by Editor | Aug 28, 2006 | Restaurants and Food
Olivado avocado oil
Photo: Olivado
According to the promotional materials avocado oil is accused of having the highest level of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats in comparison to other oils; and high levels of alpha and beta-carotene, which protect against heart disease and cancer.
It has vitamins and minerals and a generous dose of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant; twice the amount of lutein as olive oil, which protects against macular degeneration and blindness; valuable omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower blood cholesterol; ounce-per-ounce, it is said to rank highest in monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, folate, potassium, magnesium, lutein, Beta-Sitosterol, and glutathione.
It is made in New Zealand and available in Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States. That all sounded good. What we wanted to know was, did it taste good?
We tried cold pressed Olivado Extra Virgin Avocado Oil by itself with a bite of French bread, in salads blending it with balsamic vinegar and with baked fish and baked herbed potatoes. It is light with a distinctive herbal flavor. Delicious!
by Editor | Mar 4, 2006 | Restaurants and Food
We began our dinner with this appetizing bread dish
Moyo, an African themed friendly and popular restaurant in the heart of Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch, served delicious food and offered musical entertainment featuring talented African musicians. Click here to learn more about Moyo
by Editor | Feb 6, 2006 | New Articles, Restaurants and Food
Raviolis at Le Grand Vefour
Elena, Enrieta and Gary were recently in Paris. If you want the latest skinny of the oh-so-yummy Paris places to eat well (and too much), look for some gourmet restaurant updates soon. They supped at old favorites like Alain Senderens (formerly Lucas Carton), Le Grand Vefour, and Les Crayeres (in Reims, Champagne) and discovered other temples to delicious food like Ledoyen and Helene Darroze. For more information on restaurants we like, visit Simon & Baker Travel Review restaurants.
by Editor | Sep 23, 2005 | Restaurants and Food
Xavier Gardinier with sons Thierry, Stéphane and Laurent, owners of the Chateau Phélan Ségur
Les Crayeres in Reims, Champagne, which we visited last year, is organizing a special event on December 13, 2005: a wine and champagne themed dinner. Featured items will be Champagne Billecart Salmon and the Bordeaux wines of Chateau Phélan Ségur, Domaine Saint Esthephe. The owner of Champagne Billecart Salmon and the owners of Chateau les Crayères will make an appearance. Les Crayeres Head Sommelier Philippe Jamesse will share information about the featured wines that evening.
The cost for dinner is 235€ per person, including wine, water and coffee. The Restaurant is offering a hunting themed special six-course menu until December 18, 2005. Menu highlights will be game meats and seasonal products. It will be available for lunch and dinner everyday until December 18th, 2005. This menu costs 225€ per person, including wines, water and coffee. For more information on the restaurant go to Les Crayerers
