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Cultivated French Black Truffle Found in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The famous Périgord black truffle of Southern Europe (Tuber melanosporum), universally regarded as the ultimate luxury food, was harvested for the very first time in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia and will create a new industry for Canadian farmers. “It takes considerable effort to produce … Read more
As we proceed into this fresh season, prestigious Epernay-based producer of Champagne Perrier-Jouët (founded in 1811 by Pierre-Nicolas-Marie Perrier-Jouët) unveiled an enchanting spring design. “The Enchanting Tree” designer installation envisioned for the House by Dutch architect Tord Boontje is a champagne service wreathed in anemones, its flutes blossoming from the base of an ice bucket. The … Read more
For the first time in its 170 year history, Glenmorangie is giving whisky aficionados the opportunity to inspire the creation of the next Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. During 18 month ‘Cask Masters’ program fans will be able to vote for their favorite of the three maturing whiskies, will be involved in the naming of … Read more
As the official tequila sponsor of Major League Soccer (MLS), the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams and the annual U.S. Tour of the Mexican National Team, authentic 100 percent agave tequila el Jimador released second limited-edition soccer bottles created by Jesus Ostos. The bottles will be available in all three expressions, Blanco, Reposado and … Read more
Loews Atlanta’s Executive Chef Olivier Gaupin has been inducted into the prestigious Maitres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France), an exclusive organization dedicated to preserving and spreading French culinary arts. Six chefs in the United States, including Gaupin, were inducted into the Maitres Cuisiniers de France during a conference ceremony held March 18 at … Read more
Best sommeliers of the world with contestants from from 54 countries compete in Japan for world’s best title won last in 2010 by Britain’s Gerard Basset, when the contest was held in Chile. The wine waiters contest, is being held for the 14th time. The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (A.S.I.) established in 1969 hold … Read more