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DECEMBER 2009PACIFIC NORTHWEST

LOCAL INTERESTS EMAGAZINE

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08 Editor’s “Love It” Where you’ll find radiant gift ideas for her.

12 Holiday Styles Five Complete Styles for the Holidays

20 Gifts for you Sexy, Sophisticated Man Great Holiday gift ideas

23 Meet Jim Lupkin: The Future of Business Learn how WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com can help your business grow.

27 Optimize Your Business Name A helpful list of strategies to control your name and business on the internet.

30 The Power of the Perfect Niche Find and perfect your business niche. Perfect example in this article. Do a really great job in one clearly defined area and it’s not unusual for other opportunities to open up.

34 Will Your Resume Pass The 10-Second Test? Six Vital Tips Tools, Tips and Advise for your Career. Find out the dos and don’ts for creating the perfect resume. Makeover your resume today!

39 Decorating Your Home For The Holidays Celebrate the Holidays with a beautifully decorated home.

CONTENTS

FASHION + BEAUTY

BUSINESS + CAREER

ContentsDecember 2009

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HOME + OFFICE DECOR

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42 Motherhood = Yoga Motherhood certainly brings out the yogi!

46 Blue Calms And Can Also? Calming blues and greens to act as your holiday reminder to EAT LESS!

46 First Holiday Dinner Down, Several More To Go! Challenge yourself to be more in control of your environment and tempting dishes, we all know will be at every holiday party.

48 Eat it sloooowly... Let it meeeelt in your mouuuuth... Pain, pleasure and peak experiences. No, we’re not talking about sex.

56 Explorenewflavorsinrecipesthisholiday Duck Breast with Tahitian Pome-granate Chutney and Crisp Vanilla Butter Cookies recipes.

58 Vanilla Peppermint Pattitini Sure to be a favorite drink for Holiday parties.

59 December Wine Pairing Suggested wines for your favorite Holiday dinners and perfect wine pairing for chocolates.

60 Get Out And Play: Washington’s Winter Wonderland Outdoor fun to be had in Washington’s winter playground.

64 Library and Local Holiday EventsTi’s the season. See what there is locally to do for fun this December.

MIND + BODY + ORGANIC

EATS + DRINKS

TRAVEL

PHOTOGRAPHY + ENTERTAINMENT + EVENTS

ON THE COVERHome for the Holidays Vancouver, WA

Photographed byIlona LaRue, Studio Lumiére

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SHIELA’S NOTE

Christmas is the most widely celebrated festi-

val in the whole world today, after New year.

Special days to remember:

December 12th Poinsettia Day: Celebrate by

giving one a away!

December 24th Christmas Eve

December 25th Christmas

December 26th Boxing Day

December 31 New Year’s Eve

My girls and I love the book “How the Grinch

Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss. It has a won-

derful moral to the story of warm hearts and

sharing! “And the Grinch, with his Grinch-

feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and

puzzling, how could it be so? It came without

ribbons. It came without tags. It came with-

out packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled

and puzzled ‘till his puzzler was sore. Then the

Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before.

What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come

from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps,

means a little bit more.” -Dr. Seuss

Now most of us enjoy giving and receiving gifts

along with love and joy, here are some gift ideas,

Tis the season to be jolly!

check out this months Editor’s “Love It” on

pages 8-11. Men... think jewelry, unique charms,

handbags and accessories... the women in your

life will be thrilled! Women... find smart gifts for

your sexy, sophisticated man on pages 18-19!

Enjoy and please share Snapshot with your

friends, subscription is free!

Subscribe Here

Happy Holidays from the Strubel Family!

We encourage you to live, love, laugh share

and be happy!

Warm thoughts and wishes,

Strubel Family

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CONTRIBUTORS

ContributorsIlona LaRue graduated from the Fashion Institute and worked as a bridal fashion designer. She then changed course to a wedding coordinator. She now has dis-covered her love for photography and is owner of Studio Lumiére. Snapshot’s official photographer.www.studiolumiere.zenfolio.com

Dana Greyson While not of-ficially a native, after 20+ years Dana Greyson feels she can claim the Pacific Northwest as home. When not playing or otherwise thoroughly enjoying the local boun-ty, Dana earns her keep as promo-tional copywriter. Her website is www.WriteStuffWebsites.com

Karen Herrema has called Van-couver home since 1989 and enjoys life in the Northwest with her hus-band and two teenage sons. For-merly an elementary school teacher and scrapbook consultant, she now uses her creativity in a new way as a Personal Stylist. You can read her blog at www.stylebykaren.com

Connie Dorigan, CPC has been an executive recruiter for over 20 years. During her 10 year tenure at Management Recruiters of Portland she was consistently ranked in the top 10% of all recruiters nationally. Currently she is Owner and Presi-dent of Dorigan & Associates, a boutique recruiting agency serving the emerging software technology industry in CA, OR and WA.www.dorigan.com

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Dana Layon, E-RYT has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. Her main career focus includes teaching yoga, running her Zen Flow Yoga School, leading Spiritual Warrior yoga retreats and facilitat-ing monthly educational workshops.

Dana strives to educate hercommunity and beyond about the benefits of yoga. She is passionate about the benefits of stillness and how clear life becomes listening to our inner voice. Her intention is to train others to teach yoga; assist others in living their best life and utilizing yoga for optimal health and wellness. Visit Dana today at www.zenflowyoga.com

Randy Johnston, Co-founder of truFocus Photography, an alliance of photographers. Randy specializ-es in portraiture photography, but enjoys landscape and architectural imagery as well. He believes that photos are a snapshot in time and capture those life experiences that mean so much us.

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EDITOR’S “LOVE IT!”

LOVE IT!editor’s

Shiela StrubelSnapshot Editor

Dress Up Your Little Black Dress

“Make an impression! You’ll simply love these radiant earrings, fun, bold ring and stunning bracelet!”Megawatts Black Earrings | 5552BF | $55.00 | Grand Entrance Ring | $49.00 Megawatts Black Bracelet | 5552BF | $55.00

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“Want some attention? You’ll surely rule the room in these gorgeous drop-style ear-rings. Add these to your holiday wardrobe for a surprising jewel-tone burst of color!

Be unique… without being overdone. The chic, clean lines of this Art Deco inspired bracelet could easily become your hands-down holiday favorite!”Vintage Holiday Limited EditionVery Merry Earrings: 2503EF | $55.00 and Lady In Red Bracelet: 2506BF | $69.00

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Simply Dazzling!

Princess...“Inspire… It is only through white light that all color is made possible. As the Inspire touchstone spans the spectrum of color, allow its clear crystal to carry your own personal inspiration. Inspire your loved one today with Sparkle!”Princess Earrings: 5500EF | $49.00 and Dinner At Eight Ring | $65.00

Touchstone Crystal, Kim Dawson | 360.573.2036 | http://my.touchstonecrystal.com/kimdawson/

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Song In My Soul“Glass Art Charms – Tiny Moments To Take Along! These little charms are handmade by Katie – each one is unique & may vary slightly in color or design. They’ll look lovely as they dangle from hemp, wire, chain, beads, pins or bracelets – you choose where to hang your new Tiny Moment.”Glass Art Charms – Tiny Moments To Take Along! | $15.00Art Charms are approximately 7/8” across. Created by adhering an image beneath a smooth lozenge of glass, they are sealed on the reverse side with a high gloss, glass-like, non-toxic glaze and finished with gold acrylic paint and a Sterling Silver plated bail.

