When looking for a tasty salad on the Internet I came across this one from Jehan Can Cook. It sounded perfect. I love all the ingredients and flavors used so I was really excited to try it. It was so quick and easy to make and tasted fantastic. We all really loved this salad. The dressing was delicious and the salad was filled with great textures and flavors. I will make this dish over and over again.

Grilled Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad with Honey Lime Dressing:

• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 ears of fresh sweet corn
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Remove husks from corn and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes. The corn should have some brown spots and be tender and not mushy. Cut the corn off the cob then scrape the cob with the back of your knife to get the juices. Set aside and let cool. Slice the tomatoes in half. Dice the avocado and chop the cilantro.

Honey Lime Dressing:

• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Dash of cayenne pepper

Add all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Combine the sliced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and grilled corn and honey lime dressing and mix gently so everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocados. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to let flavors mingle. Enjoy.

along with their daughters, Cecelia and Miryam Follman, will host “Aces for Aaron,” on May 19^th, from 3pm to 6pm at Chestnut Ridge Racquet Club, 30 Snyders Hill Road, Mount Kisco, New York -

914.666.2898. 

This event will commemorate the life of Aaron Ross Follman on what would have been his 10th birthday. “We want to celebrate Aaron’s life. And we want the day to reflect our family,” states Barry Follman. “Supporting Kennedy Krieger is an important part of our lives. Playing tennis is a huge part of our lifestyle. We combined these things to create a day that celebrates our son.”

The day will include tennis for players at all levels, face painting, food, music and

dancing, giveaways, raffles and a silent auction through acesforaaron10@gmail.com.  A suggested donation of $50 (single) to $75 (family) will go directly to the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, as will all proceeds from the event, and will be used  for research dedicated to newborn screenings and ensuring that parents have knowledgeable health care professionals to discuss and assist with their child’s treatment.

Aaron Ross Folman died at eight months of age from Zellweger Syndrome (ZS), a genetic disorder that is typically diagnosed at birth. Signs and symptoms can include poor muscle tone, poor feeding, seizures, hearing loss, vision loss, distinctive facial features, and skeletal abnormalities. Infants with ZS also develop life-threatening problems in other organs including the liver, heart, and kidneys. ZS is caused by mutations in any one of at least 12 genes. Infants with ZS rarely survive more than one year of life.

“When our son was born on May 21, 2002, he was immediately diagnosed with Zellweger’s Syndrome. We were blessed to have Aaron in our lives for eight months, and he taught us what it meant to be parents,” states Stacey Follman. “With the support and advice of Drs. Gerald Raymond and Steven Steinberg of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, we gave Aaron the best life possible. Since that time,

Kennedy Krieger has been our dedicated charity. We are hoping that our community will come together to honor Aaron’s life and support the Kennedy Krieger Institute.”

The Kennedy Krieger Institute has earned international recognition as a premier treatment center for children with disabilities— from the rarest of genetic disorders to the most common learning problems. In one year, Kennedy Krieger Institute treats more than 16,000 patients and provides over 100,000 visits. The institute is affiliated with Johns Hopkins and supports research dedicated to many projects associated with the complex terminal genetic disorder ZS. There is no cure for ZS, nor is there a standard course of treatment. At this time, most treatments are symptomatic and supportive.

To register for the event, visit www.kennedykrieger.org/acesforaaron

To bid on the silent auction, goto www.facebook.com/acesforaaron to view the list of silent auction items and and acesforaaon10@gmail.com to bid on items. For more information about Zellweger Syndrome or the Kennedy Krieger Institute, visit

www.kennedykrieger.org

If you are one of the few, who hasn’t read the  Fifty Shades Trilogy

yet,  then you might or might not be interested, in this post . Heck, you probably aren’t reading Stacyknows.com either.   I think this is my 6th post at the 50 Shades trilogy. In fact, when my readers heard there was a luncheon in Westchester, they just assumed I was the hostess.

Fifty Shades  has become a viral phenomenon. A self published novel , originally fan fiction,(fiction written by fans of an original series without actually being a part of it)  based on the characters in the Twilight series.

The book  is a love story, written from the view of college student Anastasia Steele, who falls for Christian Grey, a character with a proclivity for S and M.

The event was hosted by Lyss Stern, whose company, Divalysscious Moms, “is New York City’s premier socializing network for fabulous moms… think Sex and the City meets Mommy and Me.” The company has been hosting parties of all sorts since 2003, but recently started sponsoring book club events. As   Lyss Stern of Divamoms.com said 50 Shades had “ tied women together… and you, the women, were the rope.” She described our “evolution from the sandbox to the red room of pain,” and said that E L James’ writing was “putting women everywhere into a breathless, orgasmic coma.” She told us that these books had let us realize that “it’s okay to admit that we want our needs satisfied.” Ultimately, she thanked James for “writing a book that was a community service to women… and men!”

