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Friday, October 3, 2014
All-New! Cooking from The New York Times
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Kale vs. Watercress
Just when we were all getting comfortable with kale… along comes watercress to mix everything up.
Watercress vs. Kale Which one wins the Heavyweight Nutritional Championship? And why?!
So what is all this fuss about watercress packing more of a nutritional punch than kale?
Based on a study carried out by researchers at the William Patterson University in New Jersey, watercress ranked at the top of the list for nutritional benefits out of a whole list of leafy greens (47 of them to be exact) when analyzed for their Nutritional Density Score. The score was determined by how much of these 17 vital nutrients—potassium, fiber, protein, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, zinc, and vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K—the vegetables contained
Here's the ranking:
- Watercress: 100.00
- Chinese cabbage: 91.99
- Chard: 89.27
- Beet green: 87.08
- Spinach: 86.43
- Leaf lettuce: 70.73
- Romaine lettuce: 63.48
- Collard green: 62.49
- Turnip green: 62.12
- Mustard green: 61.39
- Endive: 60.44
- Kale: 49.07
- Dandelion green: 46.34
- Arugula: 37.65
- Iceberg lettuce: 18.28
However, when broken down, what this analysis reveals is nutrition based on a serving size of per 100 calories. Since kale packs 33 calories per cup and watercress only 4, that's where we see these two power greens diverge.
According to nutrition experts, any amount of leafy greens you eat is going to be good for you. And the more the better!
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
God Bless The Baroness
by Paige Donner
Last summer, while attending Vinexpo in Bordeaux, I had the great good fortune to be issued a Press invitation to the Gala Dinner held at Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, hosted by Madame Philippine de Rothschild.
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- "The Baroness" Madame Philippine de Rothschild
The gala dinner that The Baroness (as her friends referred to her), Madame Philippine de Rothschild, was putting on was in honor of the first unveiling of their chateau's exquisite new cellars and museum on the premises of the venerable domain of Mouton Rothschild.
It was extraordinary to see the liveliness, ever present, in such a courageous woman like The Baroness. She stood up on stage, alongside her son Julien and also the Mayor of Bordeaux, Alain Juppé, and spoke to the assembled guests of 250 people for a solid 20 minutes, unflagging. More than once she drew hearty chuckles from the crowd of some of the world's most esteemed winemakers and winery owners. She was still every inch a glamorous actress, even at 80.
Though petite in stature, her courage was immense.
We all too often associate Mouton Rothschild and Bordeaux wines with tradition and venerability. And while I am not disputing its solid ranking in the history of wine, it is important to remember that the house has bucked tradition continuously since its founding.
Firstly with the near-sacrilegious innovation of bottling at the chateau a couple centuries ago. Then, under Philippine's father's tutelage, dedicating label design to outstanding contemporary artists of the day. And, finally, appointing a woman, his daughter no less, to lead the house into the next millennium.
In a world of French wine all too often overshadowed by a huge majority of men, Madame Phillippine de Rothschild, The Baroness, showed courage, fortitude, leadership and an enviable sixth sense for business acumen (Chile!) and innovation (Mouton Cadet!) during her day.
That's a legacy that will not be forgotten.
God Bless The Baroness.
(More here about her life and legacy on the NY Times)
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Luau To Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
Guest Post by Brittany Winter
On a day of remembrance, Long Island companies team up to give back to our nation's bravest.
On September 11th, 2014 The Sporting News Grill and BluChip marketing will be collaborating to throw a Summer Luau party to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
The Party is expected to bring in hundreds of business owners, community members, and local Veterans from all parts of Long Island to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project and celebrate those who have sacrificed their well being to preserve our nation's freedoms.
The Sporting News Grill will leave no stone unturned when it comes to the atmosphere. Stepping through the doors of the Westbury restaurant and on to its outdoor patio, will transport guests to a Hawaiian Island, as hula and fire dancers entertain, tiki huts serve delicious food, and live music keeps the mood fun and relaxed. Outdoor tiki huts and bar areas are being built solely for the big event, and sand is being brought in to cover the patio area, keeping up with the luau theme.
Georgi Vodka, upon hearing about the event immediately offered assistance in both product donation and services, and many local shops followed suit, offering specialty goods as part of the gift bags to be raffled off and given to guests.