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“Warm Friendship”Holiday Greeting Cards

“Send your family and friends a unique card this year! Spread Holiday Cheer with this happy little Snowman & friends! Each Crystal Clear Box contains 10 full color cards and 11 envelopes. The interior message for Warm Friendship Holiday Cards is: Wishing you a season of warm friendship & whimsical happiness.”“Warm Friendship” Holiday Greeting Cards | $15.00

Katie m. Berggren | 360.213.7879 | [email protected] | www.kmberggren.com

LOVE IT!editor’s

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Prada Handbag

“Real Prada! Fine Italian textured leather. Overlap-ping strap with buckle closure. Prada Signature Satin Interior. Prada dust bag and authenticity cards included. MADE IN ITALY. ”

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Gigi Chantal™ Small Black Jacquard Purse

“Features back zippered pocket, 2 front zippered coin pockets, zippered closure with snap flap, interior zippered privacy pocket, and cell phone pouch.”Gigi Chantal™ Small Black Jacquard Purse | DPRSKA22 | $57.95

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“Real Prada! Unique Italian styling is all visible here in this uniquely practical yet quietly distinctive handbag.

Fully Lined Red Monogram Interior, Side Interior Zip-pered Pocket. Prada Signature Silver Hardware. Comes with Authenticity Cards and Dust Bag. Made in Italy”

(Real) Prada Red Deerskin LeatherBauletto Doctors Bag | BR3106 | $499.00

McKenna International | Monica McKenna | [email protected] | www.mckennaonlinedeals.com

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FASHION + BEAUTY

by Karen Herrema

From a satin cocktail dress to a sequin

cardigan with jeans to casual tops in holi-

day colors – just about anything goes this

holiday season for your office parties or

family get-togethers. We chose items that

crossed various age groups and styles that

flattered different body types. Each item

is priced under $100.

This season, the cardigan is one of the

most versatile looks. Choose one with

fun embellishments or a solid color of

your choice with coordinating jewelry.

The cardigan can be paired with a pen-

cil skirt and dressy shoes for the office

party or jeans for the family party.

Karen’s Fit Tip: Cardigans work on any body type from petite to plus size. The trick is closing 1-2 buttons under the bust. By leaving the top/bot-tom buttons open, it nips at the waist, shows some curves and will not look boxy.

Ruffled Halter White House Black MarketRuffled Silk Organza Halter: 300114089, $98Blanc Essential Jean: 300113805, $78Hematite Drop Hoop: 300114517, $28Silvertone Crystal Chain Bangle: 300114539, $48Silvertone Hematite Stone Bangle: 300114536, $48

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Holiday Styles

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Karen HerremaPersonal Stylist

(360) 256-7479 [email protected]

www.stylebykaren.comwww.holobi.com KA

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SequinCardigan

NordstromSequin Cardigan:

271707, $88Olivia Moon Ruffle Tank:

278713, $48

MLK Fashion LA IDOL Jeans: $35

Touchstone CrystalLittle Black Dress Collection

The Big Easy: $29gold tone: 3 1/2” hoops

Safari Ring: $39gold tone with

crocodile print enamel

Macy’s Nine West

Champagne Sandals:430201, $69

Photographer:© Randy Johnston

truFocus Photography

Model: Kristina Bayer

Style 2

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Emerald DressNordstromStretch Satin in Emerald Green: $98Enzo Angiolini ‘Jacks’ Pump: 272570, $89.95

Touchstone CrystalLittle Black Dress CollectionStrictly Ballroom: 5558EF, $39.00Silver tone with CRYSTALLIZED™Swarovski Elements

Lia SophiaEmerald City Stretch Bracelet – Cut Crystals with Resin: 058, $74

Photographer:© Randy JohnstontruFocus Photography

Model: Sarah

Style 3

FASHION + BEAUTY

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CharmeuseTiered Shell

White House Black MarketSilk Charmeuse Tiered Shell:

300114081, $88Satin Pleated Evening Heel

300113544, $88

Touchstone CrystalLittle Black Dress Collection

The Big Easy: $29gold tone: 3 1/2” hoops

Lia SophiaCipriani: 382, $98

Genuine Mother-of-Pearl andFreshwater Pearls with Glass Beads.

36-39” Necklace.

Photographer:© Randy Johnston

truFocus Photography

Model: Kristina Bayer

Style 4

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Chiffon CardiganNordstrom

Filtre Chiffon Cardigan: 278524, $58Olivia Moon Purple Tiered Top: $48

Photographer:© Randy Johnston

truFocus Photography

Model: Dahlia Olson

Style 5

AccessoriesBlackEyed

Susan Touchstone Crystal

Little Black Dress CollectionBlack Eyed Susan Necklace:

5549 NF, $39length 20-23”

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Gifts For Your Sexy, Sophisticated Man!It’s nearly 2010 and real men accessorize. They get mani-cures, dress well and enjoy wearing sophisticated scents, too. These days, being sexy and chic doesn’t conflict with being strong and masculine. This holiday, the best gift to the man in your life should reflect his personal style and sense of casual sophistication.

From grooming products and fragrances to ac-cessories and clothes, here are some gift ideas that embody the class, style and sensuality of the modern man:

1. Modern, Masculine ScentsYour man is sexy, sophisticated, charming and intelligent, and you want his men’s fragrance to be a reflection of him. A good scent is not only the gift that keeps on giving, but it’s a gift to you too. After all, is there a better gift than a great-smelling man?

Whether your man is sporty, clean-shaven or a little rock ‘n’ roll, he needs to have a few good

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fragrances. These days, with so many to choose from,

it’s important to select quality over quantity. Blue Seduction for Men by Antonio Banderas is fresh, clean and most of all, sexy. Opt for

the holiday gift set which includes an eau de toilette spray and after-shave splash.

For something a little more daring, another great scent is Se-duction in Black, also by Antonio Banderas. This scent is spicy and warm, making it the perfect scent for nighttime, when the art of seduction be-gins. Seduction in Black is sexy and addictive, combining the perfect mix of citrus, spice and musk.

2. Grooming Gifts GaloreToday’s man is active in caring for his skin

and body. With the men’s grooming busi-

ness booming, gift options are unlimited.

Many companies have expanded their lines

to include products geared especially toward

men’s wants and needs. Gift boxes including

anti-aging skincare products, bath and body

gels and shaving sets are widely available. With

skin care becoming more of a concern for men,

a gift basket with products promoting healthi-

ness will be appreciated.

3. Watches - A

Timeless GiftFew pieces of jewelry make more of a state-ment about a man than his watch, something he’ll wear, look at and show off every day. A watch is a gift that per-fectly combines the concepts of sophistica-tion and practicality that epitomize the modern male. Whether he’s a businessman in need of a power watch that makes a statement in the boardroom, or a profes-sional surfer who needs to know how many seconds until the next killer wave, virtually every man can use a good watch

- or even two or three to fit his changing moods and needs. Plus, it’s a gift he’ll wear next to his skin, subtly remind-ing him of your touch throughout the day.

Macy’s Fossil Watch,

Men’s Stainless Steel:344369, $75

Macy’s Bulova Blue Dial Watch:

238004, Sale $132

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4. Chic Jackets & Casual ScarvesKnit sweaters or jackets with a slightly relaxed but tailored shape are the perfect way to stay stylish and contemporary this holiday season. Tweed is gaining popularity, achieving a more casual look that still has a high level of sophisti-cation. Shearling lined coats are a favorite be-cause they have a chic and masculine look and will keep him warm on those cold winter nights.

