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sallybernstein.com · eNewsletter · March, 2007

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March Is

In the past several months we have offered specials from our advertisers.  This month’s offer is from a new tea company in California named FullBloomTea.com. When steeped in water that has been boiled, their tea blooms twist, turn, move and appear to bloom right before your eyes into amazing floral bouquets. Not only are these teas beautiful, but they also contain the finest rare Silver Needle White Tea leaves rich in antioxidants and infused with beautiful dehydrated flowers such as Jasmine, Globe Amaranth and Marigold, just to name a few.  You can see a demo of their tea bloom on their website.
 
For the month of March, FullBloomTea.com is celebrating the approach of spring with a special 15% discount to Sally's customers.  Just use code sallymarch at checkout.

The Secret Garden in Chelsea, London

Contributor Anne Willan, of La Varenne fame, tells us how to make a Grand Sallet of Divers Compounds that includes samphire or sea asparagus.

Deconstructing the Baguette

The baguette is the most demanding test of a bread maker's skill, says home baker Mark Schimpf. Photos included.

Red Pepper

Our spice contributor, Ammini Ramachandran, shares the history of red pepper and a recipe for Spicy Hot Chicken Curry.

Radicchio Stars in a Winter Risotto

A perfect solo meal for a chilly night, this risotto features nutrient-rich radicchio, a member of the chicory family that Veneto growers are marketing as “the winter flower.” By Solo Cooking with an Italian Accent contributor Toni Lydecker. Colorful photos included.

Saffron

Contributors Marcel Biró & Shannon Kring Biró, of The Kitchens of Biró, include a recipe for Saffron Shrimp-Leek Soup. Colorful photo and beverage pairings included.

When a Wine is Good – It’s Good: Patz & Hall

Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 with the goal of producing what would be among the industry’s finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. By It's Time for Wine columnists Sara & Monty Preiser.

Rieslings Are in Style

The Preisers observe: "Recently activity surrounding Rieslings has hit a surprising surge. Sommeliers in the world’s top restaurants are recommending them to accompany various courses, friends in the wine industry routinely order them, and Asian houses of note offer a large selection of Rieslings on their wine lists. And if that weren’t enough, recent German vintages have received many ratings in the 90’s, including a near perfect 98 point rating from The Wine Spectator. Good wines (especially Kabinetts and Spatleses) at reasonable prices are still available. If all that sounds like a varietal out of favor, then we are less observant of the wine world than we like to think."

Afloat a Kettuvallam on Lake Vembanad in India

Ammini Ramachandran enjoys a houseboat holiday in Kerala on Lake Vembanad. Colorful photos included.

Omni San Diego Hotel — A California Treat

Sally enjoys the average 70-degree year-round temperatures in San Diego and the Omni San Diego Hotel downtown close to PETCO Park.

Sally will be teaching the following cooking classes at Central Market in Houston, Texas. Check their website or call 713-993-9860 for more information. Classes fill quickly.

• Phyllo Workshop: Thursday, March 1, 2007 — Hands-On
• Paella Party: Friday, May 4, 2007 — Demonstration

Sally will be teaching a cooking class at the Fiesta Market on the Katy Freeway at Blalock in Houston, Texas. Check their website or call 713-869-5060 ext. 299 for more information.

• Phyllo Workshop: Thursday, May 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

cookingforyourlife.com

"Healthy cooking is delicious! Weight loss and disease prevention cooking classes taught by RN and chef Janet Dresser. Small, hands-on classes held in a Marin County, California professional home kitchen. Learn to eat better and stay healthy while making dinner with friends and new friends. My classes are fun, casual and very informative."

Southwestern and Mexican Cooking Classes

In addition to Jane Butel’s New Chile Book, Real Women Eat Chiles, which shows you the way to a healthier life and weight loss without dieting — she teaches live hands-on cooking classes in Corrales and Santa Fe, New Mexico and Scottsdale, as well as tours to Spain and Mexico. All are available for viewing at www.janebutel.com. Questions, call 1-800-473-8226.

BookingWiz.com

If you are planning a trip you owe it to yourself to check out BookingWiz.  They have made it exceptionally easy to compare multiple travel vendors for the best prices.  The best deals are found in the combination packages such as Flight+Hotel where you can get a sizeable discount over buying the travel components individually.  Give it a try and the savings will give you a big smile.

Everything Kitchens

Offering a selection of countertop kitchen appliances from popular brands such as Kitchen Aid and Cuisinart. Many specialty hard-to-find cooking items and also regular everyday items such as coffee makers and waffle makers.

50Fabulous.com

See how 50+, 60+, 70+ and 80+ women are reinventing their lives and having a great time! 50Fabulous.com educates, inspires, and motivates 50+ women to renew their sense of self, go after and achieve their dreams, and turbo charge their lives!

Car Rental Nation 

Compare prices from the leading rental car agencies and book your best deal at Car Rental Nation.  Rent any type of car anywhere in the country and get a great rate every time.

Cheap Premium Tickets

Your one stop shop for all sold out Concert tickets, Theatre tickets and Sporting event tickets. With the lowest ticket prices online, they are confident they will be able to fulfill all of your ticketing needs and have the best seating available for every level of every venue across the country.

RentinBarcelona.com

Having the largest collection of luxury and big Barcelona tourist apartments among its portfolio, RentinBarcelona.com offers 5% special discount to our newsletter subscribers.

Food Writing in Southwest France — June 9-16, 2007

Join award-winning writer Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Restaurant Reviews, Articles, Memoir, Fiction, and More in the Lot Valley this June for a sunny week of writing and exploring the senses through food.  For more information, contact Dianne Jacob, dj@diannej.com, (510) 923-1770, or visit the Latitude website at www.latitude.org.

Frozen Food Month, International Hamburger & Pickle Month, Noodle Month, Nutrition Month (National, US), Peanut Month (National, US), and the Third Week in March is Chocolate Week (US).

March 1: Peanut Butter Lover's Day
March 3: Peach Blossom Day
March 4: National Poundcake Day
March 6: Frozen Food Day & Oreo Cookies on sale for the first time in 1912
March 7: National Crown Roast of Pork Day
March 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins 2007 (new date)
March 14: National Potato Chip Day
March 17:  St. Patrick’s Day
March 18:  Johnny Appleseed Day
March 19: National Chocolate Caramel Day & Poultry Day
March 20: The Great American Meat Out & Spring Begins (March 20-June 21)
March 23: National Chip and Dip Day & Toast Day: Nellie Melba revealed her Melba Toast recipe.
March 24:  National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day
March 25: Waffle Day in Sweden, Pecan Day & Pancakes first made in New York City in 1882.
March 26: Spinach Festival Day
March 28: Something on a Stick Day (US National)
March 29:  Coca-Cola was invented in 1886
March 31: Bunsen Burner Day, National Clams on the Half Shell Day & Tater Day

Happy March,

Sally Bernstein
Editor in Chief
sallybernstein.com
sally@sallybernstein.com

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