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WINTER 2010PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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Valentine’s DayMember of the Swarovski Group
Amazing Hostess Rewards | Career Opportunities
Kim Dawson, Touchstone Crystal Consultantmy.touchstonecrystal.com/kimdawson
503.702.5301 • [email protected]
February is American Heart Health Awareness Month.The month of February is dedicated to raising awareness about
heart disease and increasing knowledge about prevention.
As a heart attack survivor, I am donating 5% of all sales during the month of February 2010 to
the American Heart Association.
Love and Laughter Necklace: $39.00Love and Laughter Earrings: $39.00
Love Always Ring: $35.00
Spoil your sweetheart this
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08 Editor’s “Love It”
10 New Year, New Attitude Ways to updateyouroutfitwithoutspendinga fortune.
14 Update, Your JacketTurnyourjacket intoseveraloutfits.
18 Spring 2010, Must HavesReinventyour lookfor2010withoutbreakingthebank.
22 Five Best Questions to Ask During A Job Interview Askquestions:GETHIRED!
24 An Ending. A New Beginning. Even someofthebestbusinessesfindit’stime toclosetheirdoors.GeorgiaBestgen, ElementsDaySpa.
26 New Book Release Rescuing Liberty: Perseverance Book 1 PowerfulnewbookwrittenbylocalChristian fictionauthorAmandaWashington.
27 Get Your Website Ready For ACTION! Ifyou’dlikeyourbusinesswebsiteto workhardersoyoudon’thaveto, ponderthewayprospectivecustomers peruseyoursite.
32 Break Out Of Your Color Comfort Zone This Winter Infusingcolorintoyour interiordecorthiswinter.
CONTENTS
FASHION+BEAUTY
BUSINESS+CAREER
ContentsWinter2010
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HOME + OFFICE DECOR
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36 The Heart of our Breath Helpyour heart.Thephysicalpracticeofyogaisall encompassingbecauseitcombinesphysical activity,breathcontrolandmindcontrol.
40 Bacon. Blue Cheese. Habenero. Salt. Lavender.ItAin’tYourMomma’s ChocolateNoMore.Portlandchocolatiers.
62 National Soup Month: Simple Homemade Soups Twice-Baked PotatoSoupandSavoryVegetableBeef Souprecipes.
64 Flirtini Shareafun,lovingdrinkwithyour sweetheartthisValentine’sDay.
65 Wine NewsRedwineandchocolate... perfectreasonforashortroadtripto Washington’sRattlesnakeHillsforalong weekend.
66 On the Road to Beauty Traveltipsfor yournextjourneybyplane,trainorcar.
70 Kids Success FoundationLearnmore informationregardingauditoryprocessing andhowyoucansupportKidsSuccess Foundation.
72 Mexico Mission Trip 2010Learnabout howyoucanhelpsupportthefundraising effortsofthismissiontrip…buildinghomes forfamiliesinneed.
76 Val Ogden CenterEmpoweringpeople withmentalhealthproblemstoobtain meaningfulrelationshipsandemployment.
MIND+BODY+ORGANIC
EATS+DRINKS
TRAVEL
PHOTOGRAPHY+ENTERTAINMENT+EVENTS
ON THE COVERMultnomah Falls | OregonCaptured during a winter freeze.
Photographed byIlona LaRue, Studio Lumiére
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SHIELA’SNOTE
HappyValentinesDay!Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for
established couples to reconnect, and giving
your loved one a gift that inspires a memory
from happy times in your relationship works
well. For example, consider finding a bottle of
the wine or champagne you drank on your first
date, or at your wedding.
Being comfortable with each other is what
works for happily-ever-after couples. Consider
booking a couple’s massage, so you can both
enjoy the gift of time spent together in blissful
relaxation. Remember a simple hug, kiss and
“I love you” will go a long way.
Give the gift of gourmet chocolate for Valentines
… read about some of our local chocolatiers …
pages 40-60. Take a look at page 2 if you’d like to
purchase jewelry for your sweetheart … as a bonus
Kim Dawson, Touchstone Crystal is donating 5%
of all sales in the month of February to the Ameri-
can Heart Association … February is American
Heart Health Awareness Month.
Be Mine!
Enjoy helping others, please take at look at a
few fundraisers that are going on in our com-
munity. Kids Success Foundation, page 70 and
Mexico Mission Trip 2010, page 72.
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Wishing you love and happiness,
Shiela Strubel
©MonicaMcKenna2009
CONTRIBUTORS
ContributorsIlona LaRue graduated from the Fashion Institute and worked as a bridal fashion designer. She then changed course to a wedding coordina-tor. She now has discovered her love for photography and is owner of Studio Lumiére. Snapshot’s official photogra-pher. www.studiolumiere.zenfolio.com
Karen Herrema has called Vancouver home since 1989 and enjoys life in the Northwest with her husband and two teenage sons. Formerly 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
Lisa Alean Simone Taylor Lisa Alean Simone Taylor is a Portland native with an exceptional eye for fashion. Lisa believes that women of all sizes deserve access to great clothes that are on point with the current trends. Her Label- Alean Simone has a feminine aesthetic with a hint of edge that makes it fun and flirty. Visit her blog aleansimone.blogspot.com
Dana Greyson While not officially a native, after 20+ years Dana Grey-son feels she can claim the Pacific Northwest as home. When not play-ing or otherwise thoroughly enjoying the local bounty, Dana earns her keep as promotional copywriter. Her web-site is www.WriteStuffWebsites.com
Connie Dorigan, CPC has been an executive recruiter for over 20 years. During her 10 year tenure at Manage-ment Recruiters of Portland she was consistently ranked in the top 10% of all recruiters nationally. Currently she is Owner and President 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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Marcia Miller CTC For 12 years, this Certified Travel Counselor has shared her passion for travel by planning and escorting trips all over the world for small groups of women with her company, You Go Girls!. Additionally she is compiling a book of travel tips for women.
She and her husband spend free time at their Washington vineyard where they are grow grapes to support her other passion, wine. www.yougogirlstravel.com
Dana Layon, E-RYT has been practic-ing yoga for over 10 years. Her main career focus includes teaching yoga, run-ning her Zen Flow Yoga School, leading Spiritual Warrior yoga retreats and facili-tating monthly educational workshops.
Dana strives to educate her community and beyond about the benefits of yoga. She is passionate about the benefits of stillness and how clear life becomes lis-tening 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
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“STYLE”MAKEOVER
CONGRATULATIONSTO THE WINNERS.
Grand Prize: Kathleen Brownrunner-uP: Heather Campbell
Barbara Bryant, thank you for sharing your story. For Personal Stylist services please contact Karen
Herrema, Style by Karen. For photography please contact ilona Larue, Studio Lumiére.
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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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EDITOR’S“LOVEIT!”
LOVE IT!editor’s
Shiela StrubelSnapshot Editor
GigiPrintCanvasPursewithCrownDesign
“What a great pattern! Features back zippered pocket, padded handle, gathered zippered closure, zippered privacy
pocket, and cell phone pouch.” GigiTanandWhitePrintCanvasPursewithCrownDesign|DPRSTA8|$52.95
McKennaInternational|MonicaMcKenna|[email protected]|www.mckennaonlinedeals.com
JunieB.JonesandtheMushyGushyValentine“My six year old daughter absolutely loves this book. She even brought it to school to read in front of her class. She
finds all the Junie B. books funny and silly.”JunieB,JonesandtheMushyGushyValentinebyBarbaraPark,DeniseBrunkus(Illustrator)
BarnesandNoble|$4.99-11.99
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RhinestoneCutoutHeartChemise“Planning the sexiest Valentine’s ever? Make sure to put this on your list. Cutout heart chemise is accented with rhinestones and bows. Tulle-accented cups and straps. Open back with hook-n-eye closure.”HeartCrochetedLegWarmer“You wear your heart in the sexiest places. Thigh high style in a crochet heart design. ”SexyMule“Try on a classic cut that’s sure to give any outfit a lift. Low-cut, one-piece vamp. Full 4” inch micro-stiletto heel.”RhinestoneCutoutHeartChemise|92251|$44.00HeartCrochetedLegWarmer|36907|$14.00SexyMule|12004|$29.00FredericksofHollywood|www.fredericks.com
DavidoffCoolWater“I receive so many com-pliments when I wear this perfume. One spray lasts all day. I’ve had my 1.0 oz bottle for over 2 years now.”DavidoffCoolWaterNaturalSpray|Walgreens|$29.99
FASHION+BEAUTY
byKarenHerrema
2010–anewyear,anewdecade…Isittimeforanewlook?Haveyoubeenwearingthesameoutfits,inthesameorder?Hasyourhairandmake-upregimenremainedun-changedforthelastdecade?Re-inventingyourlookcangiveyouanewattitude!
Every woman has her own individual style. Your clothes say a lot about who you are. We are drawn to certain pieces because of our lifestyle, personal taste, body types and even comfort. It is not easy to change your personal style overnight. It is something that evolves. Start out by making some small tweaks. Observe well dressed women and cut out photos from magazines. Note what you want to duplicate, but then make it your own. You
don’t need to get rid of everything in your closet, and you don’t need to spend a fortune. While you should do some weeding, a few simple updates will go a long way.
Shop your Closet.
If your budget is tight, take a few pieces you love and find another way to wear them by mixing
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looks up and considering new combinations. The easiest separate to start with is a top that has lots of colors and can be layered. On the opposite page you can see the same shirt paired with three different jackets and accessories in several different color schemes.
1 The shirt has lots of colors to work with and can be paired with jeans, a black pant with green/gold or black accessories. Black necklace: Lia So-phia; Gold Accessories from Kohl’s. Jeans: Paige Denim, Nordstrom
2 Going casual? Most women have a denim jack-et in their closet. Switch to black jeans, brighten things up by pulling out the least dominant color (purple) in the top and add handbag in Eggplant.
3 If you prefer a brighter look, pull out green by layering with that same color jacket.
4 The same outfit now looks a little dressier with a longer black blazer.
Note: Karen’s goal in writing this article was to use pieces in her OWN closet to give women ideas of what is hiding in their closets. Items that are available to purchase are specified. Unfortunately, others are several years old and we could not give all details.
New AttitudeNew Year
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Clearance SalesI’m a big fan of clearance sales. Over the years, I have found some incredible bargains. These sales are not for the “faint of heart” shopper. Sometimes you have to dig, “fight” other shop-pers and play the coupon game. Call me crazy, but I love it! When working with clients, I teach women how to shop discount stores such as TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack which can be overwhelming. These techniques help save money, and they learn how to make wise choic-es with future purchases.
