• Art,  Gift Guide,  Home Decoration,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Life’s Greatest Moments Saved with The Floral Preservation Co.

    Flowers bring love, friendship and happiness. Can we save the memories, and keep the moments longer, or forever? The Floral Preservation Co. makes this impossible dream come true. The most beautiful flowers for your deepest memory can last forever.

    Ladies, are your holiday centerpieces looking a little droopy? Don’t toss them! Preserve your petals with David Tutera-endorsed The Floral Preservation Co., a proprietary method of preserving flowers and the memories attached to them. The DIY Flower Drying Kit includes microwave directions, quick dry papers, reusable drying boards, holding clips, wrapping cord, a special finishing spray, and shaping tweezers. Also available is a line of floral keepsake albums with airtight sleeves to store the dried flowers, an additional 4 X 6 sleeve for a photo of the event/memory and a note card to journal about the special moment.

    Flowers can evoke powerful memories and emotions. Carnations and senior prom. Red roses from your first love. White gardenias when you married your soulmate. Tulips on Mother’s Day. Lilies at the passing of a loved one. It was the loss of her great-grandmother that prompted Teresa Rinne to establish The Floral Preservation Co., a method, keepsake album, and new tradition for preserving floral memories.

    During her childhood, the company founder and CEO had discovered dozens of dried flowers tucked away in the family Bible, while visiting her great-grandmother in Kentucky. As the older woman helped return the flowers to their home, she explained that each dried flower had a special memory attached to it. When she passed, she took those memories with her. Through trial and error, Teresa developed an at-home process for preserving fresh flowers—and their memories. The quick and easy process, which involves microwaving the flowers, then sealing them with a spray, preserves the flowers and retains far more of their vibrant colors than pressing them in a book.

    The Floral Preservation Kit includes microwave directions, quick dry papers, reusable drying boards, holding clips, wrapping cord, a special finishing spray, and shaping tweezers. Also available is a floral keepsake album consisting of air tight sleeves to store the dried flowers, an additional 4 X 6 sleeve for a photo of the event/memory and a notecard to journal about the special moment.

    Floral Preservation Kit
    – DIY Flower Preserving Kit for Scrapbooking, Photo Albums & More

    • Complete Floral Preservation Kit –Developed in Partnership with David Tutera, The American Celebrity Wedding Planner, this kit Preserves flowers from special occasions and retains their vibrant colors.
    • At home process for preserving fresh cut flowers and their memories. Turns flowers into timeless works of art.
    • Kit includes microwave directions, quick dry papers, reusable drying boards, holding clips, wrapping cord, special finishing spray and shaping tweezers.
    • Perfect for saving everlasting memories. As opposed to discarding beautiful flowers for milestones like Proms, Weddings, Funerals etc. Save them in a state that can be passed down from generation to generation.
    • The quick and easy process, which involves microwaving the flowers between special drying boards, then sealing them with a special finishing spray, preserves flowers and memories forever.

    Floral Preservation Combo Kit 

    “One of my great-grandmother’s flowers was from my mom, who had spent a summer with her and picked her a fresh flower before the journey home. The memory was vivid to her and took her back to that moment and filled her with joy,” recalled Rinne. “I want to help people commemorate these milestone occasions. I’ve often wished I could have the flowers that my mom had given her grandmother.”

    The quick and easy process, which involves microwaving the flowers, then sealing them with a spray, preserves the flowers and retains far more of their vibrant colors than pressing them in a book.

     Let’s take a look of the preserved galleries of what we can make.

    In partnering with The Floral Preservation Co., David Tutera is returning to his roots. The popular celebrity event planner’s career was born in the shop of his grandfather, a successful florist, who noticed an artistic gift in his young grandson- an eye for design – and encouraged him to develop it.

    Together, Tutera and The Floral Preservation Co. founder, Teresa Rinne, are offering flower recipients a way to commemorate milestone occasions, such as weddings, proms, first dates, holidays and even funerals, preserving not only the blooms from these special occasions, but also the memories attached to them.

    The very own do-it-yourself Floral Preservation Kit is a fast, fun and simple way to create treasured floral keepsakes using just your microwave! Who knew it would be so simple? Unlike traditional flower drying processes, The Floral Preservation Co. gives you the ability to preserve the form, beauty and color of all of your floral memories!