E. L. James was WONDERFUL though. E stands for Erika, she wouldn’t tell us what L stands for, so you can just imagine.

I fell in love with her when I saw her on the 20/20 interview a few weeks ago, she is such a normal person.

The author told the women at the luncheon that she’s glad the book is bringing them together to talk about things they don’t normally discuss.

Someone asked  and we all wanted to know “Did you write this from  experience?”   She said she  did have one “inappropriate relationship” when she was young, although she would not elaborate on the nature of the impropriety.

More importantly, she answered a question I really cared about “What should we read next?”

Gabriel’s Inferno

She spoke like an average woman who fell into success and is still a relatively normal person.  She made us laugh and cheer and 30 minutes  of Q and A went by in a flash.    For a woman who was at the end of her book tour, she was friendly and gracious while signing books.

The event was sponsored by Joy of Moi intimate accessories. Company owner Jaclyn Colman was offering demonstrations…
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So the Fifty Shades Trilogy  has been/is being banned from many libraries across the country because it’s considered porn….

You are in luck. I bought the trilogy and had them signed by E.L. James herself.   I might kick myself later, but I want you to have them.  Follow the instructions below and the trilogy is yours.

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Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement, created by women, for women, dedicated to uncovering the truth about women and heart disease: heart disease can kill you or a woman you love.

 What a fabulous evening for Go Red in Westchester-Fairfield! We celebrated local leading ladies for the Go Red For Women photo shoot in Rye Brook at @LV2BFIT brought to you by @RubyMediaGroup! More than 50 Westchester & Fairfield leading ladies have been asked to be the face of Go Red for Women’s social media campaign in celebration of 10 years of empowering women!

Ruby Media Group & The American Heart Association invited  me and 49 other extraordinary women to be the face of Go Red for Women’s latest campaign in celebration of 10 years of empowering women!

I was invited  to a private photo shoot on May 15th, from 5-7 pm. The theme of the photo shoot is “RED Glam.”We were told to  please only wear red, and dress as glamorous as possible.

There is something  remarkable and inspiring about a room full of women leaders…

Now put those women in RED and give them a platform to speak out against the no. 1 killer of women…

And, we have a fabulous Go Red For Women VIP Photo Shoot brought to you by Go Red’s PR Chair Kris Ruby of Ruby Media Group.

Unabashed in her mission to propel Go Red to new heights and into the social stratosphere… Go Red Goes Social, which this photo shoot supports, was Kris’ innovation. Thank you Kris. Now, we need your help—your reach and influence…

Check out these behind the scenes photos.

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Special thanks to all those who made the evening possible…

Photography by Lash to Lens Photography

Jim D Angelo Photography

Hair/ makeup by Paulo’s Atelier

Kesha and Charlene of Lash to Lens

And to Patty Palmieri, owner of LV2BFIT for hosting our special evening.

Of course, Kris for pulling together an exceptional team to deliver a most memorable and meaningful—and high-glamour—event.

Enter Cherie Glassman of Shopping With Cherie. 

Every time I see Cherie, I want what she’s wearing.  Cherie just gets it.

So when she told me about her new business, I knew I had to get her in my closet.

Cherie got me out of the closet!

No More Wire Hanger

I knew I needed to divorce my wardrobe, but I just couldn’t go it alone. Cherie was my “wardrobe coach!”! She got me over my separation anxiety, gently explaining  why each piece need to go.  Some were worn, stained , and faded,  those things were easy to release. because they had done there job.  The harder part was ridding things that were closer to new , but I had a better alternative.  On every selection I knew she was right.  

Still in you Closet?? Let Cherie help you out !!!!!  Here are a few quick and painless tips to follow:

1.  Size- does it still fit?  It may just be warn and stretched out, or maybe you recently lost a few pounds?  Or maybe it fit until Baby # 5 came along……

2.  Style- does it look like something your mother used to wear and still wears….., if so, let’s toss it!    Are you holding on to this frock in case you get invited to a 70′s soirée ?   If so, we can toss this garment with confidence!  Does the waistband rival Erkel’s?  There is no time for a big goodbye on this one….

3.  Condition- Is the blouse beyond  Tide, Shout or Dry cleaning?  Are there one too many buttons missing , any fabric pulls or ripped seams?  Let’s start tossing!
However, if you have any clothing and accessories that you no longer wear, or can no longer fit in your closet, but are still in MINT condition, we will hang and she will take them away for resale.

