Thursday, October 7, 2010
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They used to be all over the place: dotted through the neighborhoods as prolific as the corner grocer, confectionery, and drugstore. They were scattered along highways like Route 66 and Route 40. All the fast food places were patterned after them. McDonalds used to be one. There were two of them close by where I lived: Ann's and Dixie's. They were small, with only two or three booths along the wall and a countertop. You could almost tell how good the food was going to be by the amount of grease on the cook's apron. And he would wipe your spoon on it if you asked him to. It was the place lunch ladies went to retire, bringing with them their pink shirts and white aprons and the mole on their chins.
You could get a hand-pattied burger there, sometimes put underneath a press, sometimes cooked on a bed of onions. The toasted side of the bun offered some protection, but in the end the bun was always soaked with grease. And then there was the chili. The chili, like its venerable counterpart, Chop Suey, was the waste collector. All the little bits of beef or burger that were to small or burnt to serve. Add some spices and some beans and you were ready to pour it on anything. There always seemed to be a good share of characters on the customer side of the counter too. The chain-smoking lady with the stained fingertips sipping her coffee, or the old man reading the newspaper and talking to himself. Of course we're talking about the American Diner.
A "true" diner is a prefabricated structure that is built at an assembly site and then transported to a permanent location to serve food. The word "diner" is a derivative of "dining car." Decommissioned railroad cars or trolleys were often converted into diners by those who couldn't afford to purchase a new one. Here are a few of the best ones in St. Louis:
Courtesy Diner 1121 Hampton. (314) 644-2600 This is a newer version of the old one that sat at the same location for many years. The new equipment shines better and the checkered floors are cleaner, but the comfort food hasn't changed. The bacon and egg breakfasts here are classic American and the pancake stacks are superb. One thing you might want to do if you are planning a trip to the Courtesy: starve yourself for a couple of days and then order a Slinger. A Slinger is a fat and calorie toxic heap of meats, beans, and cheeses, sometimes mixed with eggs. Sure to send those cholesterol numbers soaring and the taste buds hopping.
Eat-Rite Diner 622 Choteau. (314) 621-9621 The slogan here is: "Eat-Rite or Don't Eat At All." And if it's three o'clock in the morning, you'll probably take their word for it. Unlike Courtesy, Eat-Rite has counter seating only. With six hamburgers for only $4.50, or a Slinger with crumbled hamburger, sausage and bacon or a T-Bone steak for $6.95, you may want to get a to-go order and take it home instead.
Tiffany's 7402 Manchester. (314) 644-0929 Tiffany's, (and a whole block of business next to it) almost fell to the wrecking ball recently when a developer wanted to use eminent domain to build a shopping center. Neighborhood residents went up in arms and circulated a petition and posted signs all over the area, finally forcing city hall to back down. Tiffany's is one of the smallest eateries that I have ever been to, but it packs a powerful punch to the square inch. Omelets are under five bucks and a burger Slinger will run you about $1.50 to $2.95. If you sit at the counter you WILL be engaged in conversation and make new friends, you simply have no other choice.
White Knight Diner 1801 Olive. (314) 772-6100 Now known as the Super Sandwich Shop. Pretty standard diner fare, but the interesting thing about this place is it was the scene of the movie "White Palace" starring Susan Sarandon. The production company decided to film there when the local White Castle chain refused to accommodate them.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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In the town of Kingsport, Tennessee, nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains; there is a true fast food treasure. Pal's is a truly American fast food institution. The creator of these small, and very popular, restaurants is a man named Fred "Pal" Barger. The idea first came to him in 1952 while still in the Air Force stationed in Texas. Later, in 1955, Pal was attending a National Restaurant convention in Chicago when he was overheard discussing his idea for a restaurant by 2 gentlemen that were working on the same idea. The men turned out to be Ray Kroc and Fred Turner; their restaurant would be the first McDonalds!
Opening the first Pal's in 1956, and it is still open, he has expanded in the region to 20 locations. Pal's has always been obsessive with excellent customer service. Pal's has been so customer focused that they have opened The Business Excellence Institute in April of 2001 to provide other companies with the same focus on quality and service that have become a standard at Pal's. Also in March of 2002 Pal's was presented the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in Washington DC from President George W. Bush.
If the service is impressive wait until you sample the food! The menu includes hotdogs, hamburgers, ham and chicken sandwiches along with their frenchie fries. I have sampled hot dogs all up and down the eastern United States and there are none that can compare to Pal's. Other fans are hooked on a Pal's original, the Sauce Burger. The Sauce Burger is basically an all beef patty topped with Pal's special sauce, which is ketchup-based and mildly spicy.
As a true southern restaurant Pal's offers the traditional "Sweet Tea", along with milk shakes and the normal fountain drinks. In recent years Pal's has added breakfast items to their menu. As with the other items, the breakfast offerings have been widely accepted.
Breakfast is served from 6:00 AM to 10:00AM Monday through Saturday and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Sunday.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
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I have discovered a new favorite perfume in the last couple of years. It's called "Rapture" and it's manufactured by Victoria's Secret. It was introduced in 1992. It's a versatile all-around scent that can be worn day or night.
