tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359807502024-03-05T20:23:10.163-08:00FULLY BOOKEDFOOD - WINE - TRAVEL and maybe cocktailsfullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.comBlogger888125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-89883444012626703352020-06-16T12:09:00.001-07:002020-06-16T12:09:33.486-07:00My final thoughts - Always Eat After 7 PM diet<br />
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I am in my fourth and final week of the Always Eat After 7PM so officially I am
in the Lifestyle Phase that is for life! It has been an interesting and
revealing journey for me that I kind used to be on the same boat – Don’t eat
much in the evening! Following this diet, I realized that eating a proper
dinner that contains protein, super carbs, non-starchy veggies and smart fats,
I get all the macronutrients I need with clean foods for optimum health and
controlled weight. Decent sized meals in the evening do not add extra pounds
and in fact, they do boost your metabolism. However, following this lifestyle
diet dieters should ideally introduce intermittent fasting, typically for 12-16
hours. I understand that for many this may not possible. Don’t
worry! The book offers alternative and tasty, protein only snacks for breakfast
not exceeding 250 calories.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Water helps digest your food, expel wastes,
regulate your temperature, protect your tissues, cushion your joints, and
protect your spinal column, among many other vital functions. It is through
water that hormones flow to the proper organs, that nutrients reach all cells,
and that toxins are diluted and removed from the body.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Don’t forget to have plenty of water every day.
You can infuse it with your favorite veggies or fruits like cucumber and
grapefruit for a more advanced flavor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Get your Super Carbs. “<span style="background: white;">We’ve been
traditionally taught to avoid carbs, have an early dinner, and never eat before
bed. But the fact is, the latest scientific research shows us this earlier
model is not the most ideal.” Adding one portion of your favorite ones to your
dinners during The Lifestyle Phase which is for life will help you keep your
weight in control. Make sure that you avoid processed carbs and only include
the carbs suggested in the book.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background: white;">I intend to continue with the same routine and keep my metabolism rate
high. I may skip IF here and there to enjoy a nice breakfast with family and
friends but having an empty stomach in the morning feels good and saves
calories for a yummy dessert!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Always Eat After 7 pm is a three-phase program
that teaches you how to lose big by strategically eating big when you are
naturally hungriest—in the evening. This may sound too good to be true, but let
me assure you it is no gimmick. It’s all about making strategic and smart food
swaps, and you can still eat your favorite foods.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/05/why-i-chose-this-diet-book.html" style="color: #999999; text-decoration-line: none;">http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/05/why-i-chose-this-diet-book.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 15.6933px;"><a href="http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/06/goal-setting-and-always-eat-after-7pm.html"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/06/goal-setting-and-always-eat-after-7pm.html</span></a></span></div>
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After 7 PM</a>:
The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners,
Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is
now available to purchase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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about the book and how to purchase here</span>: <span style="background: white; color: #333333;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #2cb8b6; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2wNaFIx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2wNaFIx</a></span></span><br />
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<img alt="Tracking Pixel" src="https://pixel.massivesway.com/tracker.php?pixel=6bbad775-976e-4a57-abd4-154819ebb4ec" />fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-42204046085234940952020-06-09T13:07:00.000-07:002020-06-09T13:08:45.547-07:00Goal Setting and the Always Eat After 7PM <p style="margin: 0in;"><font face="verdana"><span style="background: white; color: black;"><font size="2">This post is
brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed
below are my own.</font></span><font size="4"><o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4">I am in my third week of the Always Eat After 7PM so officially I
am in the Main Phase. This phase lasts until the desired weight is reached.
Additionally, this phase can feature Super Carbs including quinoa, rice and
potatoes. <a href="http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/05/why-i-chose-this-diet-book.html">As I told you</a>, I wanted to experiment
with the <i>Always Eat After 7 PM </i>diet to boost my metabolism. So far, I feel
great, I enjoy my IF and see results on the scale even if I didn’t plan to.
