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From Anita: One of our favorite parts of traveling is meeting the locals–and for us, that includes expats–who have plenty to share about their adopted homeland. Last month, Tom and I had a chance to spend a little time with Portugal’s top expat blogger, Julie Dawn Fox.
Who better to provide an introduction to our series of posts from six weeks on the road in that wonderful country! To get us started, we asked Julie to provide a brief overview of Portugal’s landscapes and gastronomy, and offer a few tips for a first-time visitor. Over to you, Julie!
When Anita asked me to take you on a brief tour of the country I’ve been living in and exploring for seven years, I was a little overwhelmed. There is so much to see and do here! So I will keep to the basics, and hope to whet your appetite for Portugal’s diverse landscapes and the gastronomic highlights that lie in store for travelers here.
I’ll start with the north, characterised by its greenery, rivers and mountains, ancient local traditions and the country’s only national park, Peneda Gerês. East of Porto, Portugal’s captivating second city, and one of my favourite places for a cultural weekend break , lies the beautifully undulating wine-producing Douro Valley.
The countryside around Foz Côa, Douro Valley. The vines have to grow deeply into the rocky soil here, a characteristic said to be key to cultivation of grapes for port wine.
The centre of Portugal encompasses the mainland’s highest mountain range, the Serra da Estrela, forested hills, majestic boulders, coastal flats, windswept dunes backed by pine forests, medieval villages with ruined castles plus several fascinating cities like Coimbra. Since moving to this region, I’ve shifted my allegiance from sandy coastal beaches to the network of unique river beaches around Coimbra.
The colourful capital city, Lisbon, sprawls across seven hills and the banks of the River Tagus. Within a 50 kilometre radius of Lisbon, you’ll find the fashionable beaches of Cascais and Caparica, Arrábida natural park and Sintra, a town bursting with palaces and castles. Each of these deserves at least a day and ideally two or more days for Sintra, although I’d avoid weekends.
Extending east and south of the capital, Alentejo is famous for its extensive plains, punctuated by reservoirs and historical towns like Évora, Monsaraz and Beja. It also has one of the prettiest coastal regions in the country.
The Algarve, a strip of land across the bottom of Portugal, is eternally popular thanks to its coves of golden sands surrounded by sandstone cliffs. The landscape varies from the wild, rugged coastline near Sagres to the forests of Monchique and the lagoons and islets of Ria Formosa Natural Park. In this touristy part of the country, it’s a good idea to get off the beaten track and explore the region. I’d steer clear of the peak months of July and August unless you crave the party scene.
Last but not least, are the volcanic island clusters of Madeira and the Azores with lush, mountainous scenery and a profusion of flowers thanks to their respective sub-tropical and temperate climates. I’ve not made it to the islands yet, but hope to do so in the near future!
Serra da Estrela mountain range, with Manteigas in the valley below. It snows in these mountains, and in fact, the Serra da Estrala becomes a ski resort each winter.
The Portuguese love their cuisine and are intensely proud of it. Ingredients tend to be simple and traditional recipes are highly prized. You’ll notice that many restaurants have almost identical menus. A good tip is to try whichever dish your chosen restaurant specialises in.
Cheese and purslane soup, an Alentejo speciality.
Fish, seafood and meat. Fresh fish and seafood are bountiful given the extent of the country’s coastline. My absolute favourite Portuguese dish is polvo à lagareiro (baked octopus, usually served with baby jacket potatoes). I do find it rather bizarre that the nation’s favourite fish is dried salted cod (bacalhau), which is used in over 1000 recipes. Meat, especially pork, features heavily on the menu. You’ll also find game and poultry, thick lean steaks and a range of cured, smoked sausages and ham.
Cheese. Cheese lovers won’t be disappointed. In my opinion, the best cheeses here are made from sheep’s milk and this includes the delightfully gooey Serra da Estrela cheese and its by-product, requeijão, a soft white cheese made from the whey.
Sweets. Sweets are in a category all their own. Portuguese cakes, such as pastéis de Tentúgal, have a long history. Heavy on the egg yolk and sugar, they can be mouthwateringly tasty, if disastrous for your waistline.
Wine. Portugal’s wines and liqueurs are among its hidden treasures. For a fraction of the price you’d normally pay, you can find superb vintages and fortified wines such as port wine and muscatel. I also highly recommend the herby Licor Beirão and very ‘moreish’ ginjinha cherry brandy.
Weather-wise, Portugal is a great year-round destination but the best times to visit are April to June and September to October when it’s usually pleasantly warm albeit with some chance of rain. July and August tend to be stinking hot with hardly any rain anywhere. In the Alentejo and central Portugal, temperatures often hit 40°C or more.
Winters in Portugal can be cold and wet but the rainy days are usually interspersed with sunny spells. The north and centre tend to get more rain, hence the greenery. The Algarve has the warmest winters and slightly more moderate summers than the interior.
So, are you headed to Portugal for your next holiday? Visit me on Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal for practical tips and inspiration for travelling to Portugal, such as packing advice and other things you need to know before your first trip.
Thank you, Anita and Tom for the opportunity to share a little bit of Portugal with you and your readers. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and I can’t wait to read your posts about your trip.
I may have to eat my hat regarding the weather though – it’s raining and cloudy today, the 1st of July! The sun is due back in full summer force by the weekend though.
It was lovely to meet you too! Don’t worry, when it comes to weather, there are no absolutes…We won’t hold you responsible for clouds and showers.

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As we blitz on through Autumn here in Melbourne I've started to set my sights on jackets, accessories and all the essential winter warmers for the chilly months ahead.
I'm currently looking for some core essentials and as per usual my lust/wish list is jam packed full of trench coats and gloves. But this year I'm venturing into a few other styles and looks to add a little more variety and a splash of colour to my wardrobe.
Completely in love with this gingham print trench coat from Hello Holiday. My favourite print in my favourite style coat - yes please!
For the last few months I've been pondering if I need a satchel and I've come to the conclusion I do. I'm going to try out this brilliantly priced ASOS brand large satchel to see if it's a me kind of style.
A deep red mac to wear on the days when I'm not wearing the gingham style. The skater skirt style is perfect for curves. It nips you in at the waist and flows over your hips. The deep shade of wine red will suit everything in my wardrobe. I strongly advise you every few seasons to invest in a great Mac, you won't regret it.
Oh Collectif can I come live in your shop? Loving this retro inspired moto jacket from their current season. The addition of the peplum makes your hourglass shape even more pronounced. The perfect jacket to go with skinny jeans, disco pants and pencil skirts all winter.
I'm lusting over these brilliant lace up vegan friendly boots from T.U.K, from the buttons to the lace detail these are stunning. I wear a lot of skater dresses with tights in the colder months so I'm always looking for the perfect pair of knee high boots to pair with them.
I have an addiction to berets and I am in need of a white style to add to my collection. This soft wool style from Myer is perfect and it must be mine.
Then finally new gloves. Just like my beret addiction I always add new pair of leather gloves to my collection. I love gloves that have cute little details like buttons, bows etc and this adorable pair from Dents is high on my lust list this winter.
looks like those are all musts! I'm crazy about satchels for winter as they are so useful in cold times (extra something to get warmer - no problem).

