A Swiss gastronomist has stirred a controversy in the tranquil Alpine republic after announcing that he will serve meals cooked with human breast milk.

“We have all been raised on it. Why should we not include it into our diet?” Hans Locher, who has become Switzerland most controversial restaurant owner, said. Link.

I don’t care how healthy breast milk might be - it just doesn’t taste good to an adult.

Poetry by Brett Vankoski

Thou art enshrouded by cool, still darkness,
thou Faustian-child of beauty so sublime,
gentle accordion folds in thy black dress
drape softly towards a glass of inky wine:
What dim reflection lurks about thy shape
upon pale white walls & panels of oak,
in closed solitude or shared company?
What performance is this? What raven cloak?
What slender boot? What drink of trodden grape?
What wild tresses? What tender rhapsody?

O cruel escape! Sheer pulchritude! Mislead
a noble soul with quiet conscious distraught,
from rosy libations & Liber’s creed:
Thou, Siren, dost smother the light of thought
as doth modernity: Behold mortal!
When forbidden fruit we desire to taste,
thou shalt reign amidst thy misty shadow
of ours, with crimson dram, to which thou say’st,
“Beauty is youth, & youth beauty,” - that is all
ye know of mirth, & all ye need to know.

heyyoukid:

we ran out of wine so you tried to make some by throwing grapes and nail polish remover in a blender.

I desperately need to find this person. S/he and I would be the best of friends.

This is the 12th of a many-part series aimed at learning more about the fermented grapes we all enjoy in our wine glasses.

Background and history: Most believe the Malvasia family of grapes are of ancient origin, most likely originating in Greece.

Viticulture: While differences among the many sub-varieties of Malvasia exist, there are some common characteristics of the family. Malvasia tends to prefer dry climates with vineyards planted on sloping terrain of well drained soils. In damp conditions, the vine can be prone to developing various grape diseases such as mildew & rot. The rootstock is vigorous & capable of producing high yields if not kept in check.

So what does it taste like? Pale, pinkish to light red color with a heavy body in its youth. Red Malvasia wines are characterized by a richness & chocolate notes.

Recommended brands: Andrea de Filippo

Team Canada players got the party started right on the ice after winning the gold-medal game of the women’s hockey tournament. Canada defeated the U.S., 2-0.

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