Category: Gourmet
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2011 U.S. Wine Exports Reach New Record
2011 U.S. Wine Exports, 90 Percent from California, Reach New Record of $1.4 Billion U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached a new record of $1.39 billion in winery revenues in 2011, an increase of 21.7% compared to 2010. Volume shipments were up 5.8% to 455.7 million liters or 50.6 million nine-liter cases. “The quality,…
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Pet Foods Go Gourmet
Chef-inspired pet foods Foodie revolution has transformed many kitchens into four-star restaurants for our pets that feast like epicureans, says New York Times story headlined “Boeuf Bourguignon Again?” Wild salmon, crab surimi, brown rice, duck, chicken and “hand-picked” vegetables and fruit represent a true culinary voyage in the bags of the luxury pet food lines.…
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Embark on a gastronomic journey: Gourmet Abu Dhabi
The annual food festival Gourmet Abu Dhabi continues its gastronomic journey for a fourth edition from February 8-23 2012, where internationally acclaimed masterchefs, distinguished vinters, restaurateurs and industry professionals gathered to share and promote their culinary craft. Among the dozens of Michelin star and masterchefs taking over some of the best kitchens during Gourmet Abu…
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Celebrity Cruises Uncorks Full-bodied Onboard Wine Program
Luxury Cruise Line Celebrity Cruises has expanded its wine program to illuminate an even more full-bodied slate of offerings representing the world’s most robust wine-producing regions, offering vacationers the opportunity to taste and learn about more wine than ever before. The updated program presents a comprehensive selection of wines from diverse regions and grape varietals,…
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Lolli-pop edible icons
Lolli-pop is the latest conceptual still life project by Italian born photographer Massimo Gammacurta. His lollies are edible icons. The brands are as sweet as candy for the palate and the eye. The brand association has in fact been replaced by a new meaning through the materiality and the abstract action painting dynamic gestures. When…
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Elit Pristine Himalayan vodka
Elit Pristine Vodka from the Himalayan Series Stolichnaya has launched Elit Pristine Vodka from the Himalayan Series, its latest offering in the premium vodka market. The water used for the first edition of the series has been sourced from the heart of the Himalayan Mountain Range. The pristine water is combined with the winter wheat…