Rapture by Victoria's Secret is a complex blend of many scents. These include orange blossom and citrus, musk, amber, vanilla, freesia, jasmine, and rose. Rapture would be classified as an oriental fragrance. Rapture smells very feminine and luxurious. Victoria's Secret Rapture is a sophisticated perfume that is not heavy at all. It smells very clean and light. I prefer simple fragrances, so this was a change of pace for me.
Rapture's top notes are mainly citrus and orange blossom. The middle notes consist of freesia, jasmine and rose. These heart notes tend to last for quite awhile. The base note mainly consists of amber, with a hint of vanilla and musk. The base notes are very deep and sensual.
Victoria's Secret Rapture is available in many products and sizes. The cologne spray is in .75 ounce and 1.7 ounce bottles. A purse spray is available. Rapture is also available as a body wash that is called shower cream. It is thicker than most body washes. It leaves your skin feeling very silky and smelling great. An 8 ounce bottle of Rapture Pure Silk body lotion can also be bought. Victoria's Secret also offers Rapture Gift Box sets of different products.
Rapture by Victoria's Secret is a bit expensive. The 1.7 ounce bottle of cologne spray is $35. The .75 ounce purse spray is $19.50. Rapture Rich Velvet body cream costs $21. Rapture Pure Silk body lotion is priced at $20. The gift box sets are found during holidays and usually cost about $85.
The packaging will probably be Rapture's downfall. The perfume is packaged in an attractive heart shaped bottle with gold trim. Upon closer inspection, the gold trim is gaudy cheap plastic. The red and gold cap on the perfume bottle is also made of plastic. Five dollar bottles of perfume are presented with better quality packaging.
Speaking of packaging, I have bought two of the gift box sets in different years. The first box was very nice. It was covered in red satin material and was very heavy. The gift box set I bought the following year was dreadful. It looked like a cheap box of chocolates that a person buys at the drug store.
I have made multiple purchases of Rapture perfume. Everytime without fail, the perfume bottles stop operating correctly. I had to throw away the miniature bottle that came with the gift set. The spring broke on the bottle and I couldn't fix it or find a way to get the rest of the perfume out of the bottle. It ended up leaking on my cabinet and staining it. Also after using about one-third of the perfume, every Rapture cologne bottle starts refusing to spray. The spray simply quits working. And the plastic caps always crack. Sometimes they get stuck on the bottle. The caps must be spray painted gold, because the gold starts peeling.
Sadly, I will never buy "Rapture" by Victoria's Secret again. For a fragrance to cost as much as "Rapture" does, the packaging is cheap. It's ultra cheap, in fact. And I can't afford to pay $35 for perfume that I'm forced to throw away with most of it still in the bottle.
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My mom and I are thrift store junkies. We go in looking for deals that you cannot find anywhere else. Sometimes we get extremely lucky, and other times we come out empty handed.
We hit this one local thrift store up weekly because they seem to have new inventory every Friday. Hitting the thrift store up on a Saturday can sometimes result in winning the mini designer lottery. At times we find two dollar designer clothes, bags, and sometimes; perfume.
I was not able to hit up the local spot this week, but my mom did.
She rushed inside with a paper bag filled with what appeared to be designer perfumes. I could hear them clanging against one another and I could not wait to see what she had gotten hold of. I looked inside of the bag, and she huddled around it, as if she had to protect her findings from me.
She hit the designer perfume gold mine, and she bought all she could find, no wonder she didn't want me looking in. She wanted them ALL for herself.
Inside I noted all types of brands that I knew I would like. From Chanel, to Donna Karan. Some of the bottles were half empty, and others still had their seals on them. Some we already had, and some we had never heard of.
Amarige by Givenchy was one perfume in particular that I had never heard of. I have heard of Givenchy in the past, but I was never familiar with the brand, or this particular scent.
Appearance:
Amarige came in its original red box, with gold lettering. A bit of dust had collected on the box, but inside the perfume was barely touched.
The bottle itself is shaped like a human heart (at least that s what it looks like to me). The bottles top looks like a soft serve ice cream swirl, which is actually sort of pretty, and unique.
My Use:
I sprayed some of the rusty water colored perfume on to my wrists, and immediately got hit with the overpowering scent of grandmothers. It was like a granny festival on my wrist. This crap stunk, and it stunk bad.
It has that first kick of granny, then a high impact punch of rotting dried up roses, and...rust.
Good find mom!
Pricing and Availability:
After sniffing this horrendous granny spray I of course had to look the brand up before writing this review. I wanted to bring to you the price of this gunk, and where to find (eh-hem...avoid) this perfume.
Amarige by Givenchy can be found at any local perfume store, ranging from $10 to a jaw dropping $70.00 (for the granny gift set).
Overall:
Amarige by Givency smells like your grandma. It stinks to the high heavens, and it lasts a really, really long time. If you want to test the scent, make sure you DO NOT spray it on your clothing, as it will stay...till you wash the clothing.
-I guess if you find it at a thrift store; barely used, something must be wrong.
Recommendation:
Negative.
Amarige by Givenchy is definitely not a perfume I would recommend. (Maybe for Granny, seeing how that's about the only person who would like this one).
Sunday, October 3, 2010
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The Milan Fashion Campus offers online courses on how to become a personal shopper, fashion magazine stylists, event stylists, TV stylists for their shows, image consultant, fashion designer, or a web fashion designer.
