Friday, November 28, 2008

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Just made this for my honey and he loved it!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

6 cups milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 ounces unsweetened Mexican-style chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Stick cinnamon (for garnish)
In a large saucepan, combine milk, sugar, chocolate, ground cinnamon and salt. Heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted and the milk is very hot. (Do not let the milk come to a boil)

Beat 2 eggs in a mixing bowl. Stir in one cup of the hot mixture into the eggs, then return this mixture to the saucepan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more over low heat, still stirring.

Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Beat with a molinillo or a rotary beater until it is very frothy. Pour into mugs, garnish with cinnamon sticks, and serve. Makes about 6 (8 ounce) servings.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Vicky Cristina Barcelona in person!

Christmas has arrived early. Penelope Cruz will be attending a special screening of Vicky Cristina Barcelona at The Sunshine Landmark Theater on December 1st!!!

Vicky Cristina Barcelona
With Penelope Cruz in person
Monday, December 1, 8:30 p.m.
At the Sunshine Landmark Theater, 143 East Houston Street, Manhattan
2008, 96 mins.

"The Weinstein Company. Directed and written by Woody Allen. With Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson. Woody Allen returns to vibrant form with the tale of college pals Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) who are tempted toward a romantic triangle with free-spirited Spanish artists Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem) and Maria Elena (Penelope Cruz). Post-film discussion with Penelope Cruz." (museum of moving images)

Tickets: $15 Museum members/Free for Sponsor-level and above. For tickets, call 718.777.6810.

(For more info: www.movingimage.us, www.landmarktheatres.com)

WHEN: Mon Dec 01 8:30 pm

WHERE: Sunshine Cinema,143 E. Houston St. (212) 330-8182

DIRECTIONS F/V/6 to Second Ave.

PRICE $15 Museum members/Free for Sponsor-level and above

Monday, November 24, 2008

The Martinez Gallery Presents: Mastering The Heights| The Apartment As Art


Source: RepublicaUpdate.com

In what has to be one of the most interesting and creative art installations of ’08, the current incarnation of the Martinez Gallery is an apartment in Washington Heights that is more artwork than art gallery.

Read On

FROM: November 28, 2008 – January 31, 2009
HOURS: Friday + Saturday | 12 – 6PM and by appointment
ADMISSION: Free

Martinez Gallery
362 Wadsworth Avenue, Apt. 44
New York, NY 10040
212-619-2149
staff@martinezgallery.com
Directions by train: #1 to 191st Street. Elevator to street.

For more info visit: www.martinezgallery.com



Sunday, November 23, 2008

Txikito

Alexandra Raij and Eder Montero, the chefs behind Tia Pol and El Quinto Pino have gone solo. Say hello to their new casa at Txikito. The restaurant, pronounced chee-KEE-toe, means “little” in Basque. And with only 28 seats, it is little. Thankfully, authentic Basque-style tapas and a solid cocktail menu are worth the wait.

Txikito
240 Ninth Avenue (between 24th & 25th Streets)
(212) 242-4730
txikitonyc.com

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Tapas, Tapas and 20-cent Breakfast

Source: UrbanDaddy.com

Boqueria II in Soho
The Flatiron favorite gets some much-needed extra capacity with this downtown sister location. We recommend settling in at the chef's bar where you can admire the kitchen at work and take in the new brunch menu, including Revuelto Pinoxco and Huevos y Bistec. (That's steak & eggs, for the uni-lingual.)
171 Spring St (between Thompson and W. Broadway)
212-343-4255


Txikito
This new spot from the fine folks behind El Quinto Pino boasts the same small-scale pleasures as its predecessors, including small pours of wine, mini-beers (called Zuritos), ten seats at the bar and handheld Basque tapas like Txitxiki, a crispy chorizo-hash sandwich. As for pronouncing it...your guess is as good as ours.
240 9th Ave (between 24th and 25th St)
212-242-4730


20-Cent Breakfast at Casa Havana
You've probably never stopped by this Chelsea Cuban spot, but we're putting it on your radar just in case: two eggs, bacon and coffee for 20 cents. We recommend tipping at least a quarter.
Available every day, 7-11am
190 8th Ave (between 19th and 20th St)
212-243-9421

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Casa Naranja Does The BluePrintCleanse - T'was the night before


Brenda and I have been on the phone non- stop vetting each others food or rather non-food choices today. For example "Does a cup of spinach artichoke cheddar soup from Hale and Hearty count as a good choice?" "Should I have a Vanilla Latte, you know, as my last hurrah?"