Now, let’s talk about the Super Carbs. In this stage, you can have yummy foods
that were “banned” from mainstream diets and “experts” in your after 7 PM
dinner. In fact, based on the book:<o:p></o:p></font></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><br /></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4">“Specific higher-carbohydrate foods (including berries and
cherries) support your fat-burning metabolism while you sleep, providing your
body with a steady stream of fuel throughout the night. The trick is knowing
how to combine them with other evening and pre-bedtime fat-burning foods to
fuel your metabolism as you sleep.”<br />
<span> </span>“Carbs
come in various types, and you get to enjoy most of them—<i>even to the point
of filling up on certain types</i>. First, there are starches, including dried
beans, lentils, carrots, peas, beets, oats, grains and certain breads.”<o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">So forget giving up rice, lentils or quinoa
for life. Just decide what Super Carbs you like and add it to your favorite
dinner dish.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4">The book is so well organized and provides colorful
recipes, food lists, and an <span style="background: white; color: black;">easy-to-follow meal planning. So for dinner, you
can create an easy to make dish that is comprised of: <span> </span>one serving of protein (fish, chicken or
beef), one serving of Super Carbs (starchy carbs including potatoes, rice and
quinoa), one serving of non-starchy vegetables (just your favorite greens) and
one serving of friendly fat. You can even have a dessert with low-sugar fruit
or berries or 2 squares of 70% of dark chocolate. </span><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4">Joel mentions after extensive research that “So,
despite all the bad press over the years, certain carbohydrates play an
important role in balancing your hormones and regulating your metabolic rate,
while avoiding the dreaded weight loss plateaus that accompany conventional
mainstream diets. Furthermore, when you eat these carbohydrates, you’ll feel
much better than you would if you were following a traditional diet.”<o:p></o:p></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><br /></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4">To recap <span style="background: white; color: black;">based on
surprising science, Always Eat After 7 PM debunks popular diet myths and offers
an easy-to-follow diet that accelerates fat-burning and allows you to indulge
in your most intense food cravings: Eating the majority of your calories at
night. </span><o:p></o:p></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><span style="background: white; color: black;"><br /></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://bit.ly/32oR90L" rel="no follow">Always Eat After 7 PM</a></span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is now available to purchase.</span></p><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">Learn more about the book and how to purchase <a href="https://www.joelmarion.com/?src=bg2">here</a></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;"><span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">More to come next and final week!</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><font size="4"><font face="verdana">Find my previous blogs about the book here:</font></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><a href="http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/05/why-i-chose-this-diet-book.html">http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/05/why-i-chose-this-diet-book.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/06/why-i-chose-this-diet-book-and.html">http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/06/why-i-chose-this-diet-book-and.html</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in;"><br /></p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed are my own.</span><br />
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second week of the Always Eat After 7PM. <a href="http://www.fullybooked.biz/2020/05/why-i-chose-this-diet-book.html">As I told you</a> in my previous post, I wanted to experiment with this innovative approach to diet and
generally lifestyle to boost my metabolism. One technique that I found
particularly interesting, thus not so easy to implement for many is
Intermittent Fasting. Although I have been doing IF recreationally a few times
a week, I follow Joel’s suggestions to stick with it for 5-6 days a week. What
does it mean? Stay without any food for at least 12 hours, mostly overnight,
and go without any breakfast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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comes to improving the hormones that directly affect your hunger, blood sugar,
and metabolism. One is insulin. IF combats insulin resistance, meaning that it
helps your body use insulin more normally, thereby lowering your diabetes risk
and boosting your metabolism.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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difficult as I initially thought, particularly with the book’s interesting
3-Minute Fat-Burning Morning Rituals. My favorite is of course the SuperGreens
drink that consists of one scoop of </span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://bit.ly/2QD2Tbm" rel="nofollo">MetaboGreens</a> and a cup of
water, mixed together.</span><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">
“</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Green powder supplements contain an array of pulverized</span><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;">veggies,
healthy bacteria, and beneficial algae. Their energy-boosting,
digestion-aiding, and detoxifying qualities are among their reported benefits.”
Black coffee also will do the trick too.</span></span></div>
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sense of hunger and notice that my stomach is getting increasingly flat on
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authoring 6 best selling books it was glaringly obvious there were 2 huge
misconceptions about dieting that needed to be exposed. The first is that you
can't eat late at night or before bed, which science now shows is NOT true. And
second, you can't eat large portions that satisfy your natural instinct. This
book solves both these problems by providing an evidence-based, enjoyable
approach to dieting that can be used by any person to quickly achieve their
weight loss goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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took several years of researching for me to discover the real science of eating
late night. After a few years of tweaking and refining, I finally came up with
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fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-14454155586375434362020-05-27T11:50:00.000-07:002020-06-02T11:53:51.293-07:00Why I chose this diet book<br />
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brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed
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boost my metabolism,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I jumped at the
chance to receive an advance copy of</span><a href="http://bit.ly/2TefhPs"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"> “Always Eat After 7 PM” by Joel
Marion</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.
