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Proud Pleasures: Embrace the goodness that is Fall with a little help from Pestos with Panache by Lauren

By On October 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

There are so many wonderful things about autumn that I sometimes find myself wishing for it in the middle of spring or summer. So you know that when it finally arrives, I cannot help but surround myself with all things, colors, and flavors of the seasons.

So when I discovered that Pestos with [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Who know 5 could be so good? Häagen-Dazs Five

By On September 29, 2009 · 2 Comments

I am totally in love with the new natural ice cream flavors from Häagen Dazs. Named Five, this new line has an easy and simple formula: only five simple ingredients to create a natural incredible flavor.The Coffee [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Pump up your salads with Gourmè Mist Balsamic Vinegars

By On August 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

There’s really no faster way to ruin a good salad then to pour heavy dressing over it. Or to pour a careful mix of olive oil and balsamic vinegar only to find out that it still turned your crispy greens into an indescribable mush.

Now I know that this problem could be easily solved by [...]

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Proud Pleasures: El gusto es mio, Señor Sangria

By On August 21, 2009 · 2 Comments


As many of you know by now, I have recently moved. Scheduled for a Friday, our move was extraordinarily smooth, with no broken pieces of china, nicked furniture, or scuffed walls. Once the movers left, my husband and I prepared ourselves for the never-ending task of unpacking. That’s [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Say so long to half-baked baked chips!

By On August 10, 2009 · 2 Comments

The folks at Kettle Brand have managed to pull off what I thought was impossible: making a baked chip you’d eat even if you didn’t care about your waistline. When I opened the bag I thought there’d been a mistake. These bad boys look just like conventional chips, golden brown and blistery in [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Support family farming. Save the environment. Drink mind-blowing coffee.

By On August 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment

When it comes to coffee I am what some might consider a bit of a snob. Chalk it up to my Brazilian roots, but coffee is one thing I won’t compromise on. So it’s a pleasure to announce that I’ve found what just might be the best coffee I’ve ever tried: Counter Culture’s [...]

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Proud Pleasures: OOBA is all About Flower Power

By On August 3, 2009 · 1 Comment

There is a new, floral, natural, and incredibly delicious alternative to sodas in the market that has gained a fixed place in my heart – and in my refrigerator. OOBA – an acronym for One Of Botany’s Advantages – is the first company to bring the power of hibiscus (yes! those big beautiful [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Sahale Snacks is Making Snacking Healthier a Nut at a Time

By On July 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I have to confess it – I am a snacker by nature. I simply cannot pass the long hours between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, without nibbling on something or other. Because these somethings add up at the end of the day, I go out of my way to find healthy snack options – and I [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Feed your Inner Chocoholic with Antoine Amrani Chocolates

By On July 22, 2009 · 8 Comments

I don’t use the word “experience” lightly, but enjoying Antoine Amrani‘s chocolates deserves it – it is a heavenly experience. The former Le Bec-Fin top pastry chef has just started an chocolate line and it is simply to die for: from the packaging (more on that below) to the deliciously luxurious bonbons, this [...]

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Proud Pleasures: Fruitzi’O Strawberries

By On July 21, 2009 · 1 Comment

I definitely don’t eat as much fruits and vegetables as I should. Don’t get me wrong: I have all the right intentions – I go the market and buy several different kinds of fruits, but more often than not they spoil before I have a chance to eat them. Also, taking them on-the-go can be [...]

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