Add a casual chunky knitted scarf and casual hat and he’ll have a look that is put-together yet relaxed. A beautifully knitted scarf or hat is a great holiday gift because it adds style to his favorite jacket, shirt or anything else in his closet. Plus it is functional because it will keep him toasty when the temperatures drop.

This holiday, you can’t go wrong with a fra-grance or fashion. It is sure to be one his favor-ites under the tree! Courtesy of ARAcontent

Macy’s Left | Alfani JacketWool Car Coat:383864$99.98

Right | Alfani Jacket Leather Zip Front:383865Sale $138.25

KohlsLevi’s® Striped

Scarf & Hat Set:532677, Sale $20

KohlsDockers® Plaid Scarf:253399, Sale $14

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Meet Jim Lupkin:The Future of Business

Name: Jim Lupkin, 32 years old

Career:Social Media Professional

Motto: “The only even play-ing field in life and business is time. We, who manage our time most effectively, will win every time. Social Media is that even playing field.”

by Shiela Strubel

Jim thrives on passion. He be-lieves everyone should be living their passion. His passion is to be mobile, a great father, and to help countless people embrace life. Jim has been involved, in one way or another, with Social Media for the past 13 years. He remembers building his busi-ness in 1996 through Yahoo Chat Groups. This was the early form of Social Media. In 2007, he built his own social network, which connected 22,000 business owners in 55 countries. Jim has had the pleasure of experiencing the technical and marketing side of Social Media.

Today Jim enjoys his life by living his passion! For the first time in business, his company can help others live their passion as well by creating success for them in their business using social media. It has never been easier to build a successful business!

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Jim can you tell me about WeBuildYourSocialMedia.com?

What would happen if you could work person-ally with a professional support team that knew exactly how to make your business a success with the most exciting and earth shattering marketing vehicle to hit the business world?

It would be a game changer for you and your business. You would become one of the most recognized leaders in your industry!

Your professional support team is WeBuildY-ourSocialMedia.com. We are a talented group of individuals with a passion for Social Media. We are here to serve you and your business!

We view you as a partner. With a partnership – come commitment, dedication and loyalty to your success.

In order to serve you, we stay abreast of the Social Media movement by continuing educa-tion and attending seminars throughout the country. We do this to ensure we are always giving you the best quality service!

Part of our team is comprised of developers and designers. This gives you the unique abil-ity to develop state of the art Blogs, Websites, Facebook Applications, Widgets and more!

What is the mission ofWeBuildYourSocialMedia.com?

Our mission is to serve the business owner by creating an even playing field where he or she has a fair opportunity to experience success. Businesses no longer have to waste money advertising on TV, Radio and Newspapers. Now for a fraction of the cost, they can get in front of many more people that actually want to hear from them!

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How important is social media to the future of businesses?

Social Media is a critical component to the future of business. The reason being is people are tired of being shouted too. Advertisement equals shouting. Social Media equals listening. When is the last time you purchased something because you saw a TV, Radio or Newspaper ad? I know when a TV commercial comes on, I get up for a drink. Or when a radio ad comes on I turn the station. Who reads newspapers? 25 of the top newspapers are seeing record declines in readership. People want to be heard, they want to engage with the product, people listen to their friends recommendations, not an ad. If you look at every successful business in the last 100 years, they have been built on strong customer relation-ships, which led to a lot of recommendations. Social Media allows you to focus on this.

Howwillyourservicesbenefitbusinesses?

Most businesses do not have the time to do so-cial media, just like most businesses do not have the time to create a TV commercials, design a radio ad or create a compelling newspaper ad. They just pay the company to do it for them. With social media, it is the same. Pay us to do your social media for you and you focus on what you do best, which is show the value of your product. We will drive hundreds, thousands

and hundreds of thousands of potential customers to your business. You will be able to easily stay in touch with all potential prospects and sell them additional products. With current advertising methods you are constantly generating new customers. With social media, you keep all your cus-tomers and potential customers and build a community around your business. Developing your brand and they end up recommending you to others.

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GET YOUR NAMEUNDER CONTROL

Now that is on odd statement! Let me explain what I mean. As a small business owner it is essen-tial that people trust me online – if I ever plan to actually sell online. People buy from people they trust – any “negative press” can kill the deal – even if the press is not ac-tually about you, but about some-one else with your name! It is hard to tell when researching on-line if you are reading something about the right person. Have you ever researched someone and read something bad about that person just to find out that it was the wrong person – with the same name? Something like that can absolutely kill the sell if it happens when someone is re-searching YOU!

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first listing for my name. BizNik is only for

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marketing do not do this strategy.

3Get a Facebook account and have your pro-

file URL be your name – mine is facebook.

com/dotty.scott

3Make a video and get a YouTube account in

your name. These can be educational videos,

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online event have it posted Online at several different sites.

3Set up profiles at places like Naymz.com, fastpitch.com, Ning.com sites, and any other social media site.

3Put your videos out on other video shar-ing sites like yahoo, vidler, howcast, ect. I use TubeMogul.com to upload videos.

3Create testimonials for other people with websites, and link your name to your website.

3Make sure your name in on your website as text, not in an image.

3Post articles at article repositories like amazines.com, ezine.com, and others.

3Twitter reTweets with your name in them

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video testimonials, or something entertaining. YouTube ranks well in Google (it is owned by Google)

3Be a guest blogger for someone elses blog, and sign your name that links to your blog/website.

3Create a LinkedIn profile and fill it out completely.

3Create a MySpace profile

3Post articles on BetterNetworker – even if you are not in Network Marketing. This site gets ranked in Search Engines.

3Fill out your Google Profile completely so that it will be displayed on Google when some-one searches for your name.

3If you provide trainings, seminars, or any

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will get ranked in the search engines.

3Get a written interview posted online – this can be a tran-script of an audio – my example: http://renegadeproactive.com/

3Your videos and other content can be picked up by other blogs – very common for video interviews.

3Comment at different places and be sure to include your name.

3Forum posts can get ranked by search engines.

This is a list of how strategies I am using to control my name.

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by Dana Greyson

We’ve nearly all been there, the network-ing meeting, the human equivalent to dogs sniffing butts. Given our less-keen noses, we have to ask some questions to better suss each other out and determine who will play with whom, the scope of the territory.

Granted, in these more challenging times, there’s an even greater tendency than unusual to stretch our territory.

It may be counter-in-tuitive, yet the key to success is often the re-verse, narrowing down, or “niching”.

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Here’s how it works…A photographer is chatting up a fellow networker. The dialogue…

TAKE 1Fellow Networker: “Oh, so you’re a photographer. What kind of photographer?”

Photographer: “I do it all. People. Buildings. Landscapes. You name it, I can shoot it.”

Fellow Networker: “You’re certainly versatile! Who would I send your way? More business? Or more personal?”

Photographer: “Anyone, really. Like I said, I do it all. I’m sure you know lots of folks who I can help. Here’s my card. Feel free to give it to anyone you know who could use my services.”

Now, imagine yourself as the “Fellow Networker”. Are you really likely to try to hand out the Photographer’s card to anyone with a pulse (or not – after all – the Photographer might shoot dead folks, too)?

