As many of my Gratitude Gourmet Readers know, Agriculture's significant contribution to Earth's Greenhouse Gas Emissions was the main reason I started Gratitude Gourmet May 2008. I first publicly mentioned the connection as a Speaker at the 2008 Women in Technology Silicon Valley Conference. Here's a new TEDx Video featuring Jonathan Foley discussing several startling Global Agriculture Statistics and time-lapse images.What are your thoughts on the Video?
 Hi Gratitude Gourmet Readers!We'll be four years-old in May!! Has Gratitude Gourmet impacted your life in some way through the information we provide on health, food and drink news, science, etc?Please share your thoughts on this blog post or on our Facebook Page.Thanks very much!! :)
 Gratitude Gourmet Chocolate Sampler Enjoy DELICIOUS Freshly-Made Fair-Trade Chocolate Sweets Every Month.Your first shipment will include the 12 Piece Gratitude Gourmet Chocolate Sampler: Lavennise Truffle, Berries-Passion, Hazelnut Praline, Cafe Latte Truffle, Almond Toffee, Salted Caramel, Citrus Chipotle Truffle packed in a Merlot Box. Made in California and Free US Shipping. Order at: GratitudeGourmet.com
 What are you doing Valentines Day, San Francisco?It’s time for the Trendy Lime 3rd annual edition of cliche-free Valentine's event, Gods & Goddesses Ball of 2012!
Gratitude Gourmet is giving away 2 Tickets to the event!Go to our Gratitude Gourmet Gods & Goddesses Facebook Post by 1pm PT Today February 14 & comment you'd like to win the 2 tickets. We'll pick one lucky winner by 2pm PT.Gratitude Gourmet, a California-Certified Green Business, is also giving away a Fair Trade, California-Made Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Praline Gift at the event for a lucky attendee! Register Here to attend the Gods & Goddesses Ball & share/like/retweet the Gratitude Gourmet Facebook Page, Twitter Page. & Trendy Lime Facebook Page as well!Happy Valentines Day Everyone! :)
 Chocolate Sampler + Crystal Bracelet We're pleased to announce 2 FUN Gratitude Gourmet Chocolate & Jewelry Combinations shipped together:
1. Gratitude Gourmet Chocolate Sampler + Red/Purple/White Crystal Bead Bracelets (Limited Edition) *** Vegan Chocolate Sampler & Red/Purple/White Crystal is available when ordering online. Note: the crystal bracelets are VERY LIMITED in quantity.
2. Gratitude Gourmet Chocolate Sampler + Red Crystal Bead Necklace
See our Store for more details.
 Who's going to the San Francisco Zinfandel Festival? It's an event I look forward to every year. The Saturday Grand Tasting will feature A to Zin.Savor the journey through the world’s largest single varietal tasting as you sample from hundreds of barrel samples, new releases and premier Zinfandels. Meet winemakers from each of the unique Zinfandel growing regions and explore the dimensions of this authentically American varietal at the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandel wineries in the world. This distinctively “A to Zin” experience lets your senses guide a spirited adventure through the many tastes of America’s Heritage Wine.
 I've previously written about Vegetables and their Cancer-Preventive Properties, and here's a new Study for your reference.
Per the University of Illinois Website and Cancer Today magazine, there's mention of a January 2011 study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, published in Nutrition and Cancer which "provides convincing evidence that the way you prepare and consume your broccoli matters, and also suggests that teaming broccoli with broccoli sprouts may make the vegetable's anti-cancer effect almost twice as powerful." Per Elizabeth Jeffery, a University of Illinois Professor of Nutrition, "Broccoli, prepared correctly, is an extremely potent cancer-fighting agent--three to five servings a week are enough to have an effect. To get broccoli's benefits, though, the enzyme myrosinase has to be present; if it's not there, sulforaphane, broccoli's cancer-preventive and anti-inflammatory component, doesn't form." She also states that "many people destroy myrosinase by overcooking their broccoli....and "steaming broccoli for two to four minutes is the perfect way to protect both the enzyme and the vegetable's nutrients."Jeffrey also says that "Other foods that contain sulforaphane can also be teamed with broccoli to boost its benefits: mustard, radishes, arugula, and wasabi." She advises: "To increase the vegetable's benefits, you could sprinkle broccoli sprouts on your broccoli or make a mustard sauce to serve with broccoli."
 Wusthof Pairing Knife Gratitude Gourmet is sponsoring a Broccoli Recipe Contest!
Do you have a favorite Broccoli Recipe or have you wanted to try one? Get your favorite recipes out, because Gratitude Gourmet is hosting its first ever Broccoli Recipe Contest!
Recipe Submission Deadline: March 30, 2012
Voting Deadline: 8PM PT, April 30, 2012
*Only one recipe per participant, please.
1. Submit your favorite vegetarian/vegan recipe (appetizer, entree, side dish...the choice is yours!) by posting it to our Gratitude Gourmet Facebook Wall by March 30, 2012.
2. We will upload the recipe to this Official Gratitude Gourmet Facebook Recipe Contest Photo Album.3. The recipe with the most Likes by APRIL 30, 2012 at 8PM Pacific Time will be announced as the winner.
4. By the end, we will all have a list of great broccoli recipes for everyone to enjoy, and your homemade broccoli casserole could be famous!
What's the prize, you ask? Just the thing to get your cooking underway, a Wusthof Classic Pairing Knife 3.5" valued at $67. This Wusthof 3.5-inch Paring Knife is ideal for all light chopping tasks in the kitchen, whether peeling, coring or garnishing and is perfect for cutting Broccoli and Vegetables. The straight edge offers precise depth control producing flawlessly beautiful dishes. Wusthof's New Precision EdgeTechnology (PEtec) gives this knife an extraordinarily sharp blade that retains its edge 30% longer, features a traditional, triple riveted, ergonomic handle design, precision forged from a single sheet of steel with bolster and full tang, use for light chopping tasks, such as peeling, coring or garnishing.
I've really enjoyed my high quality Wusthof Classic 5 Piece Studio Set, and the products have a lifetime warranty. Follow Wusthof on Twitter @wusthof & Like them on Facebook.
QUESTIONS?
Post any questions or inquiries to our Facebook page wall and we'll get back to you ASAP.
We can't wait to see what you're cooking!
Here's a great recipe for Broccoli, Soba & Shiitake Mushrooms With Wasabi-Mustard Vinaigrette and Toasted Sesame by Dean Rucker, a chef and author of Golden Door Cooks at Home to get you inspired!
Remember: Submit your favorite recipe (appetizer, entree, side dish) by posting it to our Gratitude Gourmet Facebook Wall by March 30, 2012. Please share the contest on Facebook/Twitter and in your networks to help get your friends and family healthy too!
More good Karma for you :)
 Gratitude Gourmet Chocolate Sampler By Popular Demand, Gratitude Gourmet has just released 2 Chocolate Sampler Boxes in time for Valentines Day!
The Gratitude Gourmet Vegan Sampler in a Merlot Gift Box features Fresh, California-made Hazelnut Chocolate Praline 2pcs, Fruit Pate 3pcs, Orange Baton 3pcs, Chocolate Covered Pretzel 4pcs, and Chocolate Covered Coffee 10 beans.
The Gratitude Gourmet Chocolate Sampler in a Merlot Gift Box features freshly-made chocolate confections with 2 pcs each Lavennise, Chocolate Hazelnut Praline, Fruit Pate, Salted Caramel, Almond Toffee, and 10 pcs of Chocolate Coated Coffee.
All Chocolate is Fair-Trade & Small and Large Orders are available. Order in time for Valentines Day.
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