The journey starts with my first visit to your temple aka closet.   I will decide what stays, what goes.  Then the real fun begins. After some conversation we will decide together as a  team what your needs are and more specifically what type of clothing and accessories best fit into your lifestyle.   Additionally, we can evaluate your needs in terms of fitness, health and skin care, hair and beauty.
Let’s go shopping !!   If you are busy at work, we can go on the weekend, evenings or I can do the leg work.   If not we can create a game plan of where you like to go, budget for spending, etc.

My fees are $150 per hour
2 hour minimum
I look forward to working with you!!

Best,

Cherie Glassman

In “Hysteria,” Dancy plays Mortimer Granville, a young doctor who finds himself working with London’s foremost expert in women’s “hysteria”, a catch-all diagnosis for everything from insomnia to bloating. In order to cure these ailments, Granville delivers these “hysterical” women with special manual massage in order to achieve a “hysterical paroxysm.” A.K.A, an ORGASM!

When the massage technique proves too strenuous for Granville, he invents an electronic means of performing the stimulation. A.K.A, a VIBRATOR!

Sexual satisfaction is similar to money . If you don’t have enough, it’s a real source of stress and divisiveness. But as long as people have enough for their basic needs, more is more. 

Regardless, of how “hysterical” you might find yourself these days, there’s a cure for it all! Below, I’ve compiled a few of my favorite bedroom toys from PureRomance.com.

Hysteria is guaranteed to do for vibrators what Risky Business did for sunglasses!!!!!

A Guide to Curing Your Own “Hysteria”

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Dr Fuhrman.com provides vital information and products to our customers on reversing and preventing disease through nutrition and natural methods. Our founder and president, Joel Fuhrman M.D., is a board certified family physician who specializes in nutritional medicine. Having learned the importance of good nutrition as a child, he has devoted his life to understanding the effects of nutrition on the health of the body and mind. He has helped thousands of people through his medical practice in Flemington, NJ to overcome disease (i.e. lupus, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, etc), lose weight, feel healthier overall and live longer. With a desire to reach more people who didn’t know of his practice or couldn’t afford to get to him, Dr. Fuhrman began writing books and developed a website to make the latest information on health and nutrition more generally available, creating a community of like–minded, health conscious people.

In search of premium products for his own patients, family and friends, Dr. Fuhrman found that many nutritional products on the market fell short in nutritional value, proper balance and good taste. DrFuhrman Online designs products that bridge this gap.

Eat To Live – For Fast and Sustained Weightloss

Please join us for a terrific evening with world-renowned classical musicians supporting a great cause. We are proud to also present 8-year-old Piano Prodigy, Gavin George among our master artists.
Southampton Arts Festival celebrating it’s third year, is an international classical music festival featuring today’s leading musicians and child prodigy students.
This year we are so honored to welcome two of the world’s most renowned musicians as our Honorary Artistic Advisors, pianist Evgeny Kissin and violinist/composer Mark O’Connor, who will be performing at our Hampton’s Summer Benefit.
In addition to presenting world class chamber music concerts, the Festival partners with Ohio Sate University research, conducted by professor Joanne Ruthsatz, who was recently featured on 60 minutes. Ruthsatz believes child prodigies may hold the key to understanding the cause of Autism and possibly provide a genetic modifier to help develop a cure. The research is largely based on data collected from young music prodigies.
Gavin George 

60 Minutes math Prodigy & Dr. Joanne Ruthsatz

Also working with the Southampton Arts Festival and the Prodigy/Autism study and who will be at the event are:
Young chef Greg Grossman watch/International Chinese Culinary Competition in Times Square New York, NTD hosted a fundraiser to benefit the New York Sergeants’ Benevolent Association (SBA) and the Uniformed Firemen & Officers Bravest Scholarship Fund.

(of course StacyKnows remembers Greg catering events in the Hamptons when he was barely 12)

and Young Prodigy Artist Lauren Voiers who designed the tribute sculpture to John Lennon in Liverpool, Eng. (www.laurenvoiers.com)
A portion of the proceeds of the Festival and this benefit will go towards the support of Dr. Ruthsatz research and to Long Island and New York local organizations for Autistic Children.

