December, 2007 eNewsletter
In this Issue: What's New | New Articles | Sally Recommends | December Is
What's New
How Fresh is Your Coffee? "Over 90 percent of the coffee in this country is sold stale...after a month or six weeks, no matter how noble the beans or artful the roast, coffee is reduced permanently to lowercase 'c' variety." (Knox & Sheldon Huffaker, 1997)
Coffee Offer: Take the Taste Challenge! Buy 2 Bags of Coffee, Get 2 Bags Free! Stop drinking stale, store bought coffee and start experiencing the fresh taste that only Boca Java's Roasted-to-Order process can produce. Take the Taste Challenge!
Great Holiday Gift Ideas
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- Karen A. from Charleston, SC, won Kinkead’s by Bob Kinkead.
- Linda J. from Muskegon, MI, won Fresh Traditions by Jorj Morgan.
- Julie H. from Madison, WI, won Medieval Cuisine by Lilia Zaouali.
- Brandi S. from Shawnee, OK, won Betty Crocker-Celebrations.
- Brighton Hotel Du Vin has the Best Waitress in Town: "She is French, her name is Sabrina, and she comes from Cannes."
- Crystal Cruising: Keith and Lynne cruise the Crystal Serenity out of Southampton heading for Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Monte Carlo and Italy.
- Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Cleveland, Ohio, a Kid-Friendly Zone
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 one 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
Food Article:
Mr. Bad Food/Mrs. Good Food: Food Columnists John McGran and Becky Billingsley's entertaining article covers Frozen Meals. Enjoy their individual take on frozen food products.
Travel Articles:
Travel writers and photographers Keith Allan & Lynne Gray visit:
Traveling with Kids Articles:
Traveling with Kids by Elaine Sosa Labalme takes Steven and his parents to:
Sally Recommends
Christmas Flowers
Great selection of centerpieces and candle centerpiece arrangements. Flowers Change Everything™
CulinaryGetaways.com
Join Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways for unique, educational and fun culinary experiences in Napa Valley, Paris and Provence. You’ll cook together using the finest in fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, learn more about sea salts, chocolate and artisan cheeses, dine in spectacular private settings and in local restaurants, and experience the culture in these beautiful locations. For more information, visit culinarygetaways.com.
KeepYourCooler.com
Give your family and friends the coolest gift this year from Keep Your Cooler - an excellent selection of the most innovative, trendy and practical outdoor insulated coolers. A gift they will remember!
ChristopherBean.com
Holiday Collection Gourmet Coffees and Gift Packs are available online at christopherbean.com and at finer grocers. Enjoy all 4 varieties of Christmas Coffee; Mistletoe Mocha, Pumpkin Spice, Winter Wonderland & non-flavored Holiday Blend. If you love great coffee you will love Christopher Bean’s 70 roasts to order varieties and flavors!
Destination360 has world maps and maps of various destinations including France, the Caribbean, Florida, and more to help plan your travels. Find information on spending your holidays on Caribbean cruises or watch the ball drop at a Times Square New Year celebration. For those traveling to Las Vegas, Destination360 now features way for you to search for your Las Vegas tickets to any show, event, or even club VIP admission.
December Is
December 1: Eat a Red Apple Day
December 3: National Fritters Day
December 5: Hanukkah - December 5 - 12, 2007
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day - Anniversary of Japan bombing Pearl Harbor (1941); National Cotton Candy Day
December 8: National Brownie Day
December 9: National Pastry Day
December 11: National Noodle Ring Day
December 13: Ice Cream; Violin Day
December 14: National Bouillabaisse Day
December 15: National Lemon Cupcake Day
December 16: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day; Boston Tea Party (1773)
December 17: National Maple Syrup Day
December 18: Bake Cookies Day; National Roast Suckling Pig Day
December 19: Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 24: Eggnog Day (National US)
December 25: Christmas Day; National Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26: First Day of Kwanzaa
December 27: National Fruitcake Day
December 28: National Chocolate Day
December 31: New Year's Eve
Happy December,
Sally Bernstein
Editor in Chief
sallybernstein.com
sally@sallybernstein.com
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