Ann had an interesting post on December 16th titled “Eating Consciously: Family Green Survival”. Sitting here the day after New Year’s, pondering the year ahead and other things, this post came to mind. I was struck at the fact that many people around the world, don’t have very much, let alone food.

The conclusion of my pondering? Some things I want to consciously think about in the year ahead (in no particular order). Check them out and see if they resonate with you!

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Have you had the opportunity to enjoy a meal at Tazzina Bistro? If not, this is your chance, and then some! The Bistro opened in 2003 in downtown Woodland on Main Street. Located in a century old building with an original maple floor and exposed bricks, the feel is cozy comfortable. They expanded to the side and just added a "Vintage Lounge" to their name. I recently dined there and had a very memorable meal.

The "New Year's Bash" sounds enticing. Here is the scoop:

Music provided by DeeJay Stephan
Dancing
Champagne Toast at Midnight
A fleet of town cars for local rides home
Dress Code: Semi-Formal, black tie optional....(pull out that party dress!)

Shellfish Ice Bar
Oysters
Caviar
Smoked Mussels
Dungeness Crab & avocado cucumber cups

Endless Pass-Around Appetizers until 11pm
Tiny Beef Wellingtons
Foie Gras Torchon
Crispy potato cakes with bacon & chives
Rosemary & Parmesan shortbreads
Empenadas
Rumaki
Many more…

Dessert Station & Chocolate Fountain
Mini Éclairs
Tiny Lemon Meringues tarts
Fruit tarts
Bon bons
Cookies

Limited Tickets to be sold
$100 per person (includes tax & food server gratuity) – Must be 21 or over

Location: 614 Main St., Historic Downtown Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: (530) 661-1700
Fax: (530) 661-7138

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I've got my new Christmas camera figured out! As promised, pictures of the Chestnut Biscotti.

I want to share a scruptious Italian Biscotti recipe with you today. (I love biscotti, all kinds and experiment with them weekly.) Dennis Kercher over at The Hidden Kitchen imparted with half of his bag of chestnut flour purchased in Italy on a recent trip. I'd been searching for this flour after stumbling upon a biscotti I wanted to try some time ago. Here it is, with a few changes, and wishes for a wonderful holiday to everyone!

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