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text: Context: Whether natural product drug discovery programs should rely on wild plants collected “randomly” from the natural environment, or whether they should also include plants collected on the basis of use in traditional medicine remains an open question. Objective: This study analyzes whether plants with ethnomedical uses from Vietnam and Laos have a higher hit rate in bioassay testing than plants collected from a national park in Vietnam with the goal of maximizing taxonomic diversity (“random” collection). Materials and Methods: All plants were extracted and subjected to bioassay in the same laboratories. Results of assays of plant collections and plant parts (samples) were scored as active or inactive based on whether any extracts had a positive result in a bioassay. Contingency tables were analyzed using chi-square statistics. Results: Random collections had a higher hit rate than ethnomedical collections, but for samples, ethnomedical plants were more likely to be active. Ethnomedical collections and samples had higher hit rates for tuberculosis, while samples, but not collections, had a higher hit rate for malaria. Little evidence was found to support an advantage for ethnomedical plants in HIV, chemoprevention and cancer bioassays. Plants whose ethnomedical uses directly correlated to a bioassay did not have a significantly higher hit rate than random plants. Discussion: Plants with ethnomedical uses generally had a higher rate of activity in some drug discovery bioassays, but the assays did not directly confirm specific uses. Conclusion: Ethnomedical uses may contribute to a higher rate of activity in drug discovery screening.

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Our Sacred Space Yoga is a sanctuary for self-exploration, healing, genuine connection, and community. Our mission is to provide authentic yoga classes and workshops as well as a supportive environment to assist students in cultivating physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Each class will encompass a complete system of yoga, including philosophy, lifestyle practices, and techniques, that is designed for transformation of the body, mind, and Soul. Our space is located in the heart of downtown Hartsville, SC, on the second floor of Black Creek Arts Center. We welcome all levels of yoga practitioners, from novice to experienced; we have something to offer everyone. The most challenging part of practicing yoga is just showing up!
Lots of options and modifications for all levels of yoga practitioners! This class focuses on linking breath and mindful movement with deep exploration of the mind and body. Beginners will have the space to familiarize themselves with the practice, while more advanced practitioners will be able to find ways to challenge themselves and build strength.
A slower paced, alignment-based yoga class geared toward a beginner student, but suitable for intermediate students who want to refine their yoga practice. Classic yoga poses will be presented with emphasis on correct alignment and precise actions in the body. All levels, especially beginners, welcomed.
Insightful, thought-provoking talks about the intersection of East and West scriptures coupled with heart-felt discussion and fellowship. No postures.
Do you want to deepen your understanding of yoga as a philosophical and spiritual practice? Linking breath with mindful movement, this class will firmly ground you in the present moment in order to create a sacred space for contemplation of deeper philosophical passages from ancient spiritual texts, such as The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Dhammapada. All levels welcomed.
Restorative yoga poses will calm and reset your entire body and mind to prepare you for ultimate relaxation! A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle backbends. Most restorative practices are based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. All levels welcomed.
A dynamic, vigorous, fitness-based, vinyasa flow inspired by the Ashtanga yoga tradition. This challenging class will utilize linking creative sequences & pranayama to focus on building strength, self-awareness, flexibility and balance within body, mind, and spirit. Room is heated to 85 degrees to help build heat – so come prepared to sweat with intention. A strength flow class is challenging, but modifications are available for beginners.
Release tightness and relax into a state of stillness and bliss. Yin yoga is a deep stretching practice that targets the fascia and other connective tissue around the muscles. Restorative, passive poses are typically held from 2-5 minutes; the longer holds of yin yoga allow for connective tissues to release tension and revive mobility. All levels welcome.
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. This gentle yoga class is designed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and teach stress management techniques to manage daily struggles. Postures, breathing, and guided meditation included. Not intended to replace proper medical and/or psychiatric care. Perfect for beginners.
Kids up to age 16 free with parent or caretaker.
Cash, Check, PayPal, and Cards accepted.

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text: Jack Magnus McDonald is a New Zealand-born, Australian-based realism artist. He is renowned for his ability to push acrylics to their physical limit as he blends man-made elements with raw nature. His work focuses on geometrically rich suburban spaces.

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Club-S12 - hazards short out causing turn signal to go out..
hazards short out causing turn signal to go out..
when i turn my hazards on the lights short out and neither the hazards lights nor the turn singals work what can be my problem.???
is it an open circuit.?
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Might want to check the tabs in your combo switch and make sure they are not making contact at the same time.
Shorts out - blows a fuse? Please be more specific in your description. BTW welcome to the club. Tell us about your S12!
do i have to take apart the combo switch.?
No see, that is exactly what happened to mine. You would have to remove your combo switch and clean the contacts. When I took mine apart I found 2 tabs making contact at the same time and that arched and melted some of the plastic to where if i tried to turn the hazards on the lights won't come on. There is a video on youtube on a how to.
my12- would i have to take off the steering wheel if so how do i get it off.? i tried to pull the cover off to reach the horn but i dont want to break anything and have to buy more parts.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Jim Meeker came down from Montana to run Texas cattle--only to find that Hoppy's Bar-20 ran the water. So when a trio of snake-mean rustlers started themselves a cattle war, the powder was primed, the guns cocked, and Hoppy was smack in the middle.
So it's friend against friend, brother against brother, gun against blazing gun. Time's running out, and the range is red with blood, in Clarence E. Mulford's Hopalong Cassidy.

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Do you have a model you created, but not sure how to get it from the drawing board to a finished product?
Well, MeshWorks can help. I can take your object file and turn it into a fully compatible product ready for the 3D market. Whether it is a simple prop or a complex figure, MeshWorks can have your new product ready for a nominal conversion fee. I guarantee your item will be compatible with Poser upto Poser 9 and Daz|Studio upto version 4x. In addition, the completed product will be compatible with quality control for Renderosity, Daz3D, Content Paradise and Hive-Wire marketplaces.
Not yet convinced? PM me here on the MeshWorks site or at the Daz forums, and I will send you the recently released MQ-1a Predator Drone figure. You can then see for yourself the quality of the rigging and file structures. Be sure to mention the type of item you are interested in having converted. I have been creating 3D models for over 12 years now and selling successfully since 2008 and I am confident I can create a marketable product for you.
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UV mapping, component creation, textures, readme file and thumbnails to be supplied by you. However, I can offer these services as well for a negotiated price. After I have received the necessary files from you, I will send you the ready to use product in zip format. As a rule of thumb, allow 1 day for each $2 in cost. Of course this can vary slightly up or down depending on the complexity of the product. Available formats that can be converted include; .obj .lwo .3ds .mqo .blend .daz (other formats are also possible, contact me for more information).
Use the contact section to send me a site mail, and I will contact you quickly with instructions for getting the files to me.

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A 25-year-old Springfield, Illinois man is charged with Attempted Murder in a weekend gun incident in Alton. Tremayne L. Brown, of the 2000 block of South Grand, is also accused of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Weapons by a Felon.
It is the same address at which 30-year-old Elijah Ingram and 28-year-old Derrick Vaughn were killed in a dispute over a dice game in May of 2018. Simmons says there were several people at the residence, and more charges may be filed. Brown is being held on a $250,000 bond.

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Are you getting cheap car insurance? Compare your car insurance policy with this list to see how to get cheaper car insurance and save big.
Learn about the different methods of transport as well as the cheapest way to ship a car. Get free quotes to ship your vehicle online or call us 24/7.
Rental cars can be expensive, but little tricks like picking up your car in the city instead of at the airport can save you big. For the cheapest way to rent a car.
Cheap car insurance – You can now pay per mile and it can save you. The vast.
In reality, you can actually get. car rental – and maybe even score a free upgrade. Comparison websites are the best way to find deals on car rentals. Using a.
What is the cheapest way to get car insurance cover for a newly qualified driver on her own car? Could I add my granddaughter’s car as a second vehicle on my policy.
This is a quick and easy way to manage your policies. Budget Car Insurance. The lowest car insurance group generally offers the cheapest car insurance premiums.
I recently paid my latest car insurance bill — and it felt good. Now, don’t get me.
Whether you’re looking for a full coverage car insurance policy or liability coverage only, nobody wants to overpay. And the best way to get the cheapest car.
the idea of finding anonymous car insurance seems the only way out. It is important to note that nobody has the mandate to stop you from finding a suitable deal in insurance. On the other hand, insura.
Booking and paying for car hire online isn’t the end of the journey. When you’re at the rental desk you’ll be offered a number of extras. But here are tips to help you.
Whether this is to deliver goods, visit customers or simply for employees to get from A. One of the best ways to find affordable insurance when shopping for a.
11/06/2018 · How to Get Cheap Car Insurance for Young Drivers. Being a young driver comes with an increased financial burden, via expensive car insurance. It.
In order for us to help new drivers find an affordable way to get on the road, we regularly update our list of the cheapest cars to insure for drivers from the ages.
Hiring a car can be a minefield of hidden charges. Get it wrong and you will end up spending way over the odds, or worse, get stung with massive bills if you have an.
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Compare cheap car insurance quotes using Money Expert’s comparison service. We will find the cheapest policies from the UK’s leading car insurance. ways to keep.
What is the best way to spend. few days short term cover will almost always be the cheapest. can get short term car insurance that can last from one day.

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Public unit trust (s102P ITAA36), public trading trust interest (led by M Flynn QC):Hayes Family Trust v Commissioner of Taxation; decision reserved, Federal Court.
Gambling proceeds, agency, unexplained deposits: Jack Doumani v Commissioner of Taxation; ongoing, FCA.
Interposed entity provisions (div7A), dividend access share, recalculation of distributable surplus: Howard v Commissioner of Taxation; ongoing, AAT.
Application of Part IVA ITAA36 to an arrangement of trusts, ss. 95A, 97 & 101 ITAA36 (led by K Wilson QC): Hart v Commissioner of Taxation (No 4)  FCA 572 [appealed to Full Court-  FCAFC 61]; High Court special leave application dismissed.


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With the advent of spray tans, keeping that sun-kissed glow got a lot easier and way less dangerous than the traditional methods of baking for hours in the sun or high-powered tanning booths. From adding a subtle boost to your enviably-toned legs to maintaining an all-over glow year round (without breaking the bank), Minneapolis has some wonderful options to find the perfect spray tan. Indulge in your love of color with our hand-picked list of best salons in the Minneapolis area!
Located in Dinkytown, the Refinery is a salon and day spa offering a variety of pampering services, include spray tans. Featuring the VeraSpa system, choose between light, medium, and dark for a color that fits your skin tone. You can also opt for a bronzed formula that delivers instant gratification while you wait for color to develop. Get a full body tan for $20, or choose just your face ($10) or legs ($15) for a more subtle glow. The Refinery also offers packages and add-ons to round out your experience. Be sure to pack your quarters though, as parking in this area is mostly metered.
A Linden Hills area salon, Extrados offers an aloe vera-infused spray tan with customized color options. Recognizing that a sunny glow is pretty, but not always healthy, the salon offers a safe alternative to traditional tanning in its SkinPerfect Sunless Tan service. Best of all, the salon offers the option to go for a full body tan ($50) or pick an a la carte option of legs, face, neck, and décolletage for those not wanting to bare it all. The partial tan options start at $20. Save even more by buying a package of 6 or more sessions, and receive 20% of your total.
For a completely different experience, consider the convenient option of Glow. Marketed as a “custom mobile airbrush tanning” company, Glow offers to come to you for your appointment. A trained airbrush specialist will provide a color consultation for you before applying your sunless tan by airbrush (woo-hoo, no booths!). They can also help recommend the best care for the life of your spray tan and make-up tips to match your new look. At $65 a session regularly, this spray tan is definitely a treat, but a great option when you need a little pampering, or want to organize a girl’s night in. Glow offers a group discount of $45 per person for parties of two or more and students can get sprayed for only $50 with valid ID.
Sunwerks prides itself on the stellar experience it offers to tanning customers. With knowledgeable staff that will help you create the right plan, you can get an enviable bronzed look easily. Sunwerks’ Minneapolis location features a VeraSpa UV-free spray booth. VeraSpa boasts a new experience in spray tanning that is less claustrophobic than traditional booths, more moisturizing, and customizable to ensure you get a color that looks natural on you. Check out the website to score a first-time coupon and other great specials.
Perfect Tan has been making people glow in Minnesota for more than 15 years. With a recent move to fully renovated digs in St. Paul (near the Sun Ray Mall), and featuring the Mystic Tan spray tan system, this tanning salon remains a great choice for getting your glow on naturally. Perfect Tan regularly offers specials on its Facebook page, so like them to keep aware of the latest and greatest deals, or consider a package to take advantage of a great deal. With plenty of options, it’s easy to fake that sun-kissed look safely.


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Alex Dobson found himself in a bit of trouble after posting a couple videos of his five-year-old doing burnouts in his car last week.
The videos caught the attention of a lot of people, including the Queensland Police who showed up Saturday to seize Dobson's car.
"When your 5 year old says... Dad, can i do a burnout? Sure son, no worries," is how the videos are captioned.
Dobson says that he's been taking his son to burnout competitions his whole life and that he "knows a hell of lot for a 5-year-old child."

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Our new Beyonce 1/4 zip grid fleece is functional and looks great, the perfect back up for any day in the great outdoors. With its lightweight construction, its perfect for packing down into your bag, ready to reach for when the temperature dips. The grid fleece construction helps keep in the heat, while not being too bulky, making ideal for layering.
this is a great jumper. The fit is perfect and it's really warm. lots of people have commented that it looks creat on me.
Love this top. Very comfortable and cosy. Nice deep stand up collar. Very happy with the colour too.


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The first place where visitors will enter in your office building is waiting room or reception room. It should be well decorated to give a comfort space and good first impression for the visitors.
If the room is designed with contemporary style, you might decorate it with modern reception chairs. The attractive room decor with nice chair design will make the guests feel comfortable to wait for such a long period of time.
Furniture with modern style is commonly characterized by the simplicity of its design but still look impressive. The color choices might be natural or vivid tones that can accentuate the contemporary design of modern reception chairs.
The chairs with natural colors like monochrome options of black, white or grey will match to other furniture around. It becomes easier to blend with many ornaments to upgrade the room decor.
Furthermore, the vivid and bold colors are also good to bring avid atmosphere to the waiting room. It also makes the visitor more comfortable to wait. All colors are really great to choose for the reception chairs like red, yellow, green, orange and many more.
The chair can be designed with one single color for simple look, or even with little touch of pattern like horizontally or vertically stripes for more attractive and fun look. Beside the colors, there are also many options of material for modern reception chairs depends on the design.
The seat of chair can be made of firm material like plastic, polyester or wood. However, if you want to have a cushy seat, it can be designed with thick pad with leather or fabric as the upholstery.
Besides, if you choose the chair with back, you also can choose padded back or other design depends on the style you want. Moreover, the modern reception chairs are not only designed with back option for comfortable support, but also the arms that can give a convenient place for the elbows.
Like the chair back, you also can choose the arm with pad or not depends on the design. Then, for the modern look, you also can choose the chair with simple leg design that has less details and ornament to complete the seat look.
There are a lot of design ideas available for reception chairs in modern style. But mostly, they come with simple and clean line for the finishing design. The chairs can be designed with no details on the legs, arms or back.
However, the chairs will look attractive through the fun color you choose like the bright and bold tones with unique pattern on it. Even though most of modern reception chairs come with simple look, the unique and futuristic designs are also great to choose.
If you think that simple design will look boring, the chairs can be designed in unusual style of design like the asymmetrical shape and uncommon color combination. In addition, the way of chairs assembly like to put some chairs in round, semi-circle shape, wavy line and many more styles also can make the waiting room look more attractive.
You must know that waiting is a boring activity which is mostly avoided by many people. However, you still have to do it to get your turn in meeting someone you need.
Then, to make your visitors not bored, the waiting room must be decorated with a great decor by choosing the furniture like reception chairs in attractive design. If you want to bring simple and contemporary look to the room, modern reception chairs might be the right choice for decoration.

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A few weeks ago, my husband's squadron hosted their annual Chili Cook-Off. Our chili cook-off is simply an excuse for a fun get-together. But, a lunchtime chili cook-off contest is also a popular way to brew up some extra fundraising money for your organization. Follow these simple tips and your fundraiser will be easy as banging a pot.
Make a sign-up sheet for people to participate in the cook-off. If you are going to invite the public or other organizations to attend, consider recruiting local politicians and business leaders to make a pot of their favorite chili.
If you are keeping your contest within your workplace, simply draw names out of a hat to pick impartial judges. If you are hosting a more public event, ask well-known community leaders to lend a hand, or actually tongue, to your event.
Determine the award categories such as hottest, best tasting, best consistency, and best aroma. You can also try spicing things up a bit by adding some creative categories like most bizarre tasting, best cook’s costume, best named chili, etc. (To help save the judges’ taste buds, consider limiting the categories to five!) Have the judges arrive prior to the luncheon starting so they can do the taste testing before guests arrive then post signs in front of each chili pot so guests know who the judges deemed as the winners.
You can award small cash prizes, certificates, company products etc. Or, if it is a public contest, consider asking businesses to donate more substantial prizes and trophies.
Set up a Lifetime 4-Foot Folding Table and chair at the door of your event to use as your cashier stand. Next, line up Lifetime 6-Foot Adjustable Height Tables end-to-end set at the tallest countertop height to use as your chili buffet line.
Depending on the size of your room and number of you guests you are expecting, set up Lifetime tables and chairs throughout the room for guests to eat. For easy workplace contests, line up your Lifetime picnic tables or Lifetime 6-Foot banquet tables from your break room to make a cafeteria style dining area. To give a classier feel to your cook-off, use Lifetime 5-Foot Round tables with colorful tablecloths.
In addition to the award-winning batches of chili, consider offering a drink and desert to make a complete meal. Don’t forget to have popular chili toppings available such as beans, rice, corn bread, tortillas, saltine crackers, cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, hot sauce, and sour cream.
If it is a workplace fundraiser, establish a set price for people to attend the cook-off luncheon such as $5.00. However, if you are opening the event to the public, you may find that you will raise a lot more money if you simply ask for donations.
Chili cook-offs should be fun and easy. And, if all goes well, it may just turn into an annual lunchtime competition. This year’s winner can be next year’s head judge. No matter whether you make your cook-off fundraiser a big or small event, it’s bound to be one hot time!
Gardeners, When it Comes to Hauling, We’ve Got Your Back!
Brilliant! Who doesn't love chili? I will suggest this to our Chamber director for a spring or fall fundraiser.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


text: Shayne Armstrong, Shane Krause (Acolytes, 6 Miranda Drive, Bait 3D) and Ursula Dabrowsky (the ‘Family Demons’ trilogy) will explore their ideas on process and craft, inspiration, motivation, influences and the future of horror writing in Australia in a panel moderated by Tasmania’s Vicki Madden (The Kettering Incident). Hosted by the Australian Writers Guild, this event will include the announcement of the winners of SWMF’s Tasmanian Gothic Script Challenge 2014. Not to be missed!

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Many people have false beliefs about self hypnosis. They hold the false assumption that only a small amount of people are hypnotize. Some even think it is evil, mystical or magical. Many view it as an art form that must be learnt to a high degree before they can experience it. These people base their false assumptions on watching movies, televised hypnotic events or even stage hypnotists perform in their local clubs.Self hypnosis is as natural as sleeping. In fact every one of us, including you, enters states of trance throughout every day. When you first wake in the morning and just before you go to sleep you are in a self hypnosis trance state. If you watch television, read a book, daydream or become engrossed in a task you are in a state of hypnotic trance. Self hypnosis is as natural to you as breathing!How many times have you performed a task, which is automatic for you, yet you could not remember the actual mechanics of doing it? Not recalling the details from your journey home from work is a classic example of this.
Hypnosis for stress relief is a technique worth trying if you suffer from anxiety and tension. Learning how to reprogram your subconscious mind is the key. Anxious and negative thinking can be transformed by feeding the subconscious positive images and messages.Everyone thinks and acts from a conscious and subconscious perspective. The conscious mind is rational and processes information through the five senses. The subconscious mind is impulsive and comes to conclusions using memories, emotions and experiences. The subconscious mind is the root of worries, fears, anxiety, bad habits, negative thinking and limiting beliefs. All of these stress-causing attributes are a product of what we have been told by family, society, religion, media in addition to a lack of self esteem.Characteristics either acquired or inherent can be transformed through hypnosis. This process is so effective because it changes negative thoughts and actions where they are formed. By transforming the negative into positive, self-defeating behavior and stress can be eliminated. Using hypnosis for stress relief is a permanent solution to self-defeating thoughts and actions.How does hypnosis for stress relief work? There are two main parts to hypnosis session. One is deep relaxation and the other planting positive messages and images.
The subconscious mind is extremely receptive to new programming in a deeply relaxed state. This is called a “trance” state. Positive messages such as, “My mind is calm and clear” or “My self esteem is overflowing” or “My craving for nicotine is gone” can be impressed on the subconscious mind. When the session is complete, one is brought out of the trance state to the conscious state.For example, stress hypnosis is an excellent method for dealing with feelings of anxiety, depression, and the general emotional stress of being “stretched too thin.
Stress hypnosis is a way to energize your mind and your body, allowing you to recuperate quickly from ongoing stress. It adjusts your perceptions to see potential negative stress and gives you the foundation to prepare yourself and turn it into positive stress.The subconscious mind is the root of worries, fears, anxiety, bad habits, negative thinking and limiting beliefs.
Sometimes you might find it easier to take your mind to an amazing place. A place of comfort, like a vacation, somewhere where you can go, to get away and really relax. Maybe it’s somewhere you have been, somewhere full of happy, pleasant feelings, soothing sounds, fresh scents, that bring you back, to a time, a place, where you felt so good, so free, no worries, no stress, just relaxation and comfort. Maybe you can go somewhere you have never been, imagining how good you can feel, how wonderful it is to be free, to feel totally relaxed in this new place, of comfort. I don’t know where your mind can take you, but I know there has been a time when you felt really good.Your body can remember how it felt to feel really good, and you might have noticed that when the body remembers a really good feeling, that you can know where in your body that good feeling starts. Some people think it feels wonderful to move that good feeling in little circles, make it spin, and as it spins that good feeling throughout the body, your mind can begin to enjoy moving that spin faster, swirling it around.
And as your body begins to remember every good sensation it has ever experienced, every sense of comfort, relaxation, that the body has ever felt, that spin becomes bigger and begins to swirl to those places that need it most. Just good feelings, smoothing over, comforting wherever it moves, because you know how to feel good. Sometimes the mind may forget, but the body knows what comfort feels like.Sometimes, you might feel even better, adding some laughter into that spin.
I don’t know what you find funny, maybe a time when you just knew, no matter what you did, you had to let it out, couldn’t help but laugh. You know what that is, don’t you? Inappropriate laughter, where you just couldn’t control that laugh, that time, when it came out of nowhere and you had to just try to hold it back, but, the laughter came anyway, yes, that kind of laughter, that we all know on some level.
" I often felt panic just thinking of being in a social situation. After having few sessions from the hypnotherapists I noticed that my thought process has really changed."


