Weekend Reads
The New York Times writes that Élysée Palace (above), the official residence of the French President, has auctioned off 1,200 bottles of its finest wines in an effort of austerity that will renew the cellar with “more modest” vintages and return surplus revenues to the state budget.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/world/europe/austerity-reaches-frances-presidential-wine-cellar.html
NPR reports that a farmer in Oregon has found some genetically engineered wheat growing on his land. It’s an unwelcome surprise, because this type of wheat has never been approved for commercial planting.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/30/187103955/gmo-wheat-found-in-oregon-field-howd-it-get-there
This is one of those useful tricks you only learn in culinary school or professional kitchens: How to Peel Garlic Faster, via The Daily Meal.
http://www.thedailymeal.com/how-peel-garlic-faster
Since the “Eat More Kale” campaign started out of Vermont, more people have been turning to the hearty leaves for B Vitamins, Folate, and Magnesium. To keep it fresh, Food 52 has come up with 5 quick and easy dinners featuring Vermont’s favorite green.
http://food52.com/blog/6661-a-few-bunches-of-kale-5-dinners
Using leftovers is a cost-efficient way to enhance the flavor of your dinner. Unless it’s weeks old and oxidized beyond all hope, Bon Appetit has “10 Unexpected Ways to Use Leftover Wine.”
http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2013/01/how-to-use-leftover-wine.html
Saveur just posted a recipe for Escabeche de Cebolla (Yucatecan Pickled Red Onions) that is often served with fresh seafood on the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico. Protip: Use this recipe, but leave out the cumin and oregano and replace red wine vinegar with balsamic for a beautiful accompaniment to pâté and strong blue cheeses.
http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Escabeche-De-Cebolla–Yucatecan-Pickled-Red-Onions
Upcoming event: The Cheesemonger Invitational is kicking off it’s fourth annual cheese tasting competition + cheese-focused seminars on Saturday June 29th. Tickets are $60 to $100, for details check out:
http://www.cheesemongerinvitational.com/
Photo of Elysée Palace by Eric Pouhier
