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THE Cereal worthy of every meal OUR FAVORITE NEW FOOD PRODUCT -has officially, nutritionally and uniquely elevated cereal is our idea of a crunchy dinner entree courtesy of this addictive sweet  NAKED NUTRITION Protein Cerea l-that hopefully will be sold in larger boxes soon!!!!! Feline approved...PLUS  Naked Nutrition Protein Cereal  is small enough size = good for little kids... the 411...protein comes from Whey Protein Concentrate (dairy source fyi)...plus organic crunch from cinnamon sweet dried apples, plus organic brown sugar. Love this cereal-non-GMO, 120 calories per package...15 grams of protein and 5 g of BCAAs per serving. A Captain Crunch slayer. Available now-6 pack $14.99. This is ALSO the perfect travel food- and is ideal for endurance athletes...pre/post race or during a long bike ride/hike/day on the slopes.

BEST HOLIDAY SWEETS, TREATS  Panettone is the 'it' newstalgic holiday chewy-moist cake-y baked 'bread' treat...with Americans discovering how this traditional Italian holiday staple should taste.   FLAMIGNI PANETTONE can 'feed' a crowd-with this pictured 10kg size (or small)...with selections made in classic Milanese style-and other delicious traditional iced (or not) selections featuring Italian regional fruits that aren't candied.  Available online-including nifty online destination of Seattle's   CHEFSHOP  and GourmetItali an.

CAT FOOTWEAR x EXTRA BUTTER Details, details...3-D embroidered "Extra" + "Butter" across the strap ... Sneaker Boot hybrid=the Urban Delta ($160) by hipper than thou Extra Butter-a destination emporium of sneakers to line up for... (120 Orchard St, LES, NYC)...and the iconic COLORADO work boot by Cat Footwear Heat embossed CAT imprint in back-atop tough high abrasion ballistic nylon, full grain leather upper + micro perforated suede, reflective pops, cross strap buckle+clip, semi-translucent outsole with CAT EASE technology built in flex for guys on the go. IMPRESSIVE!  Available now  online...and in store

Gift apparel ideas-for the guy who lets his limited edition, pristine  perfected sneakers do all the wardrobe talking & walking ... via GIPHY Part of the aptly coined 'Peaked to Pavement' Men's Spring collection-5:11's Aerial S/S shirt -is made of feather weight 4.5oz enzyme washed 100% cotton oxford fabric...there's a left chest pocket, and w/ the brand's RAPIDraw™ for ez access. For colder temps the Endeavor L/S flannel -soft cozy 8.55 oz 100% poly flannel-with design features including welt pocket for smartphones, +pen guides chest pocket. $59.99

Women's casual APPAREL  - when a  " The Future Is Female " top =                                                    THE   statement! via GIPHY Gift ideas -L.L.Bean, Adidas Outdoors, Crafted by Lee, Wrangler, 5:11, STIO. Mountain Khakis L.L.Bean's Whisper Lodge Flannel -limited time offer $49.99-other color waves $59.95. Cozy warm  comfort in a lightweight cotton/Sorona poly blend with Western style snaps, feminine, slightly fitted silhouette, moisture wicking-and with stretch-good choice for outdoor movers as well as indoor only types. Easy care-wash/dry.

SAMUEL WAXMAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION   COLLABORATING FOR A CURE Annual  Dinner HONORING IN MEMORIAM WILLIAM  S.  GORIN FORMER CEO, MFA FINANCIAL, INC The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation   (SWCRF)  celebrated the  20th Anniversary of its annual Collaborating for a Cure Benefit Dinner & Auction  at  Cipriani Wall Street , posthumously honoring  William S. Gorin , former CEO of MFA Financial, Inc., and featuring a musical performance by  The Avett Brothers .  Avett Brothers-a little bit rock, country, roots and a lot of bit- harmonies. Awesome live band Gorgeous table settings-BYROBIN The gala also introduced SWCRF’s new Partnerships for Aging and Cancer Research Program, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Aging.  Chris Wragge , co-anchor of  CBS 2 News   This Morning , served as master ...