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On Friday night I tried out a cooking class at Latasha’s Kitchen in Leederville. Many restaurants now run cookery schools as a sideline to their operations. The most popular are usually demonstration classes led by the executive chef (as opposed to ‘hands on’ classes), after which everyone gets to sit down and enjoy the meal.
It’s great if you’re crazy for authentic Asian (or whichever cuisine the restaurant specialises in) but lack the know-how (or are simply too sh*t scared) to fly solo and execute a first class tom yum or vindaloo on your own. I tried a class earlier this year at the Coriander Leaf in Singapore, and it certainly didn’t disappoint! So I was eager to find a place back home to learn more..
Since I was a bit early, I decided to go for a wander around Leederville to pass the time..
you never know what you'll find in leedy..
the cake display in greens and co...so tempting!
After a quick tea at Greens and Co I headed back to find a few participants milling around in the gorgeous cafe/shopfront Latasha has setup.
Latasha welcomed us warmly and explained that our class only had 8 people now, so for the evening we’d be stationed in the kitchen at the back (rather than closing the restaurant, which is the norm for classes over 12).
Latasha also demonstrated the pastes which are the base of the mains – red paste for the fish cakes, yellow paste for the pandan chicken and green paste for the vegetable curry. She commercially produces and sells her own brand of pastes and bases in-store, which is why meals at LK carry a distinct home-style character. Latasha informed us that most restaurants nowadays use generic bases rather than producing their own, which means their dishes take on a more homogeneous flavour.
Latasha is an amazing lady - a 100% self- taught cook with a genuine dedication to what she does. It was nothing short of spectacular to watch her power through five complex dishes in 3 hours, while explaining the ingredients/processes involved and entertaining us with her stories!
The evening concluded with our Thai feast. The only downside I can really add is that there was no place to sit in the kitchen, so after 3 hours of standing and smelling these wonderful dishes cooking away I could NOT wait to sit down and start eating!
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Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers - What do Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers do?
American farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers direct the activities of one of the world's largest and most productive agricultural sectors. They produce enough food and fiber to meet the needs of the United States and for export. Farmers and ranchers own and operate mainly family-owned farms. They also may lease land from a landowner and operate it as a working farm. Agricultural managers manage the day-to-day activities of one or more farms, ranches, nurseries, timber tracts, greenhouses, or other agricultural establishments for farmers, absentee landowners, or corporations. While their duties and responsibilities vary widely, all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers focus on the business aspects of running a farm. On small farms, they may oversee the entire operation; on larger farms, they may oversee a single activity, such as marketing.
Farm output and income are strongly influenced by the weather, disease, fluctuations in prices of domestic farm products, and Federal farm programs. In crop-production operations, farmers and managers usually determine the best time to plant seed, apply fertilizer and chemicals, and harvest and market the crops. Many carefully plan the combination of crops they grow, so that if the price of one crop drops, they will have sufficient income from another crop to make up the loss. Farmers, ranchers, and managers monitor the constantly changing prices for their products. They use different strategies to protect themselves from unpredictable changes in the markets for agricultural products. If they plan ahead, they may be able to store their crops or keep their livestock to take advantage of higher prices later in the year. Those who participate in the futures market enter contracts on future delivery of agricultural goods. These contracts can minimize the risk of sudden price changes by guaranteeing a certain price for farmers' and ranchers' agricultural goods when they are ready to sell.
While most farm output is sold to food-processing companies, some farmers—particularly operators of smaller farms—may choose to sell their goods directly to consumers through farmers' markets. Some use cooperatives to reduce their financial risk and to gain a larger share of the prices consumers pay. For example, in community-supported agriculture, cooperatives sell shares of a harvest to consumers prior to the planting season. This frees the farmer from having to bear all the financial risks and ensures a market for the produce of the coming season. Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers also negotiate with banks and other credit lenders to get the best financing deals for their equipment, livestock, and seed.
The type of farm managers operate determines their specific tasks. On crop farms—farms growing grain, cotton, other fibers, fruit, and vegetables—farmers are responsible for preparing, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting. After the harvest, they make sure that the crops are properly packaged, stored, and marketed. Livestock, dairy, and poultry farmers and ranchers feed and care for animals and keep barns, pens, coops, and other farm buildings clean and in good condition. They also plan and oversee breeding and marketing activities. Both farmers and ranchers operate machinery and maintain equipment and facilities, and both track technological improvements in animal breeding and seeds, and choose new or existing products.
The size of the farm or ranch often determines which of these tasks farmers and ranchers handle themselves. Operators of small farms usually perform all tasks, physical and administrative. They keep records for management and tax purposes, service machinery, maintain buildings, and grow vegetables and raise animals. Operators of large farms, by contrast, have employees who help with the physical work. Although employment on most farms is limited to the farmer and one or two family workers or hired employees, some large farms have 100 or more full-time and seasonal workers. Some of these employees are in nonfarm occupations, working as truck drivers, sales representatives, bookkeepers, and computer specialists.
Horticultural specialty farmers oversee the production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants used in landscaping, including turf. They also grow nuts, berries, and grapes for wine. Aquaculture farmers raise fish and shellfish in marine, brackish, or fresh water, usually in ponds, floating net pens, raceways, or recirculating systems. They stock, feed, protect, and otherwise manage aquatic life sold for consumption or used for recreational fishing.
Farmers and farm managers on crop farms usually work from sunrise to sunset during the planting and harvesting seasons. The rest of the year, they plan next season's crops, market their output, and repair machinery.
On very large farms, farmers and farm managers spend substantial time meeting farm supervisors in charge of various activities. Professional farm managers overseeing several farms may divide their time between traveling to meet farmers or landowners and planning the farm operations in their offices. As farming practices and agricultural technology become more sophisticated, farmers and farm managers are spending more time in offices and on computers, where they electronically manage many aspects of their businesses. Some farmers also attend conferences exchanging information, particularly during the winter months.
Most farmers receive their training on the job, often by being raised on a farm. However, the completion of a 2-year associate degree or a 4-year bachelor's degree at a college of agriculture is becoming increasingly important for farm managers and for farmers and ranchers who expect to make a living at farming.
Students should select the college most appropriate to their interests and location. All State university systems have at least one land-grant college or university with a school of agriculture. Common programs of study include business with a concentration in agriculture, farm management, agronomy, dairy science, agricultural economics and business, horticulture, crop and fruit science, and animal science. For students interested in aquaculture, formal programs are available and include coursework in fisheries biology, fish culture, hatchery management and maintenance, and hydrology.
Agricultural colleges teach technical knowledge of crops, growing conditions, and plant diseases. They also teach prospective ranchers and dairy farmers the basics of veterinary science and animal husbandry. Students also study how the environment is affected by farm operations, such as the impact of various pesticides on local animals.
Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers need managerial skills to organize and operate a business. A basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping is essential in keeping financial records, and knowledge of credit sources is vital for buying seed, fertilizer, and other needed inputs. Workers must also be familiar with safety regulations and requirements of governmental agricultural support programs. Computer skills are becoming increasingly important, especially on large farms, where they are widely used for recordkeeping and business analysis. In addition, skills in personnel management, communication, and conflict resolution are important in the operation of a farm or ranch business.


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The ocelot cat is a medium-sized wild cat with distinct, beautiful markings. It can be found in a range of settings such as rain forests, semi-deserts, and coastal marshes across Central and South America—but not in Chile—as well as in southern Texas.
Here are 12 fast facts about these elegant creatures of the wild.
It derived its name from the Mexican Aztec word ‘tlacelot’, which means field tiger. It is also known by ‘Manigordo’ in Costa Rica, ‘Painted Leopard’, and ‘McKenney’s Wildcat’.
The ocelot cat bears a resemblance to the house cat, but is twice as large. It can grow up to 65 to 100 centimeters, or two to three feet. That excludes the tail, which can grow up to 50 centimeters or one and a half feet.
It was hunted for its beautiful yellow to dark brown pelt as far back as the Aztecs. Trading skin is now prohibited, as well as selling wild cats as pets.
Still, illegal hunting remains a threat to the population of ocelot cats. Their blotches and stripes make for an attractive pattern in fashion; thus, their fur can become an expensive commodity in the black market.
Did you know that Salvador Dali had a pet Colombian ocelot named Babou? The wild cat had been seen with the revered painter, most famously in a Manhattan restaurant where Babou was fastened to his table, and aboard the SS France, a luxury ocean liner.
Moche, a group of people who existed in Peru in the past, worshipped the ocelot cats. To display their reverence, they depicted the animal in their art.
This creature is nocturnal, gifted with a good vision for hunting armadillos, deer, rodents, fish, frogs, and iguanas. It kills its prey using its pointed fangs.
This species is unlike other cats because it can totally take a dive into the water, and is a good swimmer at that. It is also used to reaching up to trees and running after monkeys.
These are examples of fashion items using animal fur. Trading of ocelot cat skin was rampant between the early 1970s and late 1990s, endangering the survival of the ocelot cat species.
This fur cap is another example of a fashion item that made use of the ocelot cat’s pelt. There is no denying that the distinct markings of the animal’s skin make for a sleek design on accessories.
These felines are considered elegant and beautiful that their fur also works in high fashion. However, this is only achieved at the expense of many members – hundreds of thousands – of their species.
The classification of ocelot cats went from ‘vulnerable’ endangered species in the 1980s through 1996 to species of ‘least concern’ in 2006. Still, you have to think twice before purchasing items made of their pelt, such as this lush and pretty rug.


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Advent at Harbor 2017 | In the Key of "H"
I don’t think I’ve posted anything in close to six months but am excited to break the blog silence with something so near to my heart: Advent.
Advent comes from a Latin word meaning “coming.” Each year, for 4 weeks leading up to Christmas Eve-though some traditions go for 6 weeks-many churches throughout the centuries have joyously celebrated Jesus’ first coming (his birth) while also leaving space to long for and remember His promise to return to Earth and finish what he started.
Advent helps us to live in the healthy tension of honesty and hope, thanksgiving and longing, weeping with those who weep and rejoicing with those who rejoice. This intentional time helps us keep our eyes on Jesus when everything around us screams, “Look at me,” and vies for our time and affections.
At Harbor we’ll be celebrating Advent this season through a variety of means.
1.) Devotionals: I’ve written some short daily devotionals designed for singles or couples to get you into God’s Word for about 10 minutes each day. Each week of devotions centers around a corresponding sermon/candle theme of hope, faithfulness, peace, joy. Even if you rarely ever read the bible, would you commit to read and reflect from Dec 3rd-25th? We also have short devotionals which parents can do with their children. Kristy has done a great job picking some solid ones out for us. I can’t wait to start.
2.) Sermon series called “Close Encounters” in which we’ll see 4 Old Testament personal “God encounters” with Abraham/Sarah, Jacob, Moses, and Joshua, and how we can encounter Jesus in a fresh way this season.
3.) Decor: We’ll be adding some more visuals to worship each successive Sunday as an anticipatory buildup to Christmas Eve. We have four different Harbor artists contributing pieces to help stimulate our imaginations.
4.) Candle readings: Each week we’ll be getting folks fairly new to Harbor up front with a responsive reading from the prophecies about Jesus in Isaiah. Each week we’ll see a new promise unfold, while lighting the candles of Hope, Faithfulness, Peace, and then Joy.
Please take advantage of these means to help you celebrate and anticipate each Sunday, and each day of Advent.
Like this a lot, Geoff. We’re happy Harbor focuses on the marvelous event of Christmas. We look forward to using the advent devotions you will print. A book by Paul David Tripp, COME LET US ADORE HIM, will arrive 12/4; we will be using that in addition to Harbor’s.


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Callum is passionate about widening access to medicine in Scotland. From a deprived area himself, he left school at the age of 12 and taught himself the Scottish high school curriculum in order to progress to medical school. Since then he has been committed to inspiring other young people in Scotland to consider a career in medicine.
In order to inspire young people, Callum has helped develop an ‘Explore Medicine’ event for school pupils with The Reach Project – a government funded charity. At these events, he gives talks, runs clinical scenarios and assists pupils with their applications to medical school. He has also designed eight workshops to help pupils with the UKCAT, which have proved very successful!
As well as his work with Reach, Callum has co-founded the Dundee Widening Access to Medical School Society, which is working with younger school pupils to encourage them to consider a medical career.
Congratulations, Callum. I’m sure that there are many prospective medical students who will be enormously grateful for your tireless work.