If you venture out on your own, strive for wise choices. The following tips should help you think carefully before being enticed by the price!
Karen’s Top 5 Questions toAsk Before a Sale Purchase:
1. Make sure you absolutely LOVE it. Will you rip the tag off and wear this right away? If you don’t love it in the store, you won’t love it at home. Many women buy things because they are bargain priced. It is NOT a bargain, even at $10, if it sits in your closet unworn.
2. Do you have things at home that coordi-nate with the item you’re buying? Are you will-ing to invest in things later that will match? If not, do NOT buy.
3. Do you NEED the item and does it fill a gap in your wardrobe? If it’s just another top/sweater that is similar to what you have, leave it on the rack. (this is often why women have six almost identical black sweaters)
My ClosetOriginal Look
4. Is it a flattering color and style? Does it hide flaws? Not the perfect fit–leave it. Do NOT purchase something that may look great later. This is a gamble, and most of the time we lose. Buy for the body you have now!
5. Will I wear this next month, next season, next year? True bargains are tested by how much wear it will provide in the future.
Other Tips: Click this link to Karen’s “Style By Karen” blog to read more of her
fabulous tips.
Accessorize It!Accessories make an ordinary outfit extraordi-nary! If your budget allows you to purchase some items, start with some inexpensive accessories. The boyfriend cardigan shown would be a pretty dull outfit if paired with jeans and a black tee. Scarves, belts, jewelry, shoes/ boots, patterned tights and handbags update an outfit quickly. Choose neutral colored sweaters and jackets in your closet that need some new life and shop for accessories. Look for different patterns and textures. Add a little shine with metallic and patent leather pieces.
1, 2, 3, 4 Boyfriend Cardigan Old Navy
2 Fidji Shoes from Lily Atelier or Nordstrom.com
3 Booties: Nine West from Macy’s
1, 2, 3, 4 Boots, scarves, belts and costume jewelry from Nordstrom Rack.
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Weallhaveapieceortwoinourclosetthathasgrowntired.It’stimetogiveitsomenewlife.Findoneofyouroldfavor-itesanddetermineifitisstillagoodfitandclassicstyle.Looktoupdatewithacurrenttrend,butbecareful.Don’tspendtoomuchtimeandmoneychasingtrends.Keepinmindthatnoteverytrendworkswitheverybody.Pickonethatsuitsyourpersonalstyleandbodytype.
The above jacket is first shown with bootcut
corduroy pants and boots, which is the way I
wore it, the last two years. The following 4 pho-
tos give different ways to update this jacket.
1. Straight leg jeans, metallic, pointed heels
2. Skinny jeans, boots
3. Leggings, boots
4. Skinny jeans, booties
Shop your closet, add accessories or give an old
item new life. All of these options will give you
a start in making some changes in your closet.
Karen HerremaPersonal Stylist
(360) 256-7479 [email protected]
www.stylebykaren.comwww.holobi.com KA
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You can also ask your hair stylist for a suggestion for a new
style or color. Visit several different makeup counters and
seek advice from the experts. A new style, a new you and a
new attitude will begin to evolve. Step out of the box in 2010
and begin searching for ways to make some changes. Rein-
vent yourself. You will be glad you did and those around you
will notice!
Karen Herrema is a Certified Personal Stylist. You can learn
more about her services and read style tips at her blog:
“Style By Karen”
Boots: Born; Zappos.comLeggings: Kenneth Cole; Nordstrom
Booties: Nine West; Fidji ShoesNordstrom.com and Lily Atelier
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Real Women, Real Life, Real Style
Sparkling AccessoriesFine clothing and accessories for women.
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360.834.9215 | www.lilyatelier.com
Handpicked Shoes, Leather Goods andAccessories for Women and Men.
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Miranda Eshuis109 W. 7th St. • Vancouver, WA 98660
360.213.2826Learn how to showcase your assets,hide your flaws and make clothing choices that fit
your budget AND Body Type.
Look, Feel and Dress your Best!Free body type assessment at www.holobi.com
Holobi, The D.R.E.S. System, D.R.E.S. Your Shape, Diamond, Ruby Emerald and Sapphire are all protected intellectual property of Holobi, LLC. All designs, text, and illustrations are owned by Holobi, LLC with all rights reserved.
Karen HerremaPersonal Stylist
www.holobi.com
Are you one of the 85% of women who are wearing the wrong size bra? Interested in finding the right size and style for your body shape and size? Get measured and fitted by Diane Danielson, your profes-sional bra lady!
Let’s Party! Do you know anyone with breasts? If so, now’s the time to invite the “girls” over for an uplifting expe-rience. Be a hostess and win free and half-priced products!
essentialbodywear, llc™
bras, panties, thongs and shapewear
Diane Danielson, ID #10649Independent Senior RepresentativePhone: 360.828.7823Email: [email protected]/vancouverbralady
Get Professionally Fit. Be Dazzled
Book a “Happy Hour”
event, “Girls Night Out” or become an Advisor today! The benefits are HUGE!
Kym Merrick, Independent lia sophia AdvisorOffering a wide array of amazingly affordable, high quality fashion
jewelry with a lifetime warranty. Phone: (360) [email protected] • www.liasophia.com/kymmerrick
GalenaBracelet: $48
MeridianNecklace: $62
You are invited to visit our lead sharing/networking group. There are several groups to choose from. We are a group of professional, independent business owners, entrepre-neurs and tradesmen who help promote each other’s businesses and share mar-keting ideas. We would enjoy meeting you! We are part of the “I Take The Lead” network.
Becky Tengwall503.691.9909 Voice
Gene Hamilton503.691.9909 Voice
For more information and other meeting locations, go to itakethelead.com
M u s t - H a v e s
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Spring 2010byLisaTaylor
Ihavescouredthemagazines,researchedtherunwaysandkeptmyeyeonthestreettobringyoualistofmusthavesforSpring2010.Ofcoursewearealldreamingofspringssun-lightandwecantwaittobarethoselegsinsomesexyskirts,butunlessyouaregoingonavacation,weallhavetocometogripswiththefactthatit’sstillcoldoutside.Sohereweare,we’reallbundledupinourbulkycoatsdreamingofspring.
The good news? It’s time to start stocking your
wardrobe with the things you will need for
spring. Stores have just put out their spring
goods, so now is the time to get the best selec-
tion. You won’t have to wait long to sport your
latest wares because many of springs trends
are hot paired with your cold weather items.
When the layers come off we will all be waiting
to see what you have on under that coat and
ruffles, floral patterns and nudes are in! Here’s
your shopping list for Spring 2010.
1 Trench Coat - In a nude
tone, like khaki or taupe .
2 Crystal embellished
anything especially shoes. A
fun way to do this is to add a
bunch of sparkly brooches to
the lapel of your jacket. Or pair
a sparkly belt
with a tunic
sweater or
dress.
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3 Ruffles - were all over the run way on
dresses, jackets, even shoes.
4 Florals - were on the run way like never
before. It comes as no surprise that florals are
going to be super hot for spring. What would
be a surprise is that florals look super chic and
new paired with a twill jacket, scarf, and thigh
high boots. While everyone else is in pant suits
and jeans you will be fresh faced and forward
thinking in your own style.
5 White shirts- a crisp under pinning to any
fabulous look. White shirts are always a staple
and always in style. Stock up now and you can
wear them right away.
6 Wild Skins - ostrich, alligator, snake, any
leather that looks lux... shoes, belts and bags,
skirts, jackets whatever the heart desires. This
trend is fun, you can buy in neutral shades or
in bright shades like reds and purples.
7 Metallics - will continue to be in style this
spring, especially in bronze and Copper tones.
These shades look great with browns and other
neutral tones so you can update your look now
by pairing some metallic shoes with a suit or
lack luster cold weather outfit. In the spring
they will look chic paired with Khaki and nude
tones or with animal prints
8 Mixed Prints - were all
over the run way. For this one
we all have to think outside
the box. Many women are
intimidated by this concept
because it looks rather explor-
atory. On the runway I saw
designers mixing florals, ani-
mal prints and tribal patterns
with no fear. Don’t be afraid
to mix it up. For subtlety, try
a floral dress with a animal
print belt or clutch. If you are more adventur-
ous mix a floral with a tribal print. Make sure
that the prints have colors in common. Mimic
the primary color from both patterns in your
accessories and keep it all in the same tone
9 Lucite jewelry is really hot especially with
the aforementioned crystal embellishments.
10 Pastel Eye Shadows - I love the lavender
shade by Urban Decay, Asphyxia, $16, at
www.sephora.com
11 Chandelier Earrings - put away the studs
and pull out the big sparklers you can enjoy
them now.
12 Nautical stripes - always classic for
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spring look new paired with a cardi-
gan and scarf a great pair of jeans and
your winter boots.
13 Flowy dresses - right now you
can wear flowy chiffon dresses paired
with boots and a sweater. This spring
wear that same dress paired with peep
toe heels or wedges for a new look.
Chances are you have many of
these looks already in your ward-
robe. So have fun pulling things
out, that have been tucked away
for the winter. Breathe new life
into your day with these inspira-
tions and make them your own.
Lisa alean Simone Taylor
is a Portland native with an excep-
tional eye for fashion. Lisa believes
that women of all sizes deserve ac-
cess to great clothes that are on point
with the current trends. Her Label-
Alean Simone has a feminine aes-
thetic with a hint of edge that makes
it fun and flirty. Think Kate Spade
meets Marc Jacobs. Her current col-
lection is inspired by South Beach,
Florida as a vacation destination. The
color story reflects the neon lights of
the strip, the colorful architecture,
the beautiful sunsets and the ocean view. Contact Lisa
Taylor by e-mail [email protected] or visit
her blog aleansimone.blogspot.com
Resort Wear LineSpring 2010
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Dana Greyson(360) [email protected]
110 Columbia StreetVancouver WA 98660
Testimonials Cl ick Here
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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?
x Bad: Susie’s Spa
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
Your Aches & Pains: Don’t take our word for it!
Click here to hear our client’s comments.
What do I do next?
x Bad: No call to action
x Better: Call xxx-xxx-xxxx
x Best: Free! 10-minute massage for first time
customers. Call xxx-xxx-xxxx for an appointment
or click here to enter your name in our no obliga
tion monthly $100 value “pamper package” drawing.
If your want your website to move from monologue to
moneymaker, craft it as a two-way conversation today!
Article By: Dana Greyson, www.WriteStuffWebsites.com
Write Stuff Websites, Owner/Promotional Copywriter
From Boring to
Brrrrrrrrrggggg.
Does your website need
a wake-up call?
YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR PASSION
contact
Veronika “Ronnie” Noize
The Marketing Coach
Call: 360-882-1298
Fax: 866-560-1510
www.veronkianoize.com
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YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR PASSION
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?
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Five Best Questions to Ask During A Job InterviewbyConnieDorigan
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When you are being interviewed, you are NOT in control of the sit-uation. The only time you gain control is when you ask questions.
1) What are the most important traits the successful candidate will have for this position?
2) What is the greatest challenge this person will face in this position?
3) What has been missing from the backgrounds and skill sets of the candidates you’ve interviewed for this position?
4) What stage are at in the hiring process?
5) I am extremely interested in your position and I am also quite confident I could do an outstanding job. What is more important, however, is what you think. Do you believe I have the experience and skills to succeed in this position?
You then don’t say One WOrd. Listen very carefully to their answer. If they use the word “BuT,” whatever follows are the reasons they might screen you out for the position.
If you are interested in the job, you must overcome those objections.
You could say, “I totally understand why you are con-cerned, but let me explain why that would not be a problem for either of us.”
It is often the person who asks the best questions who GeTS Hired!
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“I find hidden techtalent for companies”
(503) 635-8565 tel(503) 635-9492 fax(503) 888-2965 cel
[email protected] www.dorigan.com
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Tools, Tips and Advise for your Career
TodayIamencouragedbywhatIamsee-inginthemarket.Investorsaregrowingmoreconfidentthattheeconomyisbe-ginningtoheal.Moststocksareclimbingbacktopre-recessionlevels.Ifyoudaretocheckyourretirementaccountsyoumayfindtheyareshowinggreatimprovement.
ButwhatdoesthismeantotheJobMar-ket?Forbesreportsthat15%ofthecom-paniesinthenationwillhireinQ1andQ2!Thatisencouraging.
Ibelongtotwonationalrecruitingorganiza-tionsandweholdconferencecallsweekly.Themostencouragingnewsiscomingfromtherecruitersinthetrenches.Forthelastseveralweekswe’vehadreportsoftheirclientscallingthemtoaskforhelpwithfill-ingpositionsinallbusinesssectors,eveninthehardesthitindustry,Banking.
Sotoday,Iamencouraged.
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byDanaGreyson
Withtheworstunemploymentinoversincethe70s,weallknowtimesaretough,especiallyhereinthePortland/Vancouvermetroarea.Evensomeofthebestbusinessesfindit’stimetoclosetheirdoors.
Georgia BestgenElements Day SpaAfter 37 years in the Spa industry,
Georgia Bestgen, opened Elements Day Spa
in Vancouver Washington with a vision of
creating a high quality, high performance
spa with heart. Elements Day Spa consid-
ered warmth and the skill of listening and
responding to the needs of the client core
to its business philosophy and operations,
where tears were permissible as a means
toward healing.
In 2008, Elements Day Spa won Best of
Vancouver. After nine years of business,
and Google and CitySearch accolades from
customers still present on the web today,
Elements Day Spa reluctantly closed its
doors in October 2009. 22 Changes Spa/
Salon honors Elements Day Spa certificates;
supportively, Georgia’s website posts where
her loyal and talented former employees
their offer services today. For now, Georgia
is still tying off some loose ends from Ele-
ments Day Spa’s closure, and enjoying some
well-earned downtime. She’s still contem-
plating what her next adventure will be.
An Ending.A New Beginning.
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What are you most proud of accom-
plishing with your business? “I am most
proud of the standards we set for service and
professional integrity. Clients and staff benefit
from our straightforward and honest approach
… even when it hurts.”
When did you first consider it was time
to consider closing shop? “Two or three
years ago I began researching how to exit my
business for future planning and organization.
Unfortunately, I thought I had much more
time than I actually had. The economy soured,
and we began suffering serious losses month
after month. In September 2009, Joe antici-
pated it would come to this end; by October
2009 it was certain.”
What helped you make the decision?
“Joe, my wonderful husband helped me to see
the necessity of letting go. He has been such a
steadfast supporter all these years and has sac-
rificed so much to help me realize my dream.”
What was your greatest regret? “I re-
gretted that we found it necessary to close at
just the point when our team seemed most
galvanized. I often called them my ‘Dream
Team’. They were well trained, efficient,
sought after and mature. I surrounded myself
with the best technicians in Vancouver. We all
felt like family. It’s especially hard to tell fam-
ily it’s over.”
What did you learn from going through
the process? “I learned that success is a mix-
ture of skill AND opportunity.”
What are you doing now? “I am enjoying
time to relax and read for entertainment. And
I’m organizing long neglected closets & recipes!
It is cathartic in so many ways.”
What opportunities has not being a
business owner opened up for you, per-
sonally and professionally? “I’m not sure
what opportunities are opening up for me. I
am still in the process of selling our equipment
and exploring my options for the future. It’s
rather like puberty again. What shall I be when
I grow up? But I like to write and may find my-
self exploring that again. I think it’s still a little
early to tell.”
What advice do you have for other busi-
ness owners who are wondering wheth-
er or not to keep their business going?
“If you’ve lost the passion or you’re losing
money, it’s not serving you anymore. I still had
the passion but unfortunately my resources
were not endless.”
What would prompt you to try your
hand at another business venture in the
future? “Maybe if I won a lottery … a BIG lot-
tery!”
What else would you like our Snapshot
readers to know? “I’d like everyone to know
how proud I am to have served Vancouver for
so long. It’s been an honor and pleasure to
feel a purpose.”
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Rescuing LibertyPerseverance Book 1 Local Christian fiction author Amanda Washington has written a powerful new book Rescuing Liberty: Perseverance Book 1. Washington’s book takes read-ers into an economically — and socially — collapsed America for this story about finding light in a dark world and hope where none exists.
Washington State — Six months ago Liberty Collins was advancing in a career at a prosperous marketing firm and dreaming of a bright future. Now the only thing darker than her nightmares is reality. Tormented by the decisions she has to make and terrified that the price of survival will be her very soul, Liberty clings to a higher power for guidance. Her faith, constitution, and sanity are challenged as the lines that separate right from wrong increasingly blur.
Rescuing Liberty delves into difficult themes where basic needs clash with fundamental beliefs. Liberty Collins confronts challenges and struggles to rise above her circumstances. Flowing through Wash-ington’s exceptional narrative is love, peace, hope, and a powerful relationship with God.
Rescuing Liberty (ISBN 1449915345) is available now for $12.49 on Amazon.com.Also now available for $9.99 on barnesandnoble.com.
About the Author: Amanda (Winkler) Washington was born and raised in the small, high-desert town of Lakeview, Oregon. She currently resides in Vancouver, Washington with her husband Meltarrus, five sons, and dog. Washington is the junior vice president of a non-profit trade asso-ciation by day, and a writer by night. For more information, visit: www.amandawashington.net, email [email protected], or call 360-213-7439. View the book’s trailer click here.
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Get Your Website Ready For ACTION!Ifyou’dlikeyourbusinesswebsitetoworkhardersoyoudon’thaveto,ponderthewayprospectivecustomersperuseyoursite.
Architect your website to address your prospect’s
needs, and their desire to do business with you, not
just professionally, but personally. By beginning with
the end in mind, a website can become much more
than a checklist, it can be a robust relationship and
sales builder.
Consider it a cross between a storefront and a direct
mail piece. Your goal? Entice them to take the next
step. But first …
Passing the 10-second testIn 10 seconds or less, prospects expect 3 basic ques-
tions to be answered*
Am I in the right place?1.
Does it have what I’m looking for?2.
What do I do next?3.
To deliver on this demand, it’s helpful to overlay this
with the anatomy of a successful web action layout.
Let’s demonstrate with a hypothetical business:
NW Nanny Network: Nannies for Hire
*Courtesy local marketing maven “Ronnie” Noize, consistently ranked #1 for “Marketing Coach” in Google organic search for the last 3 years.
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#1 Am I In the Right Place?Theheadershould“speak”totheprospec-tiveclientinawaytheycanclearlyrecog-nizeinquickglancethatyou’re“speaking”tothem–beforetheyreallyread.
Visualizeyourmostidealclient…theirgender,age,incomelevel,andthestyleyoubelievewouldappealtothem.IfyournannyclientsaremostlydrivingMercedes,don’tshownan-nieswithpsychedelic-colored,messyhairandsportinganosering(unlessmaybeyourprospectiveclientsareaposseofwildlysuc-cessfulavantgardeartists).Useclean,clas-sic,simpleandelegantdesigndepictingcalm,cool,collectednannieswithproductivelyoccu-pied,happy-lookingchildren.
Thecopy,ortext,tellstheprospectshowtheirproblemswillbesolved,theirlifewillbebetter.For example: NW Nannies … Child care extraordinaire … there for you and your children, all and every day.
#2 Does it have what I’m looking for?Satisfyingthisitchcomesdowntosomeshoppingpsychology,makingtherightofferfortherightlevelofpurchasereadi-ness.Sinceyourvisitorswon’tallbeatthesamestageeverytimetheyvisit,you’llwanttomakemorethanoneoffer.
Often,websurfersareintheirpre-shoppingstage.Let’scallthemthewindow-shop-pers.Theyneedtounderstandwhatyou’reoffering,howitwillmaketheirlifebetter,andmoveclosertobuying–afterall,there’sareasonthey’reshopping.Yourgoalistohelpthemmakethatmove,andatthesametimebeginbuildingyourcredibilityandarelation-
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shipwiththem.Givingthemtherightinfor-mation,forfree,willdojustthat.Itmightbeafreereport,anassessment,oraquiz,witha“pleasure”or“pain”reliefpayoff,orpromisetosharea“secret”.Ideallyitcostsyounothing,butatthestagethey’reat,it’svaluabletothem.Makeitvaluableenoughforthem,andthey’llbewillingtogiveyoutheirnameandcontactinformation.
Somewebsitevisitorsarereadytomakeacommitmentnow,thoughtypicallyjustalittleoneinitially.Let’scallthemthetest-drivers. They’rewillingtogiveyouatryifit’ssuf-ficientlyappealing,affordableenoughandeasy.Specialdealsandtime-limitedoffersmaymoveawindow-shoppertoatest-driver.
