Meet The Author of Creating Healthy Children April 26, 2012

Lisa Sobolewski, owner of JUSTFOOD our new raw juice bar in Chester, met Karen Ranzi while living in Costa Rica and is thrilled to kick-off JUSTFOOD’s season of events with her in Chester!

Karen Ranzi MA, renowned Raw Food Expert and author will be offering an informational talk on: Creating Healthy Children
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The conversation will include such topics as:
* Pregnancy Nutrition and Lactation
* Learn healthy nutrition for infants, toddlers, older children and teenagers.
* Receive lots of fun tips to get your family on board for increasing the nutrient-dense fresh plant foods in their diets.
* Guidance on increasing your child’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being.
* Learn how to manage your child’s weight, relieve allergy symptoms, and increase attention span through solid nutritional principles.
* What to do when your child is sick.
* How to deal with party food and keeping your child on a healthy track.

Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 pre-registration by 4/19. After, $20
Pre-register and receive 20% off Karen’s book ($20 instead of $25)

To reserve a spot we’re accepting payment in advance.
To pay/register visit JUSTFOOD, contact lisa@lisasobolewski.com, or call (203) 218-3701.
We accept payments over the phone.

*The valuable information in this conversation is for everyone, children and adults.

www.superhealthychildren.com

JUSTFOOD Opening April 4, 2012

Things just keep getting healthier in  Chester, CT. We are happy to be welcoming JUSTFOOD to town. JUSTFOOD, is an organic juice and raw chocolate bar (they will also be selling smoothies, healthy sweet treats, and kitchen tools.). Their Grand Opening is Wednesday, April 4, 2012. You will find them inside The Local Beet at 1 Main St.

JUSTFOOD is a contemporary raw vegan culinary service offering:
Delivery of JUSTfood, JUSTjuice and JUSTchocolate
Catering for private events and dinner parties
Raw food workshops and demonstrations
JUSTjuice cleanses
Lifestyle and health coaching

JUSTFOOD is about nourishment and how everything that we as human beings take into ourselves – physically, sensorially, mentally, spiritually – effects us and our broader connection to each other and the planet. JUSTFOOD was conceived by Lisa Sobolewski for the purpose of promoting a way of life that supports our highest nature. Lisa blends a love of nature with raw food for new experiences and original culinary creations.

JUSTFOOD products are made from whole, living food – hand selected and ethically sourced – and prepared with the essential ingredients of love, intelligence, and kindness.

Stay connected with them to hear about upcoming food demonstrations, health talks, and an array of exciting events to come!

To see JUSTFOOD creations and connect with our news please visit: www.facebook.com/JUSTFOODbylisasobolewski
To find out about ongoing health-conscious events that serve and uplift our communities please visit: http://www.meetup.com/JUSTFOOD/

Dining with Dorie! Meet Cookbook Author Dorie Greenspan

(Photo of Dorie by Ralph Elliot Starkweather)

Award-winning cookbook author and River Tavern friend Dorie Greenspan will be cooking a special prix fixe dinner with Chef Chris Flahaven on Thursday, March 1st. The delicious four course menu will include recipes from Dorie’s latest cookbook, Around My French Table. Click here for a sneak peek of the menu. For those who don’t already have one, we’ll also have her gorgeous cookbook available for sale. The book is chock full of cooking tips, personal anecdotes and mouthwatering photos. Of note, Chris Flahaven and his wife Emily, an accomplished baker, recently assisted Dorie with the production of her first culinary app for the ipad. The prix fixe dinner is $75 per person. Dinner begins at 7:30pm. Seating is limited. For reservations please call 860.526.9417.

 

$5 Taco Night at River Tavern

Thursdays

 $5 Taco Nights

Thursday nights are Taco Nights at River Tavern! We’ll be cooking up tasty tacos at $5 a piece with 1/2 price craft beers and traditional and inventive Margaritas like Blood Orange and Ginger. Come in at 5:00pm and get your Mexican on all night!

Winter Prix Fixe Tasting Menu at L&E

Winter Prix Fixe Menu
3 Courses – $25/person
Offered Wed-Fri Evenings
Special Selection of Wines $20-30/bottle

Call for more details and to make a reservation.

860.526.5301

Dinners at the Farm Announces 2011 Season

 

ANNOUNCING THE 2011 SCHEDULE!

In the depths of the cold here’s a little shot of warmth: Dinners at the Farm is pleased to announce their 2011 schedule for their 5th ANNIVERSARY FARM DINNER SEASON! In 2011, they’re happy to once again partner with Barberry Hill Farm and White Gate Farm to host their open-air celebrations of farms, food and community! They’ll be hosting 16 dinners this coming year, spread over the months of July and August.  Visit DinnersAtTheFarm for the complete schedule and dates. In celebration of their 5th anniversary season, they’re offering Thursday and Sunday evening tickets for $100 , that’s one delicious deal and it’s good through May 1st. So take advantage while you can. In answer to many of your requests they’re also offering gift certificates once again.

And FYI, Dinners at the Farm will be a feature on the Cooking Channel’s Unique Eats show that plans to air sometime in February. Watch for details.

 

New Haven Chef’s Table Book signing at R. J. Julia

Tues., 10/12/2010 – 7:00pm

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R. J. Julia Madison, CT

We’re so lucky to have a plethora of fabulous restaurants just  minutes away – and now we have the cookbook for those nights we don’t feel like making the drive. Join Kyle Pedersen and Nancy Freeborn as they present New Haven Chef’s Table.

RSVP for the event and buy your copy here. BTW … a ticket to the event is free with purchase of the book.

 

 

 

River Tavern in the New York Times

Supporting the Farmers, and the Hungry

Congratulations Jonathan. Wonderful write up on River Tavern.

Read the whole article in the New York Times.

Artist Series Lunch: Jaqueline Kangley

Join River Tavern for a spectacular luncheon this Saturday featuring accessory designer Jacqueline Kangley. Be the first to see her latest collection of handbags and more. Jacqueline will be on hand during the lunch to present her new designs, one-of-kind pieces and special collaborations with other local artists including Sosse Baker (gorgeous, sculptural handwoven baskets), Dina Varano (Stunning Nature inspired jewelry), Lori Warner (eclectic artist) and Mandy Carroll-Leiva (exceptional handcrafted jewelry). Artist lunch at River Tavern, $40 per person. Call 860.526.9417 for reservations.

Squiggy’s Lakeside on Cedar Lake is Now Open

I hope everyone is happy to hear Squiggy’s Lakeside on Cedar Lake is now open for limited hours as the season starts winding up. Keep checking their website to stay up to date with their hours.

Current Hours of operation:

IN MAY:
Serving Breakfast, 7:00 am – 10:30 am  |  Monday – Friday

STARTING MEMORIAL WEEKEND:
Breakfast & Lunch, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm  |  7 days a week

JUNE 19th through SEPTEMBER:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm  |  7 days a week

Bet you didn’t know they used all local CT businesses to get them up & running so far. That is just plain cool. It is going to be a great summer on the lake this year. Can’t wait for them to start doing lunch & dinner… and I heard they were going to make coffee slushes … that brings iced coffee to a whole new level. Pop in and say hi to the girls and welcome them to their new perch overlooking the lake.