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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-11-26, Page 60HOWTIL TE S SAVED T MINCH {{Iii' The next time a sommelier hands you a wine list, give: silent thanks to Texas—BJECAUSE MOST FRENCH WINES TODAY OWE THE ST NClE TO TEXAS! Back in the 18M, a tiny root louse an "phylloxera" was snuffing the very life out of the French vineyards; THE FRENCH WINE INDUSTRY VIRTUALLY ll 1EE 11-1hI dlED ON THE E BRINK OF ACTION!! ]Eads in Texas, maeanw! , f !e, a horticulturist by the name of ureas Vo! Munson was busy crossbreeding hardy, native Texas grapes t, amongst other characteristics, jet happen,Al to be resistant to phylloxera. Hearing of Munson's work, French agricultural its prevail on him to send them his Texas rootstock...onto which i ey ultimately graft their own French vines. AND THAT'S HOW 11EXAS SAT THE FRENCH WINE INDUSTRY FROM CATOPHIC RUIN! Not only did Mr. Munson save the wine industry, he also save.] the non-alcoholic grape juices made from the same premum grape varietals that are typi,. ! !y used by the wine industry (cabernet sauvignon, pint blanc, etc.). This year, we're expanding our successful line of nm -alcoholic, premium -quality grape juice by launching Le Choix du President RO6C �.I tait'h Choice Swabs'h Ginger Teddy Bear Cookies JIM WHITE: On a recent trip to Sweden, I discovered an excellent gingersnap cookie packaged in a reclosable, clear plastic tub. I conducted a taste test among The Insider's Report team and their children. The vote was unanimous—EVERYONE LOVED THEM! I asked the manufacturer if the cookies could be made in the shape of our lovable Ted. Our NEW President's Choice Swedish Ginger Teddy Bear Cookies (in six different bear shapes) are at an introductory price of only $1.99 for the 300 g tub (at L, LS, NF, Z, SI, SC). P.S. We also have our amazingly popular PRESI- DENTS CHOICE ARROWROOT ANI- MAL BISCUITS. The price? Only $1.59 for a 350 g box! Available EXCLU- SIVELY at: L, LS, NE Z, SC. USTRYFROMDISASTERL and IIP, th I kFsWang "t; is sparldiung gape jai= in a i pa tyle corked bottle; they're Brat for any occsion that calls for a festive sparkling bev ge. Until Jan. 3, they're just$2.99 a 750 niL bottle at L, LS, Z,SI, SC. We also have au' popular, made—from—concentrate Pmidenes Chow Spaulding Apple and Per Juice from Switzerland and i nt% make Sparkling :' tiU Sig White Grape Juices from Italy --all three varieties are just $2.49 a 1 L screw-top !.,. tile. Available: L, LS, NF, Z, SI, SC. IMPORTED PRESIDENT'S CHOICE CLASSES! Don't miss our 14,oz Balla Rai Wine Glasse and 11.2.oz Mi Purpose its from Bulgaria, e" t enough to beiiclerat's Choice ard each a low $9.99 7c sett of two. Available EXC.USf Y at L, LS, SC. PwsidenesChoiceOrris& Vinegars TThSONFORD llJ )1Afew monthsago, ascrap of paper was foams in an art history book in a St. Louis library;.: it. was dated 1530 and written by none other than the great artist Miche elo! Coming m someone who had , t the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, l e note is s}.tis ,_,ly down-to-earth. t consists of a hist of ! �e artist's dwindling food supplies I ehd fuming the siege of Florence by the armies of ! •e I holy Roman Fm . ire. If only there had been an Insider's Report in Florence selling President's on the Ecs oice oils and vinegars!! Then Michelangelo could have concentaat —rather than the Agony --of being an artist! President's Choice Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a top quality Italian oil made from the fust pressing of the olives; since no heat or steam is used, a light, very flavorful oil without bitterness is produced. It's a must for distinctive salads and pastas. Only $3.99 per 500 mL bottle; compare to the up to $9.95 charged by some Toronto specialty food shops for 500 mL of extra virgin olive oil! STOP THE OIL PRESSES! A store manager recently told me, "My customers are screaming for Balsamic vinegar. Whenever I get some in, certain customers (probably Italian restaurants) buy it by the case to ensure they have a constant supply. Please bring it back!" So here it is—PRESIDENT'S CHOICE BALSAMIC VINEGAR from Italy, a dark, aged vinegar with a mellow, sweet & sour quality. Only $3.99 per 500 mL bottle! Available CLUSIVELY at: •L,LS,Z,SC. • 1,ars y,.. ..SCh OLA B ,w. „„ our new President's oice Chocolate.Covered Granola Bars are THE BEST ON THE MARKET, BAR ON 3. l;psrS " MARKET, ,�rY+npMna� a � �a,,�, versa yes;; . THEIIA MN GOFDEL TALKS ABO BRANDY BRANDY BEANS!! The late Austrian-bom American mathematician, Kurt Goedel, was noted' for his strange manner of speech. Consequently, few ever knew what to make of the extraordinary things he said. Below, for example, is the professor's equation for time travel. If you can't decipher his Newtonian hieroglyphics, then here's another way to go back in time—BUY OUR BRANDT BRANDY BEANS! THEY'LL WHISK YOU BACK TO CHRISTMAS 1978 — theear we discovered that a 150 g pkg of brandy beans priced at $1.99 would fly off the shelves. At that time many of you discovered the thrill of biting through the deep, dark chocolatey exterior of these beans, followed by the splash of brandy inside! This year, it costs no more to relive the e rience—because once again, WE HAVE BRANDY BEANS AT THE SAME PRICE AS 1978 -ONLY $1.99 for a 150 g pkg!!! Available: L, LS, NF, Z, SC. President's Choice"", No Name® and Insider's Report® are T ademarlcs of Food Market Holding Co. Ltd.- _