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New Office Renovation – After & Before

December 2011 was spent renovating as close to 24/7 as possible. Finishing touches in January and here’s the result. The photos do not do justice to the utter transformation, but here it is. This is the bay window in the waiting room and the reception room, After and Before:

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Chinese New Year menu

HAPPY YEAR OF THE DRAGON Last year I cooked up a storm for Chinese New Year. This year I was busy doing other things  (see next post). Chinese New Year menu: Steamed Pork Buns aka Banh Bao Steamed Dumplings with Shrimp and Pork Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce Fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls Hoisin Sesame Dipping Sauce Spring […]

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Year of the Water Dragon 2012/4709

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2012 is the year of the Water Dragon  The Dragon is a symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power. This is an auspicious year and particularly favorable for ambitious people. Start early in the year and persist. Don’t give up and you WILL succeed. In 2012 the Yang Water […]

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All About Cleansing

Since spring is traditionally the best time for cleansing. I have put together several blogs and recipes about cleansing. Summer in Vermont may be even better for cleansing! SPRING CLEANING the WHAT, WHEN and HOW LONG of CLEANSING BENEFITS OF CLEANSING

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Cabbage Galore

Spring has sprung and yet I still have pounds of winter vegetables from my CSA. You, too? Here’s some cabbage ideas. Enjoy! Indonesian Greens in Peanut Oil with Garlic Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad (Ga Xe Phai) Red Cabbage with Apples & Raisins Sautéed Cabbage

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2010 is the Year of the Tiger

Chinese New Year was on February 14 this year. The Tiger is considered a formidable animal in the wild and in the Chinese zodiac. Step with confidence and caution this year. When it feels right – press on. When it doesn’t feel right, trust your gut and retreat if necessary. The bottom line is:  go […]

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