Let’s try this again, with niching…

TAKE 2Fellow Networker: “Oh, so you’re a photographer. What kind of photographer?”

Photographer: “I’m primarily a pet portrait photographer.”

Fellow Networker: “Really? What kind of a pet portraits?”

Photographer: “Mostly pedigrees. Ever since the Obamas were trying to decide between a Labradoodle and a Portuguese water dog, requests to shoot them from some well-heeled neighborhoods have really shot up. The Pearl District is especially hot for miniature Labradoodles and many owners are pretty keen on portraits.”

Fellow Networker: “Funny you should mention that. I do

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2. Values the product or service. The high-end market for pet products and services appears to be relatively recession-proof.

3. Has the means to act on their interest. These are successful professionals with discre-tionary income and a passion for their pets.

4. Is readily reachable. While the example given came up in a network meeting, dog shows, high-end pet stores, breed organizations all pro-vide easy ways to reach this customer very directly.

5. Isn’t too rare. A number of successful related businesses with even higher overhead are a good indicator there’s enough business to support it.

The best part about a niche is focus. The mes-sage is clear and compelling for prospective customers, speaking to them directly. It takes less money to reach them, as money is no longer wasted reaching larger groups of less interested individuals. It takes less energy and effort to be-come exceptional in a narrowly defined area than to try to develop deep expertise in many areas.

In puppy parlance, chasing your tail gets you nowhere, except back to where you started. Time to stop barking up the wrong tree. It’s not too late to try some new tricks.

know several folks there and despite living in multistory city condos, they do have dogs, and totally dote on them.”

Photographer: “Maybe some are clients.”

Fellow Networker: “Don’t think so, but most of them would probably like to be. In fact my friend Sabrina just started training her miniature Labradoodle for show. Do you have a card?”

Photographer: “Sure do. Here’s a couple if you’d like…”

Fellow Networker: “Great card! Love the pet portrait, and that’s amazing lighting. This may seem like a silly question, but do you do people portraits, too? I’m overdue for updating my web photo and figure anyone who can do this great a job on lighting might meet my needs, too…”

Photographer: “[laughs] You’d be surprised how often that question comes up. Yes, I do shoot business portraits on occasion and my clients are pretty happy with the results…”

Bottom Line: Do a really great job in one clearlydefinedareaandit’snotunusualfor other opportunities to open up.

What Makes a Great Niche?This example makes a particularly great in-stance as it fulfills the fantastic five criteria for a great niche. This happens when the client

1. Is clearly defined with a specific need. Upper middle class, typically childless pet own-ers like touting their connection with their pets; they’re often their “babies”. ©

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By Dana Greyson

Does your website scream “But enough about me, let’s

talk about you... what do YOU think of me?” While in

“Beaches” Bette Midler’s line elicits a laugh, it’s largely

because most of us have felt the pain of the other side

of that “conversation”.

Sure, unlike advertising, most folks land on your web-

site because they’ve sought it out. However, the fact

that most web surfers decide in less then 10 seconds

whether to stick around is a clear indication arrival

alone doesn’t cut it. Most likely you’re not the only

game in town, and even if you are, wallets are especially

tight these days.

What’s a wise web writer to do?

Local marketing maven “Ronnie” Noize, consistently

ranked #1 for “Marketing Coach” in Google organic

search for the last 3 years, notes an effective website

must adequately answer these three questions:

1. Am I in the right place?

2. Does it have what I’m looking for?

3. What do I do next?

The magic in well-wrought websites is answering those

questions in a more conversational way, writing to a

particular person, and appealing to their fear or hope,

pleasure or pain. Let’s say you’re a massage therapist.

How might these questions be answered?

Am I in the right place?

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x Better: Mary’s Massage

x Best: Blissful Massage

Does it have what I’m looking for?

x Bad: We’re the best! Really well trained, too.

x Better: We offer Shiatsu & Swedish massage.

x Best: Let Marvelous Maternity Massages Ease

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x Better: Call xxx-xxx-xxxx

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What does your website have to do with the scent of fresh bread?By Dana Greyson

Freshly-baked, warm bread. Mmmmmmm. Delicious, isn’t it?

It’s no accident grocery stores put their bak-eries towards the front, and any restaurant worth its salt will tantalize you with its scent, win you over with its lovely texture. The better the restaurant, the better the bread.What does that have to do with your website?

Does your website do little more than shove a menu on your visitor’s hands, and bore them with why your options are mar-velous? Meanwhile they wait and wonder, impatiently. Or, more likely, they move on.Your website visitors come hungry for something, too. They want you to care, welcome them, give them a taste of how you can satisfy their needs so they can get past starving before they settle in for an appetizer and perhaps a meal.

Sure, some might over-fill; some might slip off ordering little or nothing.

Who’s more likely to send someone your way? Who’s more likely to return, use more restraint next time so they can save their appetite for the even more delicious appetizer, meal and dessert?

While not the whole loaf, what breadcrumbs have you put in place on your website?

Do welcome them and ask their name so invitingly they’re happy to give it? Ask what they’d like? Offer some reasonable options given what your best custom-ers appreciate? Give them a delicious taste to start?

Follow with seeing what else they’d like? Give them the time they need to decide, each step of the way? Check back? Ask for their feed-back and give them a break if they’re not happy? Thank them by name and treat them so well they can hardly wait to come back? Make it easy for them to invite their friends? Welcome them back by name and remember them from before? Reward them with an appreciation gift upon their return?

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Will yourresume pass the 10-second test?by Connie Dorigan

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“I find hidden techtalent for companies”

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Tools, Tips and Advise for your Career

The holidays are here. New Year’s Day is right around the corner. Is finding your dream job on top of this year’s list of resolu-tions? Yes? Well then, you’ll want to make sure your resume gets all the attention it deserves. To improve your odds check out The Illustrated Resume Dos and Don’ts and Will your resume pass the 10-second test (6 Vital Tips) in this month’s column.

To your success,

Con n ie DoriganCareer Professionista

SIX VITAL TIPS1. Keep it short!Initially, Human Resources personnel spend approximately 10 to 20 seconds on a resume, so the shorter your resume, the more desirable it is. Aim for one page.

Of course, it is not always possible to create a short resume, especially if you have a great deal of relevant information about your work experience or accomplishments. If that is the case, list the most relevant and important information within the up-per half of the first page so that it will be noticed immediately.

2. Spelling, Spelling, SpellingIt is not enough to run the word processor’s spell checker on your document. Proofread your resume at least 3 times, once backward (sometimes that is how you notice mistakes).

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3. Power Statement/SummaryStart your resume with a Power Statement. Many resume writers suggest an objective. My suggestion is that you start your resume with a power statement such as: “Award-winning, highly accomplished Operations Manager with successful track record of consistently increasing revenue and slash-ing operating costs.”

An objective tells the employer only what you want to do, the power statement goes further. The Power Statement highlights the job you are seeking, your major achievements AND most importantly, what you can do for their company.

4. Begin your sentences with action verbs for added punch and to ex-press a sense of accomplishment.Use words such as: accelerated, accomplished, achieved, bought, briefed, broadened, cata-loged, caused, changed, chaired, delegated, delivered, demonstrated, identified, imple-mented, improved, incorporated, etc. A passive approach is a defeatist approach. Take control!

5.Usenumbers,percentages,figuresand facts.“Exceeded sales quotas by 25% within 1 year.”Numbers stand out and clearly communicate not only the results you produced, but what you achieved for the company.

