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SPARKLING ICE features Breast Cancer Awareness

October 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Sparkling Ice is a favorite in our house because of the taste! But, they also are a company that gives back! The zero-calorie naturally flavored sparkling water, proudly displays a Pink Ribbon on their Pink Grapefruit bottle all year long and also donates a minimum of $25,000 to research facilities nationwide to help find a cure. Now, how cool is that?!

SPARKLING ICE has created a specialty “Sip Pink for the Cure” cocktail using its Pink Grapefruit flavor.

I received samples and even my son likes the Pink Grapefruit flavor! The following recipe is great for Mom and Dad!

 

SPARKLING ICE Sip Pink for the Cure Cocktail

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Ingredients

3 oz. Grapefruit Sparkling ICE
1 ½ oz. vodka
1 oz. lime juice
Lime wedge
Sliced fresh jalapeño
Chili salt for rim of glass (Kosher salt mixed with chili powder)

Directions

Use a lime wedge to rub the entire rim of a chilled martini glass, and dip into chili salt mixture.
Combine vodka and jalapeno slices with ice in a shaker.
Strain and pour into the chilled martini glass.
Top with Grapefruit Sparkling ICE.
Garnish with a few Jalapeno slice.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Recipe and photo credit: Sparkling Ice.

 

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A Deep CHILL Returns to the Queen Mary November 20

October 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Experience the Ice Kingdom, Glacier Glide Ice Tubing, Ice Skating and Holiday Entertainment at the Coolest Place in Southern California

 The Ice Kingdom Introduces the New Holiday Ice Bar!

The Queen Mary will once again be overtaken by a deep freeze for the fourth annual CHILL, opening on November 20, 2015. Experience the frozen magic that will bring holiday wonderment and artic temperatures to Southern California.

 

A holiday extravaganza like no other, CHILL transforms over two million pounds of sparkling ice into larger than life hand carved colorful ice sculptures in a giant Igloo called The Ice Kingdom, located inside the Queen Mary’s Dome, once home to the legendary Spruce Goose. The Ice Kingdom will bring Charles Dickens’ classic tale of A Christmas Carol to life with Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come frozen in glistening ice. Walk-through chilling scenes from the Nutcracker complete with castles and sugar plum fairies. Get lost in the life size candy cane forest and explore the penguin village. Slip down ice slides off of a 30’ high replica of The Queen Mary and enjoy a festive cocktail at the all-new ice bar aboard the ship’s frozen bow. Each ice exhibit is precisely hand sculpted and created by an international team of expert ice carved from Harbin, China and enhanced with LED lighting to create a visually awing experience. The Ice Kingdom is kept at a frosty nine degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the ice. Guests receive parkas to help protect them from the chilling temperatures.

 

The 4th annual CHILL welcomes back Glacier Glide Ice Tubing with six lanes of glistening ice slides standing two stories tall and 100-feet long in front of the Ice Kingdom. Ice skate under the stars on the 6,000 square-foot ice skating rink with the backdrop of the picturesque Queen Mary ship. A holiday village will offer visits with Santa Claus, holiday carolers, snow days and live festive entertainment.

“CHILL truly embodies the spirit of holiday magic,” commented Steve Sheldon, director of entertainment events at The Queen Mary. “We bring the cold festive weather of the North Pole right here to the families of sunny Southern California.”

CHILL pricing starts at $34.99 for adults and $24.99 for kids (ages 4-11). Tickets include entrance to The Ice Kingdom, Ice Tubing, CHILL Village and access to the Queen Mary ship. Lodging packages are also available. CHILL will be open select dates Nov. 20 through Jan. 10. For more information, including hours or to purchase tickets online, visit http://www.queenmary.com/events/chill/.

Credit: The Queen Mary.

