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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Infliximab in Chinese Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of infliximab in Chinese patients with active ulcerative colitis (swelling and ulceration of large intestine and rectum).
Ulcerative Colitis
Drug: Infliximab
Drug: Placebo
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Infliximab in Chinese Subjects With Active Ulcerative Colitis
- Number of participants with a clinical response at Week 8 [ Time Frame: Week 8 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]At Week 8, clinical response is defined as a decrease from baseline (closest measurement taken prior to or at the time of the initiation of the baseline [Week 0] infusion) in the Mayo score by ≥30% and ≥3 points, with a decrease in the rectal bleeding subscore of ≥1 or a rectal bleeding subscore of 0 or 1, at Week 8.
- Number of participants in clinical remission at Week 8 [ Time Frame: Week 8 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]A clinical remission at Week 8 is defined as a Mayo score ≤2 points, with no individual subscore >1. Participants in remission by this definition will have rectal bleeding subscore of either 0 or 1.
- Number of participants with mucosal healing at Week 8 [ Time Frame: Week 8 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Mucosal healing is determined from the endoscopy subscore of the Mayo score. Mucosal healing will be defined by endoscopy subscore of 0 or 1.
- Number of participants with a clinical response at Week 26 [ Time Frame: Week 26 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]At Week 26, clinical response is defined as decrease from baseline in the Mayo score by ≥30% and ≥3 points, with a decrease in the rectal bleeding subscore of ≥1 or a rectal bleeding subscore of 0 or 1, at Week 26.
- Number of participants in clinical remission at Week 26 [ Time Frame: Week 26 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]A clinical remission at Week 26 is defined as a Mayo score ≤2 points, with no individual subscore >1. Participants in remission by this definition will have rectal bleeding subscore of either 0 or 1.
|Study Start Date:
|April 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Group I: Placebo
Participants in Group I receive placebo
Drug: Placebo
Form = solution for injection, route = IV, administered on = Weeks 0, 2, 6, 14, and 22 and for extension phase: participants treated with placebo through Week 22 will receive infliximab at Weeks 32, 34, 38, 46 and 54 and will receive placebo at Week 30.
Other Name: Placebo
Experimental: Group II: Infliximab
Participants in Group II receive 5 mg/kg infliximab
Drug: Infliximab
Form = solution for injection, route = intravenous (IV), Unit = mg/kg, number = 5, administered on = Weeks 0, 2, 6, 14, and 22 and for extension phase: participants treated with infliximab through Week 22 will receive infliximab at Weeks 30, 38, 46 and 54, and will receive placebo at Week 32 and 34.
Other Name: Infliximab
Detailed Description:
This is a multicenter (study conducted at multiple sites), randomized (the study medication is assigned by chance), placebo controlled (placebo is an inactive substance that is compared with a medication to test whether the medication has a real effect in a clinical study), double blind (neither investigator nor patient knows the treatment that the patient receives), 2-arm (2 groups), parallel group (a clinical study comparing the response in two or more groups of participants receiving different treatments) study with infliximab in patients with active ulcerative colitis. The study consists of screening period (4 weeks prior to baseline [patient's medical status before any treatment or research is done] at Week 0), treatment period (Week 0 to Week 22) and follow up period (Week 26). Participants completing treatment till Week 22 and benefit from continued treatment (in the opinion of the investigator) may enter a study extension period from Week 30 until Week 58. Hundred participants will be randomized to 2 groups: Group 1 (50 participants receiving placebo) and Group 2 (50 participants receiving infliximab). Effectiveness and safety (physical examination, and a review of AEs, vital signs, laboratory analyses, and concomitant medications) will be evaluated at Week 8 and Week 26 and at Week 58 (for participants who enter extension phase). The maximum duration for participants in the main study is 26 weeks. The maximum duration for participants including study extension is 58 weeks. One of the specialized procedures used to calculate efficacy will be Mayo score which is calculated using the subscore (recorded in Mayo Diary Card by each participant) of the following 4 variables (1) stool frequency (scores ranging from 0 [normal number stools for this patient] to 3 [5 or more stools more than normal]), (2) rectal bleeding (scores ranging from 0 [no blood seen] to 3 [blood alone passed]), (3) endoscopic findings (scores ranging from 0 [normal or inactive disease] to 3 [severe disease ie, spontaneous bleeding and ulceration]), and (4) the physician's global assessment (scores ranging from 0 [normal] to 3 [severe disease]).
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Has active ulcerative colitis of at least 3 months duration at screening with score of ≥2 on the endoscopy subscore of the Mayo score and baseline Mayo score of 6 to 12
- Concomitant medications: either have concurrent treatment with at least 1 of the therapies (eg, oral corticosteroids and 6-Mercaptopurine [6-MP]).
- Has to be eligible according to the tuberculosis (TB) eligibility assessment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Has severe extensive colitis or ulcerative colitis limited to only the rectum or to less than 20 cm of the colon
- Requires or required within 2 months prior to screening any surgery for active gastrointestinal bleeding, peritonitis (inflammation of abdominal lining), intestinal obstruction, or intra-abdominal or pancreatic abscess (a localized collection of pus in pancreas) requiring surgical drainage -Has severe fixed symptomatic stenosis (narrowing of the opening or hollow of any passage) of large or small intestine
- Has colonic obstruction or history within the 6 months prior to baseline
- Has colonic mucosal dysplasia (colonic mucosal cell maturation abnormality) or its history
- Has a history of extensive colonic resection (extensive partial removal of colon), lymphoproliferative disease (disease in which lymphocytes are produced in excessive quantities), demyelinating disease (disease of the nervous system)
- Has adenomatous colonic polyps (benign projecting mass of large intestine), stoma (opening either natural or surgically created connecting a portion of the body cavity to the outside environment), known infection of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C
- Has had treatment with cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, or mycophenolate mofetil within 8 weeks prior to screening
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01551290
|Beijing, China
|Chengdu, China
|Guangzhou, China
|Hefei, China
|Shanghai, China
|Wuhan, China
|Xian, China
|Study Director:
|Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd. Clinical Trial
|Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd.