Over the next month, I’ll be sharing my experience of the book, including the
diet choices I will make and the results I will get. The</span><a href="http://bit.ly/2TefhPs" ref="nofollow"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"> Always
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program and see rapid results, <b>The Main Phase </b>where you’ll learn exactly which
foods to eat when in order to achieve your weight-loss goals, <b>The Lifestyle
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We most of us grow up learning that we should eat breakfast, a rather large
lunch and an early dinner ideally without carbs in order not to gain weight and
be healthy. Eating late was against all the rules pretty much everywhere in the
world. But “<span style="background: white; color: black;">bestselling
author, Joel Marion, is a fitness expert and nutritionist debunks the myths
underlying traditional dieting and offers a simple, highly effective weight
loss program that improves health, boosts metabolism and energy levels.” Marion
did extensive research and consulted scientific books and research papers. Here
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different during sleep than during the day. In short, your metabolism doesn’t
slow down at night. Nor does your body store fat at the end of the day. Whether
it’s 8 am or 8 pm, you use food for energy the same way.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Food Congress (WSFC), an event by Singapore-based <a href="http://www.makansutra.com/">Makansutra</a>, returns to the Philippines from 31 May to 4 June. This year’s location catering to a larger audience will be a riot of
flavors when the food jamboree gets into full swing at Sunset Avenue Corner
Asian Drive, SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Pasay City. Once again supported
by <a href="https://tpb.gov.ph/">Tourism Promotions Board Philippines</a> (TPB), WSFC17 is set to be bigger,
bolder and better than 2016 with a fresh theme this year: “Re-Imagine
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strategic partner like the TBP among other key partners, WSFC17 is again set to
be this year’s largest congregation of heritage food advocates, industry think
tankers, international delegates, hawkers and street food fans convening on one
platform to discuss, debate, advance initiatives and devour unpretentious
street eats with gusto. As many as 75,000 hungry food fans showed up last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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further – beyond the shores of Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore) to China,
Germany, USA and even Mexico, in search of hidden heritage gems – and deeper
into heritage cuisine by delving into the Filipino provincial melting pot. Team
WSFC, led by KF Seetoh, recently went on a food spotting and exploration trip
deeper into the Philippine region, uncovering gems like Lamb Monggo in
Davao (a lamb and green bean stew devoured with rice) and created Sisig Paella,
a new twist on the local icon Sisig from Pampanga, all to be offered at
the WSF Jamboree. Lamb Monggo is known to be a favorite of the current H.E.
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be <a href="https://www.facebook.com/25seeds/">Chef Sau del Rosario</a> for the host nation. He will shepherd the Philippine
contingent and mentor local cooks in the street food industry. The owner of
Café Fleur and 25 Seeds will also be one of this year’s dialogue speakers.
Following his WSFC debut in 2016, chef Sau represented the Philippines at
Mexico City’s Foro Mundial Gastronomia Food Festival last year. Given the
stronger Filipino food representation at this year’s WSFC17, French-trained
chef Sau del Rosario, whose progressive take on traditional dishes has
catapulted him onto the international stage is set to showcase Pinoy food to
the world. He is also working with Makansutra on the world’s first mobile and
unmanned heritage automatic deli in Singapore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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industry speakers from USA, Indonesia, Singapore, UK and home-grown
talents in the Philippines, among others. The keynote speaker is Greg Drescher, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">VP, strategic studies and industry
leadership, California Institute of America (CIA), Michelin-star chefs
Malcolm Lee (Singapore) and Andy Yang (Thailand). Thought-provoking
topics revolving around the theme of “Re-Imagine Possibilities” will address
matters related to the future of the street food industry. KF Seetoh,
Creator and Curator, World Street Food Congress and Founder of Makansutra
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provide the latest update on </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">the highly anticipated Bourdain
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Interspersing the dialogue will be stage demos of iconic heritage and
street food dishes by various presenters like <span style="color: windowtext;">Claude Tayag</span> and <span style="color: windowtext;">Malcolm
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segment, likened to an ideation maximus, a refreshing and raw concept,
where delegates step up onto the stage, pitch their ideas,
visions, concepts and goals to the media, government, industry,
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Over 30 master hawkers and pop ups
this year from 13 countries this year. Bigger and better than 2016. Street food
demos by top chefs: limited seats + recipe + first-come-first samplings via
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will feature six cities and regions from Davao city, Bicol, Pampanga,
Iloilo, Ilocos and Bacolod. They are all personally curated and checked by WSFC </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">founder KF Seetoh and it includes
traditional favorites like Piaya from Bacolod and a funky Sisig Paella
from Pampanga. Old favorites like Bali barbecue ribs will be back. New items
stealing the limelight include the Singapore’s Marmite chicken burger, Mexican
tacos, Malaysia’s Claypot Apom Manis among others. Here are the 13 countries
represented at this year’s WSF Jamboree:</span></div>
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Food</b>: From PHP 150 onwards <b>Entry fee</b>: PHP 150 redeemable at food & beverage
stalls <b>Opening Hours</b>: Wed to Fri, 31 May – 2 June: 4:00pm to 11:00pm Sat, 3
