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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

When running a business (or just running your life), you are constantly making new connections. Whether you are heading up an event, composing a website or publicizing your blog- you are building up your network of people you need to know. We are constantly craving assistance from professionals that can give us good advice and help us grow. We have scoured the Seattle area and found your go-to gurus for creating connections!

Seattle Picks
Trying to deviate from the beaten paths of well-know shopping centers, restaurants, hangouts, products, and services? Sign up Seattle Picks free, subscription-driven weekly publication, sent out via e-mail and then updated on the homepage. Founder, Kathi O’Neil and her team scoured the city to reveal “City Secrets” to give local recommendations, hints, and finds to liven up your weekend! It’s life & style updates every Friday! Sign up for Seattle Picks’ newsletters to find the best of what Seattle has to offer.

Girl Power Hour
Girl Power Hour is going out with a purpose! They hold events at exciting venues across Seattle and the Eastside at exciting venues every third Thursday of the month. These events are created for successful women only. It allows women throughout the community to come together for a fabulous evening devoted to sharing ideas, building connections, and making new friends. Girl Power Hour was launched by Darnell Sue & Samantha Lawton in September 2007. Their philosophy is, “We believe that women are natural networkers, especially in the kind of comfortable, non-threatening environment Girl Power Hour provides”. Sign up now for their “Girlletter” to receive updates and invites to Girl Power Hour events! On July 12, they kicked-off a Girl Power Hour Membership program to receive special perks and specials! Sign up now! This is where social circles collide!

Biznik
Connect with Lara Eve Feltin of Biznik! She started Biznik to facilitate a community of local, independent business people using both online and offline platforms to help grow and support one another. It’s about “business networking that doesn’t suck!” It’s difficult to grow a small business on your own, turn to this online community to meet real individuals and business. Not only is this a strong online community, but Biznik holds face-to-face events to help individuals share ideas to help grow profitability. Start benefiting from the fabulous, and ingenious business professionals today!

Ladies Who Launch
Join over 100,000 women in the Ladies Who Launch online community. It is the first new media company to provide resources and connections for women entrepreneurs. Victoria Colligan is the Founder of Ladies Who Launch. This is a professional group provides mentoring, workshops and advice for women who are considering starting a small business. Do you have a passion to start your own company? Or turn your side job/hobby into a real business? Visit Ladies Who Launch to find advice and resources. They offer over 100 pre-screened business that will serve as vital resources in the development of your own potential company. The group also hosts event workshops twice a month. Join one of the largest community of women entrepreneurs now!

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World Cup Celebration: Indulge in Global Treats

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

For weeks we have been huddled around the television, sometimes at ungodly hours of the morning, to watch beautiful men from around the world kick around a soccer ball and compete for the coveted World Cup. Whether you have followed the sport for years or just recently discovered what terms like “off-sides” or “stoppage time” mean, it is truly amazing how soccer can bring entire nations together for a common goal.

America’s run has ended, but there are some amazing teams that have risen to the top of the competition! Gather your friends together and indulge in these fun recipes perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck that are inspired by the stand out teams of the 2010 World Cup!

Chimichurri Steak- Uruguay/ Argentina

Chimichurri is a sauce from South America and is served in countries like Uruguay and Argentina over steak and chicken.

Ingredients:

1 cup packed fresh flat leaf parsley
¼ cup packed fresh cilantro
½ cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves peeled
¾ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
a pinch of salt and pepper
a squeeze of lemon juice

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients in a food processor and serve over steak, chicken or fish.

Party Sangria- Spain

Ingredients:

1 bottle of red wine
1 lemon cut into wedges
1 orange cut into wedges
1 lime cut into wedges
1 apple diced
1 cup raspberries or strawberries
1 small can of diced pineapples with juice
2 tbsp of sugar
4 cups ginger ale or lemon lime soda
2 shots gin or triple sec

Preparation:

Pour wine into a large pitcher and squeeze the juice from the lemon, oranges and lime into the wine.
Toss in the fruit wedges and add pineapple, apples sugar and gin.
Chill overnight.
Add ginger ale or soda, berries and ice just before serving.