The Creator of The Milan Fashion Campus
A 20-year experienced fashion designer named Angelo Russica the first online fashion design campus in Milan, Italy. Angelo's goal for creating an online fashion design school came through wanting to create an internet-based fashion design school that taught the aesthetics, history, and skills that are required for the fashions of Italy. He also wanted to bring the Italian fashion sense to the fashion students of the world.
With Angelo Russica's 15-years of collaborating with numerous companies all over the world, he was able to speak with numerous amounts of fashion design students who expressed concerns about having to spend an astronomical amount of money for the fashion design education to only find out it was very hard to create a fashion name for them after three years of studies. This is one of the contributing factors that played a role in the development of the Milan Fashion Campus. Russica wanted to give the aspiring fashion design students the opportunities to learn further about Italian fashions without the high costs of an education in fashion design.
The Course at the Milan Fashion Campus
The course that Angelo Russica created allows the students to have the opportunity to become in touch with Italy's Fashion Design Learning Method. The Milan Fashion Campus offers the intensive online course to serve as a venue for the course taker to make their fashion design dreams come true.
The students of the online fashion course can easily follow the lessons since they are in a sequential order and the students will have to actively participate in the course lessons because it is geared in teaching fashion design students various aspects of the fashion design market. The course includes how to locate valuable sources of information, market analysis, discovering inspiration for creating new designs, tips and tricks that the professional designers use. The tips and tricks can include examining the fashion stories, the streets, the music world, and other fashion leader's opinions.
The Milan Online Fashion Campus Design Course can be downloaded at www.fashioncampus.it. The Milan Online Fashion Campus Design Course has 27 chapters, seven sections, approximately 200 pages, and more than 170 exercises that will be used as a guide for the students to use from their first sketch of their designs to their first fashion show.
Anyone can by the course chapter by chapter, as well, if they want to try the course before purchasing the whole course. The Milan Online Fashion Campus Design course is written in English and is downloadable after payment is received through Paypal or money transfer. This will enable to student to start the course at anytime. For more information on the course fees and to see a FAQ of the course go to www.fashioncampus.it.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
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"To be somebody you must last." ~ Ruth Gordon
Food Icons: How have food icons sustained their popularity throughout the years? Why don't they don't age the way that we do? Tony The Tiger looks the same as when I was five years old and both The Pillsbury Doughboy and Charlie The Tuna bear not a single wrinkle upon their well advertised brows! Read on for their secrets and a smile or two.
From the valley of the Jolly Green Giant and the floors of Mr. Clean to the pastures of Elsie The Cow and the kitchen of The Campbell Kids, lies the fickle realm of television advertising where cartoons are born and cultural food icons are made. There's a thin line between a trademark and a food icon and it's one that not all cartoons pass with flying or other colors. Most of the more famous television food icons began their lives as animated trademarks; that is, they were used to represent a specific product. Born on the high-powered wings of the media (although not able to leap tall buildings in a single bound), these symbols have maintained the growing tide of their own fame. How many can recall the pleasing voice and face of Miss Chiquita Banana, luring us into the healthful world of the banana? Who could ever forget Charlie The Tuna, Tony The Tiger and The Pillsbury Doughboy? They too belong in the realm of television cultural food icons, but the question is: How did they get there in the first place?
Chiquita Banana is the oldest of the lot mentioned above. (I should never say that about a "fellow" female, but the truth is the truth.) She dates back to 1941 when Dik Brown, the same artist who produced the Campbell Soup Kids, created her. She helped teach consumers about the nutritional value of bananas and how to ripen them. The first live "lady of fruit" was Miss Patty Clayton in 1944. The most famous Miss Chiquita was Elsa Miranda (no relation to Carmen) who made numerous personal appearances in 1945 and 1946.
Miss Chiquita first appeared on labels to identify the Chiquita Brand bananas in 1963. Her likeness remained unchanged for years and she eventually reached the ranks of media immortality (icon-dom). Until 1987 she was a sexy banana lady, but still a cartoon. And then all that changed. Whether or not bananas pass through puberty may always remain a moot point, but artist Oscar Grillo, who created the Pink Panther, most definitely transformed Miss Chiquita into a sultry yellow lady with a mission. You can hear her lilting pleas for all humans to eat bananas in her own seductive words at: www.chiquita.com
Charlie The Tuna, that striving go-getter fish of the 1960s, is another character forever immortalized by the powers that media be. He made his debut on American television in a commercial for Starkist in 1961. All his machinations to be selected by Starkist for lovers of fine tuna have always resulted in failure and the salty old soul has always been forced to bear the rebuke in actor Herschel Bernardi's voice: "Sorry Charlie. Starkist doesn't want tuna with good taste. Starkist wants tuna that tastes good."
In Pago, Pago, American Samoa, the home of the Starkist canning factory, Charlie lives on in the form of a statue dedicated to his image. In case you can't find him, he's the jaunty-looking tuna on top of the pedestal wearing glasses and a red hat. A sign below him reads: "Home of Charlie The Tuna." Perhaps it is his tenacity and our need to root for the underdog that keeps Charlie forever in our hearts. Or maybe, alas, it's simply clever advertising. I'm afraid that only his ad agency knows for sure!