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the six easy steps to make an elegant paella with very few ingredients. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup <a href="http://www.culinarycollective.com/product/matiz-valenciano-paella-rices/">Matiz Paella Rice</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 container of Aneto Seafood Paella base</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 bell peppers (or vegetables of your choice cut in small pieces)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 pound of shrimp</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a paella pan and let it cook for 3 minutes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the rice and let it boil for a few minutes, then turn it down to medium heat</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the shrimp and peppers. Let them cook in medium heat for 20 minutes </span><br />
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<br />fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-74756955037603781212016-11-03T08:21:00.001-07:002016-11-03T08:21:47.453-07:00Trader Joe's crazy love with pumpkin<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">During my last visit at Trader Joe’s a couple of weeks ago, I walked by a
massive basket of pumpkins that seemed to be fresh and good looking. When I entered the door, just across me was the new gluten free pumpkin cereal sitting just next to
the pumpkin jam. While shopping at the store for my TJ's favorites, I counted
over 30 items that feature pumpkin in any shape, flavor or form and some of them were: Pumpkin Spice Granola
Bark, Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Sticky Pumpkin Cake with Hard Sauce, Pumpkin
Spice Caramel Corn with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds & Walnuts, Pumpkin Spice
Scone Mix with Maple Flavored Icing, Pumpkin Soup Crackers, Pumpkin Panettone (sic), Pumpkin
Pie Spice Cookie Butter, Assorted Belgian Chocolate Pumpkins, Pumpkin tortilla
chips, Pumpkin seed brittle, Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Baking Mix, Pumpkin
Pancake Mix and many more! I am not sure if these products are still available,
some are definitely there on the TJ’s shelves, others have gone. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-4875712148953205272016-09-18T22:10:00.004-07:002016-09-18T22:17:14.700-07:00What to eat at the Washington's State Fair<div class="MsoNormal">
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are known for their greasy, fried and unhealthy foods together with the fun
rides, silly toys and animal shows. You still have nearly a week to visit
the Fair at Puyallup and here are my suggestions on what tasty but bad for your
cholesterol foods you should try even if you have a couple of hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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treat at the quintessential sweet snack place- Fisher’s for a jam scone. The line
will be long but this must-eat at the Fair is worth it. This small, yellowish pastry filled with raspberry jam and coated with whipped butter is the Fair’s favorite for both kids and grown-ups alike. As you
can’t find them easily in any bakery in the city, get stuffed or buy the baking
mix and make them at home. There are a few <a href="http://www.fisherscones.com/">Fisher </a>stands in various locations
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fried onion and curly fries are two of the signature foods at the Fair. The
curly fries come in a huge plate and look glued together which makes them funny looking. Be
ready to share with friends and family because the portion is huge and you will
need help. The beer batter fried onion rings come handy in a smaller portion
and are really tasty. You get those dishes pretty much everywhere at the Fair so keep your eyes open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fair brought exotic meats at the Burgers and Exotic Meats stand. If you are
brave enough, go for an alligator burger or rabbit and python sausage. If
strange animal foods is not your cup of tea, go for at the beef lumpia at the Fried Rolls stand, a type
of spring roll eaten in Philippines and Indonesia. My lumpia came with spicy
mayo, salsa and a sweet vinegar dip that was delicious and paired perfectly the
greasiness of the roll.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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comes with fries and pickles. This fried, amazingly spicy and crunchy chicken goes down fast with the ketchup dipped potatoes. Hands up to Nashville people who invented it and made it a national trend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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close the day with an elephant ear, another timeless Fair favorite. Watch how
they make it at the Elephant Ears stand. Yes, it is dipped fried, then
buttered and topped with sugar and cinnamon and jam on the other side if you
want. But it is so warm and comfort-y that you will ask for seconds.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">There are numerous
cookbook and diet books arriving at bookstore shelves every day featuring
regional and national cooking traditions, easy-to-make recipes well packaged
with large colorful photos. Weight loss books describe specific diets and
all the benefits that can come by following them. Despite the number of culinary books that I have read and reviewed, I haven’t really found a book that is so
revealing and personal about the relationship between food, a daughter and her father.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Fat-Dad-Memoir-Recipes/dp/0425272230/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469216474&sr=8-1&keywords=My+Fat+Dad%3A+A+Memoir+of+Food%2C+Love%2C+and+Family%2C+with+Recipes" style="font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 27.6px;"><span style="color: blue;">My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food,Love, and Family, with Recipes</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;"> has a clear and descriptive
title but it goes beyond that. In a series of chapters taken out of her
childhood, Dawn Lerman talks about her father’s serious weight problems, the
serial diets he used to be on and off, her appetizing relationship with her
grandmother and adds amazing and unique recipes for the readers to try. In this
fast-paced, moving personal story, only healthy food and love are the winners.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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bake in shallow baking pan until it can be easily pierced with a knife, about
45 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow the potato to cool completely.