Thank you,
Elena

Elena Baksht Founder and Executive Director Southampton Arts Festival

office@southamptonartsfestival.org

Sponsored in part by

Fashion expert and Health magazine contributor Stacy London recently sat down with Health.com to dish on everything from the biggest fashion faux pas to her number one personal style rule. Highlights from the interview are below. To celebrate the nationwide launch of her consultant company Style for Hire, Stacy and her team are offering exclusive style secrets to Health readers via a special Pinterest board and two Facebook chats. Two of the top stylists on Stacy’s Style for Hire team, representing East and West Coast style, will join readers on Health.com’s Facebook page at 1:00p.m. E.S.T. this afternoon, and on Friday, May 18^th at noon E.S.T.

On her golden rule for looking your best…

“Personal style is about self expression and authenticity. It’s a tool you can use to gain confidence, achieve goals, and project the version of yourself that you want people to see. Be true to yourself. If you are wearing clothes that suit your body, age, lifestyle, and personality then it doesn’t matter if you’re wearing the latest trend. You will always look good because you will look like the best version of yourself.”

On the one trend she was happy to see go away…

“If I never see another 80’s primary colored ‘power suit’ with enormous shoulder pads, and dowdy shapes, I’d be a happy woman.”

On the biggest fashion faux pas she sees most often…

“The biggest issue I see with women is not having their own sense of style. They are so overwhelmed with choices in the marketplace, from magazines to TV ads, that they don’t know how, or don’t have the time to make educated choices.”

When asked what she keeps in her gym bag and makeup bag…

“I don’t own a gym bag!”

PLUS: Effortless ways to use your wardrobe to look thinner from Los Angeles stylist Lauren Messiah:

On slimming colors…

“Black isn’t the only color that can slim you down. Try other dark neutrals like navy, eggplant, or forest green.”

On the one piece you should own to appear slimmer…

“Wearing a dress with a defined waist is the best way to dress thinner. It highlights the smallest part of a woman’s body, which makes 10 pounds disappear like magic.”

For the full interview with Stacy and her top Style for Hire stylists, please visit Health.com: http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20593442,00.html

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/goodhealth/stacy-london-style-for-hire-for-health/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/healthmag

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The ancient Egyptians celebrated the mother goddess Isis, while the Greeks celebrated the goddess Rhea, who was the mother of most of the major deities including Zeus. In ancient Rome, Cybele was the major mother figure; and as early as 2250 B.C., the Romans celebrated a festival of Hilaria, which occurred in the spring and was dedicated to the mother goddess. In Taoism, the end of May is celebrated as the “mother of the world” day, recognizing the goddess as the origin of all things. Incense is burned and the focus is on meditating on divine harmony.

During the Middle Ages, people in remote villages attended the main church in their parish — the “mother” church — for a special service. In England, a day known as “Mothering Sunday” fell on the fourth Sunday of Lent and was a day when working people were allowed to take time off to go home to visit their mothers.

Calling for Peace and a Respect for All Life

The first North American Mother’s Day was actually a call for peace. Julia Ward Howe wrote a proclamation in 1870 that called for mothers to stop their sons from killing the sons of other mothers. She asked for an international Mother’s Day of Peace.

Our current Mother’s Day was started in 1908 by a West Virginian, Anna Jarvis, to honor her own mother, who held a Mother’s Friendship Day in order to bring together families and friends that had been divided during the Civil War. Anna Jarvis gave her mother’s favorite flower to every mother who attended. Today, white carnations are used to honor deceased mothers, while pink or red carnations pay tribute to mothers who are still alive. Finally, in 1914 Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Around the World

Many cultures use this day to enjoy traditional dishes that their mothers taught them to cook. In Mexico, a mother is serenaded by her family or a hired band, while in Japan, children enter drawings of their mothers in a contest that celebrates mothers and peace. Sweets and flowers — especially violets — are given to moms on Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. There, it is also customary to serve Simnel cake, a glazed fruitcake inspired by a folk tale about a married couple, Simon and Nell.

In addition to flowers, cards, jewelry and chocolates, it is customary for Australians to exchange perfume and teas on Mother’s Day. In Canada, there seems to be an added emphasis on helping Mom do chores and cooking her supper. Sweden’s Mother’s Day, which takes place on the last Sunday in May, has a strong charitable focus: The Swedish Red Cross sells small plastic flowers leading up to the holiday, and the proceeds raised are given to poor mothers and their children. The Native American culture celebrates Mother Earth as our mothe,r and counsels us to take care of her.

A Modern-Day Ritual to Celebrate Your Mother Figure

This Mother’s Day, be creative and make an Appreciation Box (adapted from The Joy of Family Rituals). With the changing configuration of families today, we need to also be sure to honor the stepparents, foster parents, godparents and mentors — both alive and deceased — who have played an important role in our “mothering” and of the “mothering” of our children.

