Healing Hearts for the Heart and Stroke Foundation with the Heart of Gold party

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Girls Night Out Wines and food from Liaison College make the perfect party. The Wine Ladies TV!

To view the entire TV show episode, “Women, Wine And The Foods We Love” and to subscribe to the podcast for previous episodes. Click here. http://www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies Women, wine and food was our topic recently on The Wine Ladies TV. We wanted to explore this fascinating subject. How does a woman’s taste and approach to wine and food differ from that of a man? What do women look for in a wine? And what about our food? Do guys and gals approach food in a different way? Distinct differences were explored this week as we welcomed to the show the makers of the highly successful Girls Night Out wines http://www.girlsnightoutwines..com from Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario. In studio to shed some light on what women really, really want Doug Beatty Vice President Marketing Colio Estate Wines http://www.coliowinery.com the man behind the brand as well as Tina Dehondt Multi-Store Manager Colio Estate Winery. What would a Girls Night Out be without fabulous food ? Not too worry, Angela Polla a graduate of Liaison College http://www.liaisoncollege.com/ also known as the “Soup Queen” helped us discover the secrets to feed a woman’s passion. “Men are from Mars are Women are from Venus” was on the best seller list for 6 years in a row. The book published in May 1992 offers many suggestions for improving men-women relationships in couples by understanding the communication style and emotional needs of the opposite gender. For example, the theories it offers is that women complain about problems because they want their problems to be acknowledged, while men complain about problems because they are asking for solutions. It’s not just about the way women approach relationships and love but permeates into the wine and food that we love as well. Women are the majority of wine consumers and account for 60 percent of “high-end” wine buyers. This means they match two of the three following criteria: purchase wine costing more than $15 occasionally to frequently, have more than 12 bottles on hand in their home and would buy a wine costing over $15 for a casual meal at home. Research shows that while women as a group make less than one-half of all household income, but they influence more than 80 percent of dollars spent. Women make more decisions than men do about cars, tires, financial services and personal computers and WINE! Women want to please everyone at the table, therefore multiple wine flights and “by the glass” wine programs helps that happen. According to Doug Beatty, women enjoy talking about wine in the context of food and love, are very sociable, love great labels that are fun and upbeat but are very discriminating. Women will buy the wine once but the value has to be there too. If it is, they are loyal. Men are more driven by third-party endorsements, ratings from wine journalists and critics. Girls Night Out Wines are produced by Colio Estate Wines in the VQA region of Lake Erie North Shore. Located at the 42nd parallel, the latitude is similar to Bordeaux and Northern California. The area is considered Canadas south coast and Lake Erie North Shore has the longest and warmest growing season in Canada. Girls Night Out wines have enjoyed tremendous success and in fact have the number one selling Chardonnay in Ontario. Reasonably priced at just $12.95 per bottle, all VQA and in a convenient screw cap and available in six styles. Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigo, Merlot, Rose(Merlot and Chardonnay) and Cabernet and Shiraz. Girls Night Out wines available at the LCBO or at one of 14 Colio Estate Wine retail locations. http://www.coliowinery.com/our-retail-boutiques/ What would a girls night out be without fabulous finger food and of course chocolate? Angela Polla, a graduate of Liaison College and personal chef known as the Soup Queen ( 519-824-6010 to book Angela) provided us with some delicate, bite sized, easy to eat and delicious food for our Girls Night Out wine party. Several years ago Angela gave up a very busy and stressful corporate career to follow her passion, knowing that there are many people out there in need of a personal chef. She took the Personal Chef Diploma at Liaison College http://www.liaisoncollege.com/prog_personalchef.php and in less than a year had the culinary skills, business management skills, how to market yourself properly, including how to use the internet effectively, and how to avoid the pit-falls other business owners make. Recipes from Angela for the perfect Girls Night Out party. Shrimp and Zucchini Burgers Combine 1.5 c raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, well drained, and finely chopped 1/2 small zucchini, grated 1 clove garlic, mashed grated zest and juice of one lemon 2 tbsp parsley 2 eggs oatmeal to bind if necessary salt and pepper Mix well, refrigerate 1 hour. Form into small patties, fry till golden. Drain well. Serve on Crostini with caper cream (sour cream, mashed capers salt & pepper) or cocktail cream (sour cream and cocktail sauce) Garnish with dill sprigs. Chicken Meat Balls with Apricot Mustard Sauce Mix 1lb ground turkey or chicken 1/2 each grated carrot, zucchini, and onion Salt &Pepper 1 tbsp dried sage Form into small balls, pan fry or oven bake till done. Combine 1 c apricot jam 2- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard Gently mix sauce, pour over meat balls, warm in slow cooker or microwave. Serve with picks or over rice or couscous. Baked Bean and Chick Pea Squares with Pistachios and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis Process – 1 can black beans, rinsed and well drained 1 garlic clove 1 tomato sage, thyme, salt and pepper, dash of hot pepper 3 tbsp cream 1 egg 1 tbsp olive oil Puree, transfer to oiled 8”square, smooth top. Process – Repeat as above, substituting 1 can of chick peas, for black beans.Pour over black bean layer, smooth top. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios Bake 25 minutes, cool then cut into squares. Serve as is or with chutney, salsa or roasted red pepper coulis. Roasted Red Pepper Coulis Drain 1 jar roasted red peppers, puree with 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, pinch of cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Banana Chocolate Fondue In a blender or food processor combine 1 ripe banana 1/4 c almond butter 1/4 c vanilla almond milk 2 tbsp agave nectar 3 tbsp high quality cocoa powder 1/2 vanilla bean ( open pod and scrape out seeds, add to blender) Blend well—add optional seasonings as desired- 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp orange extract, 1/2 tsp large grain salt, and or 1 tsp grand marnier Blend again, and chill. Serve with strawberries, kiwis, mango and /or pineapple cubes as a dip or, pour onto plate, cover with poached pear, garnish with whipped cream.

Girls Night Out Wines and food from Liaison College make the perfect party. The Wine Ladies TV!

To view the entire TV show episode, “Women, Wine And The Foods We Love” and to subscribe to the podcast for previous episodes. Click here. http://www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies

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Join us May 6th for “The Heart of Gold” Party in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation

Everybody has them in their jewellery box….. gold necklaces, out of date jewellery, broken pieces, one earring sets, rings with missing stones or gold jewellery you simply don’t want anymore. Why not turn all of that gold into liquid gold ….. cash and at the same time support the Heart and Stroke Foundation? http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/splash/

We have teamed up with ” The Heart of Gold” charity drive established by Sam Rosenbaum, to host a gold selling event with partial proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This event to be held Thursday May 6th, 2010 at the chic Clarin’s Skin Spa www.clarinsskinspa.ca in Yorkville is by invitation only and will employ the expert buying services of The Gold Smart Network www.goldsmart.ca in conjunction with Fortunes Fine Jewellers www.fortunes.com to purchase gold and jewellery. The elegant Clarins Skin Spa, will be offering a wide menu of specials on its unparalleled spa services, including pedicures, facials and body treatments, make-up touch ups, mini chair massages and more. Enjoy delectable heart healthy hors d’oeuvres catered by Encore Catering www.encorecatering.com/ and decadent chocolates by Bernard Callebaut, Oakville http://www.bernardcallebaut.com/users/folder.asp while sipping on Girls’ Night Out www.girlsnightoutwines.com wines generously donated by Colio Estate Wines. www.coliowinery.com We invite you to join us for our inaugural “The Heart of Gold” party. Why not turn all of that gold into liquid gold … WALK OUT WITH SOME CASH and at the same time support the Heart and Stroke Foundation? http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/splash/ RSVP early to ensure a spot as space is limited. RSVP@thewineladies.com. Having recently lost our own mother in October 2009 after a lengthy and debilitating stroke, we understand firsthand how awful this illness is and how preventable it could have been. We know that our family is only one among many that have been struck by this. Every 7 minutes, someone dies from heart disease or stroke and heart disease and stroke is responsible for one out of three deaths per year. We are proud to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation and hope that you will join us in this wonderful cause. We hope to see you there and raise a glass to your health! A glass of red wine from time to time is good for your heart health! Cheers! The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne What’s happening that evening: · Sell diamonds, vintage and estate jewellery to The GoldSmart Network , professionally evaluated by Fortunes Fine Jewellers, www.fortunes.com/ with the same matching donation to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. A portion of the money you receive will be donated to The Heart & Stroke Foundation with a matching donation by The GoldSmart Network. www.goldsmart.ca · Complimentary Girls Night Out wines www.girlsnightoutwines.com from Colio Estate Wines www.coliowinery.com and the delicious and hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Encore Catering www.encorecatering.com · Enjoy a hand or lip mini treatment, make-up touch up or mini chair massage. http://www.clarinsskinspa.ca · Win one of two Harmony Phi Classic Pendants. An original jewellery creation, courtesy of Fortunes Fine Jewellers www.fortunes.com valued each at $175.00 · Meet The Wine Ladies in person · Gift bag courtesy of our sponsors

Caption: Harmony Phi Classic Pendant

Where it’s happening: · Clarins Spa, 87 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1C1 · Thursday May 6th 2010 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm · Attendance strictly limited · This is a PRIVATE party, no cover or admission charges, but strictly RSVP@thewineladies.com · This is a fund raiser: bring all the gold you can sell, your own or your friends’ How to register: · Email The Wine Ladies at RSVP@TheWineLadies.com ( limited to 100 guests only) · Call The GoldSmart Network at 416-594-6533 in Toronto. Outside Toronto local area call Toll Free at 1-877-599-6533 If you would like to know about wine and your health, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and how you can turn your old gold into liquid cash join us at www.thatchannel.com on Wednesday April 21st,2010 at 2:30-3:30PM for The Wine Ladies TV show. For a complete podcast of The Wine Ladies TV go to www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies Some Important Facts about Heart and Stroke Heart disease and stroke is responsible for one out of three deaths per year Every 7 minutes, someone dies from heart disease or stroke Every 10 minutes, someone dies or is disabled by stroke, and if we can’t support further research and reduce prevalence, in 10 years this could be every five minutes Heart disease and stroke are extremely serious, complex and frequently fatal diseases Survivors often require the most advanced care available Heart disease and stroke have a greater impact on Canadians’ health than all other diseases combined – including cancer Almost 1 in 5 Canadians over the age of 65 are living with some form of heart disease of stroke 300,000 people in Canada are living with the effects of stroke and this number is predicted to increase significantly with our aging population Heart disease and stroke costs the Canadian economy over $22.2 billion a year including direct healthcare costs, as well as indirect economic costs related to disability and death The rates are on the decline and has been since 1951 though the amount of cases are going up because we have a larger population and people who are living longer.

The Wine Ladies SPOTLIGHT – Preservino Connoisseur

Tune in every Wednesday “LIVE” at 2:30pm – 3:30pm to The Wine Ladies TV on http://www.thatchannel.com as we host guests from the world of wine, food and the fabulous lifestyle it entails. To listen or subscribe to the podcasts http://www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies . The show is a perfect spot to share with our viewers, listeners and readers our latest discovery deserving of a special mention, an innovative wine accessory, a delectable wine we just tasted , a new spirit, cocktail or beer and much more. Introducing The Wine Ladies SPOTLIGHT! Every week we will pick something special and share it with you! Check out the http://www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies for a complete podcast from March 10th, 2010 Going Green For St. Patrick’s Day! The Wine Ladies TV! This week’s SPOTLIGHT….. Preservino Connoisseur Never one to sit on our laurels. We are now armed with saber and flutes, on our current crusade to bring champagne and sparkling wine to the people! With a plethora of brilliant bubblies now being produced from around the world, there’s a sparkling wine for you, just waiting to pop it’s cork. Why wait to enjoy a glass of champagne or sparkling wine for a special occasion? You can have a beautiful glass of bubbly whenever you want! We found the perfect product that will not only preserve the delicate flavours and aromas of your wine but preserve the tiny bubbles keeping them in perfect shape. So now don’t worry about opening a bottle of bubbly if you just want just one glass. The Preservino Connoisseur http://www.preservino.com/store.aspx?cat_id=1 is a professional wine and champagne preserving kit. Available online for $99.95 Included are: 1 Preservino dispenser, 1 argon cartridge, 1 Champagne Stopper and 1 Wine Stopper (both stoppers are Chrome plated and “Click & Pour” feature), all presented in a handsome wood box. The Preservino Connoisseur is the perfect gift for the Wine Enthusiast on your list. With Preservino Connoisseur you can you can enjoy a single glass of wine and champagne without ever wasting a drop! * Preserves Bubbles and Taste of Champagne * 2 Chromed Stoppers (Wine & Champagne) * Handsome Wood Gift Box If you would like to see Georgia demonstrate this awesome product check out www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies . Go to podcast shows under The Wine Ladies and to the show entitled Going Green For St. Patrick’s Day! At about 29:25 into the show you can see Georgia demonstrate this awesome product! To purchase a Preservino Connoisseur. Go to www.preservino.com Going Green For St. Patrick’s Day! The Wine Ladies TV Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm (live on ThatChannel.com): Sisters, business partners, national newspaper columnists, TV personalities and radio hosts, these ladies share their passion for wine, food and living to the fullest and without hesitation. Their motto, “everything in life somehow comes back to the vine,” keeps audiences entertained and informed. Join the ladies every Sunday morning at 8:30am on The Jewel Network ( Jewel 88.5 FM in Toronto, Jewel 98.5 FM in Ottawa, Jewel 107.7 FM in Hawkesbury) as they host special guests from all walks of life on their weekly wine and lifestyle radio show. Watch The Wine Ladies on their web TV episodes “ One Sip At A Time” as they conduct two-on-one interviews featuring leading chefs, winemakers, business entrepreneurs, financial gurus, sports stars and innovators in the entertainment, literary and fine arts communities. Georgia and Susanne have a talent for discussion that’s always fun and enthusiastic . The Wine Ladies philosophy is that “Wine is part of living well, with joy, with good friends and good food, from a simple table wine to a Grand Cru”. To watch and subscribe to the podcasts http://www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies

The Wine Ladies SPOTLIGHT – Preservino Connoisseur

Tune in every Wednesday “LIVE” at 2:30pm – 3:30pm to The Wine Ladies TV on http://www.thatchannel.com as we host guests from the world of wine, food and the fabulous lifestyle it entails. To listen or subscribe to the podcasts http://www.thatchannel.com/thewineladies .

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Wine, women and the food we love! The Wine Ladies radio,8:30am Sun March 28th on The Jewel Radio

Set that dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at http://www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show. Women, wine and food take centre stage this week. How does a woman’s taste and approach to wine and food differ from that of a man? Distinct differences are explored this week as welcome to the show the makers of the highly successful Girls Night Out wines http://www.girlsnightoutwines..com from Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario. In studio to shed some light on what women really, really want Doug Beatty Vice President Marketing Colio Estate Wines http://www.coliowinery.com the man behind the brand as well as Tina Dehondt Multi-Store Manager Colio Estate Winery. What would a Girls Night Out be without fabulous food ? Not too worry, Angela Polla a graduate of Liaison College http://www.liaisoncollege.com/ also known as the “Soup Queen” will help us discover the secrets to feed a woman’s passion. BREAKING NEWS! Get Personal Twitter Messages from The Wine Ladies! We’ve just started, come and tweet with us! http://twitter.com/TheWineLadies. BECOME A FAN on FACEBOOK! Updates, wine reviews, give aways and more! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/The-Wine-Ladies/74962673175?ref=ts SEE US ON YOU TUBE! New videos every week! http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BAC922F31D95EF06&search_query=the+wi ne+ladies

