SPEAK FOR SUCCESS-WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Cedo Interior Design in Spring 2010 was introduced to an amazing organization Women’s Leadership Institute a non-profit that supports women to enhance and change their current circumstance and truly empower themselves. Cedo’s support for the organization in the Spring was the gift of enhancing and decorating new homes for 10 graduates of the program. This September 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. they are hosting their annual
Women Changing the World celebration to honor local San Diego women leaders and Cedo would love for you to learn more about the organization, this event, and to see if you or your group could extend more awareness or support to the Women’s Leadership Institute.
Speak For Success: Women's Leadership Institute a non-profit organization that gives women who have overcome adversities (i.e. domestic violence, addiction, and homelessness) the support and confidence to:
• Set and achieve personal and career goals
• Be inspiring role models for their families and women everywhere
• Stand up and speak out for the prevention of domestic abuse
• Become leaders in communities and organizations
www.speakforsuccesswomenleaders.org FURNITURE SALE
RECIPE OF THE MONTH:
Emeril's Panzanella Salad
with Shallot Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
2 pounds heirloom tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 shallots, peeled and sliced into rounds (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup brown rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1 bunch thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups whole wheat bread, