caribou sausages. Now I know you greenies don't like guns and fresh meat, but most of us normal Americans do. (The Drudge Report)
Record Versus Rhetoric Oct 20, 2008
My comment is how dare HE live in a million dollar mansion eating caviar at the Waldorf in New York when his fellow black Americans are being killed in the very streets of Chicago,in his home state. In order for his plan to share the wealth of others to really work, HE needs to share HIS wealth along with his VP Biden. (Townhall.com)
Congrats, You’ve Just Been Borked Oct 20, 2008
You worked overtime, you didn t order Iranian caviar via room service at the Waldorf-Astoria (ala Michelle Obama last Friday). You paid off your school loans (even those Ivy League ones). (Human Events Online)
McCain gives Letterman biggest audience since 2005... Oct 18, 2008
McCain gives Letterman his biggest audience in years--The Live Feed. McCain gives Letterman his biggest audience in years. (The Drudge Report)
Rove's "math" still looks dire for McCain Oct 18, 2008
While he was at a meeting at the Waldorf-Astoria at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Michelle Obama called room service and ordered lobster hors d oeuvres, two whole steamed lobsters, Iranian caviar and champagne, and there s Obama waxing eloquent about all the suffering outside the hotel on the streets of the one of the greatest cities in the wealthiest nation so had to get in a little class envy. -Limbaugh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Lewisburg says no to paddlefish in Spa Lake Oct 18, 2008
It was Parott's plan to harvest the fish for caviar within a seven year period after they matured ... The City of Russellville warmed up to the idea immediately especially when Parott offered a 20 percent cut of the market value once the caviar was sold ... Concern for paddlefish stocks has recently risen because the collapse of most sturgeon stocks in the world has fueled increased demand for paddlefish eggs for the lucrative caviar trade. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Travel postcard: 48 hours in San Francisco Oct 15, 2008
Nosh on caviar at Czar Nicoulai Caviar or try some chocolate from Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker. If the weather is nice, grab a coffee, some pastries and enjoy breakfast outside while watching the ferries dock. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Movie night menus Oct 15, 2008
Eat: Jumbo shrimp cocktail on ice and caviar like the cruise ship elite. Drink a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Efforts continue to restore paddlefish to local waters (Yesterday) Oct 13, 2008
Not all of them spawn annually, which helps explain why their roe -- a type of caviar -- can sell for $100 a pound in states where harvesting the species is legal. In Pennsylvania, paddlefish are considered "extirpated." Anglers must return them unharmed to the water immediately. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ferran Adrià: Chef or avant-garde artist? Oct 11, 2008
Foams, airs, fruit juice "caviars," hot gelatins - all techniques and trompe l'oeil concoctions sprung from the ingenious mind of Mr. Adri, whom Time declared one of the 100 most influential people of our time ... It's also a pilgrimage site for foodies, who partake of 30 to 35 small courses, often eaten by hand or with specially engineered cutlery and presented unconventionally on spoons or, as in the case of the "caviar," in tin cans. (Globe and Mail)
Butcher shop, fish market to open next week Oct 10, 2008
It will also carry caviar, cookbooks and sauces and spices that complement the protein. I have a passion for food, said Dulock, who envisions Concord Prime and Fish as a culinary resource, not just a place for people to buy their fish, beef and birds. (Concord Journal, MA)
* [TRAVEL] Budapest and bust Oct 8, 2008
Then it was back to the train dinner: caviar, goose leg and cabbage; chocolate pancakes and more Riesling, followed by drinks in the lounge car. And next morning, as we skimmed through the Tatra Mountains, we breakfasted on large plates of bacon, eggs and toast before stopping for a brief tour of Kosice in Slovakia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Food columnist explores trends in Spanish cooking Oct 7, 2008
I saw caviar made out of olive oil -- beads of olive oil made from a special machine. . (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Millionaires Trade in Hawaii for Mexico, Vacation Mansions for Timeshares Oct 7, 2008
At the luxury end, which includes all of the champagne and caviar and the five-star meals, it's even greater value for money,'' Seabourn Chief Executive Officer said in an Oct. 3 interview from Miami. In times of economic turmoil, people are clearly more conscientious about seeking value. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
10 best new restaurants Oct 6, 2008
To start, you might choose a chilled vichyssoise with caviar and oyster beignets, followed by grilled scallops with oxtail, then stuffed pig's trotter and white chocolate panna cotta. Sawyere cooks with a lightly joyous yet elegant touch, as if he too feels freed from the strictures of city life. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Depression was swell for people in movies Oct 6, 2008
Their diet consisted of martinis and caviar, which they apparently didn't realize was fish eggs. I've never had a martini, but then, I've never lived through a depression; that's good, because I hear they're nasty (martinis, not depressions). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Luxe lunch takes its time, tests your tastes Oct 5, 2008
Hour after hour the courses keep coming: chilled avocado soup, sweet carrot sorbet, raw hamachi and fluke, buckwheat rigatini with summer truffles, Oysters and Pearls - a "sabayon" of pearl tapioca with oysters and caviar eaten with a mother of pearl caviar spoon, a scrambled Araucana chicken egg with calf's brain and black truffles - the calf's brain the texture of a raw oyster and the summer truffles fragrant but rubbery. It seems that every ingredient on earth has made it onto the menu. (Boston Globe)
A bit player's star role Oct 4, 2008
He uses sturgeon eggs (caviar) instead of salmon. But simple, everyday scrambled eggs also benefit from finely chopped chives, as do the poached, fried or coddled versions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Artistic truths Oct 4, 2008
I can proudly say that I have been shovelling coal in the behemoth known as Canada's artistic community for over 20 years now and, to the best of my knowledge and I would remember these things I have never been to the opera, worn a tux or eaten caviar out of a duchess's bellybutton (though hope springs eternal). I don't think it's just me, either. (CBC.ca)
First Person: The menu of life, with a twist Oct 3, 2008
Scared to eat the local lettuce, or anything fresh, I relied for a while on caviar - then plentiful and incredibly cheap - figuring (falsely) that the radiation may not have penetrated the sturgeons bellies in the depths of the Caspian ... Once, given a pouch of trout eggs, I even tried to make caviar, though my will faltered when I got out the Russian cookbook ( rub eggs apart with fresh snow ). (International Herald Tribune -- At Home)
Bypassing Russia's bounty Oct 3, 2008
Eggplant pur e - named, ironically, eggplant caviar - and pickled salads are on parade. Uzbek and Georgian cheese bread - 40 rubles, or about $1. (International Herald Tribune -- At Home)
Troubled bailout talks restarted - with urgency Oct 3, 2008
As long as the CEO of these banks still get their $millions$ in bonuses I would hate for them not to be able to buy caviar for the holidays. " candy wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:48 AM:" I'll agree to this as soon as the CEO's start earning what their employees earn. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
World's weirdest delicacies! Oct 3, 2008
The practice of munching on spiders developed during the dark days of the Khmer Rouge, when food was scarce, but the eight-legged creatures have subsequently become a national delicacy, earning themselves the moniker of 'caviar of Cambodia. On the upside: tarantulas are cheap and easy to prepare. (iAfrica.com)
This knowledge will put them in golden state Oct 3, 2008
Then again, maybe it is a surprise to those who assumed that the state fish was caviar. Only recently has California made a change to its lineup of state honors. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Seattle dining is home-grown Sep 25, 2008
The caviar pie at the Steelhead Diner is one of the restaurant's top appetizers. Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Deal said to be near on big financial bailout; bipartisan meeting set Sep 25, 2008