6. Answer the “What’s in it for me?” question.Every employer is asking that question while reading your resume. Employers are looking for people who will solve their problems. You have to present your case accordingly. How? By answering these questions: What kind of problems did you solve on the job? How did the company benefit from your performance? How did you do the job differently and better than the person before you? Did you introduce a new program or system? If yes, what were the results? Did you save or earn money for the company? What were you most proud of in your job? What would your supervisor and co-workers say they would miss most about you when you leave? How did you make a differ-ence in your job? How did you affect the com-pany’s bottom line?

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Susan “Zuzu” Johnson12345 SW Generic Lane

Hillsboro, OR 97123(503] 222.5050

[email protected] twitter: @zuzucutiepiehttp://profile.myspace.com/partyondude

Objective: To find a satisfying job in a fun company who will let me grow artisticaly and emotionally.

Education: BA in Medieval English Literature and Computer Science, PSU, 2006 (3.8 GPA)

Computer Skills: Java, C++, HTML, CSS, XML, PHP, AJAx, MS Office, Adobe Illustrator,Outlook, Google, Facebook, Twitter

AccomplishmentsLed girls high school soccer team to a spot in the regional playoffs• I always was on time for work even while going to school.• Rise to department manager after short time in department• Impressed my boss enough to take on the web after the last webmanager left• .

Experience1999: Most sales of all scouts on the West Coast1996 to present: Webmaster of Harry Potter fansite, “Who knows Harry?” Designedand maintained pages (won several Webby awards for best site).2000 – 2003: Sales, 711: Cashier, stocker, managed evening crew by the time I left;optimized efficiency of workers and added to the “team-feel”.2003-2006: Sales/Manager, Nordstrom:For Lingerie department, had the most sales despite being part-time

Promoted to manager of accessories in 2005, very unusual for partimer (still in school)• Increased sales by 5% a quarter!•

2007 to present: Web Manager/Admin, ABC Media, Inc:Admin assist. for 6 months, then promoted to web intern.1. Became web manager after the old one retired.2. Increased site traffic by 150%; increased site sales by 15% annually3. .

References available upon request

Interests: D&D, LOTR (I speak Elvish), Tweeting (this was my idea originally), long walks on beaches, Harry Potter (including fan fiction), ju jitsu master, world peace, rescue dogs (akitas and shiba inus)

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Illustrated Résumé Dos and Don’tsWhoa! Bold color and stationary choices, but not appropriate for a professional-looking résumé.

There should be a good amount of white space: set the margins to at least .75” (gives the reader space to take notes).

Don’t get cute on a résumé. Save the casual email address for personal use, and leave out your social networking site.

Save fancy fonts for party invitations! Fonts should make the résumé easier to read, not harder. Stick to one or two. Use bold for em-phasis; limit italics as they are harder to read.

Objectives or goals are optional, but should highlight how you can help the company, not the other way around.

Hook your reader into wanting to read more: lead off with solid accomplishments and leave the details for later.

Leave out non-related degrees, or simply list the degree and institution. Have 10+ years experience? OK to leave out year. GPA unnecessary.

Watch the typos! Be consistent with formatting. Nothing says “don’t hire me” like lack of attention to detail.

Accomplishments should be relevant and include strong verbs.

Reverse-chronological order is preferred. 10 years is enough unless a job prior to that is more of a match with the job being applied for.

Don’t make the reader hunt for pertinent information. Explain your job gaps. List the accomplishments that make you shine and that highlight your fit to the job.

Don’t waste space stating the obvious.

It’s a good idea not to lie or exaggerate your accomplishments.

Try to limit your résumé to 2 pages at most.

Again, save your personal interests and folksy quotes for the interview — or better yet, for your friends.

Summing Up... Do avoid industry-specific jargon. If you’re applying for a job in that industry, you can bring that out in the interview. If you’re applying for a different industry, they will probably not understand it.

Do use facts and figures to highlight your value to the reader. It’s more likely to catch the reader’s eye, as well as make you someone they want to talk to more.

Don’t leave the most important information to last. You may fit the job, but if you lose the reader before they get to that qualification, you won’t get the interview.

Don’t forget to customize your résumé for every job application. Sure it takes time, but that will ensure that your resume catches and keeps the reader’s eye.

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HOME + OFFICE DECOR

Christmas is an extremely busy time of year. By the time you get you shopping done, gifts wrapped and your cookies and cakes baked, it’s likely you don’t have the energy left to put into extravagant decorat-ing. Although less than energetic, you still want your home decorated for Christmas.

After all, Christmas is just not the same without lights and decorations. Decorat-ing your home for Christmas doesn’t have to be stressful. There are many things you can do and items you can use to dress up your home for this wonderful season. One suggestion when decorating your home

Decorating Your Home For The Holidays

Photographed by Ilona LaRue

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for Christmas is using ribbon. If you have a decorating theme for Christmas, regarding color, choose ribbon to correspond with your theme. You can tie ribbons to all sorts of items in your home such as chair backs, wreathes, basket handles, stair railings and even door-knobs. Ribbons and bows are very festive. A good idea is to choose ribbon which can be easily untied and retied. This way you can re-use the ribbon another Christmas season.

Using holiday tableware is nice when deco-rating your home for Christmas. Search your home for anything Christmas, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, any piece of tableware that has a Christmas theme. Make sure to use these items each and every meal, every day through-out the Christmas season. Another good idea is to buy a few pieces each year. In time you’ll have enough tableware to serve the entire community.

Lighting is important when decorating your home for Christmas. During the month of

December turn off your lights. Make use of your candles in every room of your home. Place candles on the dining table, on the coffee and end tables in the living room and perhaps place a nice scented pillar candle in the bathroom. Don’t just put them there for decorations but also make sure to light them each night. If you have a fireplace, make sure to light it and enjoy it. A fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere which is nice when guests are visiting.

Decorating your home for Christmas should always include a Christmas tree. After decorat-ing the tree with your homemade ornaments and strung popcorn, use the leftover branches to make arrangements for your home. Put the greens in a basket or bowl, add pinecones, bows and ornaments. Use the branches to make swags

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to hang over doors through-out your home. Take the evergreen sprigs and place them around your home, on windows, on a bookcase shelf or on a ledge. Evergreen branches and sprigs cer-tainly reflect Christmas. Not only do they look nice but they spread a lovely aroma throughout the home.

Christmas is a time for celebrating. It’s a time to

pull out all the stops. Snow is always nice for Christmas. When decorating your home for Christmas, why not use snow, artificial snow to add a sparkle to your home. Sprinkle it on the din-ing table, the hutch or the fireplace. Use ornaments which reflect light and hang them around your home, from doors or even indoor trees and plants. This will definitely look dazzling at night as the candle light flickers off the ornaments. Decorating your home for Christmas shouldn’t be a dreadful task but a delightful experience. One thing to remember when decorating your home for Christmas is not to over-think your plan. Keep it simple because simplicity is elegant and beautiful.

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Motherhood certainly brings out the yogi in me! How conscious can one person be! I awoke this morning to two little angels sleeping in my bed. They must have fallen from the sky because I know I told my children that they were old enough to stay in their own bed.

Motherhood = Yoga

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Nevertheless I laid there for quite some time think-

ing, “They really should be in their own beds.” And

“I should get up and put them in their beds.” And

then wondering, why are they in here anyway? What’s

going on in their little minds and hearts that all of a

sudden, they want to sleep with me. And I’m not talk-

ing about them laying in their own spots on my bed.