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01551290 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 7, 2012
|Last Updated:
|April 13, 2015
|Health Authority:
|China: Food and Drug Administration
Keywords provided by Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd.:
Ulcerative colitis
Chinese patients
Mayo score
Mucosal healing
Rectal bleeding
Inflammatory bowel disease
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Colitis, Ulcerative
Colonic Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Antirheumatic Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Dermatologic Agents
Gastrointestinal Agents
Immunologic Factors
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Sensory System Agents
Therapeutic Uses
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Within two weeks following September 11, 2001, the American Camping Association (ACA) formally responded to the horrors of that day through Project Heal the Children, developed by the American Camping Association New York Section. ACA-accredited camps, from across the nation, donated spaces in day camps and overnight camps for all of the children who lost a parent on September 11. These are lifetime camperships, permitting the children to attend camp, free of charge, for as many years as they wish to attend. The ACA New York Section created a committee of its Board of Directors to oversee the administration of Heal the Children.
Two-hundred and fifteen camps from nineteen states responded to our request for camperships, accounting for eight-hundred lifetime camperships! Although the great majority of participating camps are in the northeast, it was gratifying to see camps throughout the country respond so generously.
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The only eligibility criteria for the program is that a child lost a parent on September 11 - there is no means test associated with the program. Families fill out a simple, one-page application, indicating those things many parents want to consider in choosing a camp for their child. The family submits the application, a copy of the child's birth certificate, and a copy of the deceased parent's death certificate to the New York Section office for processing and matching the child with an appropriate camp. The Public Guidance Service at the New York Section, which typically helps inquiring families identify an appropriate camp for their child, uses the information provided by the family to determine an appropriate match. The family is given several alternatives, and the selected camps are asked to provide the family with promotional materials. Once the family selects what it believes is the best camp for their child, the registration process is similar to that of any other camper. Following the summer, registration for subsequent years at the camp is also handled similarly to how it is handled for all campers. As the child gets older and, perhaps, wishes to change camps (e.g., move from day camp to overnight camp), the program facilitates this process, and the camper continues to attend camp free-of-charge.
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In December 2001, Senator Charles Schumer of New York assisted the ACA in launching Project Heal the Children. In a news conference held in Manhattan, Senator Schumer stated, "Many people and many organizations have done many wonderful things in the aftermath of September 11, but this is as generous and thoughtful as anything I've seen. Summer camp is a special but rare treat and there's no better medicine for the children who lost a parent on September 11."
The New York Section contacted the companies directly affected by the tragedy, including those in the World Trade Centers, Pentagon, the New York City Police and Fire Departments, and the airlines. Many companies posted information about Heal the Children on the Web sites they had established for the victims' families. Additionally, a Web site was created to provide families with information about the program.
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"My daughter had a wonderful experience at camp. The director and staff were wonderful. She had a wonderful learning experience."
"My son went to camp and loved it!! He can't wait for next summer."
"I was particularly thankful that my son was among children who didn't experience the tragedy directly; he had so much counseling throughout the year that he was ready to get involved in a normal camp experience."
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The American Camping Association expects Project Heal the Children to exist for a total of seventeen years, when the youngest children who lost a parent on September 11 will "age-out" of camp. Until then, it is anticipated that more families will avail themselves of the opportunity to send their children to camp. It seems that it has never been more important than now to provide kids with "a world of good." The fact remains that camp is a safe and nurturing environment.
For more information about Project Heal the Children, including a list of participating camps, please visit the Web site www.HealTheChildren.org.
David Silverstein, American Camping Association New York Section board president and director of Summer Trails Day Camp
Jay Jacobs, chair, Project Heal the Children and executive director of Timber Lake Camp, Timberlake West, Tyler Hill Camp, and North Shore Day Camp
Brian Scholl, executive director of the American Camping Association New York Section
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(MFBF News Release) -- Chris Radatz, a 37-year employee of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF), has been named as the organization's executive director and will manage and coordinate all activities of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation and Affiliated companies effective August 1.
Radatz has served as MFBF's director of Public Policy since 1994, where he has represented Farm Bureau members on a day-to-day basis on state and national legislative and regulatory issues.
Radatz joined MFBF in 1976, where he began as the southeast district field representative. He has also...
Happy Farmers Market Week!
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed August 4-10, 2013, as "Farmers Market Week" in Minnesota to celebrate the benefits of farmers markets and the agricultural products farmers provide.
The popularity of farmers markets has increased, in part, because of the interest in healthier foods and lifestyles and an increased understanding of the importance of maintaining small, sustainable farms. Local farmers are able to offer consumers a variety of products including heirloom vegetables, heritage breeds of livestock, and other specialty products.
Minnesota Grown spokesman...
Taiwan Delegation Visits Minnesota Locations
(From Minnesota Corn Growers Association News Release) A delegation of eight leaders from Taiwan's poultry, swine, feed and agriculture sectors visited Minnesota last week to meet with farmers and other agribusiness leaders.
The U.S. Grains Council brought the delegation to Minnesota to learn more about dried distillers grains (DDGS), which are a by-product of the ethanol process and a high-nutrient feed source for livestock and other farm animals. Every bushel of corn grown can produce 2.8 gallons of ethanol and 18 pounds of feed.