Thenthere’stheclientweallhopefor,ourpremium customer.Theymaystartoutthatway,iftheyhavethepassionandthemeans.Morethanlikely,they’veworkedtheirwayup,startingoutasawindowshop-per,becameahappytest-driver,andthenwantedmore.They’rereadyforaserious,long-termcommitment.Youwanttogivethemyourbest,andyourbreadthofoptions,goodvalue,amuchbetterpricethaniftheypurchasedthepiecesofthepackagesepa-rately,overtime.You’rerewardingthemfortheirup-frontcommitment.Shootforthemoonhere!Youcanofferlotsofotherop-tionselsewhereinyourwebsite.Byofferingabigpremiumcustomerpackageupfront,youbothplanttheseedforthat,andatthesametimemaketheotheroptionsseemmoreaffordable,comparatively.
WhatdoesthisalllooklikeforNW Nanny Net-work: Nannies for Hire?Weanswerthisin…
#2and#3“SignUpforFamilyNews”(WINDOWSHOPPER)
NAME:EMAIL:PHONE:
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NWNannies…
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thereforyouandyourchil-
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Hurry!2ndHoneymoonSpecial.Youplay,kidsstay.2-weekobliga-
tion-freenannytry-out.Clickheretosignupnow.OfferendsMarch31st.
#3 What do I do next?Yourprospectivenannyclientswillwanttheoptionthatmatchestheirreadiness;soyou’lloffer3options,total.Onewillbeforyourwindow-shopper,oneforyourtest-driver,oneforyourpremiumcustomer.
Window-Shopper (“Interested, but not quite ready. Tell me more.”)
FreeReport!9NannyNo-Nos:WhattoWatchOutforBeforeHiringClickheretogetitnow.
Test-Driver (“I want to take action now. Make it irresistible.”)
Hurry!2ndHoneymoonSpecial.Youplay,kidsstay.2-weekobligation-freenannytry-out.Clickheretosignupnow.OfferendsMarch31st.
Premium Customer (“I want it all and am willing to pay for it. Tie it up in a bow.”)
PlatinumPackage:BilingualCertifiedAuPairs.Care-givers,educators,cooksandhousekeepers.Clickhereforinfo.
Fromalayoutperspective,allthisneedstobeasquick,obviousandeasyas1-2-3,visiblebeforeyourwebvisitorwouldneedtoscrolldown.Side-by-sideboxesdothejob,witha“clickhere”sotheheavyliftinggetsdoneonotherpages.That’swherethedetailsthatwouldloseanotherwiseuncommittedvisitorgo:theofferspecifics,therequestfortheircontactinfo,theprice.
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Whetherornottoputthepriceupfrontdependsonwhetheryoubelieveitwillmo-tivateimmediatepurchase.Ifyes,goforitupfront.Ifnot,youneedtheextrastepstobuildvaluebeforepresentingtheprice.
Getting Personal:Building the Why Buy from YouUnlesspriceistheprimarymotivator,mostofusprefertobuyfromaperson,ratherthanafacelessentity.Greetyourvisi-torswithaface,literally,intheupperrighthandcornerbelowyourheader.Ideally,usingavideoclip,tellthemonapersonallevelwhyorhowwhatyouofferisbetterthantheirotheroptions.Ifnotavideo,usepeople.Apicturecoupledwithacom-pellingcaptionthatlinksthemtoan“AboutUs”pagetotellthestory.Despitethepersonalconnection,rememberthatyourreasonsfordoingwhatyoudoandwhyyou’repassionateaboutitareirrelevantunlesstheyclearlytietoawhy-you’re-bet-terbenefitforyourprospectivebuyer.Ap-plyingthistoavideoscriptforNWNannyNetwork:NanniesforHire…
Here at NW Nanny Network: Nannies for Hire, we understand success typically takes a lot of time, and its toll on family time, too. Both my parents were success-ful in business but absent as parents. I was well dressed, well traveled and wise, but wild. It took me many years and much heartbreak to put the pieces togeth-er, what I wish I’d had to be grounded, growing up. I built NW Nanny Network: Nannies for Hire around extensive re-search and personal experience to make sure your children get the nurturing they
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need, no matter how busy you are. Give them the right start, by giving us a call. Your children will thank you. NW Nannies … Child care extraordinaire … there for you and your children, all and every day.
Finally, the “Blah, Blah, Blah”, Out of Sight, But Maybe Not Out of MindSure,sometimessurfersscrolldownandreadtherestofthepage.Eveniftheydon’t,searchenginesdo.Feelfreetotellandsellbelowtheboxes.Justbewillingtorecognizesomeofthatwritingwillgounread,sodon’tdependonit.Still,makesureit’smeaningful,andgen-erouslyusesthosetermsyoubelieveyourprospectswillusewhensearchingforyourproductsandservices.Searchenginesarebitlikepeople,inthattheytooskimtheheadlinesfirst,sodon’toverlookincludingsearch-ablewordsinyourheadlines,yourpagetitlesandwher-everelseyoucan,withinreason.
InthewordsofKathyIreland,SportsIllustratedcovermodelandsuccessfulentrepreneur/CEO,“I feel I’m able to serve my customer by knowing what she … wants … I’m able to do this is through my website, and email: people give me great ideas, tell me what they want, what they don’t want. It’s really instrumental, and helps me stay in touch with people.”
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Atfirstthought,wintermightnotconjureupwordslikespicy,boldorsunny.Itshould,though,atleastwhenitcomestotheinsideofyourhome.Whileitmightbegrayanddrearyoutside,infus-ingcolorintointeriordecorisoneofthequickestwaystocreateacozy,invitinglivingarea.Andwinteristheidealtimetodoit.
Adding a shot of color to a space can be done quickly, but it can sometimes be confusing. In fact, mastering the ins and outs of decorating with color can be downright daunting.
“Although people love the idea of incorporat-ing color into their homes, mixing and match-ing colors, patterns and textures can be an intimidating and overwhelming process,” says Donna Schroeder, color marketing and design manager for Martin-Senour Paints. “Whether it’s wall paint, new furniture or accessories, consumers might not have the confidence to step outside of their ‘color comfort zone’ and experiment with shades they might not nor-mally gravitate toward.”
So, how do you break out of that “color comfort zone?” You can start by using available color tools such as those found in Martin-Senour’s color selector. Not just about wall color, it of-fers unique tools designed to help you balance the entirety of a home’s interior design as well as room-to-room balance and flow. From wall color to room accents, the color selector is a resource for complete home design.
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Creamyyellows-thinkthepalenessoffreshbutter-arepopularinlivingrooms.Thereisnobettercolortoradiatewarmthinyourhome.
Break out of your color comfort zone this winter
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Having a basic understanding of color and know-ing what emotions different colors can evoke also helps. So, if you’re thinking about warming up your home this winter and are contemplating us-ing a paint color that you’ve always wanted to try, but weren’t sure how or where to use it, these tips can help steer you in the right direction:
RedAs the strongest color in the spectrum, red has the greatest emotional impact. Depending on the hue and shade, red resonates with passion, romance, energy and courage. In recent years, it’s become a popular color choice for dining room walls, but the drama of red is also ideal for entry-ways, living rooms and even bathrooms. The color combination of red with neutrals, such as tans and browns, results in warmth that is certain to carry you through those cold months.
OrangeOrange has evolved throughout the years; think terra-cotta and copper tones. It enlivens any space and can easily take center stage as a primary wall color, or as an accent color to give a refreshed decor a bit of much-needed punch. When paired with blues or purples, a spicier orange can be very powerful. For a more sub-dued effect, combine it with warmer colors like reds and deep, welcoming greens.
YellowThere is no better color to radiate warmth in your home than yellow, but don’t underestimate the intensity of this color. Bright, strong yellows on walls are almost always best saved for an area like the kitchen because they are said to increase attentiveness and have “wake up” qualities. Creamier yellows - think the paleness of fresh butter - are popular in living rooms and can even translate well into bedrooms when joined with a classic red or blue.
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Purple Purples have a powerful connection with our spiritual and introspective side. Because purple has varying degrees of red and blue in it, it’s easily paired with many complementary colors such as yellow, orange and softer greens. When slightly redder, purple can be vivacious and exciting; when slightly bluer it can be rest-ful. If you’re using purple for a room, decide whether the room is designed to entice drama, as with an eggplant-hued purple, or cast an air of relaxation and reflection, as found in a hydrangea shade.
Red, orange, yellow or purple, no mat-ter what color you decide to use to help shut out those dark, chilly winter days, keep in mind that all colors can evoke powerful effects in any room. Understanding the basic building blocks of color can help you harness that power and create the stunning color schemes you’ve always wanted. Courtesy of ARAcontent
Reddishpurplecanbevivaciousandexciting.Slightlybluerhuescanberestful.
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The Heart of our Breath
MIND+BODY+ORGANIC
byDanaLayon
It’sastaggeringfact–heartdiseaseisakiller.AccordingtotheAmericanHeartAssociation,coronaryheartdiseaseistheleadingcauseofdeathforbothmenandwomenintheUnitedStates,causingabout1.5mil-lionheartattackseachyear.Additionally,morewomenthanmendiefromheartdiseaseintheU.S.,and1in3womenarelivingwithittoday.
Since we all know the statistics, instead of liv-
ing in fear, let’s ask ourselves: What causes
heart disease and how do we prevent it? There
are risk factors that can’t be changed such as
genetics and aging. Otherwise, the following
risk factors can be modified, treated or con-
trolled by incorporating yoga and meditation
into our daily lifestyle:
• Stress
• Physical activity
• High blood pressure
• Smoking cigarettes
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Obesity
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First and foremost, yoga influences the hypo-
thalamus gland directly, the area of the brain
that controls endocrine activity, and helps
prevent heart attacks. A complete yoga pro-
gram consists of breath control (pranayama),
physical postures (asanas), sleep control (yoga
nidra) and mind control (meditation). Our
yoga practice can look different every day –
practicing physically to tone, strengthen and
stretch the body one day, meditating, breath-
ing or reading a book in silence the next. Yoga
is dynamic and can change our life, physically,
mentally, emotionally and energetically.
Let’s start with the simple act of breathing.
Normally we use only 1/3 of our lung capac-
ity when we breathe, if we are breathing at all.