Potato Salad- Germany

Ingredients:

2 pounds red potatoes
¼ lb bacon cut into small pieces
½ medium onion chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
¼ cup water
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp mustard
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

Place potatoes in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to simmer, uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain. Let potatoes cool. Peel potatoes and cut into ¼ inch pieces.
Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp and set aside.
Cook onion in bacon drippings until tender.
Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt and mustard in a large bowl. Toss in potatoes and bacon and mix until well coated.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Oliebollen (Apple Fritters)- Netherlands

Ingredients

2 tbsp sugar
2 pkg yeast
4 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 cups scalded milk
½ cup butter softened
10 cups flour
1 ½ tsp salt
3 diced Granny Smith apples
1 cup raisins pinch of cinnamon
canola oil for frying

Preparation:

Dissolve 2 tbsp sugar in 1 cup warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let stand while preparing dough.
In a large mixing bowl beat eggs, add scalded milk, 1 ½ cups warm water, yeast mixture and butter and beat well. Add flower, 1 cup sugar and salt. Mix well. Add diced apple.
Let dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
In a separate bowl mix 3 cups sugar, and cinnamon to taste.
Fill a fryer pot with 3-4 inches of canola oil. Heat to 375 degrees and scoop spoonfuls of down into the oil. Turn to ensure even browning.
Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and serve warm.

*written by Alyssa Goldberg for the CRAVE company. Alyssa is a lover of all things to do with food and travel- check out her blog, WorldSavour by clicking here.

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America, It’s Your Birthday!

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Let’s face it, we CRAVE any excuse to get together and throw a party with our best friends. What better reason than for a birthday? Happy Birthday America! Since every birthday should involved presents- why not think of some ways you and your friends can give back to your community to commemorate the occasion? Check in with local organizations who do volunteer work. Maybe you can spend the afternoon helping clean up a park, planting some trees, or participating in a food drive.

After a day of doing something good for your country, you can feel good about having a little fun at night for yourself! Get your friends together, nosh on some festive treats and try to catch a glimpse of your local fireworks show. Here are some recipes to inspire your celebration:

This first recipe is from a chef bloggess we adore, CakeSpy!

Hartford Election Day Cupcakes: This spicecake is light but flavorful; all your friends will love munching on these treats which you can decorate in red, white and blue.

Dry ingredients:

8 ounces (1 cup) superfine granulated sugar
5 ounces (1 cup) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon potato starch
1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
Pinch of allspice
Pinch of salt
1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda

Wet ingredients:

3 ounces (6 tablespoons) butter, melted
¼ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon rum
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 whole eggs
1 egg yolk

Old-Fashioned Milk Buttercream

1 cup milk
2 ounces (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 ounces (1 cup) superfine granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Sip

While you are savouring some cupcakes, it is likely you will want something to sip as well. Here is a great list we found that lists five different themed cocktails: click. Are you adventurous? You have to try the first drink on the list- it includes jalapeno or Serrano peppers to add a little fire to your night. Prefer something a little sweeter to sip? Strawberry schnapps will be a key (red) ingredient for you. To give any red drinks a patriotic vibe try garnish with blueberries, blackberries or just throw in a blue straw!

Tags: 4th of July, cakespy, cocktails, cupcakes, holiday, party
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GenJuice Seattle:Unconference & Tweetup Event

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Who:Arielle Patrice Scott: (@ariellescott), Virgilia Singh: (@virgiliasingh), and Danielle Leslie: (@danielleleslie)
Event:-GenJuice Seattle: Unconference & Tweetup for Gen-Y
Where: Jigsaw Renaissance-1026 Madison Street Seattle
When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (PT)
Tickets: For more information please click here

Are you a young innovator, leader, or entrepreneur that CRAVEs inspiration, knowledge, and growth? GenJuice is hosting an Unconference and tweet-up event to connect local entrepreneurs.

Event Details
The GenJuice Tour kicked off June 20th, 2010 when three Gen-Y innovators from the San Francisco Bay Area- Arielle Patrice Scott, Virgilia Singh, and Danielle Leslie take the trip of a lifetime and visit 13 major U.S. cities with one mission: to connect Gen-Y leaders and innovators from all industries and encourage a movement of innovation.

Connect
GenJuice is hosting an unconference and tweetup and bring around 100 Gen-Yers together to share their expertise and connect with other go-getters. Prior to each unconference, they will send out a Google Doc to connect all attendees and have each attendee write a discussion topic that they’d like to lead. Once at the unconference, all attendees will vote on the discussions that interest them, and the top discussions will happen during two sessions.

Mingle
Following each session we will recap top takeaways for the day and allow attendees to connect with their fellow Gen-Y innovators in the room. GenJuice’s goal with the unconference is to have each person walk away with at least one person that they want to work with in some capacity in the future. Also a tweet-up event will follow after the event!

See you there!