"The Holiday Inn Westbury and the Sporting News Grill believe in giving back to the community. Being that we're in the hospitality industry we know that helping take care of others is an important role and responsibility. We want to give back to those that have made great sacrifices on all of our behalves. Our veterans are our everyday real-life heroes. We know we can never truly repay them, but we think that showing them we care is the least we can do. I personally invite all to attend and make contributions big and small to support our troops and reach out to them with our helping and giving hands. We look forward to working closely with Blu-Chip Marketing as well as other working partners to help make a significant contribution and impact. I ask those that may have services and goods to contribute and donate to contact Blu Chip Marketing direct. Monetary donations and raffle prizes will assist us in reaching our goal that evening. We want attendees to have a lot of fun, but we also want all to help with the cause as much as they can."
– Franklin Manchester, GM Holiday Inn, Westbury.
This event is the culmination of an overwhelming desire by the Sporting News Grill and BluChip to celebrate, thank, and give back to our troops on this September 11th.
There was no question that The Wounded Warrior Project would be the choice organization to give all proceeds to and having them on board will ensure a day of remembrance is one worth remembering.
Free Tickets to the party can be reserved at this link:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bluchip-vip-list-end-of-summer-luau-to-benefit-the-wounded-warrior-project-tickets-12207307385
or by calling (631) 337-1603.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
From Tradition to Table
Brittany Winter (guest post)
The DeNicola Brother's carry their family legacy of providing a culinary experience to their guests, a tradition that extends back to 1915 when the family first settled on Long Island with only one restaurant. The DeNicola Concept is a unique blend of tradition and trend. As their business grows, one concept remains unchanged for these brothers….family comes first.
3 brothers, 6 restaurants and a culinary tradition That has traveled both distance and decades....
Long Islanders are buzzing over the 3 Long Island brothers who have opened a number of restaurants across the Island. The brothers have a total of 6 restaurants, which combine traditions, and culinary excellence they learned from their late father and each carries on his legacy through unique traditions and culinary arts. The decadent menus consist of only the finest local ingredients; with magnificent atmospheres. It's no wonder all their restaurants are considered Long Island hot spots.
Ruvo and La Tavola Trattoria carry the traditional Italian cuisine and flair while the Del Fuego locations emanate trend and excitement. At Ruvo and La Tavola you will experience culinary expertise and traditions dating back to Southern Italy in the early 1900's, where the DeNicola Family originated. The Del Fuego chain offers an array of casual Mexican foods with quality ingredients. Along with the standard Tex Mex fare like guacamole and quesadillas, Del Fuego's menu also features more elaborate cuisine that will cater to any budget.
There's an overall feeling of family when you enter any of The DeNicola Restaurants. The brothers have captured this feeling while offering an exhilarating culinary experience.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Ice Cream Truck On The Champs-Elysées
by Paige Donner
All photos copyright Paige Donner 2014.
Summer time means ice cream.
But what a - NICE! - surprise to find an ice cream truck parked right on the Champs-Elysées in Paris.
And not just anywhere on the Champs, but right at the corner of Avenue Montaigne and the Champs-Elysées.
And the cherry on top? It's all-organic sorbets and ice cream.
: )
Now we absolutely LOVE that!
All photos by Paige Donner
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
Chilled Avocado Soup
The Avocado tree is native to Mexico and Central America...
The vitamins and minerals contained in this recipe can do everything from speeding cell turnover (to reveal healthier skin underneath) to protecting skin from the sun's damaging rays. Get plenty of moisturizing vitamin E from the avocados. Not only does vitamin E ease dry skin, but studies show it also may reduce free radicals and protect against damaging UV rays. Cucumbers are a great source of silica which, as a precursor to collagen, can help fight wrinkles.
I like to serve this soup in individual glasses as a delicious appetizer. Sprinkle with a little dill and sprouted pumpkins.
Soup
In a blender, mix the following ingredients:
- 3 medium avocados, peeled and pitted and perfectly ripe
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into smaller pieces
- 1 cup cold water (start with 1/2 cup; you can always add more)
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup packed mint leaves
- 1 small garlic clove
- Salt to taste
Pour in individual glasses and chill for a couple hours.
If you have no time to chill, lower the water content and replace with ice cubes.
Sprinkle Options
Chives, dill, mint & dehydrated pumpkin seeds, roughly chopped.
Inspired by Green Kitchen Story
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Fast Food Solution
by Paige Donner
WHAT BETTER TIME THAN SUMMER TO
1. EAT HEALTHIER
2. SPEND LESS TIME IN THE KITCHEN
3. TRANSFORM YOUR BODY TO FANTASTICALLY FABULOUS
With these three goals in mind, is it any wonder then that Fast Food Solution caught my eye in a big way?!
North Americans spend more time watching Cooking Shows than cooking their own meals!
