November, 2007 eNewsletter

by Sally Bernstein

In this Issue: What's New | New Articles | Sally Recommends | November Is


What's New

FREE Cooking Class Drawing

Give the gift of a healthy New Year to a friend or loved one. Janet Dresser, RN and certified chef, will give a hands-on healthy cooking class in her commercial style home kitchen in San Rafael, California. That is in the San Francisco Bay area.   Her classes are informative, fun, and above all, delicious! Check out her classes at www.cookingforyourlife.com or call 415 455 8939. Sign up for the FREE class at: dresserj@msn.com

Holiday Shopping

It is that time of the year again! Time to start shopping for the holiday season. Sally's Place Shopping Page has many fun ideas, including:

Sally's Place is giving away cookbooks!

Our cookbook giveaway has proven to be so successful that we are now giving away a book each week. Every week a lucky eNewsletter subscriber will win a free cookbook! Congratulations to the four November winners:

(If you would also like to be eligible to win a free cookbook each week, and aren't already signed up to receive Sally's eNewsletter, via email, you can do so here.)


New Articles


Restaurant Reviews:

"Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket, Massachusetts" by I. Wang showcases these two picturesque islands off the coast of Cape Cod. These islands have long attracted summer vacationers with their beautiful beaches and incredible seafood but winter travel is a lot more sane.

"Key West, Florida" by Mary Bloch, who says, "Where else do people make a daily celebration of the sun going down?  A nightly ritual in Key West, thousands of revelers congregate at Mallory Square Pier to watch the sunset every evening. When the pier's activities and performers wind down, Duval Street, the main commercial street on the island, fills up with partygoers and remains in full swing until the wee hours of the morning."

Food Articles:

New columnists John McGran and Becky Billingsley bring us Mr. Bad Food/Mrs. Good Food. Enjoy their individual take on many food products. This first one covers "Refrigerated Cookie Dough." See what they have to say.

"Mexican Organic" by Arlene Krasner has Arlene on a quest for local, organic foods in San Miguel de Allende that are the pride of the purveyors.

Chocolate Article:

"Crazy from the Heat: The Art of Melting Chocolate": Stephanie Zonis shares a recipe for White Chocolate Rum Raisin Ice Cream and her Chocolate Find of the Month is Chocosphere.

Travel Article:

Sally discovers "Top 10 Things to Do in Big Bear Lake, California" after a recent trip there. One can enjoy outdoor recreation all year long, thanks to the over 300 days of sunshine.

Traveling with Kids Article:

"Top Five Cities For You and Your Kids: San Antonio, Texas" by Elaine Sosa Labalme finds six year old Steven enjoying not only the Alamo, but also SeaWorld, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the River Walk, El Mercado, Mi Tierra, La Villita and more.

Sally Recommends

Send Thanksgiving Flowers
Great selection of centerpieces and candle arrangements as well as bouquets with beautiful fall colors.  Flowers Change Everything...™
Shock Coffee
Sleep is Overrated.
The Crummy Brothers Collections
Available Cookie Flavors (each 7oz box contains 6 individually wrapped cookies): Original Chocolate Chip (Dagoba Los Rios); Chocolate Chocolate Chip (Dagoba Los Rios and Milk Chocolate); Lemon Ginger Chocolate Chip (Dagoba Pacuare) and Orange Blossom Chocolate Chip (Dagoba Pacuare). USDA Certified Organic & Certified Kosher.
Destination360.com
Destination360 is your travel guide resource in planning a vacation getaway. With new additions to Las Vegas, you'll find more information on a wide variety of Las Vegas Hotels. If you're traveling in California, there are a number of things to do in San Francisco, including a visit to Ghirardelli Square. Or head to the east coast and check out South Beach Miami or look into a Hilton Head Island vacation rental. For more of a southern atmosphere, book your stay at a New Orleans Hotel and enjoy the attractions in the French Quarter.
NatalieMacLean.com
Free Wine & Food Matcher: Natalie MacLean's online wine matching tool allows you to pair wine with game meats, pizza, egg dishes, TV dinners, breads and desserts. Visitors simply search by wine for meal inspirations or by food to find great wine choices. The site has more than 364,000 food and wine combinations, as well as thousands of recipes for those planning holiday parties and Christmas turkey dinner.
Greek Island Holidays
Find your perfect holiday to Greece at On The Beach, the UK's premier online travel agent offering last minute cheap holidays to Greece as well as all inclusive package holidays to Greece.
Holidays in Turkey
Find holidays to Turkey and resorts throughout Turkey at On The Beach Holidays, the UK's premier online travel agent offering last minute cheap holidays to Turkey.
In Good Taste
In Good Taste is a locally owned cooking school and gourmet store located in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon. In addition to a wide selection of cookbooks and cookware, the school offers hands on cooking classes, demonstration style classes and is a venue for private events. Regional, as well as international chefs, teach a variety of classes that feature local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Book your holiday event now.
www.paella4all.com
Turron, Spain's beloved almond and honey brittle and nougat bars have arrived in time for the holiday season. Paella Starter Kits start at $50. Beautiful hand-painted ceramics and many more great gift ideas.
Stevenswood Boutique, Mendocino, California
Stevenswood is devoted to bringing you and your family the finest products. From health supplements to pieces of art, we strive to enrich the lives of all our customers and spread a sense of culture and well being.

November Is

Apple Month, Peanut Butter Lover's Month, National Georgia Pecan Month, Vegan Month, and Good Nutrition Month.


November 1: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead - October 31 - November 2); Vinegar Day; National Men Make Dinner Day
November 2: National Deviled Egg Day
November 3: Bean Day--November 3, 2003 was proclaimed Bean Day in North Dakota: Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day; Sandwich Day (US National - observed on the birthday of John Montague, Fourth Earl of Sandwich, creator of the sandwich.)
November 4: Daylight Standard Time Resumes 2007 (Daylight Savings Time Ends) -- Set clocks BACK one hour. 
November 7: National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day
November 8: Cook Something Bold Day
November 9: Diwali (India Holiday)
November 11: Veteran's Day (US Federal Holiday)
November 12: Chicken Soup For The Soul Day; National Pizza With The Works Except Anchovies Day
November 13: Indian Pudding Day (National)
November 15: National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
November 17: Homemade Bread Day
November 19: Pop Tarts created, 1965
November 22: Thanksgiving Day
November 23: Sinkie Day - observed every year the day after Thanksgiving. Celebrating casual dining styles such as dining over the kitchen sink; National Cashew Day
November 25: Parfait Day (National) November 25 each year



Happy November,

Sally Bernstein
Editor in Chief
Sallys-Place.com
sally@sallys-place.com

 

 

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