Jesse Bluma @PointeViven: September 2012

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Chris Ryff Medical Donation Fund

Chris Ryff Medical Donation Fund

Chris Ryff is a fraternity brother of mine, from the the Epsilon Xi chapter. Although I don't know Chris personally and we were not in the same chapter together, I heard about his story. Chris' health is not good. "Chris Ryff is a father of a 2 year old boy, a devoted husband, a much loved son, a loyal brother and a good friend to so many. He is also fighting a battle against stage IV breast cancer in which time is not on his side. Chris has identified a potentially life saving treatment called Personalized Gene Targeted Therapy at the Burzynski Clinic http://www.burzynskiclinic.com/ in Texas, which he believes is his best option at this stage of the disease. We estimate that the cost of treatments, travel to the clinic and lost wages during this time could be around $60,000."

Please visit the Chris Ryff blog for more information and to donate. If you choose the WePay donation link from his blog page you will first need to register with WePay and confirm your registration via an email from WePay. Then on his donation page type in the dollar amount, don't try to delete or backspace the preset zeroes.

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Asada Laguna

Asada Laguna

Asada translates to grilled or roasted, as many items you will find on the menu. “We bring you the classic flavors of Mexico along with a few innovative new surprises. Our menu selections are a blend of traditional with modern and are always made from scratch from the freshest ingredients. Pair your entrée with a selection from our extensive collection of refreshing cocktails, from tequila to margaritas and cervezas. Asada Laguna is a Mexican Steakhouse and Tequila Bar in the heart of beautiful downtown Laguna Beach. We offer California/Mexican cuisine, USDA Prime steaks, fresh local seafood, along with sandwiches, salads and snacks. Our festive Tequila Bar offers unique margaritas, tequila flights and homemade sangrias and hand selected wine collection. The restaurant is a unique blend of contemporary style and fun with

beautiful ocean views.”--asadalaguna.com

My Recommendations

1. Asada Laguna can get busy at night and weekends. Go for lunch or make a reservation.

2. Parking is located on the street . Bring money for parking. If parking on the street, be careful of the high curbs.

3. After your meal you may wish to replenish your time on the parking meter and take a short walk over to Main Beach or to the shops on Forest Avenue.

You can visit Asada online at asadalaguna.com

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Brujo Bones and Eyeballs

Brujo Bones and Eyeballs

Spooky goodies for that perfect Halloween party. Crunch the pretzel bones between your teeth. Gnaw on the marshmallow ends. Then pop a candy eyeball in your mouth. These sweet and salty treats are dusted with clear sparkles and made with vanilla flavor candy coating. Enjoy autumn or any season while you dine on the bones and eyes balls of brujos, the trickster male witches of Argentina.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Recipe Rehab with Danny Boome

Recipe Rehab with Danny Boome

Danny Boome: Former professional hockey player in Great Britain, chef, and face of the anti-drug campaign in the United Kingdom. About two years ago I talked with Danny Boome about his cooking classes. He was just as genuine as he is on TV. He was also nice enough to throw me some kudos for my winning black cherry-mint cocktail. You may have caught Chef Danny Boome on The Chew, reporting on cooking, entertaining, food trends, restaurants, and holidays. You might also remember Boome as the Food Network’s Rescue Chef. Recipe Rehab is his latest show on ABC. The show originated on YouTube, where "celebrity and acclaimed chefs, including Laura Vitale, Jet Tila and Aida Mollenkamp compete in a head-to-head challenge to recreate a family-favorite dish, but with a healthy twist!"

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

¡Oye!: Bad Dates and Scams

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Mushroom Chow Chow Sandwiches: With Betha’s Best Home Canned Goods

Mushroom Chow Chow Sandwiches

My Aunt Rosemary recently sent me a jar of chow chow from Betha’s Best Home Canned Goods. Betha’s kitchen is near Waxahachie, Texas and about 30 miles south of Dallas. My aunt also sent me one of Betha’s jellies, something I have used on pancakes and lots of other things. After tasting the chow chow from Betha I got the idea to make these sandwiches for Labor Day at the beach. Flavorful, light, yet satisfying. These sandwiches were a hit.

Ingredients

Whole grain thin sandwich rolls

Organic portobello caps

Reduced fat Swiss cheese

Organic yellow mustard

Chow Chow (green tomato relish)

Fine sea salt

Assemble

1. Strain chow chow in a coffee filter or fine sieve.

2. Slice mushroom caps into 1” strips (or 25.4 mm).

3. Grill mushroom strips on an indoor electrically-heated grill.

4. Slice sandwich rolls into halves.

5. Toast both sides of each sandwich roll half in a pan.

6. While in pan toasting place one slice of Swiss cheese on one of the slices of bread.

7. Spread a thin layer of mustard on each half.

8. Place two strips of grilled mushroom on one of the slices of bread.

9. Sprinkle sea salt on the mushrooms.

10. Dollop the mushrooms with chow chow.

11. Close sandwich and enjoy!

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Costa Rican Pie: A Savory Pie with Avocado, Yellow Chili Peppers, and Cherry Tomatoes

Costa Rican Pie

A savory pie with slices of avocado, yellow chili peppers, and cherry tomatoes. I was inspired to create this pie by a trip I took to Costa Rica, where I learned about the culture and cuisine of the country. This is a filled pie made with pate brisee crust. A great treat for breakfast, brunch, and parties. A real crowd pleaser at the Good Food Pie Contest.

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