No, they were both basically on top of me. And when

I moved, even an inch, one of them would throw their

arms around me and continue to snore; deep in sleep.

And then I realized that my only intention at that mo-

ment was to seize that moment. I heard the “shoulds”

loud and clear and realized the only thing I was meant

to do was love this moment. One day they won’t come

waddling in my room at 3:00am – instead they will

be coming home at 3:00am. And they won’t want to

come and cuddle with me that’s for sure.

The sound of their little “snoring” and methodical

breath lulled me back to sleep.

I guess the point of the story is to again, and as always,

be present. Notice when you hear the word should pop

into your mind. That’s not the voice of your heart –

your heart never says should. It just says do.

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First Holiday Dinner Down, Several More To Go!by Lisa Nibley

Blue Calms And Can Also?by Lisa Nibley

Why do almost all restaurants have color and decor that mainly use orange, red, and warm tones? Any takers? Or have you ever noticed that your hunger intensifies as soon as you set foot in a restaurant? Okay, I know the smell has something to do with your mouth watering and your stomach growling. But I bet none of you have ever thought about the detailed planning that goes into the color of the walls, decora-tions, even the plates you eat off of to entice you to be hungrier and to eat more than normal. Shocking to most, but this is completely true and quite ingenious. The truth is that colors such as orange and red act as instant hunger cues to your eyes. These colors send messages to both your brain and stomach that it is time to eat, whether you are truly hungry or not.

With the holidays just days away and everyone rushing to get the perfect place settings and decor, keep these tips in mind! Think calming colors such as blue, green, white, and purple to be your main background color whether it be re-painting your kitchen (highly recommended), or for plates, table settings, and decorations. Blue glassware such as wine and champagne glasses are excellent pieces for your dinner table. They are constant reminders to calm your hunger and to eat less. Fill beautiful vases with blue and green colored stones and surround it with blue candles wrapped with blue satin bows. These are tasteful pieces that guests will admire and you will benefit by staying in your skinny jeans! A few pieces to add pops of color are okay, just remember to keep the majority colors the calming blues and greens to act as your holiday reminder to EAT LESS!

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I must say I am feeling rather satisfied with my overall performance this year! I gave myself very small portions and only served exactly what I wanted to have. I did not even consider having seconds. To top it off I even had a small piece of Apple Pie and felt satisfied. I was actu-ally rather amazed that I did not break down at some point and give in to either seconds or a lot of what I am not normally allowed to have (Hallah Bread!). How many of you had the best intentions to eat small portions and found yourself giving in to seconds or even thirds? You might have felt it was okay since everyone else kept piling more on their plates. Trust me I understand and can even sympathize with all of your stories. I am sure I have experienced most if not all situations. One year I ate four pieces of

pie! I know, I cannot even believe it!

This year challenge yourself to be more in control of your environ-

ment and tempting dishes, we all know will be at every

holiday party. If you are unsure of what to do at

your next party keep on reading! Before I leave for an event or party I always pre-eat to ensure I am not rav-enous upon arrival. My favorite snack to have is a small apple and a piece of low-fat Swiss cheese. I always bring soda water and some

kind of healthy snack no matter what the

occasion is. I want to

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make sure that I have a safe option if there is absolutely nothing figure friendly to eat. The best snack to bring that is sure to be a favorite is a vegetable tray with low-fat cheese and deli sliced meat. In addition I will also bring something sweet such as a low-calorie yogurt dip and a vari-ety of sliced fruit. Who wouldn’t love to have you at their next party if they knew you were coming with these treats! I know I would sign you up!

The next step is to check out the table and pick out four to five of your favorite foods making sure to keep your portions at 1/3 cup servings or the size of a small tea cup. As soon as you are finished throw in a piece of gum and chew away till it’s time to go. If you feel comfortable enough slip away to quickly brush your teeth to ensure you will not want to eat anymore! Who wants to chew on chocolate or any food for that matter after brushing their teeth?

I have been using these tricks for several years now and they have never let me down! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to sharing more holiday reci-pes for you all as well as new exercise routines.

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ASSORTED CHOCOLATES by Coastal Mist

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by Dana Greyson

Pain, pleasure and peak experiences. No, we’re not talking about sex.

Move over microbrews, pinot noir and coffee; sit along side the sometimes sweet, sometimes surprisingly savory and silky sensual… chocolate. We are blessed here in the Northwest with a number of notable small shop chocolatiers, creating some amazing, nationally renowned choc-olates for foodies in the know.

This is the first of a 2-part series where our creative cadre of chocolatiers chat about themselves, their craft and of course, their chocolates. This issue, the big boys of chocolate further than a stone’s throw from the Portland Metro area. Next issue, stay tuned for Portland’s posse of chocolatiers.

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Kevin Shaw, Coastal Mist

What got you started as a chocolatier?

“It was a natural evolution for me as a pastry chef. I’m 44 and have been in the bakery business for 31 years. Over 17 years ago, wandering through Belgium I bought a chocolate. It a traditional Belgium truffle, hard shell, light ganache inside… mushroom shape… it was different. I opened Coastal Mist just over a year ago. I believe I was born to do what I do. I love it. Even my worst day is still good.”

What type of chocolate(s) do you make?

“We’re an artisan chocolate shop. As a pastry chef, I first build my chocolates, which are “dessert-esque”… like pumpkin and apple pie ala mode with crispy cookie thins, vanilla creme flavor. It’s like a whole pie, layered, by taste or truly physically layered, with 2 or 3 or 4 layers to them.”

What are your most popular? “Brazil Nut caramel with alder-smoked chocolate, espresso caramel, raspberry chocolate,

Coastal MintThe South Coast ’s Finest Sweet Indulgence!Black & Gold with 5 layers of chocolate including Dutch-processed cocoa in a jet black you hardly ever see, in a gold dust painted shell. Also popular: Criollo – the rarest of the 3 species of cacao – it grows only within 20 degrees of the equator.”

What are your favorites? “That’s hard... probably the alder smoked caramel and brazil nut. I love it. It’s unusual but not foreign; I don’t do “scary chocolates”… chili’s ok… but no over the top flavors like basil/pineapple, rosemary, cedar.”

What is your most unusual? “Strawberry balsamic, with very aged balsamic vinegar, other fruits… the Calamondin caramel.”

What suggestions do you have on how

to eat your chocolate? “Really premium chocolate will melt at body temperature. I throw it on my tongue, leave it there and let it melt.”

What makes a particular chocolate sub-

lime? “Texture. Smoothness. Flavor… all

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the little accents that pop in and out.”

What else do you suggest someone coming by

your shop do while in your neighborhood?

“We’re in a quaint 2-3 block old town area, you can look down street to the end of town. Just enjoy being a tourist, have a nice lunch and hang out at the Thai restaurant.”

Other than online and your shop, where else

can your chocolates be found (particularly in

the Portland metro area)? “We’ve not looked for retailers of our product though we have a large Portland customer base and will be at the World Forestry Chocolate Festival in January.”

What else would you like our Snapshot read-

ers to know? “Coastal Mist is just not me [Kevin Shaw]; there’s three of us, my wife and partner Tara Shaw, and Nicole Malloy. A protégé of ours for the last couple of years and now also a part-ner, in 30 years we’ve never seen someone who’s taken to this the way Nicole has.”

