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Handy+tasty-the perfect proportion of spice blends  enliven eats- eliminates counter clutter, are great grabs for cooking at vacay rentals or living the van life...and  make savory culinary gifts. TOP PICK: The Spice Lab "COOK YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD" made easy The Spice Lab sources the most fresh and fragrant spices from around the world-and inventively packs up a quartet of themed territorial blends for their ALL AROUND collections. Transporting and reflective of regional favs-the Taste Of America 'visits' Chicago (meats), Key West Florida (seafood), the South BBQ, and anywhere USA (including backyard grills from coast to coast) with an all purpose mix of Hudson Valley salt, onion, garlic, sesame + poppy seeds, and chili flakes for some heat. Plant based eating alert-any of these spice blends seriously enhance popular meat subs (like Impossible Burgers)...as well as staples like soy based grilled tempeh/tofu and yummy mushroom veggie burgers. Dips ma...

Bali-is a magical island -inspiring tourists for fly and flop beaches, Aussie partyers,  peace seeking yoga devotees, and spa haven mavens..to name just a few... who can travel many hours to get to this tropical paradise. A half a planet away... ( sigh, yes )-but Bali can still be experienced aural-visual wise- anywhere-via its music gamelan,,,and a cool film doc (Bali Beats of Paradise)- by native  Livi Zheng on the island's music+dance -recounting the winning funk mash-up with singer-songerwriter-producer-musician-Grammy Award winner -Judith Glory Hill. These ladies gave a live demo of Bali's traditional dance moves At AMC 25 theaters/Times Sq-an appreciative crowd gets in the selfies with Judith Hill Bali Beats of Paradise spotlights Bali-Indonesian gamelan composer Nyoman Wenten and Grammy Award winner-Judith Hill-creative collar-and quest for one million hits... Bali beauty- experience a bit of it-via aromatic  JUARA skincare 's collection of ...

Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo Shares His Exclusive Holiday Recipes From  Il Gattopardo and The Leopard at des Artistes FINALLY---t wo recipes for hearty and flavorful dishes from two of our favorite restaurants...   The Leopard at des Artistes ’  Christmas Salad Of Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, And Octopus In A Fresh Lemon Dressing  and Il Gattopardo’s  Artisanal Lobster Raviol i -  that add Italian flavors to holiday feasts. AND will dazzle the tastebuds of guests-as well as leave time to enjoy their bon mots too! Courtesy of Leopard at des Artistes' Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo...who conjured up probably one of the best meals we have ever eaten anywhere. ( Review )

Metropolitan Pavilion NYC 11th Annual Taste of Hope NYC -a culinary, spirits and wines ' walk around tasting gorge-thon event featured some of the most popular restaurants, chefs and beverage vendors... plus a silent auction...with proceeds to support the American Cancer Society 's mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. A not to be missed evening...it benefits this 100 years old nationwide  community based, volunteer organization ...and their millions of supporters and patients. Some Highlights : Culinary Honoree Chef David Burke and Corporate Honoree Drew Nieporent -icons in the food industry Taste of Hope 11th Annual Benefit...a foodie must-hosted by Chris Wragge-honored Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff. corporate sponsor Vinitaly Int'l delicious-sparkling wine from Italy...ROTARI NOBU NY-Tuna Sashimi w/ tofu aioli-chef Ryo Hasegawa-we had this tasting multiple times!!!! Alido...