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10/19/12

friday links

There is a new hot spot on cape cod!
I'm so excited.
Rarely do we get good pizza joints here.
Finally one opened up:  Wicked.
The actually have 2 locations in massachusetts, and one of them is on cape cod: mashpee.
They have the best pizza crusts I've had in a very long time.  Organic piza dough too. And they use as much local produce as possible. Sure they have a lot more than just pizza, but to be honest all my friends raved about the pizza, so my first time there we got pizza.  Next time I go I will try a few of the daily specials. Daily specials designed by the chefs of what's in season and local.  Excellent. The ambience of the restaurant is so comfy.  I know that is a popular word, but it's true.  The furniture, the chairs, the half booths were so cozy and comfy. The best part?  The tables were NOT on top of each other; room to breathe, with a hint of privacy.  And they have these high chair tables with half booths over at the bar as well.  Super comfy.  There is also a glass wall that looks into the kitchen, so you can watch what's going on behind the scenes.
If you come to cape cod, please make a trip to Mashpee. Prices are very reasonable.
The only thing they need to change?  The menu should really have more photos of their own creations. I mean their creations are insanely gorgeous and tasty.

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Arancini:  risotto croquettes filled with pancetta, fontina cheese and natural Italian sausage.
Served with marinara sauce. These were definitely homemade. The filling was so light and so flavorful. Chock full of sausage, rice and just the right amount of fontina.

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Fig and Prosciutto pizza.  Prosciutto de Parma, Fontina cheese, fig purée, baby arugula, diced poached pears and balsamic glaze. HEAVENLY!

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Wicked mini donuts with creme anglaise and belgium dipping sauces.  And these were so fresh, so tasty, plus that creme anglaise was exactly like you'd find in any french restaurant.

Another yoga site: yogadork.com

Homemade milky ways!

(my weakness? homemade egg rolls) Chicken Egg Rolls

quick & easy crockpot baked beans

one question to guide your life (LOVE this, very powerful)

felix baumgartner: this is what skydiving from the edge of space looks like

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note me: write & erase pillow

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doggie water bowl

11 athletes share their favorite meals

Is your brain making you fat? (interesting, what do you think?)

Happy books: inspirational reads to make you smile

Increase serotonin with 21 foods for a better mood

6 natural ways to prepare for cold & flu season (some of these I've never heard of!)

Which meditation style is right for you?

Desk stretches! ( I love these--the 2nd one works)

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These are new at Trader Joe's.  Really good, but pricey.

Here is a recipe for DIY kale chips at home.

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I have arthritis in my knee.  Was recommended this all natural product.  Didn't want to try it because I always thought, all natural meant won't work as well.  Boy, was I wrong.
If you suffer from joint pain, tendon pain, arthritis, etc...please look for this: Topricin.

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This all natural honey is all the rage now.  But it's like $27.00 per jar!  Ouch.  Have you tried this?

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Pumpkin spice coconut milk. This is good!  I found it at Whole Foods.

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Sparkling sake?  Oh yes please. (I found this at the larger whole foods; this one hails from Dedham Whole Foods). 

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These were not good.  Nothing at all like the Starbuck Via's.  Very bitter.

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A huge congrats to Jenny of Picky Palate on her first cookbook: Picky Palate Cookbook.
So proud of you!

To read list (click on image for more info):






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I miss the sun! (photo from corporation beach, dennis, ma)

Have a wonderful weekend!






10/12/12

friday links

Happy Friday!

I got a special offer for you!

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Tate's Bake Shop owner Kathleen King has come out with her first cookbook.
She was kind enough to offer a special price on this cookbook for my readers: $5.00 off!
Click here to purchase book using discount code: BAKEOFF

A quick peek inside the book.  I honestly thought it was all about cookies.  It isn't.
The cookbook consists of:
muffins, scones & shortcakes
tea loaves & quick breads
pies, tarts & crisps
cookies
party cakes & cupcakes
health & lifestyle baked goods
icing, frostings & sauces

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pumpkin mousse pg. 82

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blackout cupcakes pg. 169

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cherry chip party cake pg. 153

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chocolate almond biscotti pg. 146

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Or if you don't want the cookbook, and just want to order their infamous cookies you can do that too.

AND Tate Bakes Shop has a Baking for Friends Bake-Off contest on Facebook -- where you could win $1000!

Here is a wonderful website for creative types: Creative Mornings.

Dog-Shaming!  How cute.

Pringles potato chips to come out with: pumpkin pie spice, white chocolate peppermint & cinnamon sugar?

A healthy-living power couple let us look inside their fridge.

Inflammation: the silent killer. Ways to reduce it.

Frosted mini wheats recall. May contain metals parts.  Parts?

Essential oils for muscle soreness.

Moth larvae infested Clif Bar! Gross!

Sweet potatoes to aid in weight loss?