Tags: Arielle Patrice Scott, attendees, Connect, Danielle Leslie, Encourage, entrepreneur, event, Gen-Y, Generation Y, GenJuice, Industries, Innovator, inspiration, knowledge, Leader, Mission, Movement, Recap, seattle, takeaway, Tweetup, Unconference, Virgilia Singh
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CRAVE Symposium, Seattle – A Day Of Inspiration

Friday, June 11th, 2010

It was 9:00am and stylishly put-together women of all ages trickled through the glass pane front doors. They carried notebooks and handbags and twittered with anticipation. After sipping coffee and snacking on complimentary donuts from PINKS Original Bakery they seated themselves at round tables in the main hall, 8-10 women per table. Seattle CRAVE Symposium 2010 was about to begin!

Prior to the Symposium, 6 lucky entreprenesses were selected to have their businesses think-tanked with the help of a group of successful industry leaders. The remaining Symposium participants were invited to listen, offer up their personal experiences and advice, and ask questions pertaining to their own businesses.

During the 8-hour workshop, the mentors – experts in PR & marketing, social media and business finances – shared insight, gave suggestions and helped the chosen business owners analyze their current business strategies and develop new plans to take sales – and success – above and beyond!

The day flew by for all involved as business owners and future business owners soaked up gem after valuable gem. Time was spend in rapt discussion, pens flying across pieces of paper with one woman after another thrust into a-ha moment after a-ha moment!

In between brainstorming sessions there was plenty of time to mingle. Attendees chatted, got to know one another and exchanged business cards, networking their way through the day. Come 5 o’clock people left one by one, headed back home and to offices to digest and make plans for the future. There was much to consider, but one common thought that everyone left with was the hope that it wouldn’t be too long before the next CRAVE Symposium!!

Tags: Business, conference, Connect, event, symposium
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Never Been a Better Time to CRAVE a Haircut!

Monday, May 31st, 2010

If you’re thinking about getting a hair cut because of the SATC 2 premiere, a job interview, or you just want a fresh summer look, put that appointment on the books and do a little good while you’re at it. Schedule a hair cut at a Gene Juarez Salon & Spa location by Wednesday, June 2 and you can help the environment in the Gulf of Mexico as well as the animals and the humans that inhabit the area!

Matter of Trust, a sustainability focused, non-profit organization is teaming up with Gene Juarez to collect hair clippings for oil spill clean up in the Gulf of Mexico. Their goal is to have all 265 Gene Juarez hair artists save the clippings from about 10,000 hair cuts for use as sustainable oil boom filler.

Curious how it all works?

Matter of Trust makes sustainable oil collection booms from 15 foot, discarded nylon “socks” stuffed with human hair clippings. Human hair naturally absorbs oil and can hold on to it. (This is why we must shampoo). These sustainable booms are used by oil clean-up volunteers and some municipalities to protect shore lines and estuaries in the areas affected by the spill. The booms are held in buoyant cages for easy collection after oil absorption.

In order to provide Matter of Trust with as many hair clippings as possible, Gene Juarez is dedicating one of its salon supply trucks to the effort. Each day the supply truck will visit multiple salon locations to pick up the clippings and store them in pallets at the Gene Juarez warehouse facility. On Thursday, June 3, after all the clippings are collected the Gene Juarez team will pack the hair pallets into a moving truck and send their clippings collection to a staging area in Alabama where the hair is placed in booms. The deadline for hair clipping delivery is Thursday, June 10th. This is why you need to schedule your appointment for no later than Wednesday, June 2, so the trucks have time to reach their destination.

Gene Juarez is dedicated to helping the people and animals in the Gulf who are affected by this tragedy. They want to spread the word about their efforts, because in this case, almost everyone has something to give that can help with clean up.

Book your haircut now and do something for the good of others, as well as yourself! Call 425-373-3710 or log on to genejuarez.com to find the salon closest to you. More about oil spill clean up can me found at genejuarez.com/Style/Blog .

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CRAVE Symposium Mentors Offer Some Insight

Friday, May 28th, 2010

The CRAVE Symposium is quickly approaching and we cannot wait for this year’s All Day Think-Tank Extravaganza! We have some fabulous experts lined up to provide expert advice to all you hardworking entreprenesses. Before you meet them at our “Un-Conference” on June 7th, we thought we would provide you with a taste of insight from a few of our mentors. Still haven’t purchased your ticket for the Symposium? Click here to learn more about the day and secure your spot.

We asked our experts to answer the following questions:
1). Describe your business in one sentence.
2). What is one tip you would give to entreprenesses?
3). What is the best part of your job/why do you enjoy working with female business owners?

Maria Ross- Red Slice
1. Red Slice offers branding and marketing consulting to help businesses tell their story and engage, inform and delight their customers.
2. Make sure you know who your audience is! Get as close to defining your “ideal” customer vs. just your “average” customer.
3. Seeing the light go off when they discover what their brand is really all about or who really is their ideal customer.