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association...
July WASDE
The USDA has released its July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Projected 2013/14 U.S. feed grain supplies are lowered this month with
reduced beginning stocks for corn and sorghum and lower forecast harvested areas for corn and
sorghum. Corn beginning stocks for 2013/14 are projected 40 million
bushels lower.
Projected U.S. wheat supplies for 2013/14 are raised slightly this month with lower
beginning stocks more than offset by higher production.
Stay tuned for a breakdown of the report on Friday morning at 8:10 a.m. with Ted...
Water Quality Pilot Program Launched
On Monday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton officially launched a new agricultural water quality pilot program designed to enhance water quality in the state. The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification program is the first of its kind in the nation and is the product of a state-federal Memorandum of Understanding signed by Governor Dayton, Secretary Vilsack and former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson in January 2012.
Under the certification program, farmers who implement and maintain approved conservation plans will be certified and...
Franken Requests Feed Aid to Minnesota Farmers
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Al Franken sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting assistance in alleviating the feed and forage shortage facing livestock producers in southern Minnesota. In his letter, Franken expresses an urgen request for waiving USDA rules against harvesting emergency forage crops before the November 1st date.
Find the full letter below, as dictated by the Al Franken official website.
The Honorable Tom Vilsack Secretary
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
Minnesota Century Farms Honored
The Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau congratulate the Minnesota farms that have been recognized as 2013 Century Farms. Qualifying farms are those that have been in a continuous family ownership for a minimum of 100 years and are 50+ acres.
Congratulations to the area 2013 Century Farms!
Blue Earth County
Good Thunder: Charles H. & Marilyn E. Barnard, 1912
Mankato: Ronald & Elaine Marzinske, 1913
Vernon Center: Will & Paula Purvis, 1913
Brown County
Morgan: Marjorie & Elmer Zempel...
Auto Steer - Good or Bad?
With the cold, wet spring causing delays across the board here in the Midwest, we are almost to June and hearing farmers are just wrapping up planting or are still waiting for conditions to dry to complete their corn and/or beans planting.
With today's technology and size of planters, farmers are reminded just how much work they can get done in a few hours. How much of that time is spent in the tractor being absolutely bored as auto steering takes away much of the work? Watch as this farmer showcases a mockup of just what might be happening out there in the fields...hope it's some...


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Applications to hunt big game-including deer-are due through www.wildlife.utah.gov no later than 11 p.m. on March 4.
Before you apply for a general deer hunting permit, make sure to visit http://go.usa.gov/ncx. The Web page has information that will help you decide which of Utah's 30 deer hunting units to apply for.
If you'd like a chance to hunt all three general deer seasons, Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, encourages you to consider joining Utah's Dedicated Hunter program.
And she has a reminder for lifetime license holders: By March 4, make sure you complete the online lifetime license questionnaire and select the unit you want to hunt.
More information-including a tip about the best time to apply for a permit-is available on the Web at http://go.usa.gov/4FxH.


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Chiara moved north from her hometown of La Canada Flintridge in the foothills of Los Angeles to attend college at UC Berkeley. Not knowing what to do with her Bachelor's degree in English and Spanish literature, Chiara pursued several careers, from education to marketing to fashion, before she realized her destiny lay in the wine business. She started out as a marketing assistant at Schramsberg Vineyards. After a year in wine country, she relocated to Los Angeles to try out the retail side of wine at a specialized wine shop near her family's home, Mission Wines. Working under the tutelage of a seasoned veteran sommelier-turned-retailer, Chiara was inducted into the world of fine wine. She has since returned to the Bay Area joined the team at K&L, received her WSET Advanced certification, now manages the K&L Personal Sommelier Service. In her free time, Chiara is passionate about dance and travel, loves her husband and their life of food, wine, and music in San Francisco, practices yoga and reads in her leisure time, and is eternally grateful to her friends and family.
Batiste Rhum Agricole 750ml
Review Date: 08-16-2013
The latest release of this spectacular rum is the best yet. It still has all the power and complexity that characterizes Rhum Agricole (a rum tradition and style distinctive of the French West Indies) but in the latest release they've used a special vacuum still (the kind used in Sake production) and the results are astounding. This rum initially impressed me with its polish, vibrancy, and smooth mouthfeel, but now with amplified aromatics and layers of flavor on the palate it is not only one very distinctive rum, but mouth-wateringly delicious too. Lychee nut and rich tropical fruits leap out in the nose, with subtle hints of cane grass and flowering herbs. The palate fans out like a peacock's tail, intense yet never overwhelming as it winds down towards a smooth, glassy finish. The superiority of Batiste's sustainable grown, hand-cut, organic cane and natural processing methods is evident in the fine quality of this Agricole. Sip neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Ti' Punch: 2 oz. Rhum Agricole, squeeze of half a lime, cane syrup to taste, 1-2 ice cubes (optional).Combine and serve in an old-fashioned glass or tumbler garnished with a lime twist.
Price: $36.99
1999 Bodegas Puelles Gran Reserva Rioja
Review Date: 06-18-2013
This ia a lovely example of aged Rioja from a good vintage that is drinking absolutely perfectly right now. It shows excellent integration and a range of complexity that you rarely encounter in the under $20 category. Mixed berries mingle with earth spice and notes of vanilla and savory herbs. Framed by fine tannins and supported by balanced acidity, this really over-delivers in elegance for the price.