When we slow, rhythmic breathe we allow the
body’s systems to function properly. Breathing
slowly and rhythmically increases circulation,
lowers blood pressure, lowers the heart rate
and tells the brain that everything is working
perfectly in the body. Conscious breathing
takes us away from “flight or flight” mode and
brings us to a state of calm awareness.
Breath control not only improves circulatory
and respiratory function but is also a key com-
ponent in mind control. We all experience
stress regardless of gender, age and socioeco-
nomic status. It’s how we perceive or respond
to that stress that is important. If we can
breathe when we are uncomfortable, anxious
or stressed, we reduce stress and make deci-
sions on how to react or not react with much
more clarity and less emotion. Controlling our
emotions with our breath can lower our blood
pressure immensely.
When we control our breath consciously and
are aware of our emotions, we make conscious
decisions with regard to our physical body.
We realize we are in control of our own health
– we decide to exercise, eat right, and smoke
cigarettes or drink alcohol. It’s all our choice
that can be made with clarity once we slow
down long enough to know what’s right for us.
• Because of their effects on both the physi-
cal and energetic bodies, specific types of
yoga postures can be used to control and
even prevent heart disease. Upper back
bending poses that open the chest, improve
heart function and respiration: Matsyasa-
na (Fish), Kapotasana (Swan), Bhujangasa-
na (Cobra), Ustrasana (Camel)
• Side Bending poses open the energy chan-
nels of the liver, gallbladder and heart to
help remove physical and energetic blockag-
es in the heart and the chest: Parighasana
(Gate), Maricyasana (Twists), Virabhad-
rasana (Warriors), Trikonasana (Triangle),
Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon)
• Spine lengthening poses promote proper
postural alignment, reducing compression
of the heart and the lungs facilitating prop-
er functioning of the heart. Setu Bandha
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$15 Off your first private session! Take $15 off your first private yoga session. Sessions are normally $65 an hour. Get tips on breathing prop-erly, correct postural alignment and learn modifications to fit your needs in class. Bring this coupon with you for your first session! Call for an appointment today! (360) 909-1768 or email [email protected].
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Smooth.Subtle.Smoky.Spicy.Sensationalflavorandtexturethat“explodes”inyourmouth.Acognac-and-ci-gar-likeexperience.Somethingspecialsavoredallalone,inadarkroom.Or,justaquicksnack…
… Chocolate.InPortland,foraslittleas$1youcanexperiencetheverybesttheworldhastooffer.DiscoverhowlocalPortlandartisansandchocolatepurveyorstransformthelook,tasteandtextureofchocolate.Slipintoasilky,sophisticated,littleblackdress…foryourtongue,perfectforeveryoccasion.Alittlebitgoesalongway.
Sigh…solittletime,somuchchocolate!
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SarahHart,AlmaChocolate
What inspired you to become a choco-latier? “Asawriter,Iworkedinrestau-rantsalot,butkeptthinkingIneededtogetarealjob.Andyetthefoodworldkeptpullingatme.Itstartedwithview-ingchocolateasanintense,peakex-perience,likesexorreligion,sinandredemption,mixingtheplayfulandplea-surable.Thehistory,thenuancesoffinechocolatemakingreallyintriguedme.Ibecameobsessed.Ikeptwritingideasdown,puttingthemindrawer.Igotthisnotiontocreatereligiousiconswithchocolate,asgold-leafedreliquaries.Fi-nally,myhusbandgavemetheencour-agementIneededtogiveitatry.” What type of chocolate(s) do you make?“Reallychocolate-drivenchocolates,usu-allysinglesourceanddark.WhileIuselotsofinterestinginfusions,Istillmakesurethechocolatestandsout.Mychoco-latespushtowardsmoresavory,unusualflavors,withnaturalherbsyouwouldn’texpect,likesmokedpaprika.” What are your most popular? “Weselltwiceasmuchsaltedcaramelasany-
Alma ChocolateMostly… Sin-Free Chocolatethingelse.Thesaltedlavendercaramelisourbestseller,followedcloselybythehabanerocaramel.AlsopopularistheThaipeanutbuttercup,whichwasin-ventedforaNewYorkchocolatecompeti-tion,andwontherisingstaraward.It’ssalty/sweetratherthangarlicky.ThefirstlayerisValrhona’sJivarramilkchocolateblendedwithOGpeanutbutterandgreyseasalt.Thesecondlayerisacoconutpureeinfusedwithginger,Thaichiliandlime,blendedwithJivarra,surroundedwithaVenezuelandark(73%)chocolatecup,andtoppedwithHawaiianRedAlineavolcanicsalt.”
What are your favorites? “Idon’tevergettiredofthecreamy/meltyhabanerocaramel;thehabaneromakesitsdarkchocolateflavorsmoreintense.Ialsolovethetexturalinterplayofthecrunchi-nessoffigseedsandthecreaminessofthechocolate,coupledwithourcleanandnotverysweetmarzipan.” What is your most unusual? “RogueOre-gonbluecheesestuffedfigs,dippedindarkchocolateandputinacandiedchocolate
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Large Sacred Heart
“Alma’s icons are solid single-origin dark choco-
late from our custom designed original molds. They are hand gilded with 23k edible gold leaf and they’re so beautiful people say they can’t bear to eat them ... but go ahead (you know you want to).”byAlmaChocolate
Heart Shaped Box
“A box of chocolates unlike any other, this box IS chocolate. Dark chocolate, filled with bon bons.” byAlmaChocolate
Lovebird Heart Lollies“Tattoo-style heart with two lovebirds. On a stick, in milk or dark chocolate.” byAlmaChocolate
shell.Ialsodoagoatcheeseone,whichisbitlikeareallyinterestingcheesecake.”
What suggestions do you have on how to eat your chocolate? “Experiment…ifyoulovebeer,trypairingamaltybeer,likeaporter,withdarkchocolate.Pushbeyonddesertwineslikeicewines,andconsiderProseccowithsaltedlavendercaramel.Addgoatcheesechocolatetoyourcheeseandfruitplatter.Whiletra-ditionallychocolateisgoodwithcoffeeafterdinner,it’sgoodanytime,evenatbreakfast.Don’trefrigerate;enjoythematroomtemperature.” What makes a particular chocolate sublime? “It’sallaboutbalance…mouthfeel,theflavorsallworkinginharmony,thebeauty/aestheticsofit,slowingdown,andlettingitmeltonyourtongue.Thebeautyofgourmetchocolateisthatyou’regoingtobesatisfiedwithareallysmallamount,soyoudon’thavetogooverboard.” What other attractions does your neighborhood hold for potential cus-tomers? “It’sagreatplacetogetahotcocoaandwander.There’slotsoflittlegiftshops,greatrestaurants,clothingboutiquesandLaurelhurstmovietheater.”
Other than your website and in your shop, where else can your chocolates be found? “Cork–ABottleShop,Ned
SarahHart•AlmaChocolate140NE28thAve•Portland,OR97232
(503)517-0262•www.almachocolate.com
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Luddrestaurant,BeanandTreecoffeeshops,andwww.chocosphere.com.”
What else would you like our Snapshot readers to know? “Mymothercan’tbeartoeatmychocolatesbecausethere’ssopretty.That’snotaproblemforme!”
AboveSalted Lavender“Dark chocolate with hand cut, lavender infused caramel.” byAlmaChocolate
RightALMA Affogato“A hunk of our dark chocolate cake, a small scoop of our house made ice cream and a sweet shot of Spella espresso over the top. It doesn’t get much better then this!” byAlmaChocolate
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ßCacao drinkchocolateCelebrating chocolate in all its forms
AubreyLindleyandJesseManis,Cacao
What inspired you to serve and sell chocolate?
“I(Aubrey)attendedpastryschoolinSeattleandworkedat
Fran’sChocolatesthere,fortenyears.Wheneverwe(Au-
breyandJesse)werefortunateenoughtotravelwewould
seekoutchocolateshopsandmakerseagerly.Wewere(of
course)particularlyinspiredbyParisianchocolateshopsand
theappreciationEuropeanshaveforchocolate.Wewere
awareofaburgeoningmovementofsmallchocolatemanu-
facturersemerginginboththeUSandinternationally.Given
thattraditionalchocolateshopscarryonlytheirownbranded
products,itwasdifficulttofindbarsmadeanddistributed
directlyfromthechocolatemaker,ie.Domori,Amedei,Clui-
zel,etc.Occasionallyyoucouldfindoneortwoinaspecialty
foodstoreorgiftshop,butoftenthebarswerenotsup-
portedwithanyproductknowledgeaboutthemorwhatthey
were.Theproductturnoverwasslow,resultinginoldchoco-
late.Wefeltagreatopportunitywasavailable;creatinga
shopwherewewouldfeatureallofourfavoritesolidchoco-
lates,domesticaswellasinternational,avenueforthenew
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AubreyLindleyandJesseManisCacao•(503)241-0656
414SW13thAve•Portland,OR97205www.cacaodrinkchocolate.com
collectionofconfectionsfromourfavorite
chocolatiers.Inourshop,weservemade-
from-scratchsolidchocolate,hotchocolate
anddrinkingchocolate,aswellasasmall
selectionofpastriesandbakedgoods.”
What type of chocolate(s) do you carry?
“Ourselectionislargeandeverchanging.”
What are your most popular? “Besides
ourdrinkingchocolateandsoliddark
chocolatebars,DepaulaFleurdeSelCara-
mels,Englishbuttertoffee,Xocolatlde
DavidRaleighbars,andtheL’Artigiano’s
OliveOilandSeaSaltMilkChocolatebar.”
What are your favorites? “The100%
sugarlessPralusLealsoPralus’In-
donesieFevesandInfernalle,Rogue
Chocolatier’sRioCaribebar,Domori’s
Javablondbar,andXoxolatlDeDavid
AlmondandPimentonbar.”
What is your most unusual? “Wecarry
chocolatecombinedwithunusualthings
tocreateasurprisingcombination,i.e.
salt,bacon,oliveoil,etc….”Some
chocolateshaveunusualflavorsasinnate
partsoftheirprofile,sometastingnotes
…smoke,woodpitch,intensebergamot,
must,earth,mushroom….”
What suggestions do you have on how
to eat your chocolate? “Oneshouldeat
chocolatehowevertheylike.Somepeo-
pleliketobemethodicalandreallypay
attentiontothesmell,thesheen,the
texture,thetastingnotes,etc....We
thinkthisisimportanttounderstandas
itisamajorindicatorofquality,andcan
enhanceyourexperienceandunder-
standingofthechocolate.Havingsaid
thiswebelieveinenjoyingchocolateand
havebeenknowntojustchomponit!
Chocolateshouldnotbeintimidating.”
What makes a particular chocolate sub-
lime? “Everyaspectofthetastingexpe-
riencedemonstratesquality,attentionto
detail,technique;thereallysublimeexpe-
rienceisunforgettableandsurprising.”
What other attractions does your neigh-
borhood hold for potential customers?
“VisitCanoe,FrancesMay,ClydeCom-
mon,Powell’sBooks.”
What else would you like our Snapshot
readers to know? “Chocolatemakesthe
bestgift.”
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ßCoco & Co. Fine ChocolatesIndulge. Savor. Delight.SarahLeoni,Coco&Co.FineChocolates
What inspired you to become a chocolatier?
“LivinginLyon,France,inspiredmetocreatechocolatesthatencouragesensualenjoymentandaslowappreciationoflife.I’maself-taughtchocolatierwhodrawsinspirationfromthemanyflavorsoflifetodevelopmyownuniquecreations.”
What type of chocolate(s) do you carry?
“Barks,mendiantsandtruffles.”
What are your most popular? “Amongthebarks,peanutbutterandcranber-ry-cardamom-cashew.Hazelnut,mint,espressoandsometimesraspberryaremymostpopulartruffles.”
What are your favorites? “Truffles…I’mpassionateaboutthem.Myfavor-itesvary,whatever’snewest,ororange,chaiblueberryhillorseasonalslikeaniserum-cherry.”
What is your most unusual? “Ourmostunusualchocolateisanoolong,dazaodateandoattruffle.”
What suggestions do you have on how to
eat your chocolate? “Slowly,notneces-sarilywithanythingelse.Savored.”
What makes a particular chocolate sub-
lime? “Texture.Trufflesneedtobenottooliquid,nottoohard,thickenoughtobiteinto,butstillcreamy.Theflavorshouldbesubtle,notoverwhelming.”
Other than online, where else can your
chocolates be found? “JacksonandAdolfFlowers,andIconTattoo.Becausewedon’thaveourownstorefront,wecankeepourpriceslowandofferfreedeliv-eryinPortland.”
Since you don’t have a store front, are
there other attractions in the neighbor-
hoods of your retailers that you’d recom-
mend to potential customers? “NearIconTattooonRussellStreetisafunlittle
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LeftLa Pistache“Dark Chocolate Bark show-ered with Roasted Pistachio and spiced with Cayenne” byCoco&Co.FineChocolate
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area.ZipovertoMississippiandcheckoutTheMeadow,Flutter,GravyandLove-lyHulaHands.There’sgreatfoodcartsonMississippionFremontandSkidmore.ByJacksonandAdolfFlowersonBurn-side,DougFirisaclassicPortlandplacetogowithagreathappyhour.There’salsocutevintageshopsinthearea,checkoutTheFarmandEastburn.”
What else would you like our Snapshot
readers to know? “Webuyalmostallofouringredientsfromlocalfarmersandbusinesses.Wehaveover25differentflavorsoftruffles,andanamazingselectionofveganproducts.”
SarahLeoniCoco&Co.FineChocolates
www.cocoandcochocolates.com
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The MeadowDark chocolate bars for all ages, for every moment of the day.JenniferTurnerBittermanandMarkBitterman,TheMeadow
What inspired you to become a chocolatier? “We’renotchoco-latiers,we’resellers,muchlikeawinesellerbottleshop,ofexoticsalts,chocolatesandmore.Weoffer350+barsfromallovertheworld.They’reorganizedbyvintages,regions,mak-ers,singleplantationornot.Wedotinkeralittlebit;thechoco-lateswemakeexplorechocolatethroughtheminerallensofsalt.Saltenhancestheflavorofnearlyeverything,andchoco-lateisnoexception.”
How do you decide what to carry? “We’reinterestedinhowbarsgiveaccesstothisnaturalproduct,cacao.Chocolatespeaksonsomanylevels.Wefindsomecustomersmaysimplywantasnack,otherstoeatindarkroomalone,othersaremoread-venturous,someseeksomethingakintoaclassicnovel…someneedagiftfortheunfamiliarmother-in-law.Weddings,new
jobs,abreakupmightpromptanurge.Welistentowhattheywant,anduseourex-pertisetoguidethem.Ourselectionrangesfromtoavarietyofexceptionallittletastesforlessthan$1toa3½oz.baroftheveryrareBonnatPorcelana,akintoathebest-everBordeauxwine,foraround$20.”
What are your most popular? “Ourlocalchocolatesderivedfromsaltedcaramelsareespeciallydesired…Sahagún…Xoxo-latldeDavid.DePaula’smoreclassicEu-ropean-stylechocolatesarealsopopular.HisfreshOregonhazelnutwithpistachios,currantandorangeisprettydamneddeadly,asishismilkchocolatesaltedsun-flowerseedbar.Sahagún’sPalomitapapawithexplodedcornisanotherbigseller.”
What are your favorites? “Thisiscliché,butit’slikeaskingwhat’smyfavoritechild?Ilovethemall.Theyhavesuchbeautifulpersonalities,quirkscharm….Ok,forexample,theRogueHispaniola…It’sabeauty.Itfeelslikethechocolatemakertotallygotoutofthewayofthechocolate’snaturalflavor.It’slikechoco-latewithafterburners,rawandelegant.”
What is your most unusual? “Amongoursaltedchocolates,with75%cacao,wemakeonecalledMoshioSeaweedSaltwithanevaporatedseaweed,mineral-ydusting…Eatingitisamind-bendingtasteexperience.”
JenniferTurnerBitterman&MarkBittermanTheMeadow•(503)288-4633
3731N.MississippiAve•Portland,OR97227www.atthemeadow.com
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What suggestions do you have on how to
eat your chocolate? “Slowly,notneces-sarilywithanythingelse.Savored.”
What makes a particular chocolate sub-
lime? “Whenyouarenotdistractedbyanypartofthechocolatemaking…Thechocolatespeaksinitsowninitsowntruevoice.That’ssublime.”
What other attractions does your neigh-
borhood hold for potential customers?
“Thisareaisvibrant,growing,withlotsoflittleshops,andnewonescomingonthescene…knickknacks,furniture,clothing.Sweaterseemstobeoneofourcustomer’sfavorites.”
What else would you like our Snapshot
readers to know? “Wearetrulylivinginthegoldenageofchocolate.It’sanamaz-ingandincreasinglyexcitingpartofourbiz.We’retravelingmorebroadlynowandourdiscoverieswillbereflectedasweexpandourstore’sbreadthandscope.We’llcon-tinuetoseekoutbestthebestandmostunusual.We’rehereasguidesforourcus-tomers,providingexpertisetobridgethegapbetweenwhattheyseekandwhatwillsatisfytheirneeds.”
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What type of chocolate(s) do you make?
“Chocolate,barks,hotchocolateandsaltycaramels.”
What are your most popular? “Lusciouscaramelisourbestseller;it’safreshsaltedbutterycaramelinabittersweetshell.TheOregonKissisprettypopular,too.Every-oneseemstohavetheirownfavoritebark.”
What are your favorites? “Thesaltpea-nutsbarkandtheOregonKiss,whichismadeupoforganicOregonhazelnuts,Valrhonamilkchocolateandasmidgenoffleurdeselpipedintoabittersweetcup.”
What is your most unusual? “SunDrops.They’relittlebittersweetspheresgushingwithsunflowerseedbutterandrawblackberryhoney.”
What suggestions do you have on how
to eat your chocolate? “Don’teatitrightouttherefrigerator.Insteadeatitatroomtemperature.Ourcaramels…trythewholethingatonce….Popitintoyourmouthsoit“explodes”.”
What makes a particular chocolate sub-
lime? “Nottoosweet…atastyelement,saltybutnottoosalty.Textureisimpor-tant,anicecrunch.Reallygreat-tastingchocolatehasitsownpersonality.Forexample,SantaDominguezchocolatehaswoodsyovertonestoit,whichIjustlove.”
ElizabethMontes,Sahagún
What inspired you to become a chocolatier?
“Istartedmakingchocolatesnearlyfifteenyearsagoasgifts.WhenIcasuallydroppedbythe1998ChocolateShowinNewYork;Icouldn’tbelievepeoplemadechocolatesforaliving!WhenIsawthedecorativechoco-lateworkoftheartist-turned-chocolatierJohnDown(andI’madecorativepaintermyself)IwenttoworkinhisstudiointheBowery.Atthesametime,IattendedFCI’sseriesofchocolateseminarsgivenbythepastrychef,SteveKlc,andthenattendedthechocolatetechnologycourseatRich-ardsonResearchesinHayward,California.Fascinatedbypre-Columbiancultures,inmyreadingIencounteredFrayBernardinodeSahagún,aSpanishmissionarytowhatisnowMexico.Inthe16th-century,Fraycompiledacollectionofmanuscriptvol-umesinwhichAzteceldersrelateMexicanlifeandcustoms,includingtheearlyusesforcacaoandchocolate.ThusSahagún,hisbirthplace,becametheinspirationformybrandedchocolatewhenIbeganatlastsellingmyownchocolateinPortland.ThePacificNorthwestisafreshfoodsparadiseforchocolatiers.AfewingredientsIcom-binewithmychocolatesare:SundanceFarm’sHidcotelavender,marionberriesfromSauvieIsland,sourcherriesfromtheWillametteValley,OregonLaManchaOrchardfilbertsandStumptown’scoffees.Forganache,Igrowmyownorangemintandrosegeranium.”
ElizabethMontesSahagún•(503)274-7065
10NW16thAve•Portland,OR97209www.sahagunchocolates.com
What other attractions does your neighbor-
hood hold for potential customers? “We’rerightbetweenNW23rdthePearlDistrict.”
Other than online and your shop, where
else can your chocolates be found?
“TheMeadowandNedLudddessertplate…alocalchocolatier’splate.”
What else would you like our Snap-
shot readers to know? “Sahagún’sbeenfeaturedontheFoodNetworkandonSplendidTableonNationalPublicRadio(NPR).Moreimportantly,mywishisthatchocolatewillcompelustostopforamoment.Thatanalreadyblissfulexperi-encecanbemadeevenlovelierwhenwepayattentiontothislittlemysteryweallloveputtingintoourmouths.”