Back in 1952, the Kellogg Company held a contest to see who would represent their new cereal called: "Sugar Frosted Flakes of Corn." The contestants were Katie The Kangaroo, Elmo The Elephant, Newt the Gnu and Tony The Tiger. Tony was declared the winner, although it was nip and tuck with Katie the Kangaroo for a while. In 1953, Tony became the sole spokes-cartoon for Kellogg's "Sugar Frosted Flakes" cereal. Tony Jr. (originally referred to as "boy" and later as "son") made appearances along with Tony Sr. who obviously had paternity denial issues for a while.
Thurl Ravenscroft, whose career in radio, film and television has spanned more than 60 years, is and always has been the voice behind Tony the Tiger. Thurl had been well known in the field of jingles and commercials as part of a quartet known as The Mellomen. Kellogg sent him a sample script along with a character description and his active imagination did the rest! The pay-off line was always: "Tony, are Frosted Flakes any good?" And Tony would always say: "Good? Why they're great!" It was Thurl who came up with the much more explosive and effective: "Gr-r-r-r-r-eat!!"
The Pillsbury Doughboy was created by an ad agency called Leo Burnett. Pacific Data Images, a pioneer in the work of computer graphics for film and video, created the animated version of the lovable figure for the commercials. In October of 1965, the 14 ounce, 8 3/4 inch character made his television debut advertising Crescent Rolls. His original voice was that of actor, Paul Fries (1920-86). The Doughboy's co-star in the commercial was Maureen McCormick. He started his career with another name: Poppin' Fresh. He is all dough with blue eyes and always wears a baker's hat and scarf. His hometown is Minneapolis; he loves to bake and twenty years ago he had a wife and two children.
A mock funeral from a master of puns added the following paragraphs about his passing in the Spring of 2002:
"The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
"Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies and Captain Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man for all seasonings who never knew how much he was kneaded.
"Doughboy rose quickly in the show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a ‘very smart cookie', wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a bit flaky sometimes, he was still considered a roll model for millions."Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play-Dough, two children, John Dough and Jane Dough; plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
"The funeral was held at 3:50 for about twenty minutes."
Napoleon once said (and he should know) that glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever. It is not known if the sister saying: "beauty fades, but stupid is forever" came from his mouth as well. Regardless, the man had a point. Time passes and what remains is only the whisper of recall to remind us of what once was. Miss Chiquita, the Campbell Kids, Tony the Tiger, Charlie The Tuna and the Doughboy are all mini legends in their own special way. They are all impressed deeply within my mind's eye where cultural icons never die and don't even get the chance to fade away!
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Mexican food has been a favorite in the United States for decades, and authentic Mexican food is what many Mexican food lovers are seeking. There are many restaurants in the Northeast Indiana area that serve foods advertised as Mexican, but these Northeast Indiana restaurants don’t serve authentic Mexican food. These Northeast Indiana restaurants serve foods that simply use the many spices and ingredients found in Mexican food, and although they are good, these dishes aren’t authentic.
Northeast Indiana restaurant chains that serve foods they claim to be Mexican are generally more expensive than authentic Mexican restaurants. Those who love Mexican food have a variety of authentic Mexican restaurants to choose from in Northeast Indiana. Not only can Mexican restaurant patrons in Northeast Indiana experience authentic Mexican food, they can save money while enjoying a meal that is truly Mexican in every sense of the word. Step into one of many authentic Mexican restaurants in Northeast Indiana, and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped across the border into a Mexican village filled with the sounds and aromas experienced at an authentic Mexican fiesta.
Si Senior
This family owned Mexican restaurant located at 903 West Avenue in Kendallville Indiana features authentic Mexican foods and drinks. Located near the corner of State Road 3 and U.S. 6, Si Senior is a convenient and affordable way to take a trip into a Mexican world of flavorful foods, aromas, and true Mexican ambience.
The menu at Si Senior in Northeast Indiana is extensive. There are dinner choices and combinations to suit the taste of any Mexican food connoisseur. Si Senior in Northeast Indiana offers Mexican favorites such as tacos, burritos, chimichangas, quesas, fajitas, and numerous other Mexican appetizers and dinner combinations. The authentic Mexican foods at Si Senior are simply delicious and highly recommended by Northeast Indiana residents.
After placing an order at Si Senior in Northeast Indiana, customers are treated to complimentary authentic tortilla chips and home style Mexican salsa. Although rather spicy for those who don’t care for hot foods, the home style Mexican salsa and chips is a flavorful appetizer to enjoy while waiting for the main course. This is a great way to begin experiencing the truly authentic Mexican cuisine offered by this Northeast Indiana restaurant.
The price of entrees at Si Senior are average compared to other Northeast Indiana restaurants, but alcoholic drinks should be avoided if on a budget. Si Senior in Kendallville Indiana is a good choice for those wanting to experience authentic Mexican cuisine in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. Call Si Senior at 260-343-0535 to find out current hours of operation or for additional information.