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New Study Shows Bedtime Math at Home Equals Success

October 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Using Bedtime Math at home as little as once a week boosts math performance significantly, according to initial findings from a five-year longitudinal study led by University of Chicago psychologists. The findings appear in the October 9 edition of Science, a leading peer-reviewed research journal.
Bedtime Math delivers quick, engaging math story problems for parents and children to solve together, typically over a few minutes. The results found that within just one school year, children who did Bedtime Math improved their math achievement on average by three months more than children who didn’t use it. Most notably, children of the most math-anxious parents who chose to do Bedtime Math had gains of half a school year, narrowing the “math anxiety gap.”
The University of Chicago study is examining how much elementary school-age children across all income levels enjoy math, and the extent to which it correlates with performance. Research has shown that children who begin school behind their peers in math tend to stay behind in later grades. The study is also observing the effects of parental math phobia on their children’s academic performance.
“Many Americans experience high levels of anxiety when they have to solve a math problem, with a majority of adults feeling at least some apprehension,” said senior author Dr. Sian Beilock, a cognitive psychologist and the author of the book Choke. “These math-anxious parents are less likely to talk about math at home, which hampers their children’s achievement in math. Bedtime Math encourages a dialogue between parents and kids about math, and offers a low-effort, high-impact way to do it.”
“Millions of dollars are spent every year on education reforms that hope to double kids’ yearly academic gains. Bedtime Math has actually achieved that goal for some of the most math-anxious families, and at no cost to them,” said Laura Overdeck, founder of the nonprofit Bedtime Math. “The fact is, in a given year kids spend three to four times as many hours outside school as in it, so their parents have a huge effect on their learning. Parents are a child’s most important educators, and thanks to Bedtime Math, any parent can succeed at this.”

“The idea is simple yet brilliant – make math as cuddly, fun and commonplace as a bedtime story,” said a sample review on the App Store. “My daughter was annoyed the first night I introduced this to her bedtime routine, accepting the second night, and by the third night she wanted math before her story. It has completely transformed my daughter’s attitude towards math.”
The University of Chicago study, led by Talia Berkowitz and Marjorie Schaeffer, consists of 587 firstgrade families from 22 schools in the Chicago area. Families were given an iPad installed with a version of the Bedtime Math app with which parents and their children read stories and answer questions involving math, including topics like counting, shapes, and problem solving. A control group received a reading app that had similar stories without the math content and questions related to reading comprehension instead. Children’s math achievement was assessed at the beginning and end of the school year. Parents completed a questionnaire about their nervousness around math.
Study senior author and psychologist Dr. Susan Levine added, “For many families, reading bedtime stories is a regular part of a child’s nightly routine. But when it comes to math, parents widely believe that it is the responsibility of schools and they pay less attention to their child’s math learning at home. We found brief, high-quality parent-child interactions around math using Bedtime Math – just a few times a week – markedly increased children’s success in math at school.”
Bedtime Math is a nonprofit organization that has become a leader in the area of childhood math content. By providing playful, zany math problems for parents to do with their kids every day, Bedtime Math helps children achieve in math which is important for success later in life, especially in STEM careers. Whether it’s flamingos, ninjas or pillow forts, kids can see the math in their favorite topics. Parents can sign up for the nightly email, download the free app, or read one of the best-selling Bedtime Math children’s books. For more information, please visit www.bedtimemath.org

 

Credit: Bedtime Math. I have reviewed in the past and recommend highly.

 

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Claim Your Ticket to the Port of Riches!

October 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Families of Puerto Rico

Families of the World DVDs Value Priced at $9.99 Each!

“Families of Puerto Rico,” from the multi-award-winning live-action Families of the World series, gives an intimate look into the lives of people in countries around the globe.  It’s now one of the 28 additional Families of the World titles available for the first time on digital September 1,2015 with unlimited steaming for $8.00 each, and the entire series available for unlimited streaming for $225.

 

Families of the World DVDs have also been available since September 8, 2015 for the value price of $9.99 each,  plus shipping, and the total set for $275, which includes shipping within the continental USA.

 

Just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, (Sept. 15-Oct 15, 2015) Families of the World has six other titles besides “Families of Puerto Rico” appropriate for the celebration:  “Families of Costa Rica,” “Families of Guatemala,” Familias de Mexico,” “Families of Mexico 1,” “Families of Mexico 2” and “Families of Panama.”

“Families of Puerto Rico” introduces nine-year-old Jose, who lives with his mother, father and sister Tanya, in the capital city of San Juan. A hurricane is on its way, so Jose and his family are making preparations while still going about their day, which includes school for

 

Jose and his sister, and work for their parents. Jose shares the history of his homeland’s name (the island of Borinquen, renamed Puerto Rico by the Spanish after a visit and claiming by Columbus), what “good manners” mean in his country and his desire to be a veterinarian when he grows up.

 

Eight-year-old Laura, lives on a farm with her mother and father. She attends private school more than an hour away, learning both English and Spanish while her parents work.  She talks about her weekly piano lesson and introduces her pet Coquis frog. Later she visits the world’s largest radio telescope to listen to radio waves from outer space, and reads before turning in for the day.

I received a copy of this DVD and found it very interesting and educational. I think it is great for kids of all ages! I like that it shows children how real life is in Puerto Rico.

More about the Series:

Families of the World offers a documentary-style “day in the life” glimpse into how people in different countries live from a child’s point of view. Focusing on two children from differing homes, one urban, one rural, Families of the World invites viewers along through their daily routines, introducing both the similarities and differences that exist.

 

School Library Journal applauds the Families of the World series as “excellent,” providing “an intriguing taste of another culture.” The series has garnered more than 100 awards, including Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Parents’ Choice and NAPPA (National Parenting Publications of America) as well as endorsements from KIDS FIRST! and recommendations from Dr. Toy’s Children’s Products. The series is used in classrooms around the country as a valuable tool for multi-cultural education and language learning.

 

Families of the World programs include: Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, Familias de Mexico, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico 1, Mexico 2, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sweden, Thailand, United States and Vietnam.

Watch a trailer at: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/familiesoftheworld. For more information go to www.familiesoftheworld.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. 

 

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Plan Check Celebrates Fall With An Oktoberfest “Burger Brat Pack” ($15*) And Pumpkin Carving Contest At The Sawtelle Outpost

October 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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  Oktoberfest Burger Brat Pack at Plan Check Sawtelle, Fairfax, and Downtown

 

This October, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar raises a stein to all things Oktoberfest with the return of Chef Ernesto Uchimura’sBurger Brat Pack ($15*), a culinary collision of an Oktoberfest tradition: pretzels, bratwurst, and beer. The burger is comprised of a pork and beef bratwurst patty sandwiched between a homemade salt & pepper pretzel bun, topped with atomic beer mustard, beer braise sauerkraut, and caramelized onions. Accompaniments include a mound of French fries, salt & pepper mayo, and a tall glass of Paulaner’s Oktoberfest Marzen to complete the feast. Only 15 Burger Brat Packs are made available each day through the end of October.

 

Pumpkin Carving Contest at Plan Check Sawtelle

 

Adding to the Fall festivities, beginning Friday, October 23, 2015 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Plan Check Sawtelle will host the brand’s fourth-annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. The event will take place at the same time each evening through Sunday, October 25, 2015, and carving tools and pumpkins will be provided to the competitors. At the close of each round, guests may vote for the most impressive pumpkin via Facebook and Instagram, and the winners will be announced on Halloween night. Additionally, gift cards will be awarded to the top three pumpkins who squash the competition; $25 for third place, $50 for second place, and $100 for first place.

 

WHEN:                  Oktoberfest Burger Brat Pack:          October 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015

Pumpkin Carving Contest:                October 23, 2015 – October 25, 2015 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

 

COST:                    Oktoberfest Burger Brat Pack:          $15*

Pumpkin Carving Contest:                Free

*Tax and gratuity not included

 

WHERE:                Oktoberfest Burger Brat Pack:          Plan Check Sawtelle, Fairfax, and Downtown

Pumpkin Carving Contest:                Plan Check Sawtelle

 

ABOUT PLAN CHECK KITCHEN + BAR

Los Angeles-based neighborhood restaurant Plan Check Kitchen + Bar serves modern takes on American comfort food by Executive Chef Ernesto Uchimura in a small-plates format, alongside innovative cocktails, premium whiskeys, and craft beers in a sleek yet inviting contemporary industrial space. Plan Check derives its name and décor inspiration from the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety—located next door to the original location on Sawtelle Boulevard. Plan Check’s three neighborhood establishments are located at 1800 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025; 351 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036; and 1111 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017. For more information please call (310) 444-1411 or visit www.plancheck.com, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

 

Credit: PLAN CHECK KITCHEN + BAR.

 

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“L.A. ZOO LIGHTS”

October 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Thousands Upon Thousands of LED Lights,
Flurries of Illuminated Snowflakes, Stunning 3-D Animated Projections,
Water and Light Shows, Glittering Light Tunnels and
Fanciful Menageries of Animal Characters
Sets the Zoo’s Enchanting Environment Aglow with Wonder and Delight
to Top 2015 “Holiday Tradition” Destination List

L.A. Zoo Lights 2015 Also Presents Two “VIP EXPERIENCES,”
Including Exclusive HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR for Ages 21-and-Up on December 10, and
FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE For All Ages

L.A. Zoo Lights Tickets Go on Sale October 15

Friday, November 27, 2015, through Sunday, January 3, 2016
(except December 24 and 25)
6 to 10 pm Mondays-Thursdays
6 to 11 pm Fridays-Sundays and Dec 21, 22 and 23
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

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With the flick of a switch that illuminates a dazzling wonderland, L.A. ZOO LIGHTS returns bigger, better and even more spectacular as it heralds a new standard for nighttime magic at the Los Angeles Zoo from Friday, November 27, 2015, through Sunday, January 3, 2016.  With awe-inspiring features providing a brand-new spin on holiday lights in Griffith Park, L.A. ZOO LIGHTS sets the Zoo’s enchanting environment aglow with breathtaking displays, among them thousands upon thousands of LED lights, flurries of illuminated snowflakes, stunning 3-D animated projections and glittering light tunnels.  A fanciful menagerie of animal characters include mischievous animated monkeys scampering through the grounds, a glowing 130-foot snake coiled on a roof, a hillside with snowboarding “lizards,” 3-D animated elephants wearing colorful holiday sweaters, an origami-type rhino lit from within and so much more.  L.A. ZOO LIGHTS is open every night, except Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (December 25), from 6 to 10 pm Mondays through Thursdays, and 6 to 11 pm Fridays through Sundays and December 21 through 23.  Tickets go on sale on Thursday, October 15.

An instant hit when it debuted last year, attracting more than 175,000 people, this year’s L.A. ZOO LIGHTS is sure to top the “holiday tradition” destination list once more, with a trove of new lights and displays for an even brighter atmosphere of wonder and delight, and unlike anything seen in L.A. before.  Captivating guests for an ideal family outing, meet-up with friends or date night, L.A. ZOO LIGHTS’ self-guided 60- to 90-minute walking tour through select areas of the Zoo — while L.A. Zoo animal residents are asleep — offers a unique visitor experience that features the only opportunity in Los Angeles to see real reindeer; visits with Santa Claus on select dates; and steaming hot chocolate, irresistible churros and other holiday treats and goodies for sale.  Last year, the first-ever LA ZOO LIGHTS was established by the private, non-profit Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) as a festive new tradition.

In addition to more lights, displays, décor, effects and a larger L.A. ZOO LIGHTS area in the Zoo, the event’s biggest expansion this year takes place in and around The LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles), which boasts a giant 130-foot illuminated snake gazing down from the rooftop, flicking its tongue as guests enter the building.  Inside The LAIR, guests find themselves bathed in ultraviolet light with glowing webs, orbs, and “insects” of all kinds on the rock walls. In the LAIR courtyard, guests will witness snowboarding igunas on a sparkly, frosty hillside. At an equally stunning next stop, guests encounter a holiday aquatic show boasting lighted fountains and shooting screens of water with majestic projections of fanciful animations set to music.  The re-imagined Santa’s Village is in an all-new, glittering alpine setting, the perfect location for magical holiday photos (available for an additional fee).

Also new this year are two “VIP Experiences,” including an exclusive HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR for the 21-and-up crowd, and aFAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE for all ages.  HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR on Saturday, December 10 features “skip-the-line” express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights with a private lounge from 6:30 to 8:30 pm boasting hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and hot and cold specialty cocktails.  Tickets for HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR are $75 per person.  FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE on Thursday, December 31, 6 pm, provides an opportunity to celebrate the coming of 2016 in style with “skip-the-line” express entry to L.A. Zoo Lights, dinner buffet, soft drinks, complimentary champagne for adults, sparkling apple cider for kids, dessert, a ride on the Zoo’s special conservation carousel, crafts for youngsters, DJ dance party, cash bar and live broadcast of New York’s Times Square ball drop at 9 pm, after which guests are welcome to experience L.A. Zoo Lights until closing.  FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE tickets are $65 for adults and $40 for children, or $60 (adults) and $35 (children) for GLAZA members.  Tickets for both “VIP Experiences” have limited availability, so early purchase is strongly suggested.

L.A. ZOO LIGHTS has again been developed in collaboration with art director Gregg Lacy and Bionic League, entertainment-industry partners renowned for remarkable large-scale installations for festivals, stadiums, arenas, clubs, and artists like Daft Punk, Kanye West and many others.

Sponsors of L.A. ZOO LIGHTS are 99 Cent Only Stores, Service Systems Associates, and ScholarShare.  Donors include The Georgina Frederick Children’s Foundation, Beth and Joshua Friedman, Larry and Sue Ivanjack, Paramount Pictures, Donald and Susan Rice, The Shultz Family and the Employees of the Shultz Steel Company and The Simms Family Foundation.

The landmark Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, drawing 1.6 million visitors each year, is home to a diverse collection of 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered.  Its lush grounds on 113 acres feature the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles); Elephants of Asia; Campo Gorilla Reserve; Rainforest of the Americas, an extraordinary collection of endangered and exotic mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians living in spaces that exemplify their natural habitat in the rainforest biosphere; Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel; an Indian Rhino Encounter direct-contact opportunity; Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, home to one of the largest troops of chimpanzees in the United States; Red Ape Rain Forest, where visitors can walk among orangutans; the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo; one of the largest flocks of flamingos in any zoo in the world; a botanical collection comprising over 800 different plant species with approximately 7,000 individual plants; and much more.  Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), whose members meet rigorous professional standards for animal welfare, the Zoo has achieved renown as an international leader in the preservation of endangered species and a conservation center for the care and study of wildlife.  The private, non-profit Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), which has supported the Zoo in partnership with the City of Los Angeles for more than five decades and provides funding for and operates seven essential Zoo departments, has 60,000 member households representing more than 240,000 adults and children.  As evidence of the Zoo’s popularity, GLAZA attracts one of the largest membership bases of any cultural organization in Los Angeles.

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L.A. ZOO LIGHTS, a magical nighttime wonderland aglow with millions of festive lights, is open nightly (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from Friday, November 27, 2015, through Sunday, January 3, 2016.

