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HEDONISTAS DE LA FE MEZCAL LAUNCHES
Hedonistas de la Fe artisanal mezcals, set to launch this February in Las Vegas (at Cosmo and Wynn), will offer a range of four deep, rich and complex mezcals crafted from proprietary recipes handed down through one family and never available outside of Mexico before!
Hedonistas de la Fe is produced in Matatlan, Oaxaca, sacred ground zero for mezcal. Unlike other spirits, these unique mezcals are hand-made according to a 500-year-old tradition. From harvest to distillation, the process is non-mechanized and created in one distillery by one family, the Santiago’s, a rarity in modern mezcal. Three of the four varietals are made from wild agave, with the exception of their Espadin, and will range from $55 to $300 per bottle. Each varietal embodies unique flavors reflecting the terroir and craftsmanship of the Santiago family recipes and far exceed the standards of other premium mezcals.
The flavor profiles vary from the cultivated ESPADIN (Agave Angustifolia) to the wild agave, which include the powerhouse TOBALA (Agave Potatorum), the elegant CUISHE (Agave Karwinskii), and the complex TEPEZTATE (Agave Marmorata). Hedonistas’ ESPADIN is well-balanced with brine, gentle smoke, and honey notes on the nose, and white pepper, grapefruit peel, and tropical fruit to taste. It is perfect for sipping, and cocktail friendly, especially in a Negroni, Margarita, or Paloma. Hedonistas’ TOBALA embodies nuanced flavors of tropical fruit and herbaceous spices on the nose. Green pepper and citrus marry on the palate with this full-bodied and balanced mezcal. This is a powerhouse sipping elixir for the discerning palate.
Hedonistas’ CUISHE mezcal is flower-blossom forward, with gentle notes of lychee fruit on the nose. Very approachable, with anise up front and sake-like mid-palate, the taste is floral, with a long, balanced finish. This is an elegant mezcal. Hedonistas’ TEPEZTATE is its most complex wild mezcal. Soft and floral, with light smoke and baking spices on the nose, it is creamy and round on the palate, with a Calvados-like taste. Big and long on the finish, this is an exceptional mezcal that rises above all others.
Hedonistas de la Fe is produced in partnership with Mezcal Santa Maria and the Santiago family, which is headed by Gerardo “Kaín” Santiago Hernandez, a fourth-generation mezcalero raised in Matatlan—his bloodline is mezcal. He is inseparable from this place. As a child, Kaín helped his family in the agave fields and fully immersed himself in all facets of the craft of mezcal production.
Hedonistas de la Fe was founded after business partners, Bhalin Singh and Jim Beaubien, were introduced to this multi-generational, family-run distillery in the heart of Oaxaca that creates outstanding mezcal. Singh and Beaubien were astounded when they sampled Kain’s mezcals and an exclusive partnership between Hedonistas de la Fe and the Santiago family and their Santa Maria brand mezcal was born.
Bhalin Singh commented: “Our mission is to share this fourth-generation mezcal with the world. It’s our privilege to do so. We ventured to Oaxaca and fell in love with its people, its land and our Mezcalero and his creations. Oaxaca is a magical place. The mezcal is unlike any spirit we have ever tasted: clean and herbaceous and wonderful, it is a special experience. We knew we had to bring this to the US.” In addition to sharing the quality mezcal, Hedonistas de la Fe is committed to supporting the communities, people and environment within the region.
Jim Beaubien commented: “Our goal is to enhance life experiences, be it by offering world-class mezcal or giving back to the Oaxacan community. We believe in pursuing both the elevation of the collective AND individual joy. We believe those pursuits not only can exist in harmony, but, in fact, can be synergistic. This is what makes us Hedonistas de la Fe, and we invite you to join us.” Hedonistas de la Fe mezcal will be available in Las Vegas at The Wynn, The Cosmopolitan and Liquor Lineup as well as in California at Spago Beverly Hills, Hotel Erwin, Lunetta and Belles Beach House, and in New York at The Refinery NYC and Elsie Rooftop as well as all Improv venues nationwide.