Cebolla’s Mexican Grill
This Mexican restaurant in Northeast Indiana couldn’t be any more authentic. When stepping into Cebolla’s Mexican Grill restaurant in one of three Ft. Wayne Indiana locations, it feels as if you’ve left Northeast Indiana and entered a high-quality restaurant in Mexico. This exceptional Mexican restaurant boosts an authentic Mexican atmosphere, and they serve huge portions of authentic Mexican food that are unbelievable. Make sure you are hungry before going to Cebolla’s, or be prepared to request a container for leftovers. You won’t want to waste any of the authentic Mexican food offered by Cebolla’s Mexican Grill.
Cebolla’s has a large menu that offers almost any Mexican dish imaginable. Also offered are drinks of every variety. One of the many delicious thirst-quenching drinks available at Cebolla’s Mexican Grill is raspberry tea. This raspberry tea has a hint of raspberry flavor and just the right amount of sugar. Those who try the raspberry tea at Cebolla’s in Northeast Indiana are hooked after just one sip.
Prices at Cebolla’s are just as amazing as the food. Two people can eat a very filling authentic Mexican meal for under $20.00 and take home leftovers if they wish. Also included are free authentic Mexican chips and salsa that definitely hit the spot. Alcoholic drinks are available for those who enjoy them, and the prices are average compared to other area establishments.
I highly recommend Cebolla’s Mexican Grill in Fort Wayne Indiana for those who want to experience authentic Mexican food that will satisfy a craving for true Mexican cuisine. Locations are 5930 West Jefferson Boulevard, 602 East Dupont Road, and 236 Fernhill Avenue. Call 260-436-1650 for current hours of operation and additional information on this exceptional Northeast Indiana restaurant.
Fiesta Mexicana
Fiesta Mexicana is a great choice for those seeking authentic Mexican food. This authentic Mexican restaurant and bar is located at 3155 West Highway 20 in Angola Indiana. Fiesta Mexicana offers carry out service, and they can be contacted by phone at 260-624-2820 to place an order or for additional information such as current hours of operation.
Fiesta Mexicana offers appetizers such as ceviche, coctel de camaron, taquitos, grilled chicken caesar, and queso fundido. This authentic Northeast Indiana Mexican restaurant also offers deliciously juicy steak entrees such as carne asada, azteca steak, fiesta Mexicana steak, and steak ranchero. Other Mexican foods offered by Fiesta Mexicana in Northeast Indiana are arroz con pollo, shrimp burritos, carnitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, fiesta salads, and much more. Fiesta Mexican in Northeast Indiana also offers many taste tempting desserts such as a thick and creamy cheesecake chimichanga, fried ice cream, and authentic tasty homemade flan.
Come to Fiesta Mexicana if you want authentic Mexican food and drinks at an affordable price. The employees at Fiesta Mexicana in Northeast Indiana are very friendly, and they are ready to serve customers authentic Mexican food in a pleasant Mexican atmosphere.
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With the increasing numbers of hunger across the United States, every little bit counts when it comes to donations and collecting food for the hungry. You can contribute by organizing your own food dirve in you community, town, office, or school. The contributions to local food pantries help immensely, not only during the winter months. Many food pantries have ‘high’ and ‘low’ times of year where their food supplies are minimal and need your support! Take part in a good cause and organize a food drive; simplicity can lead to success, and here are eight steps to lead you towards a rewarding opportunity:
1. Contact your local food pantries, food banks and and shelters, to check and see where your contributions are best suited. Some pantries already organize large-scale food drives, and may be willing to sponsor your local one complete with advertising materials, incentives, and public relations rewards. This initial contact will also help identify what is most needed in your area, or in selecting a neighborhood.
2. Create a theme. This will create a memorable design for your food drive, and will likely be rememberd most by everyone that you will pitch to. A theme will give your food drive an extra boost visually, and help to gather specific donors as well.
3. Create a goal. Whether it’s one hundred cans of non-perishable items, or a dollar amount of food, make it clear to all participants what the goal is for your particular food drive. Oftentimes this is enough to get people interested and invoved, and will help generate easier donations.
4. Make a list of potential donors: this will include local grocery and food companies, corporations, and organizations that may be able to donate larger sums of donations or food. These may also help make your food drive more prominent in the local community. Individual donors will be your friends, family, and coworkers and you can draft a list of potentials to pitch to.
5. Do some market research: look for companies that will match your donations; sometimes corporate sponsors are willing to coordinate with you to match a certain amount of food or donations, and can help make your food drive a successful event!
6. Pick a date or structure: Decide if you will host an event for donations to be bought to a specific location, or if this will be an ongoing effort of collecting donations and then reporting the final numbers at a later date.
7. Create an e-mail bulletin. This will go out to all potential donors, local press, or even just your contacts list to generate interest. If your food drive is taking place at a specific location, include all details here. If it will be an ongoing effort, you will need to make it easy and clear as to where donations are to be taken, and what is acceptable.
8. Acknowledge contributions creatively. Choose to thank each individual, donor, and sponsor in a unique way. Not only will this create a good network for future drives, but will also ensure that credit is given appropriately to all those who participate.
Organizing a successful food drive does involve some creative thinking, promotional skills, organization, and strategy. If you can get a large group of volunteers, friends, and coworkers involved, it can help to generate interest and donors for a very important cuase. Don’t wait until winter to organize a food drive! Most food banks and pantries will gladly accept donations year round, and can help you find many resources you may need in the process.
