Looking for a New Treat? Try Revelé Whipped Gelato! Revelé is a super premium gelato dessert that is lighter in fat, sugar and calories that comes in five delicious flavors: Vanilla Symphony, Cake Batter, Seasonal Strawberries, Coffee Toffee Crunch, and White Chocolate Raspberry. Enjoy! Nico's 1508 is now open in Berkeley, California serving cuisine prepared using mostly locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. When you walk in you will see a silver, black and pewter color scheme, lush curtains, an exposed wood plank ceiling, a skylight and romantic private booths. There is sidewalk café seating and a rooftop patio with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. We enjoyed a very nice dinner in a private booth and started with these two nice red wines: . Dan Cohn "Bellacosa" Cabernet, California 14' . If You See Kay "Super Tuscan", Lazio IT 14' Appetizers included: . Steamed Mediterranean Mussels Red Curry Kefer Lime Broth - ***You will Love the Server coming to your table with the mussels steaming, then adding white wine, then Red Curry Lime Broth. Very impressive presentation! . Ahi Tina Poke Truffle Cream, Crispy Papadum Entrees included: . Seared Salmon Filet with Roasted Couscous & Root Vegetables, Herb Jus, Black Truffles, Shallot Confit . Pan Roasted Hawaiian White Walu with Braised Gennel & Fingerling Potato Salad, Meyer Lemon & Thyme Butter Sauce, Balsamic Reduction . Side of Sautéed Mushrooms Paired with this lovely white wine: . Planeta Etna Bianco Carricante, Sicily IT 15" **Both entrees were absolutely impressive, flavorful, and delightful. It was difficult to choose which one was our favorite.. so try both!! The white wine: Planeta Etna Bianco Carricante from Sicily was a lovely pairing with both entrees! Desserts included: . Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée Fresh Raspberries . New York Style Cheesecake Fresh Strawberries Check out our Slideshow Pictures Below! Enjoy! Ancient Harvest’s POW! Mac & Cheese varieties are the market’s first legume-and-quinoa noodles with up to 25 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber per 3.5 serving and are made from non-GMO and organic ingredients including organic quinoa and cheese. Choose from: Mild Cheddar Elbows, Sharp Cheddar Shells and White Cheddar Shells with cheesy, gluten-free, red lentil and quinoa noodles. Enjoy! THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS BAD WEATHER: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids by Linda Åkeson McGurk is a fascinating personal narrative that tackles larger childcare and environmental issues, highlighting the importance of nature-centric parenting and schooling—and why spending time outdoors is imperative for a developing child. The memoir is supplemented with hands-on tips, sidebars, outdoor activities, and advice on how to dress for the elements. When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to small-town Indiana with her American husband to start a family, she quickly realized that her outdoorsy ways were not the norm. The playgrounds, which she thought would be filled with children, were mostly deserted. American children, Linda discovered, preferred to stay indoors glued to their screens and smartphones. When she took her two young daughters out for walks in winter, people pulled over to offer them rides. She was even fined for letting her children play in a local creek, setting off an online firestorm when she later blogged about the incident. In contrast, Scandinavian culture celebrates the outdoors and children are raised to appreciate nature; Swedish babies often nap outside year round—a practice that is not only common but recommended by the government. (A practice that could also send the Child Protective Services knocking on the door in the U.S.). Love of the outdoors has also made Scandinavia a world leader in renewable energy, recycling, and sustainable living. Some of the benefits of nature-centric parenting include:
Brew Dr. Kombucha recently partnered with 1% for the Planet in giving back to the environment for a healthy planet. 1% of the revenue from each bottle of their Love Kombucha is donated directly to non-profits that benefit our planet. From sustainable farming to educating the next generation about the world around them, Brew Dr. Kombucha loves the work being done and are very proud to support it. The Brew Dr. Kombucha brand believes in having as little impact on the natural environment as possible. Here are some additional current sustainability practices:
Brewed and bottled in Portland, OR, Brew Dr. Kombucha is the authentic and responsible producer of 100 percent raw, Non-GMO and USDA Certified Organic kombucha, featuring only 30-35 calories per serving, with only 5g of sugar. All of BDK’s flavor blends are flavored exclusively with organic teas, dried fruits and botanicals, contains no added flavors, preservatives, juices ever, and never adds anything – including sugars or sweeteners of any kind, following the fermentation process. In celebration of the international chocolatier’s upcoming 40th anniversary, La Maison du Chocolat indulges our chocolate obsession by showcasing some of their most iconic creations from the past 40-years. Nestled individually within custom-metallic boxes, the ‘Grands Carrés’ collection features three classic and three more contemporary bouchées. Born from the vision of its founder Robert Linxe and carried on with the creative precision of Nicolas Cloiseau, La Maison du Chocolat reintroduces six timeless favorites as they represent the perfect expression of chocolate on the palate and underscore a generation of true decadence. From Quito (1977) to Nérolie (2017), the confections will be available October 11th and include: QUITO, intense round flavor Delicate, full-rounded flavor envelops this silky dark ganache tempered with subtle notes of milk and vanilla. SALVADOR, an air of raspberry An ode to pure fruit and chocolate. The natural acidity of raspberry, brimming with panache, lends character to this dark chocolate ganache with its round, fruity flavor. BOHÈME, a breath of milk Airy lusciousness of milk chocolate ganache with its air of chantilly and its deliciously silky character. POMME D’AMOUR, a nod to country fairs Compote of apples enrobed in light caramel offers this milk chocolate the inimitable sensation of the cooked sugar of a candy apple. DENTELLE, a bit of crunchiness, a bit of airiness All the subtlety of a pure hazelnut delicate Maison praliné with slivers of crispy crêpes. NÉROLI, the freshness of a flower, the sweetness of fruit Where sweet Mara des Bois strawberry compote, and orange blossom rendezvous in a dark chocolate ganache. |