All I can say is "que vaina!!!"

UPDATE: We just picked up the juices at the Blueprint Cleanse Warehouse in Chelsea. Must say they are extremely organized. 1 bag that includes 6 clearly labeled juices per day. I am reading and memorizing the little cute cheat sheet they included. Is that not a good sign?

Saturday, November 8, 2008

THE 3RD ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL WEEK


THE 3RD ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL WEEK CELEBRATES LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER, VISUAL ARTS, and LITERATURE

MARATHON
OF MUSIC AND DANCE
Sunday November 9, 1 PM to 11 PM
Zipper Factory, 336 West 37 Street (bet. 8th & 9th Aves)
Admission: $20 for all day pass
Tickets at Ovation Tix, 212/352-3101 or www.thezipperfactory.com
For Information: www.pamar.org
Schedule:
1:00 - 1:20 PM - PEDRO RENE, Argentine Folklore and Tango
1:30 - 1:50 PM - SABRINA LASTAM & EMILIO SOLLA,
original compositions by Lastman
2:00 - 2:20 PM - BRUNETTI-TULLY TANGO DUO, blend of
traditional Argentine, original & Tango music
2:30 - 2:50 PM - JULIO SANTILLAN & SOFIA TOSELLO, homage
to Jorge Luis Borges
3:15 - 3:35 PM - ATIPICA, members of Uruguayan Youth
Symphony Orchestra in tango music
4:00 - 4:20 PM - DANMAR: ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Hispanic Dance Showcase
4:30 - 4:50 PM - GLAMOURTANGO, all female cast in an homage
to both Tango and feminine beauty
5:00 - 5:20 PM - SOFIA RAE KOUTSOVITIS & JORGE ROEDER
DUO, elegant blend of South American rhythms
5:30 - 5:50 PM - NEW GENERATION DANCE COMPANY,
Argentine Tano with mini tango class
6:00 - 6:20 PM - CARLOS FRANZETTI, Grammy-Award winning
pianist
6:30 - 6:50 PM - EDDY MARCANO AND HIS ACOUSTIC TRIO,
from Venezuela
7:00 - 7:20 PM - BELEDO QUARTET, works from their CDs
7:30 - 7:50 PM - OSCAR VALERO FUERZA - Flamenco Dance
8:00 -8:20 PM - TRIBO, Brazilian music
8:30- 8:50 PM - ALLISON BREWSTER-FRANZETTI, classical
pianist plays Franzetti & Piazzolla
9:00 -9:20 PM - MAX LIFCHITZ, members of North/South
Consonance Ensemble in works by Lifschitz
9:30 -9:50 PM -QUINTET OF THE AMERICAS, traditional
South American folk dances
10:00-10:20 PM-SAMBA DO GRINGO, Brazilian music
10:30-10:50 PM-FOLKLORE URBANO, Pablo Mayor's group in
Colombian music.

INDIVIDUAL
CONCERTS:
MUSIC:
November 5 at 7 PM
ATIPICA TANGO BAND
Americas Society is proud to present the U.S. debut of 12 young musicians in traditional tangos and original compositions.
Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue (at 68th Street)
For reservations: 212-277-8359 or culture@americas-society.org
November 7 at 7 PM
EDDY MARCANO
Venezuelan violin virtuoso Marcano showcases the importance of the violin in Venezuelan music.
Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue (at 68th Street)
free admission
November 10 at 8 PM
A BRAZILIAN SERENADE: Longings and Saudades!
North/South Consonance presents Brazilian soprano Stela Brandao and pianist Max Lifchitz performing art songs by 20th century Brazilian composers.
Christ & St. Stephen's Church, 120 West 69th Street
free admission
November 10, 17 & 24 at 8 PM
THE 1ST ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN PIANO AND SONG FESTIVAL with Cesar Reyes
November 10: The Piano Music of Mexico
November 17: Latin American Song Recital
November 24: Latin American Dances
Renee Weiler Concert Hall at Greenwich Music House, 46 Barrow
Tickets: $15
November 13 at 7 PM
MARIA CANGIANO - BALLADS FOR MY LIFE AND DEATH. ASTOR PIAZZOLLA'S SONGS REVISITED
Argentine singer celebrates release of her new CD.
Consulate General of Argentina, 12 West 56 Street
Free admission
November 14 & 15 at 8 PM
SOUTH AMERICAN WOMEN SERIES
November 14: Sofia Tosello & Andrea Tierra
November 15: Sabrina Lastman & Sofia Rei Koutsovitis
DROM, 85 Avenue A
Tickets: $12
Reservations: 212/777-1157
November 15 at 8 PM
FIESTA DE CAMARA/CHAMBER MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS
The Madison String Quartet and flutist Carla Auld perform works by Latin American composers.
Ann Goodman Recital Hall at Kaufman Center, 129 West 67 St.
Tickets: $30
Reservations: 212-501-3330
November 15 at 2 PM
QUINTET OF THE AMERICAS
A celebration of Latin American Music by the woodwind quintet from Latin America.
Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, Flushing
Free admission
November 17 & 18 at 6 PM
LEARN COLOMBIAN MUSIC
Rafael Leal teaches a class in the richness of Colombian music.
Consulate General of Colombia, 10 East 46 Street
Free Admission
November 19 at 7:30 PM
QUINTET OF THE AMERICAS
A program of Latin American Music by the woodwind quintet from Latin America.
Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street
Tickets: $15 for students; $5 for seniors
Reservations: 212-463-0165
November 20 at 6:45 PM
NILKO ANDREAS GUITAR RECITAL
The guitarist appearing with Jesus Reina, Anna Margrethe Nilse, and Amberdocters Van Leeuwen.
St. Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th St)
Free Admission
November 21 at 7:30 PM
DUKE JAZZ SERIES
Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto with special guest, saxophonist Harvey Wainapel, in selections from Santos Neto's "Canto de Rio," inspired by African and Portuguese traditions.
Bruno Walter Auditorium, NY Public Library for the Performing
Arts, 111 Amsterdam Avenue (at 65th Street)
Free Admission

DANCE
:
November 7 & 8 (Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 3 & 8 PM)
NEW GENERATION DANCE COMPANY
The unique fusion of Argentine Tango and ballet/contemporary dance by director Dardo Galletto (former member of Julio Bocca's company) in "Volver al Sur," with guest tango dancers from Argentina: Guillermina Quiroga and partner Cesar Coelho, and Natalia Hills with partner Gabriel Misse.
Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
Tickets: $30; $40; $50
Reservations: 212-864-5400 or www.symphonyspace.org
November 14, 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM
BLUE MOON TANGO NIGHT
Free Tango class with Valeria Solomonoff followed by a social dance. Evening includes a performance by the all-female tango company GlamourTango at 10:30 PM.
Dance Manhattan, 39 West 19 St, 5th floor
Tickets: $13

AUCTIONS:
November 14-19 at Sotheby's
SALE OF LATIN AMERICAN ART
Selection of works spanning the colonial period to the present, including key artists Fernando Botero, Roberto Matta, Rufino Tamayo, and Joaquin Torres-Garcia.
Nov. 14, 15, 17, 10 to 5 PM; Nov. 16, 1 to 5 PM; Nov. 18, 10AM-noon Sale date November 19 at 10 AM and 7 PM
Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave (at 72nd Street)
Free Admission
www.sothebys.com for daily hours and sale date
November 19-20 at Christie's
LATIN AMERICAN ART DAY AND EVENING SALE
A large selection of works by Latin American artists.
Viewing: Nov 15, 17, 18 - 10 AM to 5 PM; Nov. 16 - 1 to 5 PM; Nov. 19 - 10 AM to 12 noon
Auction Times: November 19 at 6:30 PM; Nov. 20 at 10 AM
20 Rockefeller Plaza

ART FAIRS:
November 6-9
SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CARIBBEAN ART FAIR
A rare opportunity to view the scope of Caribbean art, with more than 35 exhibitors and over 200 artists. This year the ICAFair will benefit PAMAR.
The Waterfront, 222 12th Avenue
General Admission $15; Three-Day Pass $35; Srs. & students $10
Free for children 12 and under
For Information: 310-637-4934 www.icafair.com
November 13-16
PINTA
Scheduled to coincide with Christie's and Sotheby's auctions, showing works from the most pretigious galleries in Latin America, Europe and the U.S.
Metropolitan Pavillon, 125 West 18 St. (bet. 6th & 7th Aves)
General Admission $20; students $10
For Information and Hours: www.pintaart.com