I just had to see what these guys were all about… So I've dived right in, ordered up the program (a humble $37 as a Beta launch price) and am learning from Nick and Gen, two young Canadians, how to eat healthy, cook my own meals in 15 minutes or less and spend less than $5 per meal.
Wowzaaa!!!
Where have you been all my life?! Is all I can say.
The coursework is abundant and I've only just started on their integrated platform of videos, MP3 downloads and PDFs (including cheat sheets with rich visuals).
So check back with me in a few weeks once I've worked through some of the recipes in my own kitchen.
But for starters, the support is terrific, their layout is SUPER user friendly, and they've sliced and diced all the information down into very bite-sized and digestible pieces.
Plus, here's a few stats from their website. (Now you don't want to be one of those TV-watching, overeating porkers do you?!)
Just as guilty as the 100 million folks who are subscribed to the Food Network and watch endless hours of Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen and other epic cooking shows every single day.
The numbers don't lie…
The average American watches more than 5 hours of TV every single day, but spends a mere 27 minutes cooking food.
and check this out…
Every single week, a whopping 89.7% of the US adult population
– 228 MILLION people — is getting scammed at the grocery store.In plain English…
Everyone who is trying to eat healthy is basically WASTING $123.91 and 41 minutes every single time they visit the supermarket.
Why? Simply because they end up buying the wrong foods, and falling for the clever marketing tactics and fattening
traps that the Global Food Conglomerate has set up in every aisle.We know it's hard to believe.
But if you buy any of the foods below, the food companies have already found an easy way into your wallet…(read more on Fast Food Solution).
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Flora Springs Winery (St. Helena) Summer Movie Night Series
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Flora Springs Announces Summer Movie Night Series
St. Helena, Calif. – Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards has announced the return of its popular Summer Movie Night Series at The Room starting with an August 16th showing of the movie Cement Suitcase.
The Series will continue with two more dates, September 20th and October 18th, and fans of the winery (and of the movies!) are invited to help select films for those dates on Facebook and Twitter.
Each Flora Springs Summer Movie Night Series begins with live music in The Room's Vineyard Courtyard overlooking the western vineyards and hills of St. Helena. Attendees can bring their own picnic or reserve a table by pre-ordering a Vineyard Courtyard Picnic or Flora's Dinner Pail, with many options all featuring delicious wine country fare. Flora Springs wines will be available to purchase by the glass or bottle. Movies are shown in The Room's comfortable Rooftop Lounge where fans can enjoy a selection of classic movie candy and a popcorn bar. General admission price is $20.00. Food and wine prices vary. The Room, Flora Springs' popular St. Helena tasting room is located at 677 St. Helena Highway (Hwy. 29). More information and tickets are available at https://www.florasprings.com/events/
Summer Movie Night Series Details:
Dates: August 16 (Cement Suitcase), September 20 (movie tba), October 18 (movie tba)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Place: Flora Springs The Room, 677 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena, CA
Admission: $20; food & wine prices vary
About Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards
Founded in 1978 by John and Carrie Komes and Julie (Komes) and Pat Garvey, Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards is located at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains in the northwest corner of Napa Valley's Rutherford appellation. Named after John and Julie's mother, Flora, and for the natural springs on the winery property, Flora Springs has been a family affair through three generations. As both artisan winemakers and growers, the family is committed to the traditions of fine winemaking and the responsible stewardship of its 650 acres of vineyards. Today, ninety percent of Flora Springs' red wines are sourced from its organically-farmed estate vineyards.
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Thursday, July 3, 2014
White Strawberries - The Originals
by Paige Donner
La Freizh, La Freizh!!
A young, impassioned wild strawberry producer - gariguette in French - named Julien Héliès has launched a limited production of White Strawberries.
Did you know strawberries were originally WHITE?!
You might not have known that 300 years ago, when strawberries were first imported to Europe from Chile, they were white berries. But they were.
That was back in 1714 when, after two years of travels around South America, the explorer, Amédée Frezier, arrived back in Marseilles with 5 plants from Chile he brought with him of these white strawberries. One of these was planted in the botanical gardens of Brest.
A bit larger than a wild strawberries found in the woods and hinting of a taste of pineapple amidst their delicious sweetness, this limited and very confidential production can be found by contacting the strawberry grower/agriculture cooperative directly at Saveol.com where you can also read more about the history of the strawberry in France and around the world.
Personally I am waiting with bated breath until I see some of the Parisian chefs, or any international chefs, serve these up, fired simply by their fruitful - ; ) - imaginations.
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