Nicole Donnelly- BigRugby
1. We connect people one passion at a time.
2. Focus and be persistent so that you get what you want, don’t let the man get you down or feel you up.
3. I enjoy talking shop with the ladies because we share an understanding of how things work in the man’s world yet every day we create our own reality to drive a powerful undercurrent of change.

Hillary Vandenbos- Excel~a
1. Consulting with a twist: A dash of business experience, a pinch of intuitive finance, and a spark of creativity mixes together to produce a consulting experience for companies and individuals.
2.Take time to take care of yourself, to look within. Because your health and well being is directly linked to the success of your company.
3. Women business owners continually intrigue me with the deep complexity and skill they courageously bring to the marketplace.

Shauna Causey- Voluntweetup
1. I help non-profits with social media, communication, PR, project management and events and I help businesses with cause marketing.
2. Test your limits on how generous you can be.
3. The best part of my job is that I get to talk about dynamic ideas, inspiring people and worthwhile causes.

Margo Myers- Margo Myers Communications
1. Helping business deliver their messages in the most effective way possible.
2. Make the effort to keep up your connections and meet new people, but make sure you give yourself enough time to actually ‘do’ quality work for your clients.
3. I love it when I can bring people together for the right event, interview, or a new way to get across an idea, and to see what exciting possibilities that can bring to a business or an organization.

Keren Brown- Foodportunity
1. Foodportunity is a series of food networking and educational events that connect Seattle’s food community.
2. Spread the wealth. Offer to connect people first, because introducing them to your networks or including them in plans will ultimately yield the most meaningful connections.
3. The best part of my job is seeing the new connections and seeing people that have met at my events, hanging out together.

Lara Feltin- Biznik
1. Biznik is business community for independent business people who are passionate about what they do and want to be part of a community of like-minded folks interested in helping each other succeed.
2. When you’re a solopreneur, viewing each other as collaborators will get you further than viewing others as competition.
3. I have a passion for learning how others express their creativity and supporting them in doing that. Wouldn’t the world be a cooler place if more people were able to use their working hours as an outlet for their creativity?

Jennifer Donogh- Ovaleye
1. Ovaleye, a family business, is the premier web host for women offering hosting plans that were specifically designed for the needs of busy, passionate, and successful entrepreneurs.
2. Surround yourself with the right people. The “right” people could be people that possess certain qualities that you lack or who can motivate you and encourage creativity.
3. The best part of my job is in growing Ovaleye with my mother everyday and getting the opportunity to learn from her experience as an entrepreneur.

Huge thanks to all of our amazing CRAVE Symposium sponsors: Biznik, Street Treats, PINKS Original Bakery, popchips, and Seattle Woman Magazine!

Tags: biznik, BugRugby, CRAVE Symposium, Excel~a, Foodportunity, Frantic Foodie, Hillary Vandenbos, june 7, Keren Brown, Lara Feltin, Margo Myers, Margo Myers Communications, Maria Ross, Nicole Donnelly, Red-Slice, Shauna Causey, Voluntweetup
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Come Celebrate the Launch of Red Slice’s New Book

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Come celebrate the launch of Red Slice’s (red-slice.com) new book that helps solopreneurs, small businesses and even non-profits build a strong brand that connects with customers.

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget (2010, Norlights Press) by Seattle brand and marketing strategist and CRAVE gal Maria Ross. This fresh, sassy and practical guide will show entrepreneurs everywhere how to build a strong brand inside and out so they can attract rabid fans and grow their businesses.

Come raise a glass, mingle and nosh and get some great branding advice to boost your business! There will be light appys and a fully stocked cash bar.

Pertinent Details:
When: Tuesday June 15, 2010; 6-8:30 pm
Where: Little Red Bistro, 400 Dexter Ave North, Seattle WA 98109
(South Lake Union District between Mercer and Denny. Look for the Historic Red Clock at Dexter and Harrison.)
RSVP Here

*Please RSVP to HERE so we can get an accurate count.

“Maria Ross makes it clear that branding isn’t just for big companies, rich companies, or consumer companies. It’s for your company. In a single readable volume, she shows you how to separate yourself from the pack and win.”
- Marty Neumeier, author of The Brand Gap and Zag

Maria Ross, Seattle branding and marketing consultant and founder of Red Slice, uses case studies, her own 16+ years of experience, and expert interviews to show business owners what branding truly means and why it matters to your bottom line. Featured local businesses include CRAVE, DRY Soda, Sisters of Sizzle, Alinga Bodywork and Dot Girl Products. With this book, you’ll discover how to craft a strong brand strategy that enables you to clearly and consistently communicate your unique vision and values through every customer touchpoint.

