Home > Table Talk > Archives > 2007 > July > 13
Friday, July 13, 2007
Amuse Me
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Reader Ron Altman emailed to ask what is the difference between an appetizer and an amuse-bouche. An appetizer is an actual course in a multi-course meal, designed to whet the appetite. An amuse-bouche is — nowadays, anyway — interpreted as a tiny bite sent from the kitchen as a “gift” from the chef. These tasty tidbits can be sent throughout the meal, but are more often than not sent before hand, to be eaten with drinks or wine. Lots of chefs in Atlanta use this technique to get things started at the table. Where have you had the best amuse-bouche?
Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment | Categories: Dining
Have foodborne disease outbreaks changed what you eat?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In the last year, such everyday food as peanut butter, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes and now snack food (Robert’s Veggie Booty) has been linked to large outbreaks of foodborne illness. Pet food has been implicated in a massive outbreak of illness, too. And the FDA recently announced that some Chinese seafood products (shrimp, catfish/basa, eel and dace, a carp-like fish) would have to be proven safe before they were allowed into the United States.
Are there food products you don’t buy anymore because of concerns over their safety? Have these outbreaks changed the way you shop, even if you still purchase foods in these categories?
Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment | Categories: Food safety