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Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Kicks Off 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Season
Girl Scouts are now selling new berry-blasted Raspberry Rally™ cookies exclusively online,
with all the iconic cookies, powering amazing experiences outdoors, STEM, and beyond.
Today, January 29th, The Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio kicked off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Season in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. For the next seven weeks, Girl Scouts and their troops will rally their communities to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls.
“New to the 2023 cookie season, the highly anticipated, online-exclusive Raspberry Rally™ cookie joins the iconic lineup, alongside classic family favorites like Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, Peanut Butter Patties®, and more,” said Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio’s President & CEO, Cynthia H. Breunig.
Girl Scout Zaira B 6 from Highland, Girl Scout Troop 1751. Girl scout Analyse H. 15 from Rialto is carrying her.
“I love selling Girl Scout Cookies,” said Girl Scout Zaira B from Highland, Girl Scout Troop 1751 “This program has helped me build confidence and I love doing booths with my Girl Scout friends”.
“Please support our local Girl Scout troops by purchasing your favorite varieties and trying the new, Raspberry Rally™ available exclusively online. The new thin, crispy cookie is infused with raspberry flavor and dipped in the same delicious chocolaty coating as the beloved Thin Mints® cookies,” said Breunig.
The new Raspberry cookie is the first in the Girl Scout Cookie lineup to be exclusively offered for online sale and direct shipment only.
“This enhances our girls’ e-commerce sales and entrepreneurial skills. This latest approach will help to guide the evolution of the cookie program for the digital future,” said Breunig.
This season, Girl Scouts will run outdoor cookie booths and sell online.
“If you know a Girl Scout, ask how she’s selling cookies via the Digital Cookie online platform for direct shipment or local delivery,” said Breunig.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls. Girl Scouts’ newly updated Financial Literacy badges offer entrepreneurial playbooks for every age level.
From the Cookie Goal Setter badge earned as a Daisy to the Entrepreneur Accelerator for girls in high school, the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls financial literacy, planning, budgeting, teamwork, innovative thinking, and confident decision making.
How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Year
- If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she’s selling cookies.
- Text COOKIES to 59618 to be among the first to receive information about Girl Scout Cookies and to find out about other exciting Girl Scout news.
- Visit the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a booth near you, to purchase cookies for direct shipment to your home, or to donate cookies to local causes.
“The Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio’s Cookie season is from January 29th – March 19th. Girl Scouts in grades K–12 can start their journey to fun, friendship, and new experiences by joining the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year,” said Breunig.
To join the Girls Scouts or to volunteer go to: www.girlscouts.org/join, or call (909) 307-6555.
About Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio
We serve more than 10,000 girls in Riverside and San Bernardino counties with the dedicated support of 3,000 adult volunteers. We believe that in order to be a leader within your community, you have to truly become a part of that community.
Girl Scouts offers girls the unique opportunity to identify and support issues that are important to them, form partnerships with other people, businesses, and organizations, and create sustainable projects that change the world around them.
To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit gssgc.org, or call (909) 307-6555.
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Ralph Rubio tasted his first fish taco as a college student during spring break in San Felipe. He brought the recipe home, opening the first Rubio’s in Mission Bay in 1983. Fish Tacos were 99¢ back then, and will be again on January 25. Proceeds benefit WILDCOAST, a non-profit organization working to conserve some of the world’s most significant coastal and marine ecosystems in the U.S. and Mexico.
On January 25, Rubio’s Rewards members can participate in a contest, both in-store and online, to win ’80s-inspired gear and free Rubio’s. Fifty winners will receive limited-edition Rubio’s bomber jackets, and other prizes. Rewards members earn entries for every visit January 23–29.Rubio’s has become the #1 fish taco brand, credited with starting the fish taco phenomenon in the U.S. In celebration of the 40th anniversary, Rubio’s “remixed” The Original Fish Taco, offering a new version of the original favorite. The Baja Grilled Fish Taco features grilled mahi mahi and a special Baja sauce.
