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Newsletter
December 2010
“Five Wishes” by Gay Hendricks Book Summary
Take 10 minutes to peruse our brief book summary of “Five Wishes.”
It begins with a conversation, one that will no doubt change your life, just as it did for the author Gay Hendricks.
The book has an intriguing subtitle -- “How Answering One Simple Question Can Make Your Dreams Come True.”
Just what is that compelling question?
Read on to find out!
Peg Melnik, Author & Special Guest Blogger provides more insight from “Five Wishes,” on our Amorosa Bella Blog.
Pan Roasted Lamb Chops with Chocolate, Rosemary & Lemon Sauce
Christopher Greenwald, Amorosa Bella’s premier “Sensual Chef!” appearing in Savor magazine.
Winter is upon us, HOORAY!
Cooking a cozy warm meal at home with someone you love is the perfect way to enjoy a winter evening. Try this sweet, savory, and tart marinade for your favorite lean meat dish.
1 rack of lamb (8 chops)Salt and pepper to taste
2 T. olive oil
½ onion (minced)
½ carrot (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 t. dried coriander
1 t. dried thyme
½ T. tomato paste
½ cup Pinot Noir
1 cup veal stock
1 bay left
1 T. rosemary (minced)
½ lemon (juice only)
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate 99% cacao (cut into little pieces)
Prepare lamb by cutting rack into individual chops. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and set them aside to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
On the stove, heat a sauté pan over high heat. Add olive oil and, when almost smoking, carefully sear chops a few at a time until all the chops are nicely caramelized.
Place seared chops on a sheet pan and place sheet pan in oven for 5 minutes or until chops are just barely medium rare.
Remove lamb and loosely cover with foil in a warm place to rest.
Meanwhile prepare sauce. To the pan with the lamb drippings add the onion and carrot. Sauté until nicely browned, about 2 -3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute more. Add the dried spice and herb and the tomato paste.
Stir to incorporate then add wine. Reduce wine until almost dry, then add stock and bay left.
Reduce the liquid by half and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a small saucepot. Add rosemary and lemon juice then slowly whisk in little pieces of chocolate a few at a time.
Add any accumulated lamb jus from the resting clops to the sauce and serve sauce with chops.
Serves 2
Make Holiday Wishes Come True (Experience the Gift of “Philanthro-Travel)
‘Tis the Reason to give, an experience that will live, forever!
This holiday season, make holiday wishes come true (for two) - consider the “Gift of Philanthro-Travel”. Embark upon on a life-changing experience and travel to a destination with the intent to immerse yourself within a meaningful human and cultural exchange.
There are many different gifts you can give yourself, but imagine playing a real-life “Santa” to someone who has not experienced him, and consider the impact this one gift can have on you, and what it can give in return to someone else.
Within “Philanthro-Travel”, one can experience first-hand “respectful tourism” through the support of such philanthropic activities as, learning environmental and wildlife conservation, interacting with remote villages and their indigenous peoples, donating life-necessity items to the poor, visiting orphanages and children’s centers to interact with disadvantaged children; attending a school classroom within these humble surroundings and bringing smiles to the children faces through the donation of much-needed supplies, and supporting battered women through the purchase of hand-made artisan wares – all the while, giving the five most important gifts – turned into wishes coming true - this holiday season:
Love – the greatest gift of all is divinely infused into the soul, and when we give an unlimited and unconditional loving compassion towards all others, this is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit.
Kindness – expressing genuine friendship for its own sake, having empathy and trusts without prejudice or resentment, volunteering kind acts without bias or spite, can inspire kindness in return in others.
Hope – being faithful to promises, upholding one’s convictions at all times, removing despair and comforting those who reside in fear, uncertainty and intimidation provides the nourishing element of hope, which in itself gives life.
Peace – creating a sense of peaceful stability and community, providing courage of the heart, rather than promoting suffering, hostility and antagonism, is the path to a purely serene existence worldwide.
Giving – providing the gift of respect through charity, supporting the rights and needs of others, and practicing constant mindfulness for others, can cause a profoundly powerful life-altering experience for the receiver and the giver.
Consider the “Gift of Philanthro-Travel” and make holiday wishes come true within any of these impoverished destinations (particularly those lacking the basic necessities needed to successfully live such as food, water, education, healthcare and shelter) – Africa, Haiti, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Panama – are just but a few.
To book the above “Make Holiday Wishes Come True” (or any other uniquely designed Philanthro-Travel), contact:
Liz Bates, Amorosa Bella’s exclusive Travel Specialist and Owner of Inner Life Travel
Email Liz at liz@innerlifetravel.com
Visit www.innerlifetravel.com
Amorosa Bella Celebrates 1st Anniversary!
It was an evening of pure pleasure! On November 19th, Club Amorosa Bella members and special guests celebrated Amorosa Bella’s 1st Anniversary with a “toast to life” at the Kenwood Inn & Spa with a scrumptious dinner, paired with luscious Amorosa Bella wines, and dancing with wild abandon to the music of Jeremy Frazier and Imagine.
Our first year has been a remarkable journey of discovery and sharing. It is still a PERFECT time to celebrate by join CLUB AMOROSA BELLA and receive our beautiful surprise anniversary gift box with your first shipment of 4 Amorosa Bella wines! See Club details and sign up at www.amorosabella.com/club/
Deliciously Dark Chocolates Infused with Amorosa Bella Sparkling Wine!
NEW! They are amazing! A sensory taste sensation like you have never experienced before.
Experience a rich combination of savory and sweet; semi-dark chocolate, caramel centers infused with Amorosa Bella Sparkling Wine, and lightly sprinkled with natural sea salt.
Available exclusively to CLUB AMOROSA BELLA members presently, but coming soon to our Tasting Room for the holidays!
