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Beverly Lynn Bennett "The CIG to Vegan Cooking"
Joel Fisher "Wine Guru"
Stephen Richards Delicious Meets Nutritious: Guide to Cooking with Xagave
Dutch Pride Guest House and Bed & Breakfast
Sharon Raven - Manager - "Santa's Lodge" - Santa Claus, Indiana
Beverly Lynn Bennett "The CIG to Vegan Cooking"
Beverly Lynn Bennett is an experienced vegan chef, writer, and animal lover, and the author of the e-cookbook Eat Your Veggies! Delicious recipes for the growing vegan lifestyle. There are so many reasons to go vegan—health and nutrition, weight loss, green and sustainable living, and prevention of cruelty to animals. With over 200 mouth-watering recipes and tips for converting meat- and dairybased dishes into vegan ones, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Vegan Cooking will help readers enjoy a healthy vegan diet without sacrificing taste.
Joel Fisher "Wine Guru"
The wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout Southern California. Sommelier for the Escoffier Association of Southern California, Joel is also a member of Patterson Magazine's tasting panel. Joel travels extensively through "wine country" and frequently broadcast live from vaious winerys & vineyards. Dr. Fisher is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, The Circle of Wine Writers (UK) and was awarded a Wine Enthusiast Media Scholarship for 2005 at the Culinary Institute of America. He is the author of the Wine Work Book now in its 6th edition. In 2004 he co-led a program for chefs and culinary students to the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany and to wineries in Burgundy and Champagne. In June 2006 he again led a program, "Wine and Cuisine of Iberia," to Spain and Portugal. In the 1960's, Joel M. Fisher (JMF) served in many Washington positions, including as Public Relations Director to Charlie Rhyne's World Peace Through Law Committee, nal Committee Fellowship and was appointed Director of the Arts and Sciences and State Legislative Divisions of his party.
Stephen Richards Delicious Meets Nutritious: Guide to Cooking with Xagave
Xagave is a wonderful sweetener and food that will help you achieve your health goals, whether it be weight loss, improved digestion, more energy or enhanced immune system. There are differences in Agave nectars, and not all are created equal. The following should give you a quick overview and understanding of why ours is so special and different from anything on the market. We believe that it should be the only sweetener in your diet. We are 100% confident that you will taste and feel the difference. Here are a few facts to help you understand why our nectar is unto a class of it's own. A unique and special blend of the nectars derived from Agave Tequiliana (Blue Agave) and Agave Salmiana (White Agave) plants. This proprietary, premium blend provides the best tasting, best cooking qualities, most versatile and healthiest product on the market. No other product has the same concentration of calcium and inulin and our nectar is the only product on the market with a standardized inulin content. And unlike other Blue Agave based nectars ours has a very neutral sweet taste, making it truely the complete sugar replacement. Once you have tasted and cooked with Xagave, we are sure that you will agree that it is truly something special and that no other brand can compare. The agave plants takes about 7 to 8 years to mature and the plants we use are grown under strict guidelines that meet USDA organic certification requirements. The farms and processing facility are part of a co-op of 700 farmers -- we purchase our nectar from farmers that we know -- not in the open market and we believe in fair trade and pay a fair price for the product. We know where our agave comes from and who grows it and the standards utilized.
Dutch Pride Guest House and Bed & Breakfast
Roy & Mary Jane Sauder, Innkeepers. During a quiet moment within the screened backporch nestled in our lovely flower garden. Enjoy bird watching and feeding among the pines and warm hospitality as you relax with coffee or tea in the bright sun room. Located in the heart of Lancaster County, in the quaint little town of Manheim. Our easy to find hideaway provides a restful getaway! All our rooms are restful and quiet. A peaceful retreat for the business person, busy travelers or for those taking a special weekend away. DSL high speed internet access available. We offer four guest rooms (click here for pictures, descriptions and rates), two of which are located in a private guest house with its own private entrance. A special welcoming awaits you upon arrival. A sauna is available for all guests to enjoy!
Sharon Raven - Manager - "Santa's Lodge" - Santa Claus, Indiana
Everyday is a Holiday when you stay at Santa’s Lodge. You’ll be welcomed at Santa’s Lodge with a vaulted lobby soaring 37 feet into the Southern Indiana skyline. The hand-hewn timbers are actually from the barn that stood on this same site in 1883. The beautiful cedar and oak wood creates a natural setting for our antique Christmas decorations including our Canadian horse-drawn sleigh! Our year-round Christmas décor and lodge setting will surround you with a sense of warmth and pleasure through our 170 guestrooms and suites. Saint Nick's restaurant is a must and the Christmas celebration is well underway at Santa's Lodge.