A BEAUTIFUL MIRRORED WINDOW BOX

The Miroir En Herbe by Compagne is a mirrored window box designed with an optical effect of distoration and a water descent to keep the herbs in a humid environment, is beautifully designed by Jean-Jacques Hubert.  Each box is sold separately, so you can customize the size.  This would be a great piece as a living work of art in a large kitchen or restaurant space.  See more info and photos at Made in Design:

http://www.madeindesign.co.uk/prod-Miroir-en-Herbe-Compagnie-refmh01.html

GIFTS for FOOD LOVERS

Fresh guacamole on a warm summer day ... plus one of my classic margaritas (secret recipe!).  Buy this mortal and pestle or molcajete at any kitchen supply store.  This one is sold at Williams-Sonoma.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/3983806/?cm_src=RCP

INSPIRED BY COOKING

Sophie Dah's new book "Miss Dahl's voluptuous delights" is full of seasonable recipes and would be a great choice to add to your cookbook collection.

GrowNYC

If you live in or are visiting the NYC area, to find out where your local farmer's markets and community gardens are go to GrowNYC.

http://www.grownyc.org/about

There are two plant sales coming up in late April and mid-May:

http://www.grownyc.org/openspace/plantsale

Sign and forward Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Petition

Jamie's FOOD REVOLUTION is picking up momentum.  Please watch his TED award speech and sign his petition to support getting healthy food into our schools for our children and importantly bring healthy living awareness to parents and anyone suffering from obesity.  My husband is a chef and he's taught me how to cook with simplicity and healthy food and utilize every item in our pantry and fridge.  When we shop we have a plan and when we cook it is wholesome and healthy.  I am not talking steamed chicken and broccoli here.  Our food is layered and delicious.  The recipes need not be complex or complicated.  A healthy soup can be made in a matter of minutes. The time is here to embrace healthy, wholesome living.  When you eat well, you feel well, and you live a longer, happier life.  Simply put, it is about making better food purchases and choices.  If you would like help with menu planning for your family, please contact info@fortunataliving.com.  fortunata Living is in partnership with chefs Steven Ferdinand and Nicholas Littell, at LE SANCTUAIRE, so the recipes will most certainly be healthy and delicious.

Watch Jamie's TED award speech here:

http://www.jamieoliver.com/about/jamie-oliver-videos

Sign the petition here:

http://www.jamieoliver.com/campaigns/jamies-food-revolution/petition

see YouTube video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGYs4KS_djg