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11 Things You Should Know About Matcha Preparation and Consumption

December 27, 2020 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

11 Things You Should Know About Matcha Preparation and Consumption, Matcha Tea, How To, Give Up Coffee, Whisk, Bamboo, hydrate, sip, hot, cold, classic, cocktails, smoothies, water, shots, lattes, colorful for holidays, no dye, organic, gluten free, kosher, raw, non gmo

About 5 years ago, a colleague of mine asked me to test out a new Matcha beverage he was making for a recipe on his site. My first response was, 'what the heck is Matcha?' He looked at me kind of stunned and then began to salivate every fact he knew about Matcha and this zen-like beverage he ...

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Simple Gift-Worthy Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam

December 1, 2020 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

Simple Gift-Worthy Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam

What is it about the holidays that makes you feel like you can make anything homemade?  Recently,  I Tried making Homemade Vanilla Fig Jam For the Holidays and This Is What I Learned.  It's possible to create simple gift-worthy homemade vanilla fig jam if you know what to ...

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4 Thurman Farms To Visit In The Lake George Area

November 10, 2019 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. I grew up with special grandparents and I have never left my roots. My grandparents both maternal and fraternal had at the minimum gardens.  Both grandmothers cooked every meal from ...

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Travel Fashion Perfect For Any Journey

September 26, 2017 By Dana Vento 16 Comments

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As a travel writer, I am constantly on the go and I love my job. I do not like the packing side as much as the destination side, but packing is a must. Struggling to pack, I reach for what packs, easily, presents well and flatters the body that I live in. ...

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Nut Cluster Honey Coconut Chia Bars

September 6, 2017 By Dana Vento 33 Comments

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  I am all about good proteins, good fats and keeping my blood sugar perfectly aligned day long. Learning how to eat right, keep my belly full while not over-doing it with improper calories is a daily chore that I keep on top of.  ...

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