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The charms of the beach of Sant Marti D’Empuries and its neighbouring beaches, El Moll Grec and Les Muscleres, enticed the ancient Greeks over 2000 years ago to conquer this land and build a town that became their gateway to the Iberian Peninsula (Ruines de Empuries).
Sant Marti D’Empuries is a fabulous long sandy beach.
The ruins of a Greek jetty provide for great snorkelling.
A pine tree lined tarmac promenade (Passeig Maritim D’Empuries) that leads all the way to L’Escala, runs behind the beach. A great place to walk, run, cycle or rollerblade.
Behind Passeig Maritim D’Empuries lies the impressive ruins of the ancient settlement of Empuries.
The “modern” (10th century!) walled village of Sant Marti D’Empuries is really beautiful. I always bring friends that visit to this village, as it's like stepping back in time.
In the summer months (15th June to 30th September from 08.00 until 24.00) the tourist train-bus (el carrilet) links Sant Marti d´Empuries with l´Escala, Riells and Montgo. The train runs every hour, costs €2 per journey and travels at a leisurely pace along the promenade and through L’Escala town.
Departing from the Plaça de les Escoles, through the centre of L’Escala town, stopping at La Punta, Passeig Maritim, Platja de Riells, Port, Avda Montgo and Cala Montgo.
There is a children's play ground behind the beach, near Sant Marti d'Empuries, as well pedalo hire.
The beach is convenient for families as there are toilets behind the beach, a car park and several beach bars selling ice creams and drinks.
Zoom in on L’Escala and then on Sant Marti D’Empuries on the map below to see the numbers and names of the roads. The nearest motorway is the AP7.
There is no public transport direct to Sant Marti D’Empuries. Instead you will have to get to L’Escala and then either take a 20-30 minute walk along the shady coastal promenade, or a short taxi journey or if it is summer take the tourist train-bus (el carrilet) along the promenade.
You can get to L’Escala by bus from Flaça, Girona and Barcelona. Please see for details.
If catching a bus from Perpignan (it stops at Figueres) see for details.
The nearest train station is Camallera (16km away).
Please see for details (you have to click on the 'find all stations' button and manually find Camallera, as for some reason the website doesn't list it in the drop down menu). However, you will have to arrange a taxi or a hotel pick up from there, so you may find it easier/cheaper to catch the Sarfa bus from Flaça train station, which goes to L'Escala.
If catching a train from Perpignan, the nearest train station is Figueres (21 km away). See for details.
The nearest Costa Brava airport to Empuries is (45 km away). Check out flights at .
The next closest airport is or .
You can also fly to (162 km away). Check out for flights.
More Lovely Costa Brava Spain Beaches?
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Houston-based artist, Joyce Lin, creates furniture pieces that toy with design conventions: embracing play whilst maintaining functionality.
This is, perhaps, nowhere more evident than in her ‘Exploded Chair’, a piece she designed in her final year at Rhode Island School of Design. This piece takes traditional conception of what a chair is, dismantles it, and places it in clear perspex containers. The maple-wood chair that sits loosely within its crystalline sarcophagus looks much like the archetypal kitchen seat. As the ‘Exploded Chair’ is moved, its wooden pieces rattle around inside their compartments. The piece is both familiar and disorienting, playful and disconcerting — a dichotomous piece on which to seat yourself.

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I'm not sure about you, but I've avoided Chinese food completely since becoming gluten free. There's always the fear of soy sauce lurking around every corner, and indeed, in every dish.
A solution - and an absolutely fabulous, Michelin-starred solution at that - the exquisite, delicious, and gluten-free friendly Hakkasan.
Yes, this is not one for a weekly visit, it's very pricey, but oh my oh my is it worth it for a special occasion.
The staff are so knowledgeable that the fear of being poisoned, the need to ask annoying questions and to be on guard at all times completely disappears and I was happy to be coddled in their safe GF arms.
I went for fried. Golden fried soft shell crab with red chilli and curry leaf, to be precise. I mean, we all know that the opportunities for us to get our gluten free mitts on something fried are few and far between, and I thoroughly intended on taking full advantage of the situation. Not least because it was my birthday, and my dear sister was treating me. Ahem.
Needless to say, it was utterly stunning and my jaw near dropped to the floor, before moving back up again to hastily munch down the rest of the dish. It was full of flavour and overall simply divine.
At this point the lovely waitress put down three sauces and kindly pointed out which ones were gluten free, and which ones off limits. Also worth a mention, for my sister who is vegetarian, the waitress pointed out that one sauce had a small amount of shrimp paste in so wouldn't be suitable for her. Thoughtful, no?
My main course was the spicy prawn with lily bulb and almond (never tried lily bulb before! It's somewhere between a water chestnut and a bamboo shoot. Tasty). Hubbada hubbada. Giant juicy butterflied prawns on an almost curry like sauce. With some simple rice and baby pak choi, it was heavenly. Sweet, tangy and rich all at the same time. Drool.
Oh, and apologies for not setting the scene earlier - the dining room is stunning with its carved black partitions and perfectly dim lighting and soft air conditioning with some sort of delicious smell wafting from somewhere at all times. Tranquil and elegant.
With all of this being washed down with a Saketini or two, well I must say, I was a thoroughly happy, stuffed, birthday girl.
UPDATE: There are now two branches of Hakkasan. I went to the Hanway Place restaurant. I have heard bad things about the Mayfair restaurant, see comments below. I have been to Hanway place three times and had a consistently good service. Please do call before you go to make sure they have the extensive gluten free menu (also posted in the comments). I do not recommend Mayfair!
Just stumbled on your blog. It's great! I am also a gluten-free food blogger living in London. I had no idea that Hakkasan has a gluten-free menu... I definitely want to check it out now.
Chinese dishes are delicious, though you have to be careful on the sauces if you're on a diet.
I just went there on your overwhelming recommendation and sad to say, had a completely different experience. Was told only things they could do gluten free was lobster[£38], king crab[£40], or wagyu steak [£62!]. Only after complaining, they decided that , yes, the roast chicken can be done without a sauce. So I had a plain chicken with plain rice. Did not get sick but obviously not a wonderful gluten free experience!
Michael, I am so sorry to hear that!!!
Why did they not give you the gluten free menu? Everytime I go I get a separate menu - it's printed up, and very extensive.
That is terrible service that you had - the waiter should not be trying to guess in the moment what is gluten free and opting for over safe options. He should have gone and gotten you the separate menu.
Did you go this week? It's not because of London Restaurant week is it? (still unacceptable) Also, I went to the Hanway Place one. They have since opened a new one in Mayfair which I haven't been to. Which did you visit?
I took a date (who is coeliac) there last night, based on your recommendation. We both had a very fine dining experience, with wonderful food (if slightly over-attentive service). My bank account was aching at the end though! Well worth it for something special. Memories of the soft-shelled crab still make my mouth water.
Great Waltworld, I'm glad that you had a good experience of it. I am trying to ascertain if Michael who commented above went to the same Hakkasan, or if he went to the new one in Mayfair that I have yet to go to. Which did you go to?
Definitely one for a pay day - or a very special occasion. That is one lucky date you've got there!!!
Love your site. We are going to be visiting London in a few weeks from the States. We were in London last summer and had a hard time finding a lot of Gluten Free Options. Thanks for the tips. We will be trying this restaurant.
Think things must have changed enormously since your visit. Went last night, apart from the Soft Shell Crab nothing else on the menu was available to me. There was no special menu you speak of. The only thing I was offered was PLAIN steamed crab, PLAIN grilled Wagyu beef or PLAIN steamed fish. Why would I pay £40 for a plate of plain steamed crab or over £60 for plain grilled beef - Wagyu or not. No chef seriously passionate about food or providing as experience would serve up such substandard food. These offerings were not 'meals' but just 'food' - un seasoned, specially prepared or CHINESE at all. Why go to an upmarket CHINESE restaurant to be offered plain steamed fish. It is very easy to whip up a simple gluten free soy sauce based sauce or dip. Clearly the chef/management feel Coeliacs should just be grateful the get food at all. No passion for food here, no providing and experience, no creating gastronomic delight, no class.
Which Hakkasan did you go to? I would love to go and visit them to see what happened, and where the menu has gone! They must change it back!
interesting there is hakkasan just near me I will have to check it out, which one did you go to?
rediculously short sitting/time limit of a strict 2 hours no exceptions - no sllow social or romantic meals here.
example - the couple next to use was enjoying a bottle of Cristal (so not a cheap night out), the time limit on their table expired an they were rudely kicked of the table back to the cramped bar.
I forget why now, but we complained about somthing and were made to feel like Lepers.
My experience was at the original Hakkasan, north of tottenham court road. I believe the mayfair one seems to be different, and people have had rude service there.
I've always had a great experience there. Yes it is expensive, but I felt very well treated. I'm sorry to hear that you haven't.
I called Hakkasan and they immediately emailed me a gluten free menu. There are lots of choices and the small amendments, (like no chinese wine), I'm appreciative of, because it still gives me choice, and it's not like a "no gravy roast", it's Michelin starred amazing food, even with amends.
Please do keep your comments coming, as I have only been there three times, and have had good service on all occasions. I can't speak for the Mayfair branch.
I am totally surprised to see this on here. I went to Hakkasan for my birthday, having heard it did a gluten free menu. We booked, and they confirmed this. When we arrived, the gluten free menu had 4 main dishes on it, 2 of which you had to order more than 24 hours in advance and 1 of which was c. £60. When I complained that we weren't told when we booked that half of the gf "menu" needed to be ordered in advance, we were met with a shrug of the shoulders and told there was nothing they could do - there was no way to do any other dish. We left (amid more couldn't-care-less shrugging), and went to one of favourite restaurants in london - Bar Boulud - which has gf bread and loads of gf options.
I would never go back, or recommend, Hakkasan (at least the one in Mayfair) to anyone.
It seems like the Mayfair branch is the problem. The Hanway place one has the gf menu (above comment) and they are great. I will make it clear not to go to Mayfair. I would remove it, but it's the only Chinese that is GF that I have found!