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What inspired you to become a choco-
latier? “Itwasunintentional,really.IwasworkingasacookonthedinnershiftatParkKitchen(PK)hereinPort-landandhadmymorningsandearlyafternoonsfree.OnceaweekorsoIwouldexperimentinmyownkitchenwithvariousthingsandchocolatewasoneofthem.Ireallylikedit,andstartedexperimentingmoreandmore.ThenIgaveawaychocolatesasChristmasgifts.ScottDolichatPKwasjustassurprisedasIwasonhowwelltheycameout.Heencouragedmetotryandsellthemtoafewpeople.Thatgotthingsstarted.Everythingjustbuiltfromthere.”
What type of chocolate(s) do you
make? “Imightcallmyselfanon-tradi-tionaltraditionalist.ImakeFrenchstyleenrobedchocolates,saltedcaramels,barsgarnishedwithvariousthings(butal-wayswithsomesalt).Yetwithinthoseitemsmycreationsarenotsweet,and
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farmoresavorythanmostchocolates.IliketouseingredientsthatIknow,andthatIwouldliketoeatwithchocolate,i.e.chevre,bacon,pimenton,variousseasalts,rhubarb&otherseasonalfruitsandvegetables.Iamnottrainedinpas-trysoIdonotknow“traditional”pastryitems,nordoIreallycareforthem.
Ialsohavesomefruitandchocolatepre-servesthatImakeduringthesummermonthswhenOregonfruitsandberriesareattheirpeak.Itisbasicallyasavoryfruitspreadwithanicefinishofchocolate.
Iexperimentallthetimewithdifferentthings.Someresultsaregoodandsomearebad.”
What are your most popular? “Itusedtobemysaltedcaramels,butthenIcreatedtheRaleighBar–alayerofchocolatepe-cannougatwithalayerofsaltedcaramel.Thereisalsoabaconcaramelversionaswell.Icannotmakethemfastenough.”
What are your favorites? “MyOrangeCardamomchocolateismyall-timefa-voriteconfection.ItwasoneofthefirstthatImade.Ofmynewerthings,theAlmondandPimentonbarissomethingIcannotstopeating.”
What is your most
unusual? “Theba-conitems,butthebaconthinghasbeenoverplayedthelastfewyears.Soinstead,thefruitandchoco-latepreservesaremymostunusual,especiallytherhu-barbone,whichisthebest.Therea-son?Peopledon’tnecessarilyknowwhattodowithit.”
What suggestions
do you have on
how to eat your
chocolate? “Somehavelayeredfla-vors,somearemoresimple,butjusttakeabiteandenjoyitforwhatitis.”
What makes a
particular choco-
late sublime? “Itisallaboutthe
Craving a chocolate exploration of your own? Check out the World Forestry Center Chocolate Festival, January 29-31, 2010 at the World For-estry 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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Craving a chocolate exploration of your own? Check out the World Forestry Center Chocolate Festival, January 29-31, 2010 at the World For-estry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221-2798. Check www.worldforestry.org or call (503) 228-1367 for more information.
qualityofchocolate.Whetheritisasingleoriginbaroraconfec-tionmadebysome-onelikeme,thebesttastingchocolatesalwaysstartwithhighqualitycacaobeans/chocolate.”
What other attrac-
tions does your neigh-
borhood hold for
potential customers? “First,getasandwichatMeatCheeseBread,wheremyworkshopislocated.JohnStew-art,theowner,andIusedtocookatParkKitchentogether.He’smakingsomeofthebestsandwichesaroundrightnow.Sincewe’reincentraleastsidePortland,youcanquicklygettotheshops,restaurants,andbarsinthelowerBurnsidearea,NE28thAve,andBel-montSt.”
DavidBriggsXocolatldeDavid•(503)459.1044
www.xocolatldedavid.comhttp://xocoblog.blogspot.com
Other than online where else can your
chocolates be found (particularly in the
Portland metro area)? “MeatCheeseandBread,Cacao,TheMeadow,Steve’sCheese,Foster&Dobbs,Cork,PineStateBiscuits,andonthedessertmenusatParkKitchenandNedLudd.”
What else would you like our Snapshot
readers to know? “IworkedatParkKitchenfor41/2years,2ofthoseasSouschef.WhenImovedherein2004,thePortlandfoodscenewasontherise,andParkKitchenwasatthecenterofthat.Ithinkitwasaprettyuniquetimebecauseeverythingwassoyoung.IwasabletoworkwithalotofgreatproduceandproductsthatIhadneverusedbefore,Ibecametrainedinbutchery,andworkedwith,andmet,alotofgreatpeople.AllofitdefinitelyhelpedshapethepaththatIhavetak-enwithchocolate.BasicallyhadInotgonetoworkatParkKitchen,Iwouldnotbeworkinginchocolate.”
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For Immediate ReleaseWorld Forestry Center | Media Contact: Jennifer Kent 503-488-2117
Annual Fundraiser for World ForestryCenter Makes Dentists CringeAs It Expands to Include an Extra Evening
(Portland,Oregon)Forthe5thyearinarow,theWorldForestryCenterwillpresentChoco-lateFest,thePacificNorthwest’sbiggestandbestcelebrationofthefoodwealllovesowell.TheeventisFriday,January29from6:00-9:00pm.andSaturdayJanuary30andSundayJanuary31from10am-5pm.Pre-saleticketsareavailableatwww.worldforestry.org.Ticketpricesare$8foradults,$7forseniors(62+)and$5forchildren(3-18).
This celebration of sweet has become so popular the World Forestry Center is expanding the hours to include Friday night. This evening will be extra special as chocolate-lovers will be treated to a sneak preview of the Cen-ter’s newest exhibit The Chocolate Story which opens January 30 and is on view through April 25. The exhibit explore the history, production and consumption of chocolate - a food which is derived from the cacao tree that grows in the tropics. Visitors will also be able to vote for their favorite choc-olatier and products. Categories to be voted on are:
Best Truffle CategoryBest Confection CategoryMost Innovative Ingredient Combination CategoryBest Organic or Fair Trade Products CategoryBest in Show Category
As is typical of ChocolateFest, some of the finest chocolatiers in the Pacific Northwest, and beyond, will tempt visitors with luscious truffles, decadent brownies, heavenly fudge, and more. Demonstra-tions, presentations as well as a few wine, beer and coffee vendors will be on hand to explore all the pairing possibilities of chocolate. Vendors include: multi-award winning Lillebelle Farms based out of Central Point, Oregon - maker of the smokey blue cheese truffle; Two Brothers Foods showcasing their decedent chocolate sauce; award-winning Coastal Mist Fine Chocolates and Desserts based in Bandon, Oregon; Brownies from Heaven with offerings such as Raspberry brownies and Peppermint brownies; and the very popular Pearl District eatery, Cupcake Jones.
This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the World Forestry Center which is a 501(c)(3) non profit educational organization dedicated to teaching about the world’s forests and trees and environmen-tal stewardship. The Center is located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park. There is a $2 Metro parking fee per car that is waived if visitors take public transportation. The museum is five minutes from downtown Portland, just off Hwy 26 and is also accessible by MAX light rail line. For more information, please call 503-228-1367 or visit www.worldforestry.org.
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National Soup Month:Simple Homemade SoupsManypeopleturntoacomfort-ingbowlofsouptotakethebiteoutofchillywinterdays.Janu-aryisNationalSoupMonth,andwhatbettertimetodiscoverjusthowsimpleitcanbetomakesensationalhomemadesoups?Whetherservingsoupaspartofanentertainingmenuoraneasyweeknightmeal,makingsoupfromscratchdoesnothavetorequirehoursinthekitchen.
Shortcuts,likestartingwithin-gredientssuchas100%naturalSwansonchickenbroth,whichprovidesanidealblendofstock,vegetables,herbsandseason-ings,makeiteasytocreatetheperfectfoundationforeverysouprecipe.
Here are some quick tips to
help you enjoy soup this month and throughout
the year:
1) Cook up a family favorite during the week-
end and save leftovers for school and work
lunches or for suppers throughout the week.
2) Entertaining? Turn your party into a soup
sampler. Ask each guest to bring their favorite
soup and serve in cups, ramekins or even shot
glasses to encourage people to try all the dif-
ferent varieties.
3) Fire up the slow cooker. In the morn-
ing, place ingredients into your slow cooker.
Let the soup simmer throughout the day and
you’ll come home to an inviting aroma and
a dinner that’s ready to enjoy. Add a crusty
bread or salad to round out the meal.
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Twice-BakedPotato Soupingredients6 large potatoes2 tablespoons butter1 small sweet onion, finely chopped5 cups Swanson Chicken Broth1/4 cup light cream1 tablespoon chopped fresh chivesToppers
directions: Heat the oven to 425 F. Prick the potatoes with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the potatoes to a bowl and cover the bowl. Let the potatoes stand for 10 minutes. Remove the skin from the potatoes and mash the pulp.
Heat the butter in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the onion and cook until it’s tender. Stir in the broth and 5 cups potato pulp.
Place 1/3 of the broth mixture into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl. Re-peat the blending process twice more with the remaining broth mixture. Return all of the puréed mixture to the saucepan. Stir in the cream and chives and cook for 5 minutes or until the mixture is hot. Season as desired.
Spoon 1/4 cup remaining potato pulp into each of 8 serving bowls. Divide the broth mixture among the bowls. Serve with one or more As-sorted Toppers.
assorted Toppers: Cooked crumbled bacon, shredded Cheddar cheese and/or sour cream.
Savory Vegetable Beef Soupingredients1 3/4 cups Swanson Beef Broth 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes1 cup cubed cooked beef3 cups V8 100% Vegetable Juice1 can (about 8 oz) whole peeled tomato, cut up1 bag (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
directions: Place the broth and potatoes in a 4-quart saucepan and heat to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir the beef, vegetable juice, tomatoes, veg-etables, thyme and black pepper in the sauce-pan. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a tossed salad and Ranch salad dressing. For dessert serve dark chocolate cookies with vanilla cream filling.
Time-Saving Tip: Microwave the potatoes on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes or until they’re fork-tender.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with endive and sliced pear salad with lemon mustard vinai-grette sprinkled with crumbled blue cheese.
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Sharethisfun,lovingdrinkwithyoursweetheartthisValentine’sDay.
ingredients1½ oz. Vodka½ oz. Triple sec½ oz. Cranberry juice½ oz. Lemon juice½ tsp. Sugar1 oz. ChampagneOrange twist for garnish
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directions: Combine vodka, liqueur, juices and sugar in
mixing glass. Add ice and shake. Strain into your
Swank Martini Glass and top with champagne.