Maria is one of our mentors for the upcoming CRAVE symposium June 7th.

Sponsored by:

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How to Plan Your Perfect Summer Party with LA Glam

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Planning a party can be loads of fun but let’s be totally honest…planning and attending the same party can be tough. That’s why CRAVE asked Christina Murphy, who runs LA Glam Events with her partner Erin Preuss to give us a few pointers. The good news is that with a little planning and creative magic you can host a party everyone (including you) will love!

With the summer party season about to get into full swing starting on Memorial Day Weekend it’s a perfect time to treat your friends to a love-everything-about-summer party that will set the standard for everyone else. (And no, it doesn’t require boatloads of cash or a swank Hampton’s seaside soirees.)

4 easy ways to make your Memorial Day BBQ better than everyone else’s…

1) Invites: Evites are ok, Paperless Post is so cool (but pricey) and so why stick to the norm. A trip to the 99 Cents store will yield a plethora of fun and funky ideas. It’s much less expensive than you would think to send unusual invites and it’s a great way to make your party stand out from the rest. Mix and match and let your imagination run wild. It’s half the fun.

2) Food: it’s sort of crucial to a good party. Nothing is more delicious and easy than good old fashion burgers on the grill and burgers don’t have to boring. Add an array of interesting self-serve toppings like sautéed mushrooms, arugula, bacon, avocado, etc to create a gourmet burger bar. You can even ask people to write down their custom burger, name it and take pictures for your own Burger Hall of Fame.

3) Cocktails: a trip to your local farmers market will start your inner mixologist juices flowing. Take all the favs (fresh squeezed OJ, grapefruit, lemon and lime) throw in some new twists (muddle berries, pineapple or watermelon) and some smoothie-like purees (cantaloupe, honeydew, banana and mango).Use some basic alcohols and set it all out for people to create their own signature cocktail. People love experimenting and the bonus is for the people who are going adult-beverage free they can make a killer virgin version of the same thing.

4) Décor: for some seriously-talented-crafty types décor is a hallmark of their parties. For me, with limited time, décor needs to be simple and accessible. My favorite budget friendly décor item is cotton quilt fabrics. These fabrics are your new, super crafty best friend. You can make awesome mix and match table overlays (most standard fabrics aren’t wide enough for a full table linen) but they make cute overlays either over whatever linens already have or over plain white sheets hemmed to fit your table. Mix patterns and colors to create a really festive look.

The good news is all these projects are relatively easy and don’t require a bunch of time or money. Just give yourself a week to work on your décor projects in the evening and prep your food and juices the morning of your event and you will be able to party-hardy with all your pals!

Tags: Christina Murphy, Erin Preuss, Events, LA Glam Events, Los Angeles, memorial day weekend, party, picnic
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How We Celebrated “Going Green” in Style

Monday, May 17th, 2010

On May 11^th, the women of CRAVEseattle came together to celebrate all things sustainable, and stylish at the very first CRAVEgreen – produced in partnership with See Green Ventures. In the typical CRAVE fashion, this meant a glam gathering of eco-friendly vendors, scrumptious organic food and beverages, all while mingling with other environmentally savvy women. Herban Feast’s Sodo Park venue is both rustic and classic, creating an open and easy vibe for the evening. With the help of Seattle’s Bamboo Beats and the Sisters of Sizzle, guests were entertained as they perused all of the green friendly vendors. We shopped chic fashion, were pampered with mini spa treatments, sampled ridiculously mouth-watering ”Mega-O” chocolates from Dr. Dave, and learned more about how businesses can operate successfully and consciously.

While sipping on the evening’s crisp specialty cocktail from DRY soda and pur spirits, we watched an innovative and edgy fashion show with looks from NuBe Green, the Green Chair Project, Monster art & clothing, and original pieces from SPU fashion design students. Think you’ve seen it all? One of the dresses was actually made from tea bags!

As the evening wound down, our sizzlin’ and spirited MCs announced our lucky raffle winners. All the proceeds from the evening’s raffle sales went to support women and girls through the Women’s Funding Alliance, so even those who did not win could feel good about participating. Top prizes included gift certificates to organic meals at The Pink Door and Earth & Ocean, and a one night stay at Seattle’s luxurious and sustainable Olive 8 hotel.

All CRAVEgreen guests went home with goodie-filled swag bags (in reusable totes from Lululemon). Inside was everything from small spa products, seed packets, mini notebooks and a Chinook book to encourage continued support of green businesses.

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make CRAVEgreen a success, and to all the CRAVEseattle women who came out to support the cause- and have some fun!

Check out the photo gallery: