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Getting in the Green Frame of Mind.

So, you've made the decision to live green but don't know where to start.  Simple little habits can get you in the green frame of mind. Try this morning schedule to set the tone for a greener day.


 Photo By: moirabot 

7:00 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:20 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:50 a.m.

Rise & Shine: Open your windows. Let the morning breeze cool you & let the sun light your room.  Turn off the A/C & unplug your lamps. Your Morning Zap: Skip the drive to the coffee shop.  Brew your own organic coffee & enjoy it out of your own reusable cup.  Save Water: Take a Navy shower. Get wet. Turn off the water. Soap up. Rinse. Get out. Reuse: Use the same towel to dry off all week.  Less laundry, more water saved. Grub Good: Eat healthy, local & organic. Fresh in-season fruits with organic cereal & milk will give you a feel good energy to tackle your day. Avoid Emissions: Take the bike to school or work. If you sweat easily, bring an extra pair of shirt & some smell good for an immediate fix.  If biking to work is not an option, carpool or take public transportation.

Just like any goal, living green takes planning & preparation.  Prepare your meals, plan out your commute & source of transportation. Be conscious of your day. As time goes on, these practices become habit and ultimately becomes a rewarding lifestyle.

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Battle POM!

During summer vacation, Christey and I have been pairing with the two oldest boys, Andy and Colin, for an Iron Chef type cooking game. One way to make cooking (and new foods in general) interesting for pre-teens is to make it a fun time.

The cooking day is usually Saturday or Sunday. On the Wednesday before, the boys pick out of a hat: an ingredient, which of us they will partner with, and either appetizer or dinner. We decided on a random assortment of kid-friendly ingredients like brown sugar, bacon, applesauce, and peanuts, and of course, POM pomegranate juice was one of the ingredients in the hat. Over the July 4th weekend, the pomegranate juice was plucked out of the hat and it was time for Battle POM!

POM Wonderful Sponsors the 2009 Prostate Cancer Conference

POM Wonderful is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Prostate Cancer Conference which takes place September 12-13 at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel, Los Angeles, CA.

 It is the mission of the The Prostate Cancer Research Institute to improve the quality of men’s lives by supporting research and disseminating information that educates and empowers patients, families and the medical community. The annual conference brings together leading healthcare professionals and patients to create an atmosphere of learning, motivation, and mutual support.

 Hurry! To take advantage of the early registration discount rate ($60) tickets must be purchased by July 31^st.  Ticket prices between August 1 – September 10 will be $85. Registration closes on September 10.

 Please join POM Wonderful in supporting this outstanding event.

POM Pomegranate Gnocchi with Pomegranate Chocolate Ganache

POM Pomegranate Gnocchi with Pomegranate Chocolate Ganache A couple years ago, Christey and I ate at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon restaurant at the Venetian in Las Vegas. It was the first (and so far only) Keller restaurant we have visited. I had Keller’s gnocchi parisienne, which is a different way of making them from the more common potato or semolina versions. This recipe alone was the reason I bought his Bouchon cookbook, and I’ve since been inspired by several recipes.

Gnocchi parisienne are savory, but made from the more traditionally sweet pâte à choux dough. For the savory version, mustard, cheese, and herbs are added.

For June’s POM Pomegranate recipe, I decided to try to take the pâte à choux gnocchi back toward a sweet direction, and made a dessert gnocci with POM 100% pomegranate juice, served with a pomegranate and chocolate ganache.

I was expecting these to turn out more red, and the color blended into the flour and butter more than I expected. It didn’t matter, as the little gnocchi nuggets were pretty tasty — a little caramel on the outside and soft on the inside. The ganache was fantastic, and we’ve since had it on ice cream. Several times.

Recipe:
1 cup AP flour
3/4 cup POM 100% pomegranate juice
6 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup POM 100% pomegranate juice
1/2 cup heavy cream

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