Rachel Kramer Bussell, a Senior Editor of Penthouse is not only a fan of our SexSmarts game, but like Jen & I, she's also a huge cupcake lover and has a blog dedicated to this delicious subject. I'm making a cupcake cake for my dearest friend's wedding this summer - great to have Rachel's connections to inspire me!!!
All Cupcakes, All The Time: Cupcake Bouquets!
Friday, May 27, 2005
Hand Shake Advice from Splendora.com
Very good advice from splendora.com (although I think 3-4 pumps is a bit much). I know of one man who is 10xs worse than any woman who's hand I've shaken. Ick!!!
NO LIMP HANDFISH!
A few weeks ago while we were having beer with the "dudes" (both men and women) the topic of limp handshakes came up. The opinions were unanimous: LIMP=WIMP.
And it seems that ladies are guilty of this tragedy more often than men. As a company that commits itself to ensuring that women will one day rule the world, we feel it's our duty to pass along these "handy" tips.:
1. Lean in for the shake. Don't just flip your hand up like a seal.
2. Your thumb should point toward the crook of their elbow.
3. After a quick downward glance for hand placement:
3a. Look the other person in the eye before, during, and after hand contact.
4. Engage the hand fully, palm-to-palm, and FIRMLY pump 3-4x.
5. You are not a cadaver. Show some life in your hand.
6. NEVER, never let someone shake your limp fingers.
7. This is not the Victorian Age. Don't present your hand, palm down, to be kissed.
8. Do not shake it like a Polaroid picture.
Please pass along these tips along to friends and help us eradicate this plague. Shake, rattle, and roll!
NO LIMP HANDFISH!
A few weeks ago while we were having beer with the "dudes" (both men and women) the topic of limp handshakes came up. The opinions were unanimous: LIMP=WIMP.
And it seems that ladies are guilty of this tragedy more often than men. As a company that commits itself to ensuring that women will one day rule the world, we feel it's our duty to pass along these "handy" tips.:
1. Lean in for the shake. Don't just flip your hand up like a seal.
2. Your thumb should point toward the crook of their elbow.
3. After a quick downward glance for hand placement:
3a. Look the other person in the eye before, during, and after hand contact.
4. Engage the hand fully, palm-to-palm, and FIRMLY pump 3-4x.
5. You are not a cadaver. Show some life in your hand.
6. NEVER, never let someone shake your limp fingers.
7. This is not the Victorian Age. Don't present your hand, palm down, to be kissed.
8. Do not shake it like a Polaroid picture.
Please pass along these tips along to friends and help us eradicate this plague. Shake, rattle, and roll!
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
French Rosés
I just came back from drinking lots of wonderful rosé wines in the Coteaux Valois region of Provence. Did you know that Coteaux Valois is an AOC? I certainly didn't. The region only achieved AOC status in 1993 (and before than only made VDQS in 1985). It's a great region with I'd venture to say the best rosés I've ever tasted, at a fraction of the price of some of the better known neighbors (even with the horrific exchange rate they were very affordable).
Located east of the Rhône River this region is nestled in the foothills of the Alps between the appellations of Côtes de Provence to the east and Coteaux d’Aix en Provence to the west. Most producers create blends from the following AOC approved varieties: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, the ancient Tibouren, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the whites Rolle, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, and Sémillion.
My favorite wine there? Hands down must be Routas http://www.routas.com And that's not just because I stayed there - the wine is delightful, especially the rosé and the Voignier). Good news is you can easily get your hands on it here in the U.S.
Located east of the Rhône River this region is nestled in the foothills of the Alps between the appellations of Côtes de Provence to the east and Coteaux d’Aix en Provence to the west. Most producers create blends from the following AOC approved varieties: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, the ancient Tibouren, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and the whites Rolle, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, and Sémillion.
My favorite wine there? Hands down must be Routas http://www.routas.com And that's not just because I stayed there - the wine is delightful, especially the rosé and the Voignier). Good news is you can easily get your hands on it here in the U.S.
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