Coco-luxe Holiday Treats
November 30, 2007 Another reason to indulge for the holidays - Coco-luxe's holiday truffle assortment has the seasonal favorites to get you in the winter wonderland mood: pure dark chocolate, holiday cake, peppermint, hot cocoa, gingerbread and dreamy orange. I'm normally not a big fan of white chocolate, but the dreamy orange just pops with a nice citrus zing.
If that's not enough, the classic pink box assortment will also make your taste buds tingle. The cute designs on each piece will make it easy to select your favorite flavors: angel food, gingerbread, dreamy orange, malted milk, banana split, german chocolate, devil’s food, after dinner mint and double cherry. The malted milk and banana split totally rocked.
Also check out the new chocolate bars (I like Monkey'in Around - milk choco with banana chips, cocoa nibs and a hint of sea salt) and the dragée Block Party Almonds. Absolute chocolate heaven!
www.coco-luxe.com
See you at the candy store,
Tami
Cantina Bar
580 Sutter Street at Mason (next to Hotel Rex)
Monday December 3, @ 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public; complimentary appetizers and Pisco Punch will be served.
The author will read from his new book, with a Q&A to follow. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.
If you prefer cakes, the Maple Pumpkin Cranberry Cake is a holiday favorite. With a moist crumb and big flavor, the pumpkin pound cake is topped with a rich streusel. Baked fresh and artfully packaged in a gift box, it can serve up to 8 slices.
Thursday, December 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Regency Center in San Francisco
(1270 Sutter Street @ Van Ness)
Tickets are 2 for $15 if purchased online in advance, or $10 each at the door. The first 300 guests to buy tickets online at 
Also check out the bdb tweezers, the ultimate plucking tool. The slanted tips are guaranteed to grab every pesky hair follicle. The smaller size is also great for travel.
Packaged in pretty sky blue boxes, these crowd pleasers are great for entertaining and make a nice hostess gift. They come in the following tantalizing flavors: Dark Chocolate Orange, Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Dark Chocolate Mint, Milk Chocolate with Caramel and Milk Chocolate with Coffee.
Available at fine retailers including Andronico’s and online at Chefshop.com.
Inspired by the colors of Degas, Monet, and Renoir, Brooke's respect for beauty and art shows in her two versatile eyeshadow/blush palettes. Warm shimmering golds meld harmoniously with rich browns, while the silvery Glitter Mascara help create a sparkly accent. Beige/nude lip colors complete the neutral elegance. This collection will create the 'wow' factor for all your holiday soirees.
Great for dry winter skin, the new Phyto Black-Lift skin care line will firm up skin tone and address fine lines. Utilizing a "green chemistry" technology in the Black Sugar Complex, this sugar molecule complex is a combination of molasses extract and the patented Pro-Xylane(tm). Naturally derived from beech wood and developed from an environmentally friendly process, the lifting and plumping action helps smooth out wrinkles and boosts collagen and moisture levels. The line also contains Black Tea Ferment. Derived from the ancient Kombucha tea, its powerful detoxifying properties also help maintain skin elasticity.
If you need a dramatic flair, the 14 new designs from the Tokyo Lash Bar Collection 2007 will do the trick. Always fun and dramatic, they are never too outrageous for any occasion. The Premium Edition Velvet Feather, Mini Kkaki, Violet Twill, Lucent Sky and Smoky lashes are all beautifully designed to draw attention to your eyes. Don't be intimidated by the appication process. With their super helpful False Eyelash Applicator and a little practice, you too can be a glam diva.
To make a bigger holiday splash, the 15 gorgeous shades from the new Gloss Unlimited lip gloss collection will make any gloss lover swoon. From coral pinks to dark purples, these shimmery intense colors are non-sticky and easy to wear. And if they aren't adding enough oomph, then try the stunning red lipsticks from the Rouge Unlimited Red Collection . Shade RD165 is a neutral red that will flatter any skin tone. Gliding effortlessly, the ceramide shield provides 8 whole hours of moisturizing comfort.
Offering time-saving prep tricks, the chic menus encourage home cooks to plan their own traditional Thanksgiving dinner, or a Classic Parisian Supper. With 100 of the author’s favorite recipes, organized into seasonal menus (such as Steak au Poivre, Braised Fennel and Garlic, and Double-Ginger Gingerbread for Fall), your guests will have a blast. I'm intrigued by the Alice B. Toklas Chicken, Scallop Petals with Mache, and Marion Cunningham's Coffee Cake. Whatever entree you choose, you will have a killer party with this book's recipes.
See you in the kitchen,
Tami
The delicate ultra-care shampoo is real gentle and foams easily. It left my hair feeling super soft, so I was tempted to skip the conditioning part. If you have damanged tresses like I do, getting the silk ultra-care conditioner or the mend repairing treatment is a must.
Other great styling products include the curlista curl gel (love how it makes my curls spring back to life), the clay texturizer, and the satin shine drops. Whatever the look, you can replicate it with ease and confidence.
Sidlab Haircouture also makes a contribution to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, so not only are you doing your hair a favor, you're helping the company support cure research.