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PEPPERMINTby LILLIE BELLE FARMS

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Lillie Belle FarmsHand Made Chocolates!ßLeft: Dessert ProMiddle: Orange PeelRight: Pyramids

Jeff Shepherd, Lillie Belle Farms

What got you started as a chocolatier? “It started with my purchase of a run down Oregon berry farm. I wanted to find a way to maximize the use of my berry crops. My first truffles, which I sold alongside my organic produce at local farmers markets were raspberry truffles, made with our own organic raspberries. People really liked them, so I had an “aha” moment and ran with it.”

What type of chocolate(s) do you make? “We do it all. bars, barks, truf-fles, caramels, bon bons, holiday pieces, chocolate sculptures and more.”

What are your most popular? “The Lavender Sea Salt Caramel and the Smokey Blue Cheese Truffle.”

What are your favorites? “That would be like choosing your favorite child. And I currently have about 70 in the case.”

What is your most unusual?

“Right now it has to be the “Poppy Flower Buttercream”. We get this

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211 North Front Street • Central Point, Or. 97502

Jeff Shepherd(541) 664-2815 • www.lilliebellefarms.com

rare red poppy flower confit from a small producer in France and have turned this one-of-kind preserve into a sublime chocolate whose flavor has no reference point for most people. It’s a unique taste that is at once fruity and flowery without being cloying. It’s perfect.”

What suggestions do you have on how to eat your chocolate?

“Slowly.”

What makes a particular chocolate sublime? “For me it’s about balance. When the chocolate shines through no matter what other flavor it has been paired with, it is a sublime moment.”

What else do you suggest someone coming by your shop do while

in your neighborhood? “My neighbors and I have created South-ern Oregon’s first “Artisan’s Corridor”. Within 200 feet of my door you can visit the Rogue Creamery for some of the world’s best blue cheese, Madrone Mountain and Daisy Creek Vineyards tasting room, and across the street is Red Oak Glass, a hands-on art glass studio open to the public. You can easily spend a couple of hours cruising between our businesses and never have to move your car.”

Other than online and your shop, where else can your chocolates

be found? “In the northwest we are sold at a wide variety of spe-cialty grocery stores and shops including Whole Foods, Market of Choice, and New Seasons.”

What else would you like our Snapshot readers to know? “I was voted one of “America’s Top 10 Chocolatiers” this year by Chocolatier and Pastry Arts and Design.”

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Craving a chocolate exploration of your own? Check out the World Forestry Center Chocolate Festival, January 29-31, 2010 at the World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221-2798. Check www.worldforestry.org or call (503) 228-1367 for more information.

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Holiday tunes on the radio, mistletoe hanging in strategic locations and the scent of pine lingering in the air – it’s the per-fect time to get into the kitchen and discover some new cooking flavors that will keep your taste buds happy and give your house a warm, yummy smell.

Explore new flavors in recipes this holiday

Not only does cooking in the kitchen gather

everyone together during the holidays, but it

provides the opportunity for some creative

thinking about new recipes and ways to put a

different twist on traditional favorites.

Experimenting with recipes allows you to

explore new cooking flavors, either by using

unique and new spices, or by combining dif-

ferent ingredients for a different taste.

One flavor many cooks often forget to try is vanil-

la, which has a heady, aromatic taste combined

with sweet, fruity and floral scents. Vanilla beans

are grown in primarily four locations around

the world – Madagascar, Indonesia, Mexico and

Tahiti – and each variety of bean can be used to

enhance both sweet and savory flavors.

Nielsen-Massey’s Pure Vanillas are cold extracted

to slowly draw out the delicate flavors of the

beans. Gourmet food shops, bakers, chefs of fine

restaurants and manufacturers of premium ice

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Duck Breast with Tahitian Pomegranate ChutneyIngredientsFor the Tahitian Pomegranate Chutney1 cup 100 percent pomegranate juice2 tbsp sugar1 teaspoon Tahitian Pure Vanilla Extract1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar1 tart apple, peeled and diced1 Bosc pear, peeled and diced1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins

For the Duck Breast4 duck breastsSalt and freshly ground pepper

Directions: For the chutney, combine the juice, sugar, vanilla extract and vinegar in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Add the apple, pear, walnuts and raisins. Cook for five to eight minutes or until the fruit is tender, stirring frequently.

For the duck, preheat the oven to 400 F. Score the skin of each duck breast at a 45-degree angle approximately four times. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place the duck breasts skin side down in the pan. Sear for four minutes. Turn and sear for an ad-ditional two minutes.

Place a wire rack in a 9 by 13-inch roasting pan and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place the duck on the rack. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or to the desired degree of doneness. Plate with the Tahitian Pomegranate Chutney and wild rice.

CrispVanilla Butter CookiesIngredients1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar1 tbsp Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder2 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup chocolate pieces of choice

Directions: Cream the butter, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla powder in a mixing bowl us-ing an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt on low speed until just blended. Place the dough on parchment paper and shape into a 12-inch long log. Chill between 3 to 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat an insulated cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the dough log into 1/4-inch-thick slices and place on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Place the cooled cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Place the chocolate pieces in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on “high” for 15 seconds. Repeat at five-second intervals, stirring and checking the consistency. The chocolate is ready when it freely drips from the spoon in a fine line. Spoon the chocolate into a large plastic food storage bag. Twist the bag until the chocolate is in one corner and then trim the tip of the bag. Drizzle the chocolate over the cookies.

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VanillaPeppermint PattitiniIngredients2 oz. half and half or cream

1 heaping tbsp hot cocoa mix

1/4 tsp Pure Peppermint Extract

1/2 tsp pure chocolate extract

1/2 tsp pure vanilla

Ice

Chocolate syrup

Mini candy cane

DirectionsAdd all ingredients except the

syrup and candy cane in a shaker

and shake vigorously. Pour into

chilled martini glasses. Garnish

with a swirl of chocolate syrup

and candy cane.

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by Stacy Slinkard, About.com Guide

Christmas dinners are a great time to try new wines with favorite recipes of old. Will it be ham, turkey, goose or prime rib? If you are looking for new wine options to complement your holiday meal, then look no further, here is a terrific selection of versatile whites and reds that are sure to enhance your Christmas gathering.

Wines to Serve with HamReds: Beajolais Nouveau , Pinot Noir, Zin-fandel, Tempranillo; Whites: Riesling and Gewurztraminer

Wines to Serve with TurkeyReds: Pinot Noir , Zinfandel , Syrah/Shiraz, Beajolais Nouveau; Whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Gewurztraminer

Wines to Serve with GooseReds: Zinfandel , Red Burgundy, Tempranillo; Whites: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Wines to Serve with Prime RibReds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Tempranillo; Whites: Typically white wines have a difficult time holding up to the bold flavors found in red meats.

Wines to serve with chocolate!Some say it can’t be done, but if you have the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a match made in heaven!

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White Chocolate: White chocolate tends to be more mellow and buttery in flavor, making it an ideal candidate for a Sherry. The Sherry and Moscato d’Asti will pick up the creaminess of the chocolates and the Orange Muscat will pick up any fruit tones on the scene.

Milk Chocolate: Pinot Noir or a lighter-bodied Merlot will complement a bar of milk chocolate, a creamy chocolate mousse or chocolate accented cheesecake. Rieslings, Muscats or dessert wines tend to hold up well to mild milk chocolates. Also consider a sparkling wine or Champagne for pair-ing with milk chocolate dipped strawberries.