  • New York

    Wave Goodbye to Plastic with Foodstiks 100% Earth Friendly Cutlery!

    Single use plastic has become one of the biggest environmental challenges of our times. If we don’t change our habits now there will be more plastic than fish in our Oceans by the year 2050. Every year 40 billion pieces of plastic disposable cutlery are used in the US alone. Wood cutlery is the only sustainable alternative to plastic. It is 100% natural, 100%, re-newable and 100% compostable. Change from plastic disposable cutlery to wood disposable cutlery today and be part of the solution, not the problem!

    One significant way the industry is making an environmentally-friendly change is with compostable cutlery. Not all compostable, however, is the same. The difference between compostable wood and compostable plastic is substantial. Foodstiks is disposable wood cutlery that is the only sustainable alternative to plastic.

    Foodstiks is disposable cutlery made from wood. Wood cutlery is 100% compostable and decomposes in just a few months rather than 1,000 years like plastic.

    Foodstiks are available in singles, in sets and also as ice cream or taster spoons.

    Compostable Wood Cutlery 4pc Set (200 pcs)

    100% natural and compostable wooden cutlery set for take out or delivery.

    • Each set comes with 1 wood forks, 1 wood knife, 1 wood spoon, 1 paper napkin.
    • 200 sets per carton.
    • 100% Natural: Made from FSC certified Birch.
    • 100% Eco-Friendly: Biodegradable was yesterday. This cutlery is 100% compostable. This means it will naturally degrade into nutrient-rich organic materials after being disposed not leaving any visible or toxic residue.
    • Durable. Strong construction.
    • Looks exclusive compared to plastic disposables.
    • Non-Toxic and Plastic Free: Chemical free. Does not contain any plastics.
    • Logo not printed on cutlery.
    • Customizable. Please inquire.
    • Length: 6 1/4″
  • food,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Mary’s Gone Crackers – The Plant Based Cracker Brand That Proves Healthy Snacks Need Never Lack in Flavor

    Holiday is always the snacking time for the whole family. No matter you are going to have a stay-in holiday, or a on-the-road holiday. You need to snack on something at the movie time, chatting time, or anytime before the meals, between the meals and even at meals. Healthy snacks should be the game changer this year. Let’s give the best wishes to our family for the good health in the new year!

    Mary‘s Gone Crackers is the organic, gluten-free, plant based cracker brand that proves that healthy snacks need never lack in flavor. Focused on impeccable quality and taste, Mary’s products speak for themselves with their delectable, unique texture and flavor profiles which can only be accomplished by carefully baking whole, organic ingredients to toasted perfection.

    ORIGINAL CRACKERS

    With four key, whole ingredients – brown rice, quinoa, flax and sesame seeds – these Original crackers provide the perfect pairing of toasty flavor and crunchy goodness. Always gluten-free and organic.

    SUPER SEED CRACKERS

    Mary’s Super Seed Crackers are rich and hearty, packed with luscious pumpkin, sunflower and poppy seeds, among others. More seeds means higher in protein, providing an energy boost whenever you need it.

    REAL THIN CRACKERS
    Thanks to whole, organic ingredients, your kids will never suspect that these savory toasted crackers are also good for them. This toasty, crunchy cracker delivers happy snacking to your day.

    Great Recipes Recommend for Your Holiday Meals Idea

    Does your pantry always seem to have a can or two of pumpkin puree hidden away? Here’s your chance to put that versatile veggie into a delicious, hearty meal anytime!

    PANTRY PULL PUMPKIN CURRY SOUP

    Recipe by Karin Fisk | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Gluten Free

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 yellow onion, diced medium
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2-3 teaspoons curry powder OR 2-3 tablespoons red curry paste
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger OR 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (more or less depending on personal taste)
    • Dash of cayenne pepper (depending on personal taste)
    • 2-3 cups broth (veggie or chicken)
    • 2 tablespoons nut butter of choice
    • 2, 15oz cans pumpkin puree
    • 2 teaspoons sugar of choice (coconut is great here)
    • 1 can coconut milk
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Garnish:

    • 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed, salted and roasted for 45-60 minutes @ 375 to crisp; OR Roasted pepitas
    • 1 tablespoon coconut cream

    PREPARATION

    • Heat a large soup pot over medium high heat, add the oil until the surface shimmers;
    • Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes;
    • Add the curry powder, ginger, cumin and cayenne, cook for another 1-2 minutes to release the fragrant oils;
    • Stir in the broth, pumpkin puree, nut butter sugar and coconut milk;
    • Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, remove from the heat;
    • After cooling slightly, puree the soup with an immersion blender or a vitamix.
    • Top with garnish of choice,

    Pair with Super Seed Classic, Sea Salt or Chipotle REAL Thin Crackers.

