Almond Biscotti paired with Papagni Muscat Wine, It's What's For Dessert, by Gina Meyers

 Almond Biscotti 

 

3 eggs 

1 cup of sugar 

1 teaspoon of almond extract 

1 cube of butter 

3 cups of flour 

3 teaspoon of baking powder 

Colored sprinkles 

 

Directions: In a bowl, blend sugar, eggs, butter, and almond extract. Add baking powder and flour. Continue to mix, add flour a cup at a time, use a spatula to blend mixture. With your hands, mold the dough first into a ball and then into a loaf. Place loaf on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with colored sprinkles after you have flattened with your hands. In a preheated 350 degree oven, bake for 20 minutes, take out and cut with a sharp knife, into diagonals cookies about ¾ inch thick. Bake on the side for an additional 10 minutes, can do this on both sides for extra crunchy biscotti cookies. 

Purchase one of Gina's Taste of Italy Cookbooks today: Cook Like A Hot Italian Mama

 

Papagni Wine Choice: Muscat or Muscat Canelli 

 

The Muscat has a fresh floral of aromas with a just picked grapefruit appeal. The sweetness and the fresh fruit flavors such as apricot with smooth honey make it a balanced wine which pairs nicely with an after-dinner dessert of Almond Biscotti.  

 

The Muscat Canelli is a sweet wine which can be considered dessert in and of itself. However, it would go nicely with a biscotti or two.  

 

2016 MUSCAT

DESSERT WINE

Our Muscat of Alexandria is perfumed with aromas of apricot, white peach, and floral notes. Rich flavors of peach, honeysuckle, and lychee slide into a silky sweet finish. Pairs with strong cheeses and dried fruit, scallops, tiramisu or perfect as an aperitif. 375 ML ALC 12% BY VOL

https://papagniwines.com/

Feel The Fear and Do It Anyways, by, Gina Meyers

 

There is one thing for sure that I have learned from the book, Bulletproof and it is this.

We will always have fear in our lives, it is a constant companion until the day we die. There are tons of self-help books out there that say we can overcome fear, that we can be fearless in a sense, but of the negative emotions being scared or afraid isn't one we can easily control as a matter of fact, we can only maneuver that one.

So, here are five steps to conquering fear.

1) Accept it, fear never goes away.

2) Identify It.

3) Feel It.

4) Face It.

5) Practice It.

Write your Story, let me help

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5 Ways to Adjust Your Social Media Strategy

Using  your social media strategy to your full advantage.

I am attending a business webinar through Godaddy.com today.

I am learning about 5 Ways to Adjust Your Social Media Strategy.

All of the examples that I learned today the foundational goal is a great way to engage and attract build new and loyal guests to your social media site.


Engage your customers by asking them questions, expand your reach by doing this on your social media sites, such as Instagram stories.

Takeaway: questions builds rapport!



Instagram, make sure you have a personal and a business page.

Business is built on relationships, so encouraging friends or new friends to follow is highly encouraged.

Go Daddy Expert Geoffrey is encouraging us to follow him: geoffreysbrown


Social Media Content:

Share Seasonal Content

Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Father's Day!


Share Feel Good Content, share stuff that you are passionate about.


Hashtags
Use hashtags to stay top-of-mind

Ask questions to engage your audience.

(Think about what worked what didn't work, do your homework and figure out what your audience wants from you concerning your business, each industry has a different method).

Always put your best foot forward, be reactive and proactive, so if a customer comments in a negative or critical way, make sure that you are asking for feedback.

Critical Comments can mess with your strategy, build your community and respond to your audience to build your community.

Take what the person says, defend and apologize, take a day or so to respond to a negative review, respond back privately as well, "off line".

1) You have to respond, you are not just responding to the person with the negative comment, everyone is gonna come across you, you are spreading your organic word of mouth, responding, putting your best foot forward, you genuinely care, this is your front door, we aren't opening up a phone book anymore, we are sizing up the competition.
2) Sun Shining through, no dust on the door.
3) Got to  highlight customer testimonials.


Content is like going on a first date

Think about social media continuously engagement content. Building a relationship with your customers, adjust and adapt your social media strategy.

Gourmand International Cookbook Winner, Gina Meyers

Gourmand International Cookbook Winner, Gina Meyers

In March of 2012, I was honored to be the winner of The Gourmand International Cookbook Award for Best Charity Cookbook in the world, Serendipity Media Group also won that evening. https://www.cookbookfair.com/ Mr. Edward Cointreau of the Cointreau Liquor Dynasty https://www.cointreau.com/us/en/cocktails presented me with the award for my Hope for Haiti Fundraising Cookbook. His family also own Le Cordon Bleu the famous cooking school in Paris, France. https://www.serendipitymediagroup.com
https://www.cordonbleu.edu/home/en

J'ai fait un rêve, mais c'était surréaliste comme un cauchemar, by, Gina Meyers

Some things just sound better in French. Even though I am American and Speak English, it just sounds better in French. 

J'ai fait un rêve, mais c'était surréaliste comme un cauchemar

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L'injustice est une injustice, mais vous voulez la conditionner.

Le racisme est le racisme, mais vous voulez le conditionner.

La colère est la colère comme vous voulez l'appeler.

Défendez la cause

C'est peut-être votre seule chance

La victoire s'accomplit par l'action

La complaisance tue

Les victimes sont des victimes

Mais les vainqueurs sont victorieux

Ayez le courage de prendre position

Parce que demain n'est pas encore arrivé

Hier est parti

Et le cadeau est MAINTENANT, c'est pourquoi nous l'appelons un cadeau!

 

À la mémoire de George Floyd, car une personne peut faire la différence.

 

Nous pouvons respirer, alors soyons la voix du changement.

Injustice is injustice however you want to package it. 

Racism is racism however you want to package it. 

Anger is anger whatever you want to call it. 

Stand up for cause 

Maybe it’s your only chance 

Victory is accomplished through action 

Complacency kills 

Victims are victims 

But victors are victorious 

Have the courage to take a stand 

Because tomorrow hasn’t happened yet 

Yesterday is gone 

And the present is NOW, that’s why we call it a gift! 

In memory of George Floyd, because one person can make a difference. 

We can breathe, so let’s be the voice of change. 

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By Gina Meyers