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Did you know over seven million Americans will suffer from food poisoning this year? I'm sure you have heard about food poisoning from restuarants on the news, but did you know you can also get food poisoning from your own kitchen? Did you know that your toilet is cleaner than your sink? Hard to believe? It's true. You could be harming you and your family and not even know it. The most serious types of food poisoning are due to bacteria. The more bacteria that is present, the more likely you are to become ill. Bacteria multiplies pretty fast. Bacteria needs moisture, food, warmth and time to spread. People with low resistance to diseases are more likely to get food poisoning since their immune system can't fight it off as easily as someone who is healthy. Pregnant women, babies, and elderly people are the ones who are more at risk of getting food poisoning.
Please follow the tips below to keep you and your family safe.
- Buy foods that are in good condition. Don't buy red meats that has a brownish tint to it.
- Don't buy red meats that have a brownish tint to it.
- Don't buy can goods that are dented, cracked, or bulging at the top.
- Food in the refrigarator should be cold to the touch. Keep your Refrigarator set at forty degrees or below.
- Food in your freezer should be rock hard.
- Don't thaw out meat on counters at room temperature. Instead thaw your meat in your refrigarator
- Throw away meat that has been sitting at room temperature for more than two hours.
- Pour bleach down your kitchen sink every other day to kill the bacteria that sticks to the drain.
- Wash your cutting board well. Wash it first with hot soapy water and then with bleach.
- Don't eat raw eggs. Raw cake mix and raw cookie dough can cause food posioning due to the raw eggs.
- Wash your dirty dishes right away and then let them air dry.
- After handling raw meat, be sure to wash your hans with a sanatizer.
- Never serve your cooked food with the utensils you used to cook them with.
Following these tips can greatly reduce your chances of getting food posioning. Although some of these maybe basic common sense, some people just don't know. I know I have left dirty dishes in the sink all day at times and wash them that night. I've sat my meat in a bowl with a lid to thaw it. So even though they are somewhat common sense things to do, not everyone knows about food posioning. The symptoms of food poisoning can last for days at a time.The Symptoms include abdominal pains, diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and fever. The symptoms usually come on suddenly, but can occur several days after eating contaminated food. They will sometimes will get better on their own, but often people have to visit the doctor for treatment.
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Cajun cooking is a staple in Lewisville, Texas, though there are only two restaurants in the area. The first is Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe at 1990 S. Stemmons Freeway and the other one is Johnny G’s at 1425 Justin Road. Take it from me, nothing beats good Cajun cuisine.
Razzoo’s has been in town for several years and is a chain restaurant. Featured items include nice selection of Cajun classics like gumbo and blackened salmon. The walls are graced with fishing nets, and various items like old tires, and such; you will see something different every time you visit. The food is fresh and spicy and there is always enough to take some home, which is the Cajun tradition. You don’t have to have fish, or crawfish, or even gator; many people order the chicken, which comes grilled, fried or blackened. All this won't cost you an arm and a leg either, two can eat here for around thirty dollars.
Johnny G’s is a new restaurant in Lewisville. It is a rather unique blend of Cajun and Italian cooking. The shrimp pasta is something special, as is the blackened fish. The ambience is different as well, the tables are wooden picnic style and some of the walls are covered with galvanized aluminum. There are pictures of New Orleans, and the bayou all over the walls. But the best thing about Johnny G’s is that Mama G, prepares an Italian Buffet every Wednesday night, with the best all you can eat pasta and sauces in town.
Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe
1990 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 316-0326
Johnny G’s
1425 Justin Rd, Lewisville, TX 75077
(972) 317-7315
So, if you are in the mood for some real down home cooking that reminds you of New Orleans, check out these two establishments. You will not regret your decision.
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As a cat lover and owner, you want the best for your cat. They're just like humans- the more nutrients and minerals they get from their food, the healthier they are. But cats can be picky eaters. Of all the store-bought brands of cat food on the market, one of my furry friends, Kermit, will only eat Meow Mix™, period. Fortunately, he will eat the homemade cat food recipes I make for him, so I know he's getting the foods he needs to keep him strong and healthy. Basically, cats prefer homemade cat food with meat, poultry, and dairy products. They don't know it, but they also need some vegetables in their daily diets as well. What they never need is onions, starchy vegetables, like peas and corn, salt, sugar, chocolate, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, caffeine, spices, peppers, and bones. Cats can usually chew up and digest soft, canned salmon bones, but they can't handle chicken and other hard, small bones.
Here's a healthy, homemade cat food recipe for Chicken Soup for Cats:
Boil a pound or two of chicken parts such as livers, hearts, and giblets in a pan of water on the stove. Or, use the same amount of boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead. Either one works fine, but the latter is more expensive to buy.
Boil the chicken until it's tender and is cooked thoroughly. Then, stir in a cup of steamed green beans. Add the mixture to your food processor or blender. Grind it up or turn it into a puree, whichever your cat prefers. Then, add enough chicken broth to make a soup, and serve.
Store any leftover Chicken Soup or other homemade cat food in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to a week. None of my cats like cold food straight from the refrigerator, so I place a serving of the food on a microwave- safe paper plate. I then nuke it on medium power for approximately ten seconds. (The exact time will depend on the wattage of your microwave oven.) The homemade cat food isn't hot, but it isn't chilly anymore either.