Price: $19.99
Cocchi Aperitivo Americano Rosa 750ml
Review Date: 02-12-2013
Lovely stuff! A brand new offering from Cocchi, this is a fresher, lighter in body, and a fruitier version of their Vermouth de Torino with subtle aromatic suggestions of Chinato. Red and blackberries, earth flowers, and woodsy, spiced herbs meld for a similarly fruity yet sweetly bitter style of Vermouth. Serve on the rocks (with or without soda) with a lemon or lime twist or top with Champagne for a sparkling aperitif. Not to heavy, not too sweet, there is a lot of potential for creative cocktail-making here...from martinis to Sangria! Served chilled after dinner, this would also make a delicious pairing with a strong spicy blue cheese (like cabrales, gorgonzola, or roquefort) accompanied by a side of spiced chutney, candied citrus peel, or quince paste.
Price: $18.99
St. George Terroir Mt. Tam Gin 750ml
Review Date: 11-01-2012
This is wild and crazy Gin, for folks who like intensity, bold herbal flavors, and a lot of local Bay Area flare in their Gin. Macerated with native pine and herbs from Mt Tam, among many other botanicals, this smells and tastes like a Christmas trees, cut with fresh sage and ground peppercorn. For Negronis.
Price: $30.99
Martin Miller's Westbourne Strength London Dry Gin 750ml
Review Date: 11-01-2012
A very dry, aromatic Gin, this is all Juniper and lemony citrus, with pretty floral, cedar, and ginger root accents. Light and ethereal, just gorgeous stuff! Takes the Gin & Tonic to a whole new level.
Price: $29.99
Louis Roederer "Brut Premier" Champagne
Review Date: 10-25-2012
Made from half estate and half purchased fruit, all 1er and Grand Cru sources, Louis Roederer's Brut Premiere is a sophisticated, elegant Champagne that has minerality, flavor, acidity, and length of the sort you might expect to find in a bottle from one of our small grower-producer DIs as opposed to a "big" house. This can be attributed to the fact that even at this entry level, the wine originates as a vineyard or fruit selection, not a tank selection like other large production houses. This is a superb Champagne and great value. Whether you are a Champagne novice or connoisseur, shopping for a gift or a bottle to open and enjoy yourself, don't overlook this because you recognize the label - this seriously good Champagne is sure to impress.
Price: $39.99
Amaury Coutelas "Cuvée 1809" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-25-2012
This is incredible Champagne, and very unique. Drawing on winemaking techniques of the 19th century, it was fermented in barrel (no malo), aged for 8+ years on the lees in bottles sealed with corks, manually disgorged, and finished with a cork and twine closure. Stylistically, you could say it's to Champagne what Lopez de Heredia is to white Rioja, but unlike 19th century Champagne, this modern revival is dry, with a very low dosage. It offers a stunning array of complex earthy and nutty aromas and flavors with biscuit, mineral, mushroom, and honey accents. The texture is luxuriously rich and layered, but naturally high acidity and the low dosage keep this Champagne fresh and invigorating, with a dry, crisp finish that goes on and on. If you like white wines from the Jura, traditional white Rioja, or are a Champagne fiend looking for something to blow your mind, here you go. Highly recommended.
Price: $59.99
1999 Fugue de Nenin, Pomerol
Review Date: 10-09-2012
A lovely Pomerol from the 1999 vintage, showing classic Merlot plum and red berries in the nose against a backdrop of chocolate, wet earth, and sweet tobacco. Medium-bodied and graceful, with a soft ripe fruit on the midpalate, fine tannins, and a smooth finish. This is open enough to enjoy tonight with a steak or roast chicken, but has the structure and balance to age further.
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Campo de Encanto Pisco de Peru 750ml
Review Date: 06-28-2012
From Peru's Ica Valley, this truly is one of the best Piscos on the market today. It is an elegant, creamy and textured 'Acholado' style, made from sustainably grown traditional Pisco grape varietals and distilled only once, with absolutely nothing added. Bottled at proof, this Pisco is good enough to enjoy on its own, but its intent is for use in cocktails like the legendary Pisco Sour. My husband and I love this delicious Peruvian cocktail so much, it was the signature drink served at our wedding! Pisco Sour : 2 oz. Pisco, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, .75 oz. simple syrup, 1 egg white. Shake with very little ice or blend. Top with cinnamon or bitters as preferred.
Price: $35.99
Cocchi Aperitivo Americano 750ml
Review Date: 06-06-2012
The Cocchi Americano has been produced according to an all-natural recipe in the Piedmontese town of Asti since 1891. It is a lightly fortified, orange and herb-flavored bitter infusion that not only works wonders in reviving appetite, but will protect against malaria, too. A blend of Moscato d'Asti wine, cinchona bark (which contains the anti-malarial quinine), the roots of gentian flowers and a secret combination of other botanicals, this is a must for anyone interested in a real deal aperitivo. It is considered to be the Italian version of Kina Lillet, the key ingredient in the "Vesper" cocktail James Bond orders in the novel 'Casino Royale'.
Price: $18.99
Jean-Louis Denois Pinot Noir Brut Rosé
Review Date: 05-04-2012
Composed of 100% Pinot Noir, Denois' sparkling rose is made in the traditional method with the same care and attention given his other bruts. Also a direct import, this new rose is a real treat, with juicy strawberry and fresh watermelon aromas and flavors adding a whole new layer of fun to its creamy mousse and delicate honeyed toast foundation. A kiss of framboise adds impact to finish. A delicious and refreshing sparkler, this will complement many foods and bring an inspiring burst of color and flavor to any occasion!
Price: $14.99
Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 04-24-2012
Composed of 70% Chardonnay, 23% Pinot Noir vinified white, and 7% Pinot Noir vinified red, this Grand Cru Rose Champagne is pretty special stuff. It starts out enigmatic, offering floral and dandelion aromas, followed by a suggestion of raspberry and bitter citrus. These kick up a notch on the palate, where currant and red berry notes mix with citrus and creamy lees for a deep, mouthfilling impression that is clearly defined by racy acidity and clean mineral high notes. Contrasting yet complimentary flavors of berry and mineral linger on the finish. This is a food Champagne with endless possibilities.
Price: $57.99
Franck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 04-24-2012
I was reminded at today's Champagne staff tasting of what a fabulous bottle of bubbles this is for the money. Based mostly on the 2007 vintage, with the rest older reserve wines, this Champagne offers an expressive nose of golden apple, creamy lees, chalky minerals, and the subtlest of baking spices. It is full on the palate, with a creamy mousse lended structure and power by vibrant acidity. The chalky mineral component adds edge and focus to the long finish. Its richness and fruit offers broad appeal, but its complexity and depth promise to intrigue even the most discerning of palates. This is a superb Champagne to enjoy now and over the course of the next five years, for any occasion!
Price: $34.99
Blason Isonzo Bianco (3L Bag-in-a-Box) (cannot ship)
Review Date: 03-27-2012
A K&L direct-import, Blason's Isonzo Bianco (3L Bag-in-aBox!) maintains a permanent residency in my fridge whenever it is available, and has done since it first hit our shelves in 2008. Crisp, fruity, and refreshing, the latest release is great. It's the perfect quaffer to enjoy while cooking, as an aperitif, and it's vacuum-sealed packaging makes it great for all kinds of outdoor activities, from camping to picnics to boating. Cheers!
Price: $19.99
Launois "Cuvée Reserve" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Review Date: 12-30-2011
This Blanc de Blancs, made from 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay, enjoys cult status in France. The vintage-inspired bottle shape is eye-catching, but what's inside the bottle is truly brilliant. From Mesnil, the southernmost Grand Cru in Champagne (home to Salon and Krug's Clos de Mesnil), it has a crisp, mineral-driven nose, with subtle lees and butter undertones and a hint of fennel. The flavors deepen on the palate, expanding to coat the mouth, ending with a long, refreshing finish. It steals the show as an apéritif, accompanied by light, salty snacks, but possesses the depth and complexity to pair with richer foods as well.
Price: $34.99
ArteNOM Seleccion 1146 Anejo Tequila 750ml
Review Date: 11-03-2011
It's official: I am a tequilophile. While everyone has run to jump on the Single Malt and crazy cocktail bandwagon, myself included to a certain extent, I have also quietly cultivated a growing interest in Tequila, not exactly sure where it would take me. Tequila as a spirits category suffers from domination of "big name" fashion brands, and it's a real challenge to find the good stuff in the market that hasn't been gussied up some. However, Tequila turns a corner with Seleccion ArteNom, and I'm on board. This negociant finds the REAL STUFF - grower-produced, unadulterated, terrroir-driven Tequilas - and the experience is revelatory on all counts. While I"m generally more of a Blanco/Reposado gal, this Anejo, with its super light golden color and warm, sweetly spicy perfume, won my heart instantly. There are so many layers to this Tequila, it does not whop you on the head with heavy oak and caramel flavors, but rather seduces you with waves of smoke and spice aromas over creamy, buttery intervals. There's tremendous viscosity here, and pepper notes brighten the finish, which seems to go on forever. Wow.
Price: $54.99
ArteNOM Seleccion 1414 Reposado Tequila 750ml
Review Date: 11-03-2011
It's official: I am a tequilophile. While everyone has run to jump on the Single Malt and crazy cocktail bandwagon, myself included to a certain extent, I have also quietly cultivated a growing interest in Tequila, not exactly sure where it would take me. Tequila as a spirits category suffers from domination of "big name" fashion brands, and it's a real challenge to find the good stuff in the market that hasn't been gussied up some. However, Tequila turns a corner with Seleccion ArteNom, and I'm on board. This negociant finds the REAL STUFF - grower-produced, unadulterated, terrroir-driven Tequilas - and the experience is revelatory on all counts. Uncharacteristically light in color for a Reposado, 1414 appears almost like a Blanco. It's got a really unique aroma - like baking banana nut bread - and incredible viscosity, with no hard edges whatsoever on the finish. I love the 1079 Blanco for its purity and this 1414 Repo for its character.
Price: $44.99
Ariston Aspasie "Cepages d'Antan" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-27-2011
The "Cepages d'Antan" from Ariston is a truly special Champagne. True, it is a one-of-a-kind in terms of its rare varietal makeup - 40% Meslier, 40% Arbanne and 20% Pinot Blanc - but there's way more to it than novelty. Aromas of delicate citrus, wet hay, and blossom lift above biscuity undertones. The palate is rich and creamy, with a full mousse, which builds toward a chrystaline finish that is Chablis-like in its chalky persistence. Its power is understated and unexpected; its elegance refined. Though especially awesome with caviar, it has the profile to complement both light and rich foods ranging from delicate to intense flavors. This Champagne will inspire and delight if saved for a special occasion, and will impress any connoisseur if given as a gift this holiday season.