VISUAL ARTS:
September 2008 - January 2009
(IN)FORMED BY COLOR: Carlos Cruz-Diez
Organized by Director of Visual Arts, Gabriela Rangel
Guest Curator, Estrellita Brodsky
Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue (at 68th Street)
For Information and Gallery hours: www.americas-society.org
September 23 2008 - January 3, 2009
EXHIBITION: EMERGING SPANISH ARTISTS IN N.Y.
Works by seven Spanish artists born in the 60's & 70's, now living in New York. In collaboration with El Museo del Barrio
Instituto Cervantes, 211 East 49 Street
Free Admission
For Information and Gallery hours: www.cervantes.org
October 7-December 15
TONY BECHARA: GRAND CANYON
Co-curated by Claudia Calirman and Susan Hoeltzel
Lehman College Art Gallery, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx
For Information and Gallery hours: 718/960-8731
October 23, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
RAUL MANZANO'S ICON OR MYTH?
Paintings depicting the ideal of the Statue of Liberty and liberty itself.
325 Hudson Street, 5th fl (entrance on Van Dam)
Free Admission
October 23-November 22,
10+10 - Works by 10 Brazilian Artists
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Gallery Brasileira.
Goloborotko's Studio, 68 Jay Street, suite 209, Brooklyn
For Information and hours: 718-722-2772
October 27-November 10
PRINTED: GRAPHIC PERSPECTIVES - WORKS BY PROFESSORS SAMPAIO, MARINGELLI, FREDDI, PENNA AND SALVANY with graduate students
Print installations from Brazil, plus more works by Goloborotko, Gutlich, Levy, Rocha and more.
Pratt Institute: Steuben West Gallery, 200 Willoughby Ave, Bklyn
For Information and Gallery hours: 718-636-3517
November 6-26
ADRIANA FITERMAN
A series of the artist's latest paintings.
Consulate General of Argentina - Art Gallery, 12 West 56 St
Free Admission
November 19 at 6:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION of COLLECTIVE ARTISTS JULIO CASTRO, GABRIEL CAZARES, AND ROLANDO FLORES
The artists discuss their work, use of architectural design, and spatial dynamics with Tercerunquinto, Eungie Joo (Director of New Museum, NY), and Tatyana Pimentel (independent curator, Mexico City)
Mexican Cultural Institute, 680 Park Avenue (68th St)
Free Admission

THEATER
:
November 7-21
'LA VIDA ES UN SUENO' (Life is a Dream) by Pedro Calderon de la Barca
A new production, directed by Rene Buch, as part of Repertorio Espanol's 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life.
Repertorio Espagnol, 138 East 27th Street (bet. Lex & 3rd)
Tickets start at $20
For reservations and performance times, 212/225-9920
November 8, 10AM to 4 PM
PRODUCE!
A one-day workshop for emerging artists seeking to take their work from the page to the stage. Presented by TeatroStageFest/Latino Int'l Theater Festival of NY, HOLA/Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors, and Martin E. Segal Theatre Center/CUNY Grad Center.
Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at the CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue (at 34th Street)
Free admission, but a reservation is required
To sign up: info@teatrostagefest.org subject: Produce!
For further information: 212-695-4010
THE WRITTEN WORD:
November 6 at 6 PM
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BOOKS
Manolito Four-Eyes conversation with Spanish writer Elvira Lindo and Joanne Moriarty (translator) about the first volume of the popular series translated into English.
Instituto Cervantes, 211 East 49th Street
Free Admission
November 6 at 7 PM
IN SEARCH OF THE AUDIENCIA; SPANISH LANGUAGE PUBLISHING IN THE U.S. TODAY
Organized with the Hispanic New York Project of the American Studies Program/Columbia U, in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes of NY. Moderated by Claudio Ivan Remeseira, director of the Hispanic New York Project.
Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue (at 68th St)
Free Admission
To reserve, contact 212-277-8359, ex. 1
November 12 at 6 PM
MIS PROTAGONISTAS: BOOK AND AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATION.
Mirta Gutierrez de Marques Sere's interviews with Claudia Cardinale, Warren Avis, Anna Fendi, and Mikhail Gorbachov.
Consul General of Uruguay, 420 Madison Avenue, 6th fl
Free Admission
November 20 at 7 PM
LAUNCH OF REVIEW 77: IMMIGRATION AND CULTURE ISSUE
Discussion and readings from "Immigration and Culture," moderated by Prof. Ruben Gallo of Princeton University.
Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue (at 68th Street)
Free Admission
To rsvp, call 212-277-8359
November 21 at 6 PM
TERTULIA AT THE CERVANTES FROM HONDURAS
with guest writer Roberto Quesada, author of El Desertor, Big Banana, and Nunca Entres por Miami
Instituto Cervantes, 211 East 49th Street
Free Admission
TALKS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS:
November 5, 6 to 8 PM
UPWARDLY GLOBAL
Career information for University-educated immigrants. Learn skills and strategies on how to use your degree and experience for a career in the U.S.
Consulate General of Colombia, 10 East 46 Street
Free Admission
November 12 at 7 PM
CONVERSATION WITH MARCELO BRODSKY
Joshua Ellison, Editor of Habitus: A Diaspora Journal, will speak with Argentine artist Marcelo Brodsky, whose work commemorates the countless disappeared citizens of his country during the Guerra Sucia.
EFA Project Space, 323 West 39th St, 2nd floor
Free Admission
November 13, 8:30 to 10 AM
ENCUENTRO 2008 - THE POSSIBLE DREAM
Latino Arts, Communities, and Leadership Panel discussions on the most pressing issues in Latino communities.
Brooklyn College Student Center Campus Rd., E 27th St, Bklyn
Free Admission
November 15, 12:30 to 3:30 PM
A CELEBRATION OF LATIN AMERICAN FOOD AND WINE
Participants will have a chance to learn first-hand from food and wine experts.
Black Mountain Wine House, 415 Union Street (at Hoyt), Bklyn
Tickets: $10
For Information: 718-522-4340

