Sunday, October 23, 2016

Bubbles for Breast Cancer


It's that time of the year when all things are pink, for breast cancer awareness. I've spent a lot of money on 'pink' items that I really didn't want or even know what to do with just to show support.

This year I've found ways to support the cause that also support two of my favorite habits: bubbles and coffee.

It's the second year for Mionetto's Pink Cork for the Cause. The prosecco makers have put 125 pink corks in both their brut and rose' sparklers. Find one and not only to you win a pink 5-speed hand mixer, but you are also entered into a contest for a $10,000 charity donation. Win this and Mionetto will make a $10,000 donation to the breast cancer charity of your choice, on your behalf.

The company donated $40,000 last year. Both of these proseccos are pleasing not only in flavor but also in price, $15 range. Even better, is the limited edition Speculoos Truffles created by Master Chocolatier Christophe Toury; they are fabulous with these wines. Dipped in pink and white chocolate, the confections are a decadent combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar; a kind of gingerbread truffle.

A portion of the chocolate proceeds also goes to breast cancer charities.




The truffles are not only good with the bubbles but a hot cup of coffee too.

I just got this Lulu Travel Tumbler from Trudeau, a company that has donated more than a half million dollars to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. They have an entire product line of tumblers and travel mugs, designated to the cancer cause.

I like the design of this one; its curves and artwork. I especially like the flip top. So far I've not spilled any liquids and none have leaked out either. Victory! This one is $14.99.

It's always wise to do some research before blindly buying a product or donating money to any group claiming to support a charity. While most are reputable, there are always a couple of bad apples. These are two good ones.


Friday, October 14, 2016

October Isn't Just About Beer--Rumtoberfest Is Here

Who says October celebrations have to surround beer? Bahama Breeze Island Grille is putting a tropical spin on Octoberfest with Rumtoberfest and TODAY is Rumbash Friday.

Rum Flight
Not that you need an excuse to leave work early but Rumbash Friday is a good one as Bahama Breeze turns the party up a notch with things like rum tastings, games, prizes and fortune tellers.

The Caribbean inspired  restaurant also has food specials such as rum glazed ribs and is introducing some new rum cocktails.

The flights are fun. See what the rum fuss is about by picking three from the list that includes selections such as Barbancourt 15 year estate reserve, Don Q Gran Anejo, Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva and more. They're served 'neat' but you'll get some fixins on the side, like ice cubes and cola to experiment at will.

Small tastes of special rum cocktails

The menu has so many rum cocktails it's hard to pick just one so Bahama Breeze is offering three cocktail flights as well. Take for instance the Mama's Hooch & Holler, it contains smaller portions of the Bahama Mama, Bahama Sunset and Goombay Smash.

Rum cocktail samples for Rumtoberfest
Rumtober ambassadors also pan the crowd with samples of the evenings specialty rum creations.

Rumtober selfies are submitted for free trips
And if you take a selfie of your fun night out you could win a Caribbean vacation.

Rumtober runs through November 6th...spread the word and have some fun with rum before the tourists and snowbirds return.