2tired wrote on Sep 25, 2008 8:06 AM:" I bet these investment banks have the weapons of mass destruction. That they couldnt find in Iraq 8 years ago. As long as the CEO of these banks still get their $millions$ in bonuses I would hate for them not to be able to buy caviar for the holidays. ". candy wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:48 AM:" I'll agree to this as soon as the CEO's start earning what their employees earn. I can't beleive we wouldn't make them take a SERIOUS paycut. We are paying for this,... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
4-Course Frenzy Sep 24, 2008
"It was the first time I met Sarkozy. He's a very nice guy." The fare included caviar, lobster in lemongrass broth and molten chocolate cake. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Inside the Eiffel Tower's restaurant Sep 24, 2008
Tonight, it is Brittany lobster with tangy young vegetables, lightly creamy pea soup with spider crab and caviar, pan-seared turbot with girolles, a thick medallion of veal and potatoes followed by a raspberry and lime sorbet. And then the ice-cream tower bolt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Out of the closet Sep 23, 2008
Beluga caviar; Iberico Bellota jamon perhaps. Not a mention. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 21, 2008 Sep 22, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Palin insults community organizers. (North County Times)
The Cost Of Living Extremely Well Index Sep 22, 2008
In a wobbly economy, bargains abound for mass-market items, but our price index on luxury goods rose 12% versus 6% for inflation. Natural Russian sable, Maximilian at Bloomingdale's. (Forbes)
Dine at Le Clos Sep 20, 2008
Luxurious ingredients, including caviar and black truffles, contribute to an extravagant dining experience at this restaurant near the Gwinnett County line ... The chef's amuse bouche, tuna tartare on a cucumber round, topped with caviar, starts the meal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Wind storm caused $50K in damage to LAuberge Sep 20, 2008
We had to throw out our food from caviar to foie gras as well as a walk-in cooler full of meat, seafood and produce. Reif said the experience was a total nightmare, because the restaurant was not sure if should cancel private parties and reservations or when power would be restored. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Community : More color on the trees every day Sep 19, 2008
We enjoyed a cookout at a friends home a few weeks ago, and Texas Caviar was one of the delicious appetizers our hostess served, and it was a hit ... Texas Caviar, Version 1 ... Texas Caviar, Version 2. (Forest Republican, WI)
Cincinnati's cultural revival Sep 17, 2008
visitors will now find Cincinnati caviar on the menus at trendy eateries including Mokka, where I sampled the dish, across the river in Newport, Ky. Having only heard tepid reviews from my mother, whose German grandmother served goetta more often than she liked, I was pleasantly surprised. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Holland America Line Introduces New Martini Menu Sep 16, 2008
A house specialty will be a signature Martini for Two with aged Cognac served with a dish of caviar and traditional garnishes. Holland America Line's new martini menu will be featured in the Explorer's Bar on its newest ship, ms Eurodam, in the Pinnacle Grill Bar of its Vista-class ships and in the Ocean Bar on ms Amsterdam, ms Maasdam, ms Rotterdam, ms Ryndam, ms Statendam, ms Veendam, ms Volendam and ms Zaandam. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sampling the motherland Sep 14, 2008
The spoon combines a rectangle of raw snapper floating on a cloud of fresh ricotta with flecks of raw spring onion, all posed under a tiny dollop of caviar ... The textures and flavors mingle: raw milk cheese, raw fish, raw onion crunchiness, caviar's sea-saltiness. (Boston Globe)
Nevada fisherman catches 27-pounder Sep 13, 2008
A "primitive" fish that, according to the Native Fish Conservancy, may have first appeared more than three hundred million years ago, the paddlefish is valued for both its meat and the freshwater caviar it spawns. The only two species of paddlefish that exist today are the North American and the Chinese. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
The future of in-flight dining is clear Sep 11, 2008
Caviar still makes an occasional appearance. Ostentatious menus are presented with the solemnity of a prayer book. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008
Anyone needing even more indulgence can order the caviar and smoked-salmon breakfast for an additional $20 per couple. Details: $79-$109. (AZCentral -- Travel)