Price: $99.00
Michel Loriot "Marie-Leopold" Sec Champagne
Review Date: 10-24-2011
While most Champagne producers prefer to use the best fruit for the more popular drier styles, Michel Loriot bucks the trend with his off-dry cuvée. This special Champagne is composed of 80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. It presents a nose of fresh-baked pastry, sweet cream, honey and orchard fruit, which broadens to include buttercream-frosted white cake on the palate. The dosage is a home-made liqueur based on pure sugar cane, which contributes to the pure and delicate quality of the sweetness. Though off-dry, full and rich, the high acidity keeps everything fresh and balanced, leaving a stunningly clean finish. If after a full meal you crave something sweet but not too sweet, consider winding down with a glass of this off-dry Champagne. Or, offer it at brunch or an afternoon gathering to accompany cake or cupcakes (especially if buttercream frosting is featured) or other similar baked delights!
Price: $34.99
Michel Loriot "Authentic" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-24-2011
I love this Champagne! It is distinctive and crowd-pleasing all at once. Made from 100% Pinot Meunier, this Champagne opens with a nose of pear and apple, which leads to a leesy palate and creamy, mouth-filling mousse and long, mineral-driven finish accented by a pleasing nutty spice. I have been a fan of this Champagne since it first arrived a year ago and it continues to impress me. It was a pleasure to meet the Loriots at our recent Champagne Tent event in Redwood City; I echo my colleages in my praise of this Champagne. It is a stunning bottle for the price.
Price: $29.99
Vergano Americano Aperitif 750ml
Review Date: 06-22-2011
The last time I was at my favorite neighborhood spot for cocktails, Bar Agricole, I was given a "York" cocktail, which is probably one of the simplest, yet profoundly delicious concoctions I have had to date, consisting of Chinato shaken with fresh lime juice and served up in a darling vintage 3.5 oz cocktail glass. The flavors of cranberry, orange and herbal flavors of the vermouth really pop while the bitterness is softened when mixed with the citric lime juice. I use the Vergano Americano to make this cocktail at home; it is an aperitif-style vermouth and thus lighter, fruitier (and much less expensive) than the digestif Barolo Chinato, and does the trick just fine for an appetite-whetting drink. It is also tasty served on the rocks, or with sparkling water and a twist of orange.
Price: $36.99
Latitude 50 N Sekt Trocken Rosé Rheingau
Review Date: 05-06-2011
I was pleasantly surprised by this dry sparkling rose from Germany, made from Portugeiser, dDornfelder and Pinot Noir. It has delicate and and high-toned red fruit aromatics, and the palate is textured, fruity, and broad but framed with great acid structure. I enjoyed this immensely with a charcuterie and Spanish cheeses, where the acidity, fruit, and subtle earthy notes of the wine complemented the savory, salty, and earthy flavors of the food, and the acidity cut through the fat. An excellent food wine!
Price: $15.99
Bruno Michel "Blanche" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 02-28-2011
Whether you are looking for a special bottle to pop open to toast an occasion, or to give as a gift to a Champagne-loving friend, few options rival the Bruno Michel Blanche Brut in balance, sophictication and class for the price. Lemon curd and subtle toasty notes on the nose lead to a layered palate held together by mouthwatering acidity and layers of leesy flavors. Dry and incredibly balanced.
Price: $34.99
Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne (1.5L)
Review Date: 09-22-2010
This is one of my all-time favorite Champagnes, suitable for any occasion. The nose offers a medley of berries and baked puff pastry. The palate is full and round, with ample fruit supported by balanced acidity. The finish is very dry and long, with lingering berry and mineral notes. Even longer-lived out of magnum!
Price: $79.99
Fleury Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-27-2010
This is one of my all-time favorite Champagnes, suitable for any occasion. The nose offers a medley of berries and baked puff pastry. The palate is full and round, with ample fruit supported by balanced acidity. The finish is very dry and long, with lingering berry and mineral notes. Divine!
Price: $39.99
Quartz Reef "Methode Traditionelle" Sparkling Wine Brut Central Otago
Review Date: 03-03-2010
Wow! Here we have a classy, traditional method sparkling from cool-climate Central Otago that can give some competitors in Champagne a run for the money. With a complx nose of minerals and creamy lees, lemon and leesey flavors and creamy texture on the palate, and clean, refreshing acid on the finish, there is a lot to love in this bubbly. For the price, it is simply outstanding. If you are looking for an elegant sparkler to serve at a wedding reception or other large party, I highly recommend giving this a try.
Price: $24.99
Jean-Louis Denois "Tradition" Brut Reserve
Review Date: 02-19-2010
If you are looking for quality sparkling wine that is produced in the image and style of Champagne but more budget-friendly, try this brut from the Languedoc. Made from classic Champagne grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, harvested at low yeilds to preserve quality, this French sparkler is crisp, dry and refreshing, with green apple and citrus flavors backed by a leesey texture, creamy mouthfeel, and delicate mousse. The finish is long and clean. Perfect for a wedding or other celebratory occasion! Your guests will thank you.
Price: $14.99
2007 Justin Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 11-24-2009
I expected a lot more bomb from this Paso Cabernet, and was pleased to discover a structured, fruit-driven Paso Cab that possesses layers of herbs and exotic spice, balanced acidity, and medium, velvety tannins. The ripeness of the red and black fruit is not overblown, and the weight of the wine is kept in check. This is defintiely a crowd-pleasing style, but it isn't over-the-top. A super value for California Cab lovers.
Price: $29.99
Noah's Mill Bourbon 750ml
Review Date: 11-06-2009
This Bourbon is distilled to proof, which means that no water is added to bring the proof down after distillation. The benefit (and joy) of this is that when you drink it on the rocks, it changes dramatically with each sip as layers of flavor are unleashed by the melting ice. It starts out with intense, earthy aromas of peppercorn and chocolate, which are echoed in the mouth at first sip. What struck me about tasting this Bourbon for the first time was how the flavors exploded with intensity in the mouth without the sensation being hot or burning, as can happen with such a high proof spirit. Each sip thereafter was a surprise, as chocolate and vanilla became toffee, became hazelnut, became sweet soy and even some stone fruits made an appearance. What fun!