Casa Naranja Does The BluePrintCleanse


Starting this coming Monday Brenda and I are embarking on a 5 day Renovation BluePrintCleanse. YIKES!!!! Do any of you want to join? It will be fun after you get over the part of no Meat, cheese, bread (all white processed foods), alcohol, coffee, candy, sweets. Really it will.
We will be reporting daily- -seeing that we wont be doing much else. This decision to cleanse made me realize how big a part of your life food is, everything from thinking about your next meal to going out for dinner and drinks with friends. Oh dear, what have I gotten myself into :)

www.blueprintcleanse.com

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Argentine Street Style


I am obsessed with this site which can be considered an Argentine lovechild of the Sartorialist.

www.onthecornerstreetstyle.blogspot.com

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Nail it with NARS this November


Source: Sephora's Beauty and The Blog

If you live in NYC and you like to indulge in the occasional (ok, i admit it, biweekly) mani/pedi, then you surely know and love the fabulous Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spa. Jin Soon has long been a fixture on the editorial nail scene in addition to owning three totally zen salons.

Lucky for us, she's teaming up with NARS, during the month of November, to reward customers with their own NARS Nail Polish when they receive a manicure or pedicure in one of ten NARS shades. Sounds like a pretty good excuse to book an appointment if we do say so.

Can't make it to NYC? Shop the NARS shades on sephora.com from the comfort of your couch!

Sati Life's "I Love My Body" Weight Loss NOW Community on Facebooko

It's no secret that we HEART Patricia Moreno and Sati Life. Read of the many reasons below. Join the I Love My Body group on Facebook to receive inspiring daily messages.

There is nothing more difficult than changing your habits. Everyday we
choose things out of a habit and even if that habit is no longer good
for us we still can't seem to break it.
When you are ready to change your lifestyle, lose weight, feel better,
increase you energy, feel sexy in your body, feel proud of yourself you
are going to have to change your habits if the habits you are not living
are not giving you the results you want. When you are changing your
habits you will feel uncomfortable that is normal. To upgrade your
habits
Take a look today at some of the habits you have that no longer serve
your intention of feeling better.
1. what food choices are you making out of habit
2. what exercise habits do you have
3. what beliefs do you have (like its to hard, i can't do it)

What new habits can you start developing today. Instead of focusing on
changing your old habits just replace them with new and improved habits.
It takes time to build new habits, about 30 days but after that it will
be who you are.

Today practice some new habits
1. start a habit of mindful eating
2. don't eat unless you are hungry no matter what
3. stop when you are satisfied NOT stuffed
4. eat foods that you are proud of eating
5. write down what you eat and really pay attention
5. start seeing yourself as someone who does workout regularly
6. encourage yourself instead of discourage yourself
7. make feeling great today a priority, don't give in to old habits

Friends I have received so many grateful emails from you that this is
making a difference and I am so happy. Keep me posted I love the feed
back, it helps me to know it makes a difference.

If it is making a difference for you invite a friend to join.

For more info, dvd's, events, information go to Satilife.com

One day at a time!
Love and gratitude,
Patricia Moreno
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