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2016
It started with these beautiful Walla Walla onions. They look like gigantic pearls! Then we saw rainbow chard. The colors of their stems are reminiscent of rainbows. Organically grown celery really tastes like celery should. We don't buy it unless we can purchase it at the Santa Barbara market...
03/11/2016
There is a condition called Phytophotodermatitis, more commonly called Margarita Dermatitis. It's that Spring Break time of year so I thought I would share a warning to students planning to spend lots of time in the sun, drink in hand. There is a condition called Phytophotodermatitis, more comm...
03/11/2016
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Naked Grape Chardonnay in a Box Some wine drinkers may hesitate to purchase wine in a 3 liter box. One of the box wines that we have enjoyed is Naked Grape Chardonnay from Modesto, California. This will not be considered to be a premium wine but it is fine for a casual house wine. Give it a try. ...
03/11/2016
Book Recommendation: The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian The Light in the Ruins (2013) is an excellent novel by New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian. This story of love, despair and revenge features an Italian family of noble lineage during and after World War II and and an inv...
03/10/2016
Wishing everyone a delightful weekend! Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel- ABOUT: Napa Consultants, International is the leader in brand strategy for the luxury real estate industry. They work exclusively with professionals who are passionate about gaining or sustaining market leadership. W...
03/10/2016
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Here's what we can learn and apply to our own marketing... Is Your Marketing Sending the Wrong Message? I was recently watching a commercial on TV. I can't tell you what the product was. (It was probably that horrible puppy, monkey, baby commercial.) I just remember turning to my husband and sayi...
03/10/2016
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Spring Bridal Showcase at the Kentlands Mansion The Spring Bridal Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2016 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. This is a good time to meet with caterers, photographers, event coordinat...
03/10/2016
Onion Harvest Pie and Black Mountain Sauvignon Blanc Chef Dolores created an outstanding Onion Harvest Pie made with pancetta, Swiss chard, onions, raisins, cheese and spices. This is based on a recipe for Italian spinach pie which has been traced back to the Tuscan tables of the 15th century.The...
03/09/2016
Incorporating subtle details in your brand identity that evoke positive emotional connections to known elements in the minds of your target market can create an indelible impression. If you want to be top of mind in luxury real estate marketing, you need a brand that instantly communicates who ...
03/09/2016
We’ve always known the Anna Hummingbirds winter over in the Pacific Northwest, but we were a bit surprised to learn some Rufous do too. Rufous or Anna's at Our Camas Feeder? (By Mfield, Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0) We recently wrote about Rufous Hu...
03/09/2016