My Tuna 'n Egg Kitty Casserole is one of Kermit's favorite feasts. The ingredients are one can of tuna fish in oil- don't drain it- and a scrambled egg or two, depending on their size. Then, simply mix the tuna fish in with the egg and mix it together well.
Note: Does your cat have a problem with Diarrhea? If so, simply mix a cup of cooked white or brown rice into any of these recipes. The rice will help to bind their bowels and stop the problem naturally without giving them drugs.
A little garlic powder sprinkled into a cat's homemade food can help deter bothersome fleas too.
Cheese and Macaroni Surprise is another recipe your cat will love, especially if they have a penchant for dairy products. Boil some macaroni (following the package directions to make a couple cups) until it is tender; drain. Melt a chunk of Velveeta™ cheese product in your microwave oven on low power. Then, mix the cheese into the macaroni. Add enough milk so it's smooth and not sticky. Then toss in a handful of any chopped or sliced meat or poultry food your cat likes. Grind it up and serve it to your feline.
Since most cats adore chicken, liver, turkey, fish, lamb, and veal, you can use any of these meats and poultry foods to make up your own homemade cat food recipes. Just remember to cook their food thoroughly. And, either cut the meats and poultry into small, thin slices, or grind or puree it in your food processor or blender.
And finally, remember to rotate your kitty's homemade food choices. If you feed him or her the same food every day, they tire of it quickly.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Julian rouas paris perfume
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Fashion is a lifestyle that should be lived 24/7. In order to achieve this lifestyle for those who are very dedicated to it, it is important that they live around where everyone is dedicated to it as well. I am a freshman fashion design major and I have always wondered where I am going to live to begin my fashion career. While trying to decide on where I will begin this career, I did my research on the fashion capitals of the world. I not only learned where the top places were I also researched why they are the best fashion places. Here I will describe the top five places of the world.
5.) Tokyo, Japan
The city famous for its Harajuku girls and colorful designs make its mark as the number five fashion city. Its fashion reputation began in the 1960's after World War II when western traditions were more influenced in this region. They also focused more on asymmetrical designs and shapes and fibers for their clothing. Singer Gwen Stefani has currently put Japan and their style on the map as well with her clothing line Harajuku lovers.
4.) London, England
London originally became popular for men's business suits but became very popular in the 1960's as well. There fashion now focuses more on high-quality garments that are ready-to-wear. Mod designs became popular which first began in London in this era. Twiggy and Princess Diana are also very popular spokes models for London. There are about ten designer centers throughout the United Kingdom.
3.) New York, New York
New York City was put on the fashion map during World War II when American designers could not have any influence from European styles and therefore had to rely on themselves for new ideas. New York is number one for fashion in the United States since it has eight schools dedicated to fashion and two thirds of the United States fashion is manufactured here.
2.) Milan
Milan is the city of Alta Moda, which is Italian for high fashion. It is more concentrated on ready-to-wear garments here since there is so much concentration of supplies and labor here. Milan was first introduced as a fashion city in the 1940's with their leather attire such as shoes and handbags. Fashion is the second largest industry in Italy.
1.) Paris
Paris isthe haute couture capital and since the 1700's has proved to be the number one fashion city in the world. Haute couture is a popular French term, which means expensive, high fashion, trend-setting, and custom-made fashion. It all began with King Louis XIV who used his dolls to display the latest fashions. France has always been a city dedicated to its fashion, from bone breaking corsets to colorful designs and patterns. Paris is the big city for fashion. There are huge fashion shows here that display the latest designs. Fashion is important here since it is one of the top three exports of France and is one of the leading employers. When designers have to choose a place to show their collections, Paris is usually on the top of the list.
Ekstrom, Gigi, Margaret Justiss. Fashion Marketing. New York: McGraw Hill Glencoe, 2006.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Julian rouas paris is great
My mom and I are thrift store junkies. We go in looking for deals that you cannot find anywhere else. Sometimes we get extremely lucky, and other times we come out empty handed.
We hit this one local thrift store up weekly because they seem to have new inventory every Friday. Hitting the thrift store up on a Saturday can sometimes result in winning the mini designer lottery. At times we find two dollar designer clothes, bags, and sometimes; perfume.
I was not able to hit up the local spot this week, but my mom did.
She rushed inside with a paper bag filled with what appeared to be designer perfumes. I could hear them clanging against one another and I could not wait to see what she had gotten hold of. I looked inside of the bag, and she huddled around it, as if she had to protect her findings from me.
She hit the designer perfume gold mine, and she bought all she could find, no wonder she didn't want me looking in. She wanted them ALL for herself.
Inside I noted all types of brands that I knew I would like. From Chanel, to Donna Karan. Some of the bottles were half empty, and others still had their seals on them. Some we already had, and some we had never heard of.
Amarige by Givenchy was one perfume in particular that I had never heard of. I have heard of Givenchy in the past, but I was never familiar with the brand, or this particular scent.
Appearance:
Amarige came in its original red box, with gold lettering. A bit of dust had collected on the box, but inside the perfume was barely touched.
The bottle itself is shaped like a human heart (at least that s what it looks like to me). The bottles top looks like a soft serve ice cream swirl, which is actually sort of pretty, and unique.