    Enjoy this simple, pantry-friendly recipe for White Bean & Artichoke Tapenade Dip! A delicious and healthy snack, easily paired with any of Mary’s crackers!

    WHITE BEAN & ARTICHOKE TAPENADE DIP

    Recipe by Karin Fisk | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Gluten Free

    INGREDIENTS

    • 4 marinated artichoke hearts
    • 15 pitted green olives
    • 1 can white cannellini beans, rinsed
    • 1 clove of garlic
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • A handful of fresh parsley (if available)
    • Salt and pepper

    All of Mary’s snacks are certified organic, gluten free, allergen friendly, and vegan to fuel active, health conscious, and epicurean lifestyles with delicious and nutritious snacks.

    If you are the lazy type like me, you can just enjoy these delicious crackers themselves. Dipped with guacamole or eating these for breakfast, they are all good! If you would like to know more about how to enjoy these healthy and delicious crackers, checking out Mary’s Gone Cracker’s website to learn simple and fun recipes.

    The Mary’s Gone Crackers® seed was planted the day Mary discovered the power to create amazingly good snacks using only whole, plant-based ingredients. The popularity of her tasty crackers quickly spread far beyond her kitchen, inspiring her to walk away from a successful career to follow her passion. Today, the brand continues to build on Mary’s original creations with new and exciting flavors baked with ingredients you can actually see—making each cracker a unique window into the love of seed-craft. Eat them right out of the box or get creative with your favorite toppings to build your own taste bud adventure!

    To nourish the whole person in body and mind, to spread the love of food and fun through organic whole foods while making the world a better place. Mary’s Gone Crackers ingredients are conscientiously sourced through sustainable farming practices that support the surrounding ecosystem. The preservation of nature’s abundance for future generations starts with them, so they can all Snack Happy, Live Happy™

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Give The Gift of Flavor with Bushwick Kitchen’s Artisan Blends of Honeys, Maple Syrups And Srirachas

    Black Friday & Cyber Monday are just around the corner and Bushwick Kitchen is offering sweet deals to help you spice up your holiday gifting. Give the gift of flavor with Bushwick Kitchen’s artisan blends of honeys, maple syrups and srirachas to elevate any dish no matter your cooking skill level.

    Bushwick Kitchen will be running the following deals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday this year:

    • 20% off the entire site (BushwickKitchen.com) starting 11/26 – 11/28 and 11/30 – 12/1. Deals end at midnight eastern time
    • Amazon Black Friday Sale 11/27 – 20% off single bottles for Prime members
    • Amazon Cyber Monday Sale 11/30 – 20% off single bottles for  Prime members

    Happy shopping!

    About Bushwick Kitchen

    Bushwick Kitchen serves up finger-licking, flavor-addicting sauces and condiments for every kitchen creative and foodie looking to elevate their meals or share a unique culinary gift with friends and family. The bespoke line of honeys, maple syrups and sriracha provide a unique flare to kitchen staples by infusing them with hand-picked, flavor-packed ingredients like gochujang chili paste to revamp ordinary taste to make extraordinary pairings. Starting with strategically sourced, pure ingredients, every bottle of deliciousness is infused, mixed, packaged, and shipped from the Northeastern Region in the U.S.

    Full product menu is available at BushwickKitchen.com with retailers including Walmart, Amazon, Sur La Table, and more.

  • Beauty,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Timeless Skin Care Announces Debut on Target.com

    Timeless Skin Care, one of the industry’s fastest growing skincare brands has partnered with Target.com, further expanding their retail presence in the US. Known for their expertise in skin serums focused on high concentrations of active ingredients, Timeless was one of the first brands to sell exclusively online. Within days of launching on Target.com, one of the world’s most recognized retailers, Timeless sold out of its bestselling 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum.

    Timeless Skin Care Debut on Target.com

    Husband and wife duo, Alex and Veronica Pedersen founded Timeless Skin Care in 2009 when Alex formulated their first product, Hyaluronic Acid Serum. With clean, simple formulas, Timeless believes that products can be both affordable and effective in achieving healthy, glowing skin.

