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Culinary Conversations at the 15th Annual Decatur Book Festival

Sunday, September 6 to Wednesday, September 30

The 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival presented by Emory University, one of the largest independent book festivals in the country, has announced that the event will be completely free and virtual this year, beginning on Friday, Sept. 4, and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 4.

This year, the virtual culinary program pays tribute to African American cookbook authors and food writers. Culinary Conversations presented by Whole Foods Market will feature nationally-renowned food historians, chefs, and food and beverage writers.

Toni Tipton-Martin is the festival’s “cooknote” author; she will participate in a four-event series called Jubilee Talks, a nod to her 2020 James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African-American Cooking.

The culinary track also includes The Grande Dames of Southern Cuisine, a panel featuring three acclaimed southern chef authors – Virginia Willis, Nathalie Dupree, and Belinda Smith-Sullivan – as well as a conversation with James Beard Award-winning mixologist, Brad Thomas Parsons, and food photographer Battman with his book in photographs of 100 black chefs, Toques in Black.

Other featured chef-authors include Alexander Smalls (Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen) and Adrian Miller (The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas).

In all, the Decatur Book Festival will feature an outstanding lineup of more than 40 nationally recognized authors, poets, and illustrators, including 15 of the festival’s most notable past presenters, in a series of curated panels.

The Decatur Book Festival’s virtual format, along with a slate of special events, will make the month of September feel as much like the traditional festival as possible.

All events are free and open to the public and will be available via Crowdcast, an app that is free to download. Sign up via the festival website: https://www.crowdcast.io/decaturbookfestival

During the festival events, books will be available for purchase via partner booksellers, who have been an integral part of the festival since its beginning. Booksellers are: A Capella Books, Brave and Kind Bookshop, Charis Books and More, Eagle Eye Books, FoxTale Book Shoppe, Little Shop of Stories, and Tall Tales Books. Each virtual event is co-sponsored by one of these independent booksellers.

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Gallaghers – To Go!

With delivery and takeout well underway, we decided to have some fun and expand our menu.

The warm weather inspired our chef to feature two delicious new salad entrées along with a mouth-watering classic steak sandwich.

We are also happy to announce that in addition to DoorDash and UberEats, we are also available on Grubhub and Seamless.

Take a look through our menu and let us cook tonight!

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Hab Water Enhancement: Simplicity, Sustainability, Philanthropy

Say hello to Hab, the newest water enhancement brand and product bringing not only great taste but simplicity, sustainability, and philanthropy all in one ‘bit’. From wellness executive, Shane McCassy, Hab makes drinking refreshing fruit-flavored water more accessible, leaving out the guilt of excess plastic consumption and toxic waste.

With philanthropy at its core, Hab strives to create innovative hydration products that eliminate waste and promote wellness, while continuing to support environmental solutions.

Sustainability

Habs product’s packaging is 100% plastic free and made entirely in the USA

Product labels are made with 100% post consumer material and soy based non-toxic ink

Each ‘bit’ contains only two calories and a 264% daily dose of vitamin C

Simplicity

Hab’s water enhancing bits are made with only six ingredients:

Natural Flavor

Ascorbic Acid

Sodium bi-Carb

Cane Sugar

Less than 1% Silica and Vegetable Stearate

Philanthropy

Portions of profits are donated to The Water Project, a non-profit organization providing clean water to areas without proper access.

In partnership with 1% For the Planet – Hab is pledging at least 1% of gross company sales to charitable efforts

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Folios Cheese Wraps

Parmesan Folios are lightly baked sheets of cheese. Recipe ready to crisp, wrap, roll or melt. A deliciously creative and convenient way to enjoy cheese your way everyday! Crisp it in the microwave and form bowls, chips or crumble over soups and salads. make a carb free, high protein wrap or roll. Made from part-skim all natural cheese.

We got to try these and they are great. I’ve long had the habit of taking a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham and rolling them up for a snack. So when I saw these slices of parmesan the size of a burrito wrapper, all sorts of ideas came along. I of course had to try one wrapping up some ham, turkey, and sour cream, a larger version of my traditional snack. But I also experimented a bit with assorted other fillings, and even tried crisping them as described on the package. They were delicious every way I tried them.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 42 g
Servings per container 4
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
20%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 45 mg
15%
Sodium 350 mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
0%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 14 g

Calcium 40%
•
Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
INGREDIENTS: PARMESAN CHEESE MADE FROM PASTEURIZED COW MILK, SALT, ENZYMES
CONTAINS: MILK.
NON-GMO

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Good Gouda – Gayo Azul

An award winning and beloved cheese, Gayo Azul Red Wax Gouda is a true fan-favorite. Imported from the Netherlands this young cheese carries over the rooted traditions of Dutch cheesemaking. Made with whole milk, it has a rich, buttery and slightly sweet flavor. It slices, shreds, and melts very well. It is excellent on a cheeseboard, in a casserole, as a topping or used in sauces and soups.

Here at Party Digest, we got to try some of this and it’s AMAZING. Some of the best cheese I’ve had in years.

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Sweet Tea Singles – Milo’s

The new 12-pack of Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea is the same all-natural beverage Milo’s fans know and love, now in a convenient 12 oz bottle. Milo’s Tea is made with three simple ingredients: filtered water, pure cane sugar and fresh brewed tea. It’s just like the tea you make at home, with no added colors or preservatives.

“We are excited to debut Milo’s new multipack of sweet tea singles just in time for summer,” said Tricia Wallwork,
Milo’s CEO and founder Milo Carlton’s granddaughter. “We developed the multipack to make it easier for our fans to stock up and enjoy our sweet tea on the go.”

The new Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea multipack will be available mid-July for a limited time in more than 200 Sam’s Club stores and will retail for $7.98.

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Davidoff OliveFed Virtual Event

Thursday, July 23 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

A truly one of a kind dining experience.

Discover a spectacular Wagyu beef like no other. Only the best olive feed is used, creating intense marbling and unforgettable flavor. Together we will view a live demonstration with the OliveFed team, on how to properly prepare this Wagyu steak and what makes Olive feed so unique to the flavor. To complement the evening, we will also include a special cocktail demonstration to pair perfectly with the Davidoff Nicaragua Toro.

TICKET OPTIONS

Davidoff Nicaragua Toro Box of 12
16oz Umami Wagyu Striploin (x2)
Exclusive Sea Salt from France Included
Instructions / Listed Tools needed
Recipe for special cocktail
Recorded Demonstration for future use.
Once order is processed, you will receive two separate packages. Steaks will be provided directly from OliveFed in the proper, necessary packaging to guarantee freshness through expedited service.

Details for the virtual demonstration will be sent separately at a later date prior to the event.

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Sterlingfest – Save the Date

Saturday, October 10 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Washington, DC

Every October, The Sterling Foundation throws a massive block party, celebrating the best of our hometown! Bring the whole family, explore booths offering the best of local businesses and artisans. Sample fine food from a wide variety of local restaurants. While the kids enjoy games, obstacle courses, and crafts, parents can sit down in the Beer Garden for a pint of locally brewed beer or a lovely glass of Virginia’s finest wine.

SterlingFest takes over multiple streets surrounding the Sterling Community Center at 120 Enterprise Street, turning it into one giant party celebrating the best that Sterling has to offer. Get to know your neighbors, learn about local businesses, buy unique gifts from local artists, and have a great time! Best of all, the entire event helps raise funds to benefit The Sterling Foundation, ensuring we can continue our work to strengthen and beautify our hometown.

Enjoy the best of Sterling at SterlingFest!

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Plant-Based SuperFruit Freezie & Ice Wands – DeeBee’s Organics

DeeBee’s Organics announces today the official release of two utterly delicious organic products for summer 2020, including its plant-based Organic SuperFruit Freezie. In collaboration with Disney, its Organic Ice Wands feature packaging with characters Anna, Elsa and Olaf from Frozen 2. DeeBee’s Organics produces 100% organic treats with short label, clean ingredients ready to inspire moments of joy in every member of the modern family. DeeBee’s Organics releases these products to 12,000 retail stores across North America.