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These rugs by sonya winner will brighten up any room.

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Wrist wallet.  Yes or no?

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Say goodbye to keys, now you can unlock your door with your iphone.

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Gift wrap station. You know now that I have a house, I can actually do this--finally.

If you click on anything, click this: Best way to chop fresh herbs!

Best space heaters for 2012

The Queen of Versailles! A Shakespearean tragedy!

Paper pocket to wrangle loose cords.

Habits for a good night sleep. (any of these actually work?)

Surprising signs you need more sleep.

Do food cravings really indicate nutritional deficiency?

Tasting metal in your mouth?

The breath-stress relationship.  Very interesting read!

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Banana-cream cheese muffins from Baked Bree

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No bake pumpkin butter-oat bars.  From Healthy Food for Living.

Pumpkin spice cookies with cream cheese frosting. From Eclectic Recipes.

Nutella filled pumpkin bread. From Roxana Home Baking.

No-bake sweet potato cheesecakes! From How Sweet It Is.

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As if there isn't enough pumpkin-ness to go around. Trader Joe's has pumpkin macarons.

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I've already started enjoying the weekend early.
This is a peanut butter blast from Dairy Queen. I asked for extra peanut sauce.
Man that was good!

Have a great weekend!




10/5/12

friday links

Happy Friday!

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Homemade sesame sticks! And from reading the recipe, it looks easy.

Delish high-fiber snacks.

Benefits of raw honey.

Best sources of Vit C.

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The Bobine: What a great invention for keeping your iphone free-standing.

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Why not take your pumpkin cookie and make it into pumpkin cookie bark?

Natural remedies for muscle pain.

Acupuncture may offer real pain relief after all.
I would LOVE to know who has done acupuncture and does it work?

Why you need biotin (and what does it do?)

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Excellent idea! How to label your leftovers from organizinghomelife.com

How to freeze cooked brown rice.

Tips for really good smoothies.

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Waffles made with.......beer.  Yes, indeed.  A whole new depth of flavor.

How to eat a cupcake.  Yes, there is a video for this. (cute!).

Excellent lineup of some of the best recipes for veggie burgers.

How to make spaghetti-pizza.

How to make Tonkatsu sauce (Japanese style BBQ sauce).

Warm chocolate risotto.

Dorie Greenspan has a new cookie store open: Beurre & Sel

A place I want to visit--soon: Danny Macaroons!

Peppermint patty brownie cups.

Oh my! cinnamon-cream cheese breakfast bars! (bookmarked)

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kitty litter cake for Halloween!  Isn't this the best?

Tooth fairy receipts.  How cute are these?

Finally a candy with no chemicals or dyes--all natural.  Unreal Candies.

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Pet Peek windows!  Cute!

9 ways to develop true self-esteem.

What gets in the way of your exercise routine?

Breast cancer: knowing the signs.

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Salted whiskey caramels.

Homemade tootsie rolls!

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I've been slowly inching my way closer towards a paleo/primal lifestyle, and I have to say giving up carbs isn't that bad.  I replaced carbs with bacon.  (kidding).

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In my last friday link roundup I shared with you how I am prone to getting SAD (seasonal affective disorder) during the dark and cold months of jan, feb & march here in new england.
I was shocked, and very comforted on how many people emailed me telling me they have it as well.
And a few of you asked what I do to help ease the symptoms.
I get outside as much as possible, even on the cloudy days.  They say even if it's a cloudy day, the light illumination is still there (more so than being inside).
I do weightlifting to help boost/move the blood which helps boost the mood.
I take a lot of fish oil and a good amount of Vit D3. (make sure you get enough of the D3)
If you can, get high quality fish oil that is tested for the highest levels of omega 3's and is low in impurities.
In the photo above,  I use Vital Choice fish oils and TwinLab Tri-boron.  I don't take all the fish oils the same day, rather I alternate one day is krill oil with astaxanthin and the next day is the salmon oil with the astaxanthin....
Do they help?  Yes they do.  There was one winter where I did not take the fish oil for about 2 months and noticed a significant change in my moods.
Maybe Vital Choice will see this post and offer up a giveaway for my fans and perhaps a discount?
Feel free to share with us what works for you in combating SAD?
I would love to share your tips!

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Last week it was my birthday as well as my wedding anniversary.
Hubby and I celebrated (and broke our diets) by going to one of our favorite places to eat: Kelly's Roast Beef.
If any of you are from boston, you know how good Kelly's is.
They haven't changed a thing there, no downsizing of meals, no cutting back on quality--same old roast beef sandwich perfection. (that bag of fries? it's a small :-)

What I want to read (don't these sound good?):









Saving the best for last on this friday link roundup......
For those of you that are nostalgic cape cod fans (myself included) here is a wonderful video of the cape cod canal circa 1939.

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I am having a really hard time saying goodbye to summer. :-(

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