Dark Chocolate: Dark or bittersweet choco-lates need a wine that offers a roasted, slightly robust flavor itself, with perhaps a hint of its own chocolate notes. A Cabernet Sauvignon or a Zinfandel will more than fill your chocolate pair-ing expectations. Also consider a Pinot Noir or a Merlot to handle dark chocolate around the 55% cocoa mark. Finally, give a Tawny or Vintage Port a go to offer a very well balanced pairing approach to a dark chocolate dessert or truffle.

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Summer isn’t the only season for

outdoor fun. Winter brings cooler

temperatures, glistening snow and

plenty of opportunities for play.

If you love winter sports and pas-

times, Washington State offers your

family a huge playground for down-

hill and cross country skiing, snow-

mobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating,

tubing and more. No matter if you

are a young first-timer or a sea-

soned adventurer, the mountains,

rolling hills and valleys found in

Washington bring a breath-taking

beauty to any winter outdoor sport.

Snowmobile fans can find about

80 lots within Washington State

Parks to park a car, unload

the snowmobiles and head out

on more than 3,000 miles of

groomed trails. Echo Valley Sno-

Park in the west central part of the

state near Chelan and Lake Easton

Sno-Park located on Highway 90

southeast of Seattle are just two of

the popular sites to hit the snow-

mobile trails.

If ice skating is the winter sport that interests you, Spokane

is hosting the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in

January – where the U.S. Figure Skating team for the Van-

couver 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be named, just in

time for the opening ceremonies on February 12, 2010.

Washington is just a short drive across the border from

many of the Winter Olympic sport locations, making it

easy for you to plan your outdoor fun around a quick trip

to catch some of the Olympic action.

For assistance in planning your vacation, visit www.ex-

perience.wa.com for events, transportation venue links,

the official state travel planner, lodging opportunities and

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This A-frame beach cabin welcomes you with a warm and toasty fireplace and comfortable furnishings. Open living area goes right out on the deck which faces a beautiful ocean view. TV, DVD and Wi-Fi. Hardwood floors through-out. Spacious, fully equipped kitchen with new appliances and conveniences. Bath and laundry.

Sleeps six (6). Two bedrooms on the upper level, both with direct views looking down at the ocean (and the moon). One has a queen bed, the other 2 twins. A bunkroom facing the garden has 2 twins.

Large deck across the front and a protected deck in back, BBQ, deck furniture on both. Parking for 3 cars. This A-frame is dog friendly - up to three (3) “woof”. No cats. No smoking.

Swenson’s A-Framenestled in the woods next to the beach.

This cozy cottage is a fully open floor plan, step off the deck on to a path to the beach. Never off in the kitchen (fully equipped) by yourself in this open living area. Dining/family area faces the ocean.

Newly remodeled with new upscale furni-ture (new sofa, hassock and glider), TV, DVD, Wi-Fi, new appliances, and beds, with oak floors, new tile bath and laundry and a warm wood-burning stove.

Sleeps four (4). Two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other a full bed. Comfortable sleeping accommodations.

New decks, deck furniture, BBQ, plus a hammock facing the ocean. Parking for 2 cars only. Sorry, no pets in the cottage. No Smoking.

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Wreath MakingMake a wreath take home!

Stevenson library Wednes-day, December 9. Session 1 starts at 4:30 p.m. and Session 2 at 6 p.m. Make a wreath with beautiful natural materials we’ve gathered locally. Bring your own clippers and gloves if you’d like, and a wire form if you already have one. Enjoy holiday refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library.

CenterpiecesLearn how to make a beautiful centerpiece with all materials provided. Hot cider and cookies, too! Please bring your own clippers to use, and a special container or ribbon if you’d like. Held at the La Center Community Building (blue build-ing near the La Center library) on Wednesday, December 9, from 3-5:30 p.m.

Ornament CreationFun for the whole family! Paint and decorate hand-made ornaments as gifts or decorations. All materi-als provided. Enjoy holi-day refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Held at the Stevenson library on Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m.

Dickens Duet at Holiday Open HouseCome to a special Holiday Open House at the new Battle Ground library on Saturday, December 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments and music by the fire-place sung by the Dickens Duet in period costumes with German lute and guitar.

Library Holiday Events Activities for KidsThere’s an abundance of interactive programs for children at FVRL libraries during December. Here are just a few: (click on red to view details)

Green Gifts Creation Station (Vancouver)Winter Festival (Three Creeks)“Stained Glass” Leaves & Snowflakes (Washougal)

Other Local Holiday EventsMississippi Avenue Holiday EventsHistoric Mississippi Business Association (click to view full details)

Dates: 11/28 - 12/22Location: Mississippi AvenueN. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR

More Holiday events: Travel Portland (click)

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Clubhouse CommunityMen and women who live with mental illness want what all people want – a good job friends, some-one to love, a safe and comfortable home, and to belong and to contribute to something. The Val Ogden Center community can assist people who live with various types of mental illness in obtaining many of these things.

• Staff and members work side by side to perform all the work necessary to run the Clubhouse.

• Members feel needed and supported.

Work-Ordered DayThe work-ordered day is the basic structure of the Clubhouse program. The opportunities to contrib-ute are many and varied, and members can assume various levels of respon-sibility according to their desires and interests.

Working in the Clubhouse helps members achieve a feeling of belonging, in-creased self-esteem, new skills, and greater levels of social land vocational adjustment. Regardless of any disability a member may have or may not have, each member has a contribution to make which will be valued and appreciated by others.

• Helps members achieve a feeling of belonging and increases self-esteem.

• Helps members learn new skills and greater levels of social and vocational adjustment.

Regardless of level of ability, each member contributes and will be valued and appreciated.

Our Work UnitsWe believe that the skills that members build while volunteering at the Clubhouse will assist them in developing good work habits, building positive relationships with others, encouraging regular at-tendance, adjusting to a normalized work schedule, and gaining the flexibility needed to adapt to chang-ing situations. Currently the Val Ogden Center has two work units: the Cleri-cal/Employment Unit and the Food Service Unit.

• The Clerical/Employ-ment Unit is responsible for business, membership, attendance, newsletters, accounting, administrative work, developing sup-ported and transitional employment opportuni-ties, and employment statistics and data.

• The Food Service Unit is responsible for prep work, cooking, serving, clean up, meal planning, shopping, budgeting, maintenance and garden duties.

A Place forHope, Belonging and

Independence

Mission StatementThe mission of the Val Ogden Center is to empower people with mental health prob-lems to obtain meaningful relationships and satisfying employment.

Vision StatementThe Val Ogden Center is a beacon of hope for people experiencing mental health problems. The Val Ogden Center assists its membership in achieving recovery and community integration goals by provid-ing an environment that is structured like a place of employment and rich with opportunity to become actively involved and contribute. The Clubhouse provides its members with a place in which they can find immediate acceptance, inclusion, meaningful activity, belonging and hope. Participation in the Clubhouse promotes wellness, confidence, and self-esteem and facilitates the ability to obtain rec-ognition, meaningful relationships and satisfying employment for all those who become involved. The Val Ogden Center will continue to grow to meet the increas-ing demand for recovery and rehabilita-tion services of citizens of Clark County who live with mental illness.

10201 NE Fourth Plain Blvd.Vancouver, WA 98662Phone: 360.253.4036

Fax: [email protected]

www.valogdencenter.com

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