any opinions on the latest consumer reports article about wine. It chooses its top chard., shirz, and pinot noir. most are in the $9-15 range, but they liked a $5 chard. I know it’s mass media but there may be a gem in it! (12 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt November 5, 2008)

I was browsing through the food section of the Consumer Reports website, and they have a report they did on beer, with comparative taste testing.... (6 replies, last updated by JessKidden February 5, 2008)

My parents swear by Consumer Reports wine recommendations. I am skeptical, but did like a wine that was recommended in the magazine. It was Columbia Crest Grand Estates Columbia Valley 2004 (WA) Merlot. Admittedly, I am a wine... (7 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt December 6, 2007)

ConsumerSearch has its own set of recommendations, and only one are on both lists: the Hamilton Beach. http://www.consumersearch.com/slow-cookers However, CS recommends the 33966 (as opposed to the 33967), and it’s... (15 replies, last updated by The Dairy Queen January 6, 2009)

The latest issue of Consumer Reports rated supermarkets. Waldbaums came in dead last out of 59 rated. Not surprising. In the past 15 years, it has gone from one of the better chains on Long Island to the worst. Especially the... (1 reply, last updated by coll April 13, 2009)

I’m not sure if this belongs here or on the Food Media board, but the current Consumer Reports has an article titled “The salmon scam”. They tested salmon labelled as wild and found that in off-season months... (17 replies, last updated by Notorious EMDB July 8, 2006)

i know it’s only pot chips and I don’t eat chips that often, but i’m starting to question consumer reports‘ testers’ taste. summary: may 2001 ed. Test around 30 brands of potato chips. Top of list is... (33 replies, last updated by yvonne johnson April 19, 2001)

Thanks for the heads-up on Consumer Reports. Can’t really get that info unless one subscribes or hangs out at the Library alot. To each his or her own taste, but it is a really sad state of affairs that it is virtually... (33 replies, last updated by Dave Feldman May 8, 2002)

A poster in the threat on lobster bisque mentioned Redibase lobster bisque base. Anyone know where to get this stuff, and similar soup bases, in consumer quantities? I’ve looked into some of these in the past, and they seem... (7 replies, last updated by Sally January 16, 2002)

but the texture will change and frozen cicadas shouldn’t be used in recipes calling for fresh. Consuming - dry roast on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for five minutes. Or use hot rocks for authenticity. Dipping sauces... (1 reply, last updated by Sam Fujisaka September 15, 2007)

to consider the impact on companies as well as consumers. “I have to look at the entire industry, not just what is best for public health,” Dr. Petersen said." .... I naively thought the the companies could look after their own... (46 replies, last updated by Pollo November 5, 2009)

In short, according to the NYT, they’re trying to ban “hormone free” labels from milk because it "confuses consumers" and denies farmers the right to choose “to use a variety of F.D.A.-approved... (22 replies, last updated by amyzan March 19, 2008)

really high grade stuff, or having lobster dinners, or exotic fish, but either way, it’s sounding like you’re consuming more then is healthy anyway. I think the best advice would be to stretch your food, and return to... (53 replies, last updated by greedygirl May 30, 2008)

I would assume that Californians consume more whole oranges. The Cali varieties are better suited for eating as is. (36 replies, last updated by karmalaw April 1, 2008)

to Gordon Wing for mentioning this place. Sorry Gordon, gotta run ... will link to your report later. (7 replies, last updated by Eat_Nopal June 5, 2008)