Stir gently and garnish.
For a Party:Multiply recipe and mix in a pitcher.
*Flirtini Recipe and images courtesy of
Swank Martini.
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byMarciaMiller
Wineandchocolatelovers,hereisaspecialandaffordableplanforPresident’sDayweekendFeb-ruary13,14and15.Yep,Val-entine’sDayfallsonPresident’sDayweekendthisyear.Howgreatisthat?PerfectforashortroadtriptoWashington’sRattle-snakeHillsforalongweekendofRedWineandChocolate.
There are no rattlesnakes in these hills outside of Yakima. But rather the hills are shaped like a snake. What a relief! A scenic 3 hour drive from Portland and an even shorter one from Seattle, will put you in the heart of this delicious
celebration of decadence. There is no ticket needed and no fee charged. Just take your own glass and enjoy the award-winning wines and scrumptious chocolate pairings.
From Portland get an early start heading east on I-84 and crossing the Columbia at Cascade Locks. Skamania Lodge makes a perfect stop for brunch. Continue east, passing through the towns of Stevenson, White Salmon and Bingen. Hwy 97 will take you through Goldendale and into Toppenish. You are almost there. Go on though the City of Murals to Zillah. Now you are there. Most local merchants stock maps to the wineries. You cannot miss them. My confessed favorite is the family owned Two Mountain Winery, run by young brothers Matthew and Patrick Rawn. You may have seen them featured in Sunset Magazine. Any TMW red will be great with the chocolate treats awaiting you there. I’ll be watching for you. Be sure to say hello.
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Doyoustillharboradesiretoappearglamorouswhiletravel-ing?Doyoubelievethatgoodlookswillelicitgoodtreatment?Doyouwanttorecaptureabitofthe“goldenage”oftravelwhenapillboxhatandgloveswerederigueur?Iansweraresoundingyes,yesandyes!
Use these favorite
travel tips for your
next journey by plane,
train or car.
Begin with a scarf,
shawl or pashmina.
This simple accessory
serves multiple pur-
poses. With a scarcity
of blankets on planes it
becomes your blanket.
Wrap it over your coat
or around your neck
for a touch of color. In
warmer climates it becomes an evening shawl
or wards off the chill in an overly air condi-
tioned restaurant or theater. Fold it flat and
store it in a large zip lock bag to keep it clean
and fresh in your handbag. It hardly takes
any space.
Wear minimal makeup for any long ride as it
seems to migrate to all the wrong places and
you arrive with raccoon eyes. Apply it at jour-
neys end when you’ll need a good pick-me-
up. Treat yourself to a small bottle of Evian
ON THE ROAD TO BEAUTY
Marcia Miller, CTCCertified Travel Counselor
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Brumisateur. For less than $6, nothing says glamour like a
spritz of fancy French water to refresh face and soul.
What is best to wear for a long ride? Something that ex-
pands freely around the waist, stretches at the knee, doesn’t
wrinkle and will survive having a Bloody Mary spilled on it.
Look for the many stain resistant and wrinkle-release fab-
rics. Stretch is now added to everything, including jeans.
Consider a pair of yoga pants or leggings. The closer you
get to the pajama feeling, the more glamorous you will feel
when you arrive and slip back into your fresh crisp outfit
looking like a super model and ready to hit the ground run-
ning. Bon voyage, madames.
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TheJourneyAt16yearsoldmysonstruggledhisentirelifewithlearningprob-lems,mainlydyslexia.AsaMommyheartachedeverytimeIwouldseehimspendingcount-lesshourstofinishhishomeworkwhenalltheotherkidswouldgetitdoneinlessthan1hour.Hisstrugglesweresomuchtobearandthereweremany,many,tearfulldayswithparentteachercon-ferencesandlookingatreportcards.ItseemsasifCorywasfallingfartherandfartherbehind.
Year after year my heart ached for a solution;
something to help him. So we tried different
tutors, different learning institutions to help
bring his reading skills even up to grade level.
While they all seemed to help some what, the
underlining issues were still there and making
the struggles even worse with keeping caught
up in school for Cory.
I at one point even thought Cory was not “try-
ing hard enough.” Guilt overwhelmed me after
having him tested at dynamic Learning
Services and finding out that all of his strug-
gles were not from a lack of trying; it most defi-
nitely was a brain problem.
After the first consult with Janele and Tom, I
realized I needed to put Cory into their brain
therapy program. They were new to the area
and didn’t have the local testimonials but my
gut told me to move forward with putting Cory
in their program. The program was almost
$4,000, so as you can imagine, we were very
nervous but still going on faith, that this was
the answer for our son.
Well, I am here to tell you that it WORKED.
Our son went from D’s and F’s struggling in
school and wanting to DROP OUT at the age
of 16 to now a 3.2 grade average and it still
keeps getting better. He NO longer struggles,
he has made new friends, starting dating, etc.
We have noticed so many changes in him that
it would be hard for me to list them all out. So
you can imagine the joy that we feel!
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At one point the school system wanted me to put him on drugs and move him into the Special Ed classes. I refused to and I am SO glad I did. His brain was retrained with of all things … sound frequency... can you believe that? Yep, sound fre-quency, specially programmed to fit his specific needs. Cory’s dyslexia stemmed from genetic as well as chronic ear infections as a baby. All I can say is thank God for this program!
MyPassionSo here is what my passion is – to help other children who can not afford the program for their child. I want to provide them financial aid to change their live like Cory’s life has changed. He will never suffer the embarrass-ment of feeling stupid from his dyslexia again. This is a life change and I want to change some children’s lives. Areyouwithme?
Thegoal with all of these upcoming events is to put at least 3children through this life changing program by raising at least $20,000.
Howcanyouhelp? Send a child my way that needs some drug free support with their learning disorder. I so appreciate your support and love and together we can make a difference in a child’s life. I look forward to working together.
PurposeoftheFoundationEducation. One of the principal purposes of the Foundation is to focus on educating the general public. While auditory disorders are quite common, few people have much knowl-edge about them, or have not learned about the causes and the remedies.
Regrettably, there is a stigma attached to this disorder: if someone has auditory disorders, then the child must be retarded in some way. This is simply not the case. These children are very bright and intelligent. The Foundation wants to assist families to deal with the embarrassment–whether it is perceived or real–when they are faced when their child is in public places.
It is the goal of the Kids Success Foundation to see some support groups in every local com-munity across the nation to educate, assist, and support families who are faced with this challenge and who simply do not know what to do. To have parents come together and share their successes and sadness with other families so that no one has to feel alone. That these suffering parents know that they’re re-ally are others who feel just as they do.
TheFutureThe Kids Success Foundation hopes that within the next ten years it would be able to continue such assistance as cited above but on a greater scale. Officers of the Kids Suc-cess Foundation will hold seminars and other events and speak about personal experiences with auditory disorders.
To learn more information regarding audi-tory processing and how you can support Kids Success Foundation, contact Monica McKenna at 360-773-7998 or email [email protected]
A Washington Non-Profit Organization TIN#26-2974601
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Local FundraiserMexico Mission Trip 2010 A team from Epikos Church will travel to Mexico March 20-27 to build a home for a family in need. The team will consist of high school students and adult volunteers. They will take a road trip down the West Coast from Vancouver to Baja and build a house from scratch, ending each day with laughter, stories, music, and prayer around the campfire. The project is sponsored by Amor Ministries, an interdenominational group that works with local pastors in Mexico to identify hard-working families who don’t have adequate housing. (Some families of five live in 5’x5’ tool sheds.)
The cost of the trip is $500 per person, plus travel expenses. We hope to raise a large por-tion of the cost through fundraising projects. Learn about the Leonardi’s Pizza fund-raiser. A team from Epikos Church will travel to Mexico March 20-27, 2010, to build a home for a needy family. The team will consist of high school students and adult volunteers. The cost of the trip is $500 per person, plus travel expenses. We hope to raise a large portion of the cost through fundraising projects. One way we’re doing that is selling coupon cards for Leonardi’s Pizza (inside Winco). You can get over $50 in savings by buying a card for $5.
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Contact Amanda Mustion ([email protected]) to get a coupon card.
Learn about the pie throwing fundraiser.Do you ever yearn to work out your frustra-tions by smearing a pie into someone’s face? Do you crave making a mess that someone else will clean up for you? Do we have the solution for you!!! On February 13 we will draw five lucky names to throw five creamy pies into five unlucky faces, all to help with the $5000 dol-lars needed to get a team of youth and adults to Mexico to build a house for a family in need. Buy your tickets this Saturday for $1 each. We won’t look if you want to stuff the box with
hundreds of tickets to assure your chance to cream Myronie, Steve, Donovan, Sam, or Ron with a pie in the face!
Make a payment for your trip or make a donation to sponsor a volunteer. There are a couple of ways to give financial support: view at Epikos Church’s website.
Watch the video from the 2009 trip.
Watch a video about amor Ministries.
For more information please view Epikos Church’s website.
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• Staff and members work side by side to perform all the work necessary to run the Clubhouse.
• Members feel needed and supported.
Work-Ordered DayThework-ordereddayisthebasicstructureoftheClubhouseprogram.Theopportunitiestocontrib-utearemanyandvaried,andmemberscanassumevariouslevelsofrespon-sibilityaccordingtotheirdesiresandinterests.
WorkingintheClubhousehelpsmembersachieveafeelingofbelonging,in-creasedself-esteem,newskills,andgreaterlevelsofsociallandvocationaladjustment.Regardlessofanydisabilityamembermayhaveormaynothave,eachmemberhasacontributiontomakewhichwillbevaluedandappreciatedbyothers.
• Helps members achieve a feeling of belonging and increases self-esteem.
• Helps members learn new skills and greater levels of social and vocational adjustment.
Regardlessoflevelofability,eachmembercontributesandwillbevaluedandappreciated.
Our Work UnitsWebelievethattheskillsthatmembersbuildwhilevolunteeringattheClubhousewillassistthemindevelopinggoodworkhabits,buildingpositiverelationshipswithothers,encouragingregularat-tendance,adjustingtoanormalizedworkschedule,andgainingtheflexibilityneededtoadapttochang-ingsituations.CurrentlytheValOgdenCenterhastwoworkunits:theCleri-cal/EmploymentUnitandtheFoodServiceUnit.
• 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.
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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.
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