Price: $54.99
West County Cider "Redfield" Cider, Massachusetts 750ml
Review Date: 09-23-2009
YUM! This pink-colored cider is made from an heirloom vareity of apples that actually have red flesh. The flavor is like a cross between Bugey Cerdon (a sparkling wine from the Savoie that is fresh, grapey, and a little sweet - one of my all-time favorite light bubblies) and green apples, and the overall effect is dry and refreshing. Since I can't drink beer, I am constantly on the look-out for dry, fresh and distinctive ciders - I LOVE IT!!!!
Price: $16.99
Kanbara "Bride of the Fox" Junmai Ginjo Sake (720ml)
Review Date: 07-28-2009
For an accessible sake that has a forward nose of bananas and tropical fruits, with creamy, nutty undertones, the Kanbara "Bride of the Fox" certainly promises to please a crowd. Don't let the fruit-driven aromas fool you, however - this sake is structured and very well balanced. The smooth finish hints at sweetness, which is ideal for pairing with a variety of sushi rolls, especially the more complex ones featuring spicey and umami flavors.
Price: $32.99
Ginga Shizuku "Divine Droplets" Junmai Daiginjo Sake (720ml)
Review Date: 07-28-2009
A very elegant sake, driven by delicate aromas of almond, sweet cream and lychee fruit. The palate is tangy, and shows more of a white pear flavor. Overall, this is a dry sake with mineral structure and acidity, that hints at saltwater taffy on the long, dry finish, and would be ideal with sashimi.
Price: $64.99
Sorelle Bronca Prosecco DOCG
Review Date: 05-19-2009
I am impressed by this prosecco's delicate, fresh mousse, lively minerality, and mouth-watering green apple flavors. Can you smell sunshine? It's in there too. Perfect bubbles for summer. Or in the middle of winter, when you want to be transported to summer. Makes a wonderful, lighter alternative to Champagne, too.
Drink from 2007 to 2007
Price: $17.99
J. Laurens Brut Cremant de Limoux
Review Date: 04-10-2009
Cremant de Limoux, the AOC for budget-friendly Champagne-esque sparkling wines, is in itself cause for a toast. The NV Cremant de Limoux, J. Laurens Brut is one of our most popular party bubblies. It looks like Champagne with sparkly light gold and a lovely bead. Creamy mousse and delightful yeasty/toasty flavors on the palate. Bone dry, and at only 12% abv,this is a no-brainer for a big event, but can make Monday night special too!
Drink from 2009 to 2009
Price: $13.99
Schramsberg "Mirabelle" California Brut Rosé
Review Date: 02-15-2009
Schramsberg has a special place in my heart as it was the place where I started my career in the wine business. If you haven't visited Schramsberg, I strongly recommend you do - tucked up in the hills just south of Calistoga, it is a historical landmark with some of the oldest caves in the Napa Valley, and it is one of the only places where you can see the traditional (and highly labor-intensive) methode champenoise process of making sparkling wine without going all the way to Champagne. Mirabelle is Schramsberg's non-vintage label. Composed of 64% Chardonnay and 34% Pinot Noir, this June '08 release of the rosé might be the best yet: clean and crisp, it exhibits a nose of fresh strawberries and very very subtle vanilla notes. The palate is vibrant, amplified by a fine mousse and delicate flavors of red berries and sweet-cream that I want to describe as...flirty? Try one and see for yourself.
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serves not too many -- probably a family of 2 to 4 if over rice and vegetables. If you've got hungry people you should double it.
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Tofu In Peanut Sauce CrockPot Recipe
serves not too many -- probably a family of 2 to 4 if over rice and vegetables. If you've got hungry people you should double it.
27 comments:
- Karen H. said...
Good Morning Steph,
"HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY & SCT"!!!! "THANK YOU" for stopping by. I do hope you enjoyed your visit and know you are Welcome anytime. I have never tried Tofu. I've seen it on Food Network and I have never seen it in the stores here where I live. I guess you have to buy it in the bigger stores. Wal-Mart may have it. Your recipe does sound good. "THANK YOU" for sharing it with us. Take care my friend and have a great day. May God Bless You and Yours.
Karen H.
- February 14, 2008 at 5:42 AM
- Renee's Reading Corner said...
This sounds good. We've been using more tofu lately- but I've never used it in a slow cooker. I'll have to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
- February 14, 2008 at 6:29 AM
- Sarah said...
Yes! I'm always looking for new ways to make tofu! Thank you.
- February 14, 2008 at 6:58 AM
- Sandra said...
I have never had tofu, my family is just NOT interested at all LOL
But this looks so good though...I may just make it and not tell them what it is LOL
- February 14, 2008 at 7:50 AM
- Cat said...
For those of you not into tofu (or don't know if you are into tofu) you could also try half tofu and half chicken.
- February 14, 2008 at 9:04 AM
- mjpuzzlemom said...
Pass on the tofu. I think the jerk seasoning ca nbe found in the spice aisle. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
- February 14, 2008 at 10:39 AM
- jilly said...
We love tofu so I am definitely going to have to try this one.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Saw this and thought of you!
- February 14, 2008 at 10:53 AM
- Eleisia said...
We don't usually eat tofu but this recipe does look good.
I'm going to make the Rocky Road Candy recipe! Sounds delicious for Valentine's Day!
- February 14, 2008 at 1:08 PM
- kay said...
oh. my. oh. my.
i do so love tofu and any thing with peanut sauce is a hit in my book. i'm thinking saturday night. yummy again!!
hope your ♥ day is super sweet!!