Peel the skin off the sweet potato and transfer to a food processor fitted with
a blade. Add the chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, coriander,
cumin, salt, and nutmeg, and process until smooth. If the hummus is too thick,
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from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Fat-Dad-Memoir-Recipes/dp/0425272230/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469216474&sr=8-1&keywords=My+Fat+Dad%3A+A+Memoir+of+Food%2C+Love%2C+and+Family%2C+with+Recipes" style="color: blue;">My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love, Family, and Recipes</a>,<span style="color: blue;"> </span>by Dawn Lerman, Berkley Books, 2015. Find
more about the author here: <a href="http://www.dawnlerman.net/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.dawnlerman.net/</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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only!</b> Write a comment why you should get this freebie and you are automatically
entered. I will only need your name and email address. The winner will be
announced on Monday July 25<sup>th</sup>. Good luck!</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Muse-Sumptuous-Gathering-Seasonal/dp/1936797682?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0">Cooking with the Muse</a></i> is a new book by Myra Kornfeld and
Stephen Massimila. This 500-page cookbook that features 150 recipes, 200
photos , numerous culinary poems and
easy to read essays about the history of food –all meet together to educate,
entertain and provoke all five senses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The one-of-a-kind cookbook is divided in main four chapters,
each corresponding to a season. Each recipe is paired with a poem, followed by
the poet’s note at the end. We can’t tell if the recipe is inspired by the poem
or the poem by the recipe but it does not really matter. The outcome is a
pleasing pairing of food for the stomach and food for the brain with the poet’s
comments adding extra historic facts about the ingredients, the dish or the
poetry. In its introductory pages, you will find a detailed presentation of
food and poetry throughout the centuries, from the Ancient Greeks to Modern
Americans, a chapter detailing the ingredients used and cooking techniques and foundation
recipes. The book closes with a glossary, plenty of
resources and an extended bibliography.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Autumn, corn, pumpkin, squash and apples are celebrated
as well as seasonal holidays like Halloween. The was intrigued by the
essay <i>On Corn: Of American Gods and
People </i>and the well-thought pages on John Keats’s <i>The Autumn</i>. My favorite
recipe of Autumn? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <b>massaged "halloween" kale salad with party mix and
roasted delicate squash</b> and this is the poem I picked, a <i>Halloween</i> haiku by
Massimilla himself:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carving crack-toothed
grins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heaven-scent of orange flesh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Winter chapter features healthy dishes like oatmeal and
French toast for breakfast, potatoes, roasted vegetables, pies, and stews as
well as Moroccan dishes like harira and some sugary desserts. The notable essay
on On Keats’s <i>The Eve of St. Agnes: A
Moroccan Feast</i> will travel you to the country of exotic spices while preparing
my favorite recipe, the <b>celery root puree.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Yam</i> by Bruce Guernsey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The potato that ate all its carrots,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can see in the dark like a mole,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its eyes the scars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is an ode to artichokes, onions, greens, asparagus
and peas and that of British favorite, the rhubarb. Spring welcomes you with
the On Robert Frost’s<i> Putting in the Seed</i> essay that is refreshing and sweet.
My favorite recipe of the chapter is the innovative <b>pea cakes with sesame crust
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, here comes the Summer, with salads, fresh fruits,
fresh fish and ceviche. I recommend the On Robert Frost’s <i>Blueberries</i> essay
that will bring the summer in your kitchen. The <b>cherry-ripe almond smoothie</b>
will be my favorite and easy-to-make recipe. Just make it when you read the <i>Cherry-ripe</i>
by Robert Herrick<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whose plantations fully show<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This gargantuan effort to pair recipes, photos and poetry
together with culinary history is a treasure that needs to be added to
everybody’s bookshelf. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-52447377836871390882016-05-11T11:24:00.000-07:002016-05-11T11:24:06.665-07:00Savory Yogurt from Fage<span style="font-size: large;">Savory yogurt is getting fast into the American market. We first saw the carrot, sweet potato and beet flavors from <a href="http://www.bluehillyogurt.com/our-yogurt">Blue Hill</a>; then it came <a href="http://www.sohhayogurt.net/">Sohha </a>selling yogurt with poppy seeds, pine nuts and sesame from their store in New York's Chelsea Market; other companies like Chobani tried to bring some flavors of saltiness in their fruit yogurt line by adding Chipotle Pineapple and Sriracha Mango Flip. <a href="https://www.pret.com/en-us/pret-shops#">And Pret A Manger</a>, the British sandwich chain added curry yogurt sauces to their sandwich line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://usa.fage.eu/yogurts/fage-crossovers">Fage</a>, the Greek dairy product company with a significant presence in the US, launched just a few weeks ago its savory Greek yogurt line under the name Crossovers that comes in four distinctive flavors:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carrot ginger with pistachios</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tomato Basil with almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Olive Thyme with almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and Coconut Curry with Cashews</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tried them all and they taste great if you like savory flavors in your creamy, strained Greek yogurt. I don't have a favorite yet but I need to do a second round of tastings. The said to be chef-level snacking is indeed true!</span><br />
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<br />fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-77935942165169549672016-05-05T16:28:00.000-07:002016-05-05T16:28:23.540-07:00The Texan Signature Rosé from Llano EstacadoVery few people from the West Coast know the wines from Texas and even less have tried them. I first found out about this one-of-a-kind wine region when I was traveling cross-country from New York City to Los Angeles via I5. A stop at the Hill Country Wineries was a pleasant surprise- I liked most of the wines and the warmth of the people.<br />
