The Food Paper Newsletter Los Angeles May 2009 Gayot

Dear Reader,

In these hectic, stress-filled, tough economic times, it is getting harder and harder to relax. We like to unwind daily with a glass of tea, and have devoted our Qualiteas website to our favorite hot beverage. Sip a new Tropical Green Tea Pineapple blend, read about the founder of the Bigelow Tea Company, find the best tea houses and shops, and follow our tea tips. And, as the weather warms up, you’ll need our recipe for perfect iced tea.

Sometimes, you need to sip something stronger, and our Novusvinum site will teach you everything you need to know about wine. Our choices for top 10 value wines and top 10 wines under $10 will make you feel good and go easy on your wallet. We also cover sake, beer and the world of spirits. Find out why we enjoy sipping Gran Centenario Rosangel, the world’s first tequila infused with hibiscus.

For Mother’s Day, you can toast your special lady with an offering from our top 10 budget Champagnes. But if you want to spend more on the woman who sacrificed so much for you, serve selections from our top 10 Mother's Day wines and top 10 brunch wines at your family gathering. We publish lots of cookbook reviews, including the latest from Gordon Ramsay, Curtis Stone and Ina Garten, so you can make Mom the mouth-watering meal she deserves. Our wine pairings will help you with the menu.

You can take Mom out to one of the Best Mother’s Day Brunch Near You or top 10 Mother’s Day Brunch Restaurants in the U.S. Buy her something from our top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts, including imported chocolates, scented candles, and more. We have gourmet foods and kitchenware that Mom will like. Or, you can buy Mom some of our recommended spa products, like Halcyon Blue, or take her to a spa. Take her somewhere special, like Palm Springs for fun in the sun and savings during Palm Springs Restaurant Week from May 31 to June 19.

For your wellbeing and your Mom’s, check out our health features every month. Why should you use the spice cardamom? Acai has been getting a lot of buzz lately, but what do you know about the Australian super-fruit Muntrie Berries? Try to add our top 10 Superfoods to your diet.

There’s plenty more we have for you online, including May’s culinary events calendar, restaurant ratings, Fashion Week schedules, car reviews, and our blog, but we also want to hear from you. Post a comment on our forum, or review a restaurant or hotel on our site for our millions of visitors to read. And don’t forget to visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

Happy Mother’s Day!