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I dress myself. I cook. I work. I speak. I write. I drive.
I can juggle knives. I’ve scuba dived to feed sharks. I’ve built and destroyed things, typically at the same time.
I can walk. I can chew gum. I can combine the two.
Looking back on that list, it occurs to me to say that I’m more than competent. I am accomplished and I don’t care who knows it.
But I don’t know how bubble gum works. I get the chewing part; how people make a bubble with it is a mystery to me.
I know that admitting this will get me tips on how to do it. Whenever I’ve said that I can’t blow a bubble someone has said “I can teach you.” Every one of them has been wrong; well-intentioned, yet wrong.
After decades of attempts and instructions, I’ve never blown a bubble. Good, kind-hearted, patient people have tried. None has been able to teach me. Those who’ve spoken about their fool-proof methods have failed. Perhaps no one they’d taught before me was quite the fool I am.
Did you know there are people who have taught bubble gum blowing so much that they actually have a teaching method? There are. I’m not telling you this in tribute to their gift or their devotion to others. I’m telling you to give you some idea of how far I went in my now abandoned quest to learn the mysterious ways of bubble gum. I actually found people who have methods – that’s how far.
Maybe you have a successful bubble gum curriculum. If so, I know you’re reading this and thinking that you are The One. The One who can reach this unreachable student. You are not. I mean no disrespect by that. No one is that teacher.
Hubba Bubba, Bazooka, Bubblicious, the hard gum that comes in baseball cards. It doesn’t matter what kind of bubble gum you give me. I will chew it, I’ll try to blow a bubble and the result will be exactly the same as it was when I was ten years old. A rude noise will come out of my mouth. It could be worse; sometimes the gum shoots out of my mouth and across the room. The one thing that I’m certain won’t happen is a bubble.
My face is uncoordinated. There is nothing anyone can do about that. Thanks for your concern.
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Knowing that has really burst my bubble.
I can’t whistle so I feel your pain. Juggling knifes trumps bubble blowing any day of the week, and I’m not just sayin’ that to make you feel better.
I can’t whistle either! And lots of people have tried to teach me. I can blow bubbles, though.
I can whistle, but not the loud, cool, with-your-teeth whistle. Or drive a stick shift.
Hey, I can’t whistle either. At this rate I have to question whether I can feed myself.
I used not to be able to whistle, but somehow I did learn.
So Oma, there is hope that one day it will come to you! And you’ll have lots of time to practice during retirement….
Hey, it’s okay. It’s an obnoxious habit anyway, isn’t it? Right. I’ve never scuba dived to feed sharks. No, sir!
It is, and not really something that a man of my age needs in his repertoire. I’m not likely to be a third baseman; the baseball field is the only place I could see myself doing that.
You’re just chewing the wrong kind of gum. You need the one where it says “inflatable latex balloons” on the package.
Ahhhhh, the colorful yet flavorless pack!
Oh I get you I can do a lot of things you mentioned here but am yet to make a bubble of a bubble gum. I have seen little kids do it and it is so irritating. They say if you have never killed someone and/or blown a bubble of a bubble gum you will rot in lowest part of hell where they make you write lengthy articles.
Uh oh, I’m in trouble. I don’t want to hurt anyone and well, the other is impossible.
Did you pay these people? Did you find them on Angie’s List? This fascinates me.
I can’t roll my R’s. I don’t know why I feel compelled to share that. My self-confidence seemed fine before I did, though.
If you were Spanish, you’d have a speech impediment. You’re not Spanish. Look at all the money you’ve saved on speech therapy.
I can’t roll Rs either. You’re not alone!
Me neither. When’s the next club meeting?
I can blow bubbles, but I don’t think I’m doing it right because it involves sticking my tongue halfway out of my mouth and peeling gum over it with my teeth. …I think I’ve said too much.
That was one of the methods I was instructed in. Even if I were successful, I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that.
I suggest you work on that rude sound. There could be a trend in it for you.
Oh I am gifted with the rude sound thing.
Being able to blow bubbles is a highly overrated skill. Chewing 15 pieces of Bazooka bubble gum and not choking is the land where the big boys and girls play. Anyway, who chews bubble gum anymore? And who writes those annoying cartoons in the packs? I wonder how much that person gets paid. Probably a buck a month. I feel guilty now. Must go find Bazooka and chew.
I can blow bubbles. I choose not to.
My heart hurts for you. I want to fix it for you, and I am sorry that I can’t. Hubba Bubba was always my go-to lesson gum. I am sorry that it let you down. You’re still okay in my book.
Can you knot a cherry stem with your tongue? Just wondering because I imagine it involves similar skill set. I’m always fascinated by people who can do that. I can barely knot a cherry stem with my fingers.
I am not a fan of gum, so can’t really relate to your bubble issues. Although I’m not very good at blowing up balloons which maybe is similar. Good thing I never became a clown. I also have never been able to touch my toes – hamstrings like tight rubber bands! Though perhaps that’s more common than I realize.
I can whistle, I can blow bubbles, but I can’t make that trilling sound with my tongue that is required for half the world’s languages. That’s why I decided to be born in America.
I can tie cherry stems with my tongue and blow bubbles. Both highly over-rated skills.
Hey, my daughter can do the same thing with the cherry stems! We have so much in common, Valentine.
Too much time on our hands when we were supposed to be studying. Me? I learned when I was bartending on Sundays.
Far to much time on my hands.
Feeding sharks can be dangerous, especially if it isn’t your intent to do so.
I can whistle AND blow bubbles, but not at the same time. In the overall scheme of things, neither is particularly useful or pretty, nor do they pay well.
I can blow bubbles with bubble gum. Actually, I am really good at it. Don’t worry I believe you…I wouldn’t be able to teach you. I know this because I can’t whistle and no matter who tries or how hard they try I can not whistle. Not if my life or someone I love’s life depended on it. You would think if I could master one the other would come naturally. So tell me…can you whistle?