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I recently received the 2014 Signature Ros<b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 18.9333px;">é</b> from Llano Estacado, located in the Panhandle region. I consumed it in a record high temperature day -87 F on May 2nd in Seattle - in Lincoln Park. It was the perfect day for the delicate, aromatic and refreshing ros<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 18.9333px;"><span style="line-height: 18.9333px;">é</span><b style="line-height: 18.9333px;">, </b></span></span>a blend of Mourvedre, Cinsault and Grenache. As it was a last minute decision, it was only paired with lentil and veggie chips and raw pizza crackers that turned to be a delicious pairing. But if you have more time, prepare a salad or fish tacos!<br />
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https://www.llanowine.com/index.php/shop-7640fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-36452881352319238852016-04-21T16:34:00.000-07:002016-04-21T16:34:33.342-07:00Luxurious wines at Taste Washington <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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to be consumed. This year during the tasting I decided to go for the wines with
the higher price tag ($60+), the luxurious and difficult to find otherwise - in certain cases only if
you are a member of a wine club.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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served with amazing food made from local chefs. This year I noticed chefs
played more with fresh fish rather than meat and their miniature creations were
as tasty in the mouth as pleasing for the eye. Here are some photos for you
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b><a href="http://www.andrewwill.com/home/">Andrew Will Winery</a></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hills at $83 is the perfect Bordeaux blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot and 14%
Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied, pure and refined features aromas of black
current and sweet dark berries and it is the wine you serve not only to impress
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with Petit Verdot and Merlot, this Bordeaux is full-bodied and balanced. Its
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Passover recipes. The following day, she will speak about Passover recipes
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fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-4996902126504068672016-03-08T22:00:00.000-08:002016-03-08T22:00:03.526-08:00Kalot Superfood Nut Butter<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">While experimenting with the paleo diet, I look for new paleo diet friendly snacks, energy bars, mixed nuts and nut butter. Most of them are tasty, low in carbs and higher in fat and protein -there are of course exceptions so keep an eye on that super protein bar.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Fruit & Almond Butter with Espresso Beans and Hazelnuts tastes really good for someone who loves almonds, hazelnuts, and espresso beans. I actually love coffee and nuts so this is the perfect blend. The texture is crunchy and nutty and it melts smoothly in a few bites in your mouth. For those who also like coconut oil, is one of the healthiest almond butters currently available. I would like it more with less coconut oil or none but I am not a great fan of coconut oil (and one of the few downsides of the paleo diet) so not really objective.</span></div>
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<br />fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-8221732571637927942015-12-31T11:16:00.000-08:002015-12-31T11:16:03.407-08:00Enlighten Yourself, my gifts for the holidays<span style="font-size: large;">I only gave two gifts to myself this holiday season. I don't count of course the unlimited investments I make monthly for my education, travels, professional development and some fashion items of course!</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the newly discovered <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20rel=%22nofollow%22%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LUYQ22/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000LUYQ22&linkCode=as2&tag=fullybooked05-20&linkId=UM4IYVMQCHTP53RK%22%3EMini%20Buddha%20Board%20%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=fullybooked05-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000LUYQ22%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E">Mini Buddha Board</a> to master the art of letting go...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recommend them both for those who want to try something new and inspiring -in red- this year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1 package of
<a href="http://www.krusteaz.com/products/cookies/gingerbread-cookie-mix">Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie Mix</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mix until
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you and cover and refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with a floured cookie cutter (small or big, is your choice). Place 1 inch apart
onto ungreased cookie sheet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cookies in a cellophane bag and just wrap-up with a ribbon. Alternatively, place the cookies in a cellophane bag and just add the decorative cardstock
paper <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nostalgic look. Add a ribbon to make it even nicer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-34586339961983744822015-12-02T13:19:00.000-08:002015-12-02T13:19:34.512-08:00The Ubiquitous Maple Syrup and some Notable Maple Syrup Products - <span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 16.8pt;">The last few years, Maple syrup is found everywhere: in breakfast cereals,
energy bars and even sausages. You can also find maple syrup flavored yogurts,
