Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005

Musical Feast

By Lisa McLaughlin

Following in the footsteps of country crooner Jimmy Dean, who these days is better known for his sausages than for his songs, a new batch of musicians is offering fans a taste of what it's like to be a star. --By Lisa McLaughlin

TECHNO TEA Moby, known for his vegan beliefs as well as his techno beats, has added three new flavors to his all-natural, organically sweetened Teany bottled iced teas

HOT LICKS Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, who last month showcased his Rock Your World line of hot sauces, includes a guitar pick with both the chipotle-and-habanero-infused Boneyard Brew and the Mango Peach Tango sauce

COUNTRY EATS Nashville superstar Dwight Yoakam is expanding his popular Bakersfield Biscuits line to include shrimp, dips and some new twists on your basic chicken strip, left

SMOOTH SIPPING This week guitar god Carlos Santana will unveil Santana DVX, a sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay he created with Mumm Napa for $55 a pop