    As the beauty industry navigates through the retail shift due to the global pandemic, Timeless continues to expand on the digital space that built their brand, while staying true to its values: quality, affordability and customer care.
    Helmed by a proud Latina, CEO and President Veronica Pedersen cares deeply about creating a legacy and partnering with like-minded retailers.

    We are excited for the opportunity to partner with one of America’s leading retailers, who aligns with our values, allowing us to meet our diverse customers where they shop,” says Timeless CEO + President Veronica Pedersen. “Target is forging new pathways to make emerging, clean beauty brands more accessible.”
    Green initiatives include Timeless‘ recent partnership with TerraCycle, offering consumers an easy, complimentary recycling service. Serums are also available in over-size economy bottles while products are primarily packaged in recyclable glass bottles.

    Target.com now carries the full range of Timeless products including all nine serums, two eye creams and the groundbreaking HA Hydrating sprays. Timeless Skin Care is renowned for using high concentrations of active ingredients, such as Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, CoEnzyme Q10 and Matrixyl 3000 in clean formulas.

    About Timeless Skin Care

    Timeless Skin Care was founded in 2009 by Alex and Veronica Pedersen with a mission to create advanced skin care solutions that are effective and affordable. Today, Timeless Skin Care has grown into a globally recognized brand known for their scientifically advanced ingredient serums and specialty products. Operating out of a 70 000 square foot facility in Rancho Cucamonga, Timeless formulates and manufactures all their products in-house, with a corporate office in Newport Beach.

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Planning a duck dinner? – One Whole Duck Serves 6 People with A Simple Side Salad

    Make something old, new! Just take your favorite recipe and use duck in place of pork, beef or chicken. Duck’s flavor can stand up to any spice, seasoning or ethnic profile. Duck is a versatile protein that adapts to a variety of flavor profiles for culinary adventurers everywhere. Treat your taste buds to duck dishes with flavors from Tex-Mex to Mediterranean and other cuisines from around the world. The possibilities are endless. By properly cooking duck, you can eliminate up to 70% of the fat, which leaves a delicious, crisp skin.

    Holiday season is coming. There are more and more family gathering times. Even though this year will be a little different since we probably won’t have a huge family gathering. But preparing a dinner for a small family group like 5-6 people is still not a easy job. Here is an idea – cooking one dish and serve all! Let’s plan a duck dinner. One whole duck serves 3-4 people. If used in a salad, stir-fry or casserole, one whole duck will feed 5-6 people.

    Simple, easy and quick. A whole duck dinner will please everyone on the table without having too much pressure and too many efforts. Taking a look of what you can do!

    Whole Roast Duck with Balsamic Vinegar & Honey Glaze

    For an alternative to traditional duck with orange sauce, use this recipe’s tangy balsamic vinegar and honey glaze.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Maple Leaf Farms Whole Duck, defrosted, giblets removed
    • To Taste Salt and Pepper
    • 10 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1/4 cup Honey
    • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper, freshly ground
    • 1/2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar

    Roasted Whole Duck – Basic Recipe for Crispy Skin

    Ingredients

    • 1 Maple Leaf Farms Whole Duck (5-6 lbs.), defrosted
    • Boiling Water
    • 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
    • 1 1/2 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 tsp. Paprika
    • 1 Orange, cut in quarters
    • 1 head Garlic, paper removed and top trimmed
    • 2 Celery Stalks, cut into 2″ pieces
    1. Make sure duck is thoroughly defrosted, if frozen. (Defrost in refrigerator for 2-3 days.) Start a large pot of water (deep enough to submerge a whole duck) on the stove, bringing to a rolling boil. Preheat oven to 425F.
    2. Remove duck from bag. Remove orange sauce packet (if included), giblets and neck from interior. Save giblets and neck for making stock. Remove excess fat from body cavity and neck. Rinse duck inside and out under cool running water. Pat duck dry. With a large sharp fork, prick the skin all over (approach at an angle) being careful not to pierce the meat (if meat is pierced, it will dry out). Carefully put the duck in the pot of boiling water; boil for 10 minutes. This will help render out some of the fat. Remove duck and let cool. Pat duck dry.
    3. Mix the salt, pepper and paprika. Rub the duck inside and out with the spice mixture. Place the duck on a rack in a roasting pan breast-side up. Stuff the orange quarters, whole head of garlic (top trimmed) and cut celery pieces into the cavity of the duck. Fold the neck skin under, covering the cavity. Secure with a skewer.
    4. Place the roasting pan in the oven. After 15 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 350F. After 45 minutes, remove duck from oven. Remove any fat that may have collected in the bottom of the roasting pan. Carefully turn duck over, place back on rack in roasting pan, and return to oven for 35 minutes. At the end of the 35 minutes, remove duck from oven, remove any fat that may have accumulated, and carefully turn duck back over so breast side faces up. Return to oven. If you have a 5-pound duck, cook for another 15 minutes; for a 6-pound duck, cook for another 20 minutes (total cooking time should add up to about 22 minutes per pound). Be careful not to overcook. The internal temperature should be 180F at the thickest part of the leg and thigh joint. Remove duck from oven.
    5. Transfer duck to a cutting board and let stand 15 minutes. Remove oranges and celery from cavity and throw away. Remove head of garlic; roasted head of garlic can be used as a great spread for bread.
    6. Carve duck and serve.

    Peking Duck

    Beijing’s most famous dish, Peking Duck is traditionally served with Chinese pancakes, green onion brushes and cucumber strips with hoisin sauce.

    Ingredients

    • 4 lb. Maple Leaf Farms Whole Duck, either fresh or completely thawed
    • 2 pints Water
    • 3 Tbsp. Honey
    • 1 Lemon, cut in 1/4” slices
    • 3 Tbsp. Dark soy sauce
    • 5 oz. Rice wine or dry sherry
    • 10 Green onions (scallions)
    • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
    • Chinese pancakes

    Directions

    1. If duck was frozen, make sure it is completely thawed. Rinse duck inside and out. Pat dry.
    2. Make honey sauce. Combine water, honey, lemon slices, soy sauce, and rice wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Keep sauce hot.
    3. Take a meat hook and put through the neck part of the duck. Hold the meat hook, and dip the duck into the hot honey sauce. Let drip a few minutes, and dunk the duck again. Then over a baking dish, spoon the rest of the hot honey sauce over the duck, making sure to cover the duck completely. Continue to baste the duck until you’ve used all the liquid in the pan.
    4. Hang the duck in a cool, dry well-ventilated place with a bowl beneath to catch any drips. Let the duck dry for five hours or overnight. Note: If you don’t have a place with great air circulation, dry the duck in an unheated room with a fan blowing on it.
    5. After drying the duck, the skin will be very tight and dry to the touch. Remove the hook. Place the duck, breast side up on an oiled rack, so air can flow around the duck while it’s cooking. Place the rack in a roasting pan that has 2-3 inches of water in it, so the fat can drip into the water and not splatter in your oven or on the duck.
    6. Place the pan in a 475 degree F oven and roast for 15 minutes, then turn the heat down to 350 degrees F and continue roasting for another 1 hour, 10 minutes more. If you like, turn the breast meat side down about 30 minutes into roasting. When done, remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes.
    7. While the duck is cooking, make scallion brushes. Trim off the roots and the top green part, leaving about a 4 inch piece. Make 1 inch lengthwise slits into the white end of each to create a brush. Put in ice water for 20 minutes. Drain, then refrigerate.
    8. Carve the duck and separate the meat and the skin. To serve, use the scallions to brush hoisin sauce on the pancakes. Add duck skin, meat and scallion. Fold one end over and roll up.

    If you’re still a little shy about cooking with duck, Maple Leaf Farms have a great line of fully cooked duck products that simply need to be heated and served. Maple Leaf Farms have done all the work for you.

    Maple Leaf Farms will offer a special sale on some products to the public beginning Black Friday and ending on Cyber Monday, including duck breasts and duck fat. Checking out Maple Leaf Farms’ high-quality duck products at http://www.mapleleaffarms.com/.

    For more than 60 years, Maple Leaf Farms has produced safe, high-quality foods in a thoughtful and responsible manner. Through the years, they have preserved the ideas they were founded upon: contribution to local communities, responsibility for the environment, respect for others and insistence on high quality. Today, Maple Leaf Farms fourth generation family-owned company leads the market with innovative, value-added duck products of superior quality.