chocolate, potato chips, cakes and cookies that have a hint or large portions of it. It seems that maple syrup has become ubiquitous. I will discuss its healthy benefits in a different article (and that it won't mention the maple glazed bacon doughnuts).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">Great packaging and flavors made from a company that values sustainability in Vermont</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>Pearls and Fleur de Sel</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">The <a href="http://isens.ca/">iSens.ca</a> company offers a variety of maple butters, maple and tea fleur de sel, and the not found elsewhere vinegar maple pearls that can give your salad not only a different flavor but also a different look!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not an American so maybe that is the reason I can’t relate to the Thanksgiving dinner. And, even if I tried hard, I don’t understand why nearly a month before the day, the entire culinary world including food writers and bloggers, broadcasters, housewives, home cooks and even children get so much engaged and can’t stop talking about turkeys, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I almost hate stuffing. It is too bread-ish and dry and rather bland. Gravy on the other hand is rather thin and messy and makes things even worse. Mashed potatoes could taste fine but fortified with butter and double cream is the best recipe for a heart attack. And don’t get me started with the pumpkin pie, the most boring pie of all. I don’t think I had more than one bite of this but that was enough. The only thing I can possibly like is the dark, crispy skin of the turkey. But is it worth waiting for five hours for dinner to be served for just that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I first celebrated Thanksgiving in Florida, where I lived in the 90s. My expectations were rather high for this so much advertised holiday. In Florida was fun. The weather was warm enough to be able to get a table in the patio with traditional food and with some sides of seafood and the ubiquitous key lime pie – a much nicer dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I celebrated Thanksgiving ten plus years later in New York amongst an international group of people who was thankful for everything except for the food choices. Throughout the years, I had roasted turkey, twisted versions of the stuffing (made with different ingredients), gravy, various versions of mashed potatoes (yukan gold and yams both, with butter and double cream and some secret ingredients I can’t reveal) but never really liked anything. Last year I made chicken with some sort of stuffing, a ceviche-like soup and a dark chocolate dessert -all different dishes with a better taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What’s wrong of going off-the-beaten path to celebrate the day of giving thanks? I know people who are vegetarians, gluten-free, paleo-diet friendly. Do they all have to put up with the turkey, the stuffing and the pumpkin pie? I wouldn’t think so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Willing to express my thanks without the mainstream and nearly authoritarian imposing of certain foods and armed with a $100 gift voucher (I won), I celebrated Thanksgiving at the <a href="http://www.luckyeagle.com/">Lucky Eagle</a> casino. I had a filet mignon and grilled vegetables, a starter of prawn cocktail, bubbly for the cheers and coffee for desert (with a bite of cheesecake). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was the perfect Thanksgiving. No stuffing attached. </span>fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-4994692234811258682015-09-28T21:46:00.002-07:002015-09-28T21:46:46.075-07:00Trendy and Tasty: favorite dishes at IFBC<span style="font-size: large;">A Food Blogger Conference places, as someone would expect, food in the center of its activities. This year's IFBC did the same. I won't say much in this post but I will show. Pictures often speak for themselves even if they are occasionally blurry (thanks to amazing cocktails and wine available pretty much throughout Saturday during the conference). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Starting with breakfast, the beet citrus flavored </span><a href="http://www.stonyfield.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Stonyfield</a><span style="font-size: large;"> yogurt served in a martini glass was delicious -I loved the tart taste. The innovative glass serving elevates yogurt to a completely different level!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the Franciacorta seminar, we tasted six different sparkling wines paired with amazing foods courtesy of <a href="http://stoneburnerseattle.com/">Stoneburner</a> restaurant. My favorite -the Hebi (spearfish) crudo, finger limes and alleppo pepper. I love raw fish!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Smoked sobrasada chorizo with port soaked figs and Valencia almonds from <a href="https://larkseattle.com/bitter-raw">Lark's Bitter/Raw</a>- pure pleasure with an exclusive blend of flavors</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thechefinthehat.com/loulay-kitchen-seattle">Loulay's</a> duck confit sliders, those small bites of happiness can be on my table every day</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fried chicken on waffle, an old classic with a twist in a mini version, comfort food for the soul from the <a href="http://skilletstreetfood.com/">Skillet</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The list tops the avocado mini cupcake from <a href="http://avocadosfromchile.org/recipes">Avocados from Chile</a> - I am not a cupcake fan but savory cupcakes are far more attractive. A new trend?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Favorite drink? The Il Mosnel Brut from Franciacorta. This blend of chardonnay, pinot bianco and pinot nero is a dry wine of medium acidity and an excellent choice for a warm summer evening or a crispy fall day. </span><br />
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<br />fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-58422581560640451742015-09-21T17:52:00.000-07:002015-09-21T17:52:34.625-07:00Why I like the IFBC gift bag <div class="MsoNormal">
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things that you could guess like a recipe book, a cheese cutter
and an ice cube tray. But there are some items that are random and unrelated to
a food blogger, like the pair of sun glasses and the odd selfie sticker. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love gifts. Unlike others who feel maybe intimated or
overwhelmed from the unexpected box or just like to "play" humble, I have always
welcomed them small or large. A gift is a manifestation of generosity in any
shape or form: from a red apron to a freshly-baked cookie, I grab it with an
open heart and the smile of a little girl. I don’t feel any guilt and have no regrets.
It is not a coincidence that the gift chose to appear in this particular
moment, in this particular bag. Maybe there is a reason for that. Maybe it’s
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learn from <a href="http://www.krusteaz.com/">Krusteaz's</a> apron? Well, maybe to cook more often and keep the dough away from my shirt. The cheese cutter? To cut cheese better by indulging in cheese
more often. The ice cube tray? To make ice cubes with different ingredients and use
them for iced coffee or cocktails. Not all the items in the bag have an
educational purpose like the gluten free crackers or the notebooks; they will still
serve me well but I know how already. <a href="http://manitobaharvest.com/">Manitoba Harvest's</a> hemp seeds will pair well with the <a href="http://www.stonyfield.com/">Stonyfield</a> yogurt and the
recipe books will generate new ideas for cooking. My check list is in good
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and useful products. I am certain that they found a place in our homes already.