- February 14, 2008 at 1:14 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
karen, happy V day right back!
renee, it's actually the sauce that gets slow-cooked, maybe next time I'll be more adventurous and put the whole thing in there.
sarah, you're welcome!
sandra, I totally won't tell them.
cat, very good idea!
mj, thanks, I'm going to look for it.
jilly, I know. I saw it yesterday on sandra's blog. looks crazy good. can't wait to try it.
eleisha, I hope the candy is as big of a hit in your house as it was in ours.
kay, thank you! and how did you do that super cool heart?
- February 14, 2008 at 2:05 PM
- Cynthia Matzat said...
I just want you to know that I enjoy reading your blog very much. I'm impressed that you are really using your crock pot every day!!!
I left something for you on my blog. Check it out when you get a chance.
- February 14, 2008 at 5:33 PM
- Amy said...
I'm glad this one was a success for you...but I think I'll probably be passing on this one..no one in my house will eat tofu...thanks though..your recipies are always so entertaining!
- February 14, 2008 at 8:29 PM
- Thyen Party of Four said...
THIS is in my list to try for sure!!!! Thanks for visiting our blog - I check out your site daily - fun fun fun!
- February 15, 2008 at 9:00 AM
- Half-past Kissin Time said...
Wow. Every day a recipe?! Very impressive! This one is especially impressive. I tried to make tofu once; Hubby and I did NOT like it. Maybe I didn't cook it correctly or chose the wrong kind or something...I'll try again, if you insist this was good :)
- February 16, 2008 at 7:47 PM
- Zimms Zoo said...
Just curious, do you cook your rice in another crock-pot? I heard that you could do that. It would be nice to have it all ready at once without all that stnading and stirring.
Just wondering like how much water and how long it takes to cook rice like that.
- April 29, 2008 at 5:40 AM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Zimms,
I have cooked rice in my crockpot before. It worked really well! But for this tofu dinner and for a regular weeknight dinner I use a rice cooker.
- April 29, 2008 at 6:45 AM
- debby said...
We tried this and liked it, but what I liked even better was the tip to bake the tofu first. I'm gonna use that tip again and again.
- August 10, 2008 at 9:50 AM
Finally getting around to trying this and have a question. The sauce assembled in the crock looks lot not very much sauce at all and lots of peanut butter. Does it all melt together to make enough sauce for the tofu and the spinach and the rice? I'm prepping it tonight but it just looks weird.
- August 27, 2008 at 4:40 PM
- Crockpot Lady said...
Hi Beth,
I made this so long ago that I don't really remember, but yes, peanut butter will melt into the other sauces/liquid and will create a sauce.
since the tofu is already cooked, this doesn't need to cook long at all.
- August 27, 2008 at 4:56 PM
- Judy said...
I made this and it did not turn out very well :( I think I cooked it too long in too large of a slow cooker (6 qt). Oh well :) I'm excited to try other recipes.
- October 26, 2008 at 8:05 PM
- Lori S. said...
Tried this tonight, but my crockpot was busy with the hot and sour soup recipe from your site, so I made this sauce on the stovetop and just transferred it into the crockpot once I was ready to add the spinach (after taking out the soup of course! :) ) Probably as a result of doing it on the stove, I had to add some extra water to get the sauce to become "saucy." I liked the *idea* of this recipe, but really didn't enjoy the flavor of the lime in it. I subbed the exact quantity of margarita mix you used with lime juice, and I think it was just too much -- very bitter.
- November 24, 2008 at 5:03 PM
- viggie said...
I have this in the crock now. I should have read the ingredients better before starting because I had some troubles. It's not vegetarian because of the worstershire, and I don't use teriyaki sauce due the the alcohol content. But I managed to fudge it.
- January 10, 2010 at 8:26 AM
- Stephanie said...
it was delish! but i used pb that had been gound (sowwy one of my keys is not woking LOL) fwom peanuts at the co-op. it was vewy thick...not weally saucy. i should have added some h2o.
wascally sawce.
- March 12, 2010 at 7:22 PM
- Jo Brown said...
tried this recipe and it truly was superb! i love the tip you gave to bake the tofu first. Thanks you.
- June 30, 2011 at 4:24 AM
I love this recipe and make it often. Tonight I realized I didn't have the spinach I thought was in the fridge, so I improvised and added frozen green beans, sliced carrots, and red pepper chunks with the tofu. It turned out good and I was glad to have another recipe that gives me the excuse to have peanut sauce!
- August 7, 2011 at 5:01 PM
- iarethefoodsnob said...
I tried this recipe last night and found it wasnt making a good "sauce", I added some water to loosen it up and it added a little more seasoning. It worked perfectly. But i definitely thing 3/4 cup of water should be added for a good consistency.
- November 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM
This was quite tasty, but I had the same problem as some other posters with not enough liquid. I added water and rice vinegar and it came out pretty yummy. I think I will try it on the stovetop next time!
- July 31, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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Sultan Of Brunei Visits New Zealand - Day 3
Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah observes... News PhotoAsking,Diplomacy,Government,House Of Representatives,New Zealand,Parliament Building,Politics,Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah,Vertical,Visit,Waist Up,Wellington - New ZealandPhotographer Hagen HopkinsCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesWELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 27: Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah observes question time in the House of Representatives during a visit to Parliament on March 27, 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. The Sultan of Brunei is being hosted in New Zealand for an official visit over four days to strengthen ties between the two countries ahead of the Association of South East Asian Nations which is being hosted by Brunei later this year. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)