Wine, women and the food we love! The Wine Ladies radio,8:30am Sun March 28th on The Jewel Radio

Set that dial to The Jewel Radio Network at 88.5 FM in Toronto, 98.5 in Ottawa and 107.7 in Hawkesbury on line at http://www.jewelradio.com every Sunday morning at 8:30a.m. to connect with The Wine Ladies radio show.

Women, wine and food take centre stage this week. How does a woman’s taste and approach to wine and food differ from that of a man? Distinct differences are explored this week as welcome to the show the makers of the highly successful Girls Night Out wines http://www.girlsnightoutwines..com from Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario. In studio to shed some light on what women really, really want Doug Beatty Vice President Marketing Colio Estate Wines http://www.coliowinery.com the man behind the brand as well as Tina Dehondt Multi-Store Manager Colio Estate Winery. What would a Girls Night Out be without fabulous food ? Not too worry, Angela Polla a graduate of Liaison College http://www.liaisoncollege.com/ also known as the “Soup Queen” will help us discover the secrets to feed a woman’s passion.

BREAKING NEWS! Get Personal Twitter Messages from The Wine Ladies! We’ve just started, come and tweet with us! http://twitter.com/TheWineLadies.

BECOME A FAN on FACEBOOK! Updates, wine reviews, give aways and more! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/The-Wine-Ladies/74962673175?ref=ts

SEE US ON YOU TUBE! New videos every week! http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BAC922F31D95EF06&search_query=the+wi
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Wine, women and the food we love! The Wine Ladies TV! 2:30pm Wed March 24th on Thatchannel.com

Women, wine and food take centre stage this week. How does a woman’s taste and approach to wine and food differ from that of a man? Distinct differences are explored this week as welcome to the show the makers of the highly successful Girls Night Out wines www.girlsnightoutwines..com from Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario. In studio to shed some light on what women really, really want Doug Beatty Vice President Marketing Colio Estate Wines www.coliowinery.com the man behind the brand as well as Tina Dehondt Multi-Store Manager Colio Estate Winery. What would a Girls Night Out be without fabulous food ? Not too worry, Angela Polla a graduate of Liaison College http://www.liaisoncollege.com/ also known as the “Soup Queen” will help us discover the secrets to feed a woman’s passion.

If you missed last week’s show not a problem.

Espagne here we come! We invite you to join us in Spain June 2010 for our wine and culinary tour. Be sure to watch this Wednesday March 17th as we reveal the itinerary of this glorious adventure, discover the leading wine growing region of Rioja, tapas, tempranillo and perhaps a little flamenco! Three guests join us in studio to answer any questions you might have. Proprietor and chef of CAVA restaurant www.cavarestaurant.ca Christopher McDonald one of Canada’s most respected chefs, known for a creative, first-principles approach to cooking and the relationship between food and wine. Also in studio Toni Batet Collado who promises to bring a taste of the Rioja wine region representing the well known and respected house of Torres. http://www.ibericoswine.com/index-en.php Rounding out our guest list, Brenda Hanson Operations manager of ECO-MOZAIC www.eco-mozaic.com who will bring the scrumptious details of the paths we will take while in Spain from wineries to tapas bars to museums and more. Adios a mis amigos….. until Wednesday

If you would like to join us in Spain in June go to www.ECO-MOZAIC.com or call 416 585 2258 and 1 800 267 9339 for details.

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