To make an Appreciation Box you can use a shoebox, hatbox, cigar box, or any kind of container that appeals to you. Decorate it with markers, ribbons, flowers, photographs, beads, feathers, or jewels. Use your imagination. This is great to do as a family project, and can include small children as well as adults.

Place drawings, home-baked cookies, Mom’s favorite bath oil, a poem or any other objects and symbols that show love and appreciation for your mother. Write down something that you love about her: “I love the way you bake me banana bread on my birthday,” or ” I love the way you always see the bright side of life.” Also, include written promises to do something special for Mom. A 10-year-old might promise to cook dinner once a month, while a child living out of the home may want to take Mom out for a day of spa delights.

As an example, my friend David is a great musician and made his mother a special CD that included her favorite songs as well as one he wrote especially for her. My son Jourdan (an animator) always includes a unique cartoon that he draws on my cards. By taking the time to really appreciate your mother, you will be giving her the best gift possible. And let us not forget Mother Earth, who is responsible for the bounty of all of life.

I’m wishing you all a beautiful Mother’s Day, and would love to hear about your favorite rituals or traditions in the comments below.

Barbara Biziou, author of The Joy of Ritual and The Joys of Family Rituals, integrates her extensive knowledge of global spiritual practices, rituals,  psychology and business into her coaching and consulting practice. She is the renowned go-to expert for high-end, custom ceremonies, global rituals, weddings, and the celebration of all life’s passages.

http://www.joyofritual.com

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There were no live Wolves in attendance

...But there were plenty of cougars

A few more

The Blondes

and good looking men

a few more

and a few troublemakers

I received this thank you from Deborah Heineman, the wolf center’s executive director,

First of all:  THANK YOU!!  Looks like “your” Wolf Pup Wednesday was our beslt ever:

  $1K in raffle tickets; $500+ in tips; contribution from Le Chateau  ! 

Over $1000 in raffle tickets were sold

Not bad for an event where we just show up.  Plus we got an additional $500 for sponsorship of the “Wishing Wolf” items. 

Deb Heineman Executive Director Wolf Conservation Center

Thanks to everyone who attended

So a total for the evening of $2500, and a lot of terrific awareness for the Wolf Center and our mission.

Please continue to support the Wolf Center at the upcoming Gala!!

Please Join Hélène Grimaud, Jan Vogler & Atka the Ambassador Wolf

at Richard Gere’s Bedford Post Inn for the

Wolf Conservation Center 2012 Gala

Thursday, June 14, 2012

6:00 – 10:00 pm

Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres • 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Atka Appearance • 7:15 pm

Grimaud/Vogler Recital of Schumann, Brahms, Debussy and Shostakovich • 7:30 – 8:15 pm

Meet-the-Artists Dinner • 8:30 – 10:00 pm

Reservations: $500/person      

Sponsor’s Table for 8: $5,000 (includes VIP performance seating)

Limited seating • Cocktail Attire

Please RSVP at nywolf.org/gala 

or by calling the Wolf Center at 914-763-2373 x2

Strawberry (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Roasted Strawberries: 5 Swoon-Worthy Dessert Recipes

Slowly but surely, strawberries are making their way up into the markets in Seattle. And this is a very happy occurrence, indeed. I’m always torn because I love eating them raw with my morning yogurt or sliced in the afternoon as a snack, but I’ve started roasting them instead. This, my friends, opens up a whole new world.

via: www.thekitchn.com

Women across North America are being hypnotized by E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey. As most know by now, the book is highly erotic, and blush-worthy to say the least. The love story following literature student Anastasia Steele and young entrepreneur Christian Grey through the trials and tribulations of a daring, passionately physical affair has resonated in the hearts (and libidos) of the women who read the trilogy.

The literary phenomenon has been featured on talk shows nationwide, gone viral on the internet, and spawned hundreds of “Greysessed” fans, both young and old alike. Women are finding themselves getting their “mommy porn” fix on the side of the highway, outside daycares, or anywhere that is light enough to read the pages. Although author E.L. James initially intended for the book to be Twilight fan fiction, the series has taken on a life of its own. James recently sold the movie rights to Universal Studios for a hefty seven figure sum.

The recent movie rights have created a frenzy over who will play the leads in the sure to be steamy movie. Eventful.com has launched a campaign where readers can choose who should play Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the upcoming film. Fans can go to http://eventful.com/fiftyshades and pick their favorite couple with a kink! Currently in the lead:Matt Bomer and Emma Roberts. Select your perfect Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele and spread the word to your fellow Fifty fans to make sure your man (and woman) wins!