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POM Glazed Short Ribs | December 22, 2011

POM-Glazed-Braised Short Ribs and Brussels Sprout Salad with Arils

By: Chef Julian Medina, Toloache, NYC

 

TIME TO TABLE:  25 minutes prep, about 3 hours 30 minutes combined cooking time, about 4 hours cooling

Makes 4 servings

 

Ingredients:

Short Ribs:

juice from 8–12 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates,* or 4 cups POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

4 lbs. short ribs, cleaned and trimmed

1 chopped carrot

½ medium sized onion

2 stalks chopped celery

4 cloves garlic

2 sprigs thyme

2 cups red wine

water to fill the pot

kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

 

Brussels Sprout Salad with Avrils:

1/2 cup arils from 1 POM Wonderful Pomegranate

2 cups whole Brussels sprouts

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Holiday Hair by Philip Pelusi | December 22, 2011

Big drama sets the stage for hair trends for this holiday season.  The looks are unique and unconventional with a demand for healthy shiny hair to make the look work.  Say no to prim and proper looks this holiday season.  Holiday hair is voluminous and sexy and has a runway edge! This holiday, anyone can ring in the new year with a bang with the right hairdo!

 One of the biggest trends for this holiday is big waves with either a side swept off-to-one-shoulder look, or with a deep side or center part (think Kim Kardashian).  The overall look … Read More »


 

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POM Pomegranate Relish | December 21, 2011

Pomegranate Relish

By:  Chef Suzanne Goin, Lucques, A.O.C. and Tavern Restaurants, Los Angeles, CA

TIME TO TABLE:  20 minutes prep

Makes 2–4 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup arils from 1 large  POM Wonderful Pomegranate

1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses*

3 tablespoons finely diced shallots

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon sliced flat-leaf parsley

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Score 1 fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate under water to free the arils (seed sacs). The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top.

Sieve and put the arils in a … Read More »


 

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Confessions of a Spaholic: Pañpuri Organic Spa | December 21, 2011

I have to confess that I am an authentic Spanish Spaholic. And it is great, for as I am a beauty journalist I get to test every single spa available. Nevertheless, this fairytale situation has a terrible downside: I have grown to be quite a connoisseur in everything spa-related. That is why I truly recommend Pañpuri Organic Spa. Want to know more about it? Click on the article!


 

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Cynthia Tripp Opens New Chicago Showroom and Studio | December 21, 2011

Cynthia Tripp is an intuitive designer and product designer and studied in Stuttgart Germany with Richard Sapper- well known designer for Alessi and Knoll amongst others. Since an early age, she has had a great passion for designing environments. Her first contact with interior design came when Holly Hunt asked her to design a line of Home furnishings.  “My idea was to develop a design platform that would look just as good in the mountains as in a metropolitan setting- from Montana to Miami to Mubai,” said Cynthia in a recent interview.

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Entertain the Right Way with Bailey’s Peppermint Cream | December 20, 2011

If you are looking to entertain your friends and family this Christmas, you need to make sure you have a yummy recipe on hand. Bailey’s Peppermint Cream will keep them talking year after year and begging for more! The best part is that this drink is easy to make. You can even let them think you came up with it all by yourself. Your secret is safe with us!

Baileys Peppermint Cream

Ingredients:

2 ounces Baileys with a Hint of Mint Chocolate

4 ounces Hot Chocolate

Fresh Whipped Cream

Candy Cane

Mint Leaf

Preparation:

1. Crush candy cane with the back of a spoon.

2. Combine hot chocolate and … Read More »


 

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Holiday Breakfast | December 20, 2011

If you are expecting guests over the holidays, chances are you have it all planned out. What wine will be served, what music will be played, and of course, the fabulous food you will prepare. One piece you might have overlooked may make or break your hostess reputation- breakfast!

Instead of coffee cake or your typical bacon and eggs, make these amazingly simple banana nut muffins. You can even make the batter ahead of time and simply pour in your muffin pan and bake when you are ready! Serve with fresh fruit and coffee. Your guests will undoubtedly be dazzled by … Read More »


 

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SKIN CARE BEGINS WITH YOUR SHAVE: NEW SCHICK HYDRO SILK™ RAZOR | December 19, 2011

After seven years of extensive research, including hundreds of focus groups and testing among thousands of women, Schick® will revolutionize women’s shaving with the introduction of the new Schick Hydro Silk™ razor.

The uniquely designed razor delivers an experience far beyond just an incredibly close shave, and actually cares for the skin by replacing moisture shaving can take away.  The razor is a combination of breakthrough technology delivering a proprietary water activated moisturizing serum that hydrates skin with each shaving stroke coupled with patented 5 Curve Sensing Blades and unique Skin Guards that protect and care for sensitive skin.

“Shaving is an … Read More »