“When Rubio’s opened 40 years ago, putting fish in a taco was pretty revolutionary,” said Rubio’s Co-Founder Ralph Rubio. “Today, The Original Fish Taco is still our most popular, award-winning item, and we’ve sold over 270 million of them. We’re going strong and look forward to 40 more years.”
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M RESORT CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH PUBLIC CELEBRATION JANUARY 28, 2023
Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy traditional dragon and lion dances, decorations and delicacies in the main hotel lobby starting at 6 p.m.
M Resort Spa Casino will ring in the Chinese New Year with traditional dances, decorations, and delicacies. Locals and tourists are invited to the Henderson casino at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 for a Chinese lion and dragon dance performance.
The show will feature a 63-foot dragon, as well as three adult lion and three baby lion props operated by dancers from the Lohan School of Shaolin. The dance will begin in the M Resort main lobby with a lion feeding of lettuce from M Resort’s Executives, followed by additional lion feedings and a ceremonial eye dotting. The dragon and lion show will also feature a Buddha and musicians playing cymbals, a gong and a drum to chase away evil spirits. It will then continue through the casino floor, VIP gaming areas and Raiders Tavern before concluding back at the main lobby.
Festive décor – tangerine trees, banners and lanterns – will adorn the casino.
In addition, a limited number of the Year of the Rabbit mychoice cards will be available for customers. For more information, visit www.themresort.com
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Pollinators Book Helps Kids Make an Impact
An alarming article from The Guardian recently pointed out a statistic from a recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: “The global loss of pollinators is causing about 500,000 early deaths a year by reducing the supply of healthy foods.” The study is the first to quantify the human health toll of insufficient wild pollinators.
With this information in mind, there is a new book that seeks to educate young readers about the importance of pollinators. World of Pollinators: A Guide for All Explorers: Fun Projects, Over 400 Amazing Facts about Plants, Bees, Beetles, Birds and Butterflies (Creative Homeowner) teaches children the importance of pollinators, along with exciting outdoor DIY projects and activities that make a difference!
Have fun while making an impact! Jam-packed with tons of awesome information all about nature, World of Pollinators teaches children the importance of pollinators, along with exciting outdoor DIY projects and activities that make a difference! Engaging and fun, kids will read and learn about important pollinating insects and other valuable nature topics, from what pollen is and how it works to why some insects and birds are pollinators while some are not. Also included are illustrated guides showing different types of birds, insects, and flowering plants that attract pollinators, regional maps, and awesome fun facts on state birds across the United States! This educational and hands-on book also provides exciting outdoor projects for kids that are fun as they get involved in nature while also protecting it, including how to make a butterfly house, how to plant a pollinator haven in a flowerpot and more. World of Pollinators is an excellent resource for parents and teachers to encourage, educate, and inspire children about pollinators and helping the environment, all while having fun! The book will launch on May 9.
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Let’s Pack with Nomatic Packing Cubes
Pack more than you think is possible with the Packing Compression Cubes from NOMATIC. Each packing cube uses a zippered compression system to condense your clothes and maximize your space by 50 percent. Made with strong, water-resistant, lightweight rip-stop nylon. In the last 6 months, we have stayed in 2 hotels, 3 Airbnb’s and we are finally home. Just to have a barrage of visitors here for the holidays and our kitchen hosting, mid renovations. Normally this kind of thing would definitely stress me out but I have learned that small wins are still wins.
Packing and moving so many times because of our home renovations that kept on being delayed, I have found the trick to compiling clothes and packing. If you haven’t tried this, packing cubes work WAY better than ziploc bags. The concept is that the cubes can compress, stack and organize. Within a weekender or suitcase, clothing, shoes and odd items do not maximize the capacity and space. Using a packing cube will change the way you pack, unpack, travel and sort your things.
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