Admission to “L.A. ZOO LIGHTS” is $13 for adults/seniors and $11 for children ages 2 to 12 on Mondays through Thursdays (except onDecember 21, 22 and 23 when tickets are the same as weekend prices), and $16 for adults/seniors and $14 for children ages 2 to 12 tickets on Fridays through Sundays.  Tickets for GLAZA members are $11 for adults/seniors and $10 for children ages 2 to 12 on Mondays through Thursdays (except on December 21, 22 and 23 when tickets are the same as weekend prices), and $14 for adults/seniors and $13 for children ages 2 to 12 on Fridays through Sundays.  Children under age 2 are free.  Purchase tickets online to attend during the first week (Nov 27 – Dec 3) for the online-only Early Bird Rate of $10 each.  Tickets are also available for $9 after 9 pm on select nights.  Visit LAZoolights.org for details and to purchase tickets.

The Los Angeles Zoo is located in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways.  5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA  90027.  Free parking is available.  For additional information, contact (323) 644-4200 or visit LAZoolights.org

Credit: The Los Angeles Zoo. Photo Credit: Jamie Pham.

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Eat More Fruit and Veggies!

October 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Did you know that more than 90 percent of adults and children don’t eat the daily amount of fruits and vegetables recommended? By just adding one more fruit and/or vegetable to each of your meals, you can feel more energized and healthy.

Chef Anthony Stewart, Executive Chef at Pritikin Longevity Center+Spa, has created fruit and vegetable dishes that incorporate the sweet taste of fruits mixed with the hearty flavor of vegetables.

Pritikin’s Asparagus Orange Salad

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 bunches asparagus
  • 2 tomatoes firm & ripe. cored, quartered and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 blood oranges peeled and sectioned
  • 1 large bunch romaine shredded

Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground

Instructions:

  • For dressing, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk.
  • Remove tough asparagus ends, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces, and blanch. Put asparagus, tomatoes, oranges, and romaine in large bowl. Toss gently with dressing, and serve.

 

Pritikin’s Garden Vegetable Potato Salad

Yields 10 servings

Ingredients:

  • 10 petite red potates boiled quartered
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • For the dressing
  • 4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Cut each potato into fourths.
  • Combine potatoes and the rest of the salad ingredients in one large mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Pour balsamic vinegar into a small bowl.
  • Add minced garlic and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Adjust the pepper, or the proportion of vinegar to taste.
  • Gently stir dressing into salad.
  • Cover salad with plastic wrap and set in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Mix and serve.

 

Pritikin’s Sweet Potato Kale Soup

Yields 16 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 quarts low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup celery root peeled and diced
  • 1 bunch kale cleaned and de-stemmed, then sliced thin

Instructions:

  • In a stockpot, add all ingredients except kale.
  • Cook over medium heat until all ingredients are soft, about 1 hour.
  • Puree and put back on heat.
  • Add kale and cook 15 minutes more.

 

Pritikin’s Pineapple Hummus Dip

Yields 8 half-cup servings

Ingredients:

  • 15 ounces  garbanzo beans canned, no salt added, drained
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (adjust according to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic fresh, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley fresh, leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple fresh or canned (no sugar added) diced
  • 1 dash tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped

Instructions:

  • Puree all ingredients in food processor.
  • If mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon water.
  • Serve with raw vegetables.

 

Credit: No compensation was received. Courtesy of  Pritikin Longevity Center+Spa.

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Little Foot is Pet of the Week

October 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment

LIttle Foot, Oct. 15 Pet of the Week

Little Foot, just 3 years old, is an owner surrender whose human simply didn’t have time for him. He was nervous when he came to the shelter, likely because of the unaccustomed attention that shelter staff heaped on him, but he quickly learned that these new people were just trying to get on the right foot with Little Foot! He’s a sweetheart once he trusts you. Meet him on the shelter side of the Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring St., (562) 570-PETS. Ask for ID#A558178.

 

(The usual suspects contributed to this rescue)

 

 

Credit: Courtesy of the Companion Animal Village.

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