My Use:
I sprayed some of the rusty water colored perfume on to my wrists, and immediately got hit with the overpowering scent of grandmothers. It was like a granny festival on my wrist. This crap stunk, and it stunk bad.
It has that first kick of granny, then a high impact punch of rotting dried up roses, and...rust.
Good find mom!
Pricing and Availability:
After sniffing this horrendous granny spray I of course had to look the brand up before writing this review. I wanted to bring to you the price of this gunk, and where to find (eh-hem...avoid) this perfume.
Amarige by Givenchy can be found at any local perfume store, ranging from $10 to a jaw dropping $70.00 (for the granny gift set).
Overall:
Amarige by Givency smells like your grandma. It stinks to the high heavens, and it lasts a really, really long time. If you want to test the scent, make sure you DO NOT spray it on your clothing, as it will stay...till you wash the clothing.
-I guess if you find it at a thrift store; barely used, something must be wrong.
Recommendation:
Negative.
Amarige by Givenchy is definitely not a perfume I would recommend. (Maybe for Granny, seeing how that's about the only person who would like this one).
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Many people find a perfume they love and use it for years. While there is certainly nothing wrong with this approach, one can run the risk of becoming so accustomed to the perfume that it is easy to become immune to the scent and over use it. All of us know the woman who practically knocks you over with her perfume and none of us want to be that woman! To create a unique touch acquiring a fragrance wardrobe is highly recommended. Just as jewelry or shoes can add a distinctive touch to your outfits, perfume has the power to do the same. You wouldn't wear the same thing to a formal dinner as you would to a sporting event so it certainly makes sense that the perfume you choose should vary according to place and time.
To understand how to choose the perfect perfume for the right occasion you need to understand the perfume categories. Perfume categories are growing by the day and they can and do sometimes overlap. Due to the rapidly growing popularity of niche perfumes and the advances in scientific research new and unique scent categories are created every day.
The Fragrance Foundation is the authority on all things perfume and their fragrance categories are as follows: (from the Fragrance Foundation website www.fragrance.org). These descriptions are listed on the first page of their excellent site filled with fantastic fragrance information.
Citrus
The light, fresh character of citrus notes (bergamot, orange, lemon, petitgrain, mandarin, etc.) is often combined with more feminine scents (flowers, fruits and chypre).
Green
Green notes are natural in character; often married with fruity and floral notes, they are modern and fashionable.
Flowery
An accord of different floral notes. Combines with any other family, flowery perfumes are universally commercial.
Flowery Aldehydic
Aldehydes add sparkle to flowery notes. Aldehydic creations radiate elegance and originality.
Single Floral
A composition based on the scent of one particular flower; the main examples are rose, jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley or ylang.
Oriental
A blend of warmth and mystery. Musks and precious woods are complemented by exotic essences.
Semi-Oriental
Semi-orientals combine oriental notes with various florals. Top notes are often fresh.
Chypre
Based on a woody, mossy and flowery complex, sometimes with aspects of leather or fruits, chypre perfumes are rich and tenacious.
(From www.fragrance.org)
There are other categories, however, understanding these will help you to determine how to match your perfume to the occasion. Perfume websites also frequently describe scents by categories. The Luckyscent and Sephora websites both feature very helpful sections that will help you to choose a perfume by its fragrance family.
There are perfume classics and disasters in each of the categories. The informative book Perfume The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez is a wonderful resource that rates perfumes and can be an invaluable resource to help you avoid the disasters and discover the greats in each category.
Citrus and green scents are often good choices for the work place. Citrus fragrances are fresh and light and green fragrances can be warm and natural and convey sophistication.
Flowery, single note florals and flowery aldehydics are good choices for that all important first date or elegant sophisticated gatherings. Consider a perfume from this category if you want to stay within a more conventional fragrance family.
Chypre scents, popular in the thirties, are making a comeback in a big way. These fragrances are statement making and generally you will either love them or absolutely hate them. They convey an evocative and rich presence and the best are well balanced and beautiful. This category is a great choice when you want to distinguish yourself with a unique perfume.
Orientals. These are excellent choices for that special evening or when you want to add mystery and sex appeal to that little black dress. They are generally heavy and have a very strong presence so wearing them in the office may not be the best idea.
There are thousands of perfumes available and just a spray will help to create a mood make a memory or mark a special occasion. Don't limit yourself to just one...enjoy the possibilities!
RedBull
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Julian Rouas Paris
Julian Rouas Paris is the hottest and newest green designer fragrance company to hit the eco beauty/fashion market. They currently have a collection for men and woman called SWING parfum de golf, as well as LA CITY (hair fragrance and body) and Versailles men and woman perfume. Their line is most unique as they are made in Grasse, France using the finest blend of essential oils. Their environmentally friendly fragrance collection SWING parfum de golf has feminine scents; Glamour, Private Collection,Private Collection Gold, Exstasy Night, Exstasy Night Silver and masculine scents are Sequoia and Mens Version One. Julian Rouas Paris; Versailles collection is a true scent of the past centuries retrieved and brought to the present. These scents have men and woman signature scents. LA CITY is a mens and womans hair and body fragrance created exclusively for hair in mind. The scent will last on your hair for over a day. with no need to respray. All of Julian Rouas Paris scents intesify with time, that is the beauty of wearing eco friendly scents.
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