Tis the season to shine on-and glam it up... Top picks that easily dress up the basics... Snow-free footwear options-lustrous pearls trims, glittery diamonds, and wearable heels that guarantee blister free nights.  via GIPHY Butter -wear these with---just about everything.  Made in Italy...pointy toe mules-rich metallic or satin...on chic kitten heels... ARIELLE Slides ---polished toes share pearly presence-on block heel.. Summit Italy leather or suede options. $165 LOVE these elegant embellished- oversized square buckles -NINA -deep side cuts-festive flats are Red Carpet gorgeous!

Prostate Cancer Foundation:  2017 New York Dinner . ..featuring guest host  Whoopi Goldberg with special musical performance by  Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson Honoring Peter and Laurie Grauer Legendary actress, comedian, and television host  Whoopi Goldberg   -with PCF founder Michael Milken and one of the distinguished veterans honored. The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) , a nonprofit organization founded by  Michael Milken  dedicated to identifying and funding groundbreaking cancer research programs, hosted the  2017 New York Dinner  at  Cipriani 42 nd  Street  New York.  The night concluded with Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer   Jennifer Hudson belts out her signature  hit songs including “Love You I Do,” “Spotlight,” “And I am Telling You,” and a Whitney Houston medley. WOW!!!!!!. (Patrick McMullan)

Right up there with '...Raindrops on Roses ..." Peppermint flavors are a fav thing,   taste-wise - for the holiday season. via GIPHY TIP: Add authentic Peppermint flavor to baked goods, homemade candies (drool worthy Peppermint Patt ies alert), festive cocktails +/or  an aromatic accent to hearty winter dishes of lamb-poultry-pork... with Nie lsen-Massey 's purely delicious Peppermint Extract.   Kosher certified, gluten and GMO free -and free of allergens...available in 2-4 oz sizes. Insta-holiday extract-real taste you can actually taste-a drop-or a tsp- go a long way! 

NEW easy eats- on the road -or grab and go...portable options that are tasty, ...helps to dissuade reaching for those sugar loaded/artery clogging options. via GIPHY Organic IMAGINE broths are familiar occupiers of our kitchen cebinet-but the new creamy smooth soups-Super Reds + Super Greens-make those blender whirling creations we attempt to make, irrelevant. Nutritious ingredients abound (carrots, onions, beets, potatoes, celery, red lentils, red bell peppers sweet potatoes, cranberries-Red...broccoli, potatoes, onions, peas, celery, spinach, carrots-Green)...and just the right amount of spices... both healthy options will hit the spot (we 'nuke to heat) -especially for those picky eaters who 'snack' vs sit-down meals. The texture is creamy -pourable, not super thick. The Super Reds-is warmly fragrant with hints of garlic/ginger---and the Super Greens-spiced up-touch of cumin (we think), garlic and ginger -with a tad of sea salt. USDA Organic/Vegan/Non-GMO/Dair...

New Shelf Stables -For Fast Eats For The Van Life / Home WHEN WHAT YOU REALLY WANT IS: Personal Chef--a specialized maestro for each course... Pasticcieri Siciliani Chefs (Dessert should be first course) Sous Chef Entremetier Chef de Partier-Royal Chef-plus clean -up crew DUH But what you really have is ... via GIPHY A bowl of milk (vodka) +   cereal =Cocktail Hour/Dinner MEAL Combo Some other approaches for a delicious -healthy meal, fast.

In Cosmetics NY, Women's Dermatologic Society Even with the caveat that a legal definition of  'natural'-isn't exactly USA government regulated as of yet- with regards to beauty products...(or food -for that matter), third party certification, non-profit watch groups ( EWG.org , for example), willing companies ( Proctor+Gamble )  and class action lawsuits -help wised up buyers make choices.  Cause those ingredient lists-as well as efficacy/value proposition/ethically-sustainably sourced and cruelty free factors are big deals-not just 'greenwash' marketing buzz. The term 'simple' ingredients-is  somewhat baffling-as even botanics-algae-rice-and charcoal-components that seem to be popular formula sources-are complex. But familiar ...so no surprise we saw new multi-syllable offerings from a slew of companies at the sourcing makeup/beauty trade show-In Cosmetics NY. New Green Aqua Foundation by French supplier Sensient Technologies -is "...mad...