PImail (Food/Dining/Wine) for 10/21/2010

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Food/Dining/Wine The case of the missing Pinot Each year we typically see dozens of bottles of Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, nestled in western Mendocino County, cross our transom.This year, we got maybe 12 bottles. Where were the wines hiding? Just what is piccata? I was naive to think that the dish I know as delicate slices of veal sauteed and served in a buttery pan sauce spiked with lemon might have been created for the Italian nobility during the Renaissance. Safeway frozen veggies top list As if microwaving frozen veggies in a bowl with a little water weren't easy enough, now you can toss the entire bag or box directly in the microwave and have a steaming packet of veggies a few minutes later. Finally, an app to find farmers' markets Finally, an application created to serve those of us who are torn between our passions for fresh, organic, locally grown produce and our utter devotion to the ever modern technological world through our iPhones - a farmers' market finder. The best of West Coast bubbly The best of West Coast bubbly has rarely been better. These wines exude a certain elegance and precision, even amid the bolder fruit flavors that have come to mark the American sparkling style.   Wish you had current local news headlines on your web site? Add the Seattle P-I's FREE headline modules to any web page. Get the code here: http://www.seattlepi.com/onyoursite Click here to edit your topics Click here to unsubscribe

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