Links from the Foodiesphere for Friday, October 14th 2005

4,000-year-old pasta fuel for foodie debate - The humble noodle is a primary food source for billions of people, but its origins have been buried by the mists of time.

A Goldilocks-esque choice of Guelph brews - It's not just wine-sipping travellers that are getting in on alcohol-based trips, beer guzzlers are getting in on the trend too.

TV chef quits Auberge - Jean-Christophe Novelli left his high-class restaurant after a heated row with the management.

Ramsay's kitchen heaven! - FOUL mouthed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay turned on the charm for two women in Wilmslow when he taught them the secrets of a perfect steak dinner for his new TV show The F-Word.

Food Superstar Rocco Dispirito Cooks Up a Plan to Save Canadian Seals From Slaughter - Celebrity chef Rocco Dispirito is lending his support to The Humane Society of the United States' campaign to end Canada's annual seal hunt.

Tips giving way to service charges? - Customers at a high-end Manhattan restaurant have an extra expense when they get their bill. (you need to REGISTER to view this article)

Boutiques, books, festivals celebrate wine - U.S. wine consumption is at an all-time high, according to an Oct. 5 article on Wine Spectator online.

Recipe for success - Julie Powell was a depressed temp whose life changed forever after she embarked on a year-long Julia Child cook-a-thon.

Esquire critic says Butter melts in mouth - Mariani uses his annual forum to slam two of Chicago's hottest young chefs -- Grant Achatz of Alinea and Homaro Cantu of moto.

Posted by Ant @ Friday, October 14, 2005 | Permalink