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bustle of Seattle, or are traveling to or from Portland, don't forget to stop in
by car, bus or train for a fun and relaxing time in Olympia at the southern end
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you decide to do, there will always be a place to satisfy your appetite
there. The Washington State Capital is a small town but it offers an
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your day at the Farmers Market which celebrates its 40<sup>th</sup> birthday
in 2015. During the summer months from April to September, the market stays
open from Thursday to Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. Buy your fresh fruit and
vegetables, grab fresh bread, smoked sausage or salmon jerky –all at your
fingertips. Then pause for a break for brunch with a pita gyros at the <span style="color: #0068cf;"><a href="http://www.olympiafarmersmarket.com/restaurants/">Pithos Gyros, tamales at Los Tulenos or some Indian curry at the Currie in a Hurry</a></span>. This vibrant open market is a small heaven, an ideal
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overlooking the impressive Olympia marina with wonderful views of the Puget Sound
to the north and striking sights of Capitol buildings and Dome to the south.
The Thriftway store just a little more to the west is Olympia's only
downtown grocery store with an good selection of gourmet foods, wines and beers
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 16pt;">Olympia is known for its notable coffee
scene. There are more than half-dozen independent and local coffee brewers
ready to please your java needs. </span><a href="http://www.olympiacoffee.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 16pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Olympia Coffee Roasting Company</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 16pt;"> sources
its beans form the best farmers around the world while at the spacious </span><a href="http://www.batdorfcoffee.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 16pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Batdorf & Bronson</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 16pt;">,
you will get an organic cup of joe. Café Au Lait is a tiny coffee stand at the
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south of Olympia is the town of Tumwater which was the home of the Olympia Beer
or "OLY", a once revered name in the West for Beer. The brewery shut
down its door many years ago but there are some thoughts of renovated the
currently empty brewing buildings and convert them into an educational
center for brewing and distillation . If you want to find out more about the
historic brewery, you can take a guided tour at the Schmidt House in Tumwater (<a href="http://www.olytumfoundation.org/history-schmidt-house-historic-house-tours-schedule.asp" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">check here for times and fees</span></a>). This is the
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Taproom</span></a>, located at the waterfront, is Olympia’s first taproom and
bottle shop where you can try selections from more than 600 bottles. Or try the <a href="http://www.fishbrewing.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Fish Brew Company</span></a>, where
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award-winning wines from Viognier to Cabernet Sauvignon. Or if you like spirits
more, don’t miss the <a href="http://www.sandstonedistillery.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Sandstone Distillery</span></a> with its very
distinguished white whiskey and gin. For those who really like their wine,
there is a wine trail with stops at six wineries. Find out more here:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://southsoundwinetrail.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">southsoundwinetrail.com</span></a><br />
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dining scene is equally impressive. Find local fine cuisine at <a href="https://www.anthonys.com/restaurants/detail/anthonys-homeport-olympia/">Anthony’s HomePort</a> with exceptional seafood and Northwest specialties or grab a table at
<a href="http://www.letseat.at/koibitosushi">Koibito Japanese Restaurant</a> if you have a craving for sushi or udon, and the
always excellent Oly Rockfish Grill.</span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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former home to a lively hippie scene in the 70's and now home to a variety of
unique bars, shops, and book stores, with my favorite for some one-of-a-kind cookbooks <a href="http://www.orcabooks.com/">Orca Books</a>. In fact all of Olympia's downtown is
interesting, small and easy to walk. Halfway between Seattle and Portland the
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evening out. There are some interesting bars like the <a href="http://dillingers.weebly.com/" style="cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0068cf;">Dillinger’s Cocktails & Kitchen</span></a> for
some Prohibition era cocktails at the bank vault of Olympia’s Security Building.
Or the <span style="color: #0068cf;"><a href="http://1230room.com/">1230 Room</a></span> for
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fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35980750.post-42653927213979073312015-08-21T19:12:00.000-07:002015-08-21T19:12:12.281-07:00The New Primal Spicy Grass-Fed Beef Jerky<span style="font-size: large;">I am a great fan of beef, turkey and salmon jerky. When I discovered the New Primal, I was intrigued by their unique packaging -take a look at the back side- and the fact that is probably the only one beef jerky that has no added brown sugar in its ingredients. Instead, they use honey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://thenewprimal.com/product/spicy-beef-jerky/">New Primal Spicy Grass-Fed Beef Jerky </a>is made with beef raised without added hormones and without antibiotics. The product is USDA inspected and free from gluten, artificial ingredients and preservatives. It is available in a 1-oz. and 2-oz. packs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the ingredients include gluten-free tamari sauce and less than 2% of pineapple juice, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper and jalapenos. Looking at the nutrition facts, one serving size of 28g has only 60 calories, 10 of which is fat. Total fat is 1g, sodium 280mg and cholesterol at 20mg. Carbs are low with 4g and protein at 8g. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overall, it seems like a healthy snack that will serve you well when you are out and about and you don't have time to cook or stop for a sit-down lunch. It is definitely better than getting snacks high in carbs and calories so the New Primal Beef Jerky is one of the best deals. And it has a kick if you like it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more information and retail prices, check http://thenewprimal.com/product/spicy-beef-jerky/</span>fullybookedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09636714081140664747noreply@blogger.com0