At the heart of DeeBee’s Organics is Founder and Ph.D. Medical Scientist Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, a Canadian expert on the impacts of environmental toxins such as pesticides — especially in the food chain. DeeBee’s Organics shelf-stable freezies are made from premium organic fruits with zero added artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives and are allergen-free of nuts, dairy, fish, wheat, and soy. DeeBee’s Organics is on target to sell more than 30 million freezies in 2020.

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Root’d: The Newest Must-Have for the Keto Diet

If you’re interested in helping keto fanatics to achieve our health and fitness goals, please consider the best new multivitamin on the market — it gives us all the probiotics, super greens, electrolytes and vitamins+nutrients we need: and it’s a zero sugar, zero carb, delicious daily drink that is 100% keto! (no more pills to swallow or remembering to take multiple supplements – yay!)

Here are more details about Root’d multivitamin drinks:

Root’d formulas are created specifically for men, women and prenatal mothers
Designed to increase your immunity, energy and nutrient levels using the Science of Nutrition Booster + ™
The combination of full-spectrum vitamins + minerals, probiotics, and electrolytes infused with the chemistry of super greens gives us this ultimate nutrient absorption (maximizing the amount and rate of our ability to take in these vitamins) and also increases hydration and balances digestion
Root’d costs less than $1.29 per day on www.rootd.com, on Amazon, or at Sprouts stores nationwide

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NANA MINT: MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHT from Wizzotzky

American tea drinkers haven’t had news this revolutionary since the Boston Tea Party: Nana Mint is here. This slightly and naturally sweet cultivar of Mentha spicata, found only in the Mediterranean region has long been prized by Israelis, Moroccans, and other nearby Middle Eastern cultures.

Now Wissotzky Tea is introducing this exotic mint closer to home with a full line of carefully-crafted Simply Nana Teas – incomparable to other teas.

That’s exciting news for American tea drinkers looking for the Next Big Thing. And since the Nana Mint trend is just beginning to move the needle in the U.S. tea category – which is more than ready for a caffeinated jolt – it’s a great time for retailers to get in on the buzz.

So, what is Nana Tea? Nana is unlike any other variety of mint. Reminiscent of the sun-drenched warmth of its Mediterranean origins, it unleashes a subtle layer of earthiness and invigorating minty flavor in every tantalizing cup. Nana Tea is sure to awaken the spirit whether served hot or icy cold.

Consumers can get “Nanafied” in a variety of delicious, all-natural ways:

  • Simply Nana Mint Black Tea
  • Simply Nana Mint Green Tea
  • Simply Nana Mint Herbal Lemon Tea
  • Simply Nana Mint Herbal Ginger Tea
  • Simply Nana Mint Herbal Chamomile Tea

In addition, Wissotzky is providing multi-tiered support to drive the Nana Tea revolution. Promotions include digital advertising, shopper marketing, social media, influencer marketing, demos, and a presence on Amazon.

Family-owned since 1849, Wissotzky is beloved throughout the world for its superior blends of the highest quality teas and infusions. Every bag of Wissotzky Tea contains 100% natural tea and hand-selected herbs and spices for a full-bodied, GMO-free, certified kosher tea drinking experience.

Nana Mint Iced Green Tea & Honeydew

Green tea pairs perfectly with Honeydew Melon and the refreshing & invigorating finish of exotic Nana Mint and just a little touch of honey makes this an iced adventure you won’t want to miss.

How to make:

  • Brew two Nana Mint Green tea bags per 16oz of water
  • Let steep for 3-5 minutes
  • Remove tea bags and let chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours
  • Dice Honeydew and lightly coat with honey
  • Add to a glass and muddle slightly to release its sweetness
  • Top with ice and chilled tea and enjoy!

Nana Mint Iced Simply Black Tea Half & Half Sparkle

The rich and refreshing taste of our premium Black tea and exotic Nana Mint are artfully paired with sparkling lemonade to create a refreshing twist on the traditional half & half. Add fresh lemon and mint and you are ready to sip back and enjoy the warm weather.

How to make:

  • Brew two Nana Mint Simply Black tea bags per 16oz of water
  • Let steep for 3-5 minutes
  • Remove tea bags and let chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours
  • Add lemon slices and fresh mint to a classic Highball glass
  • Fill each glass halfway with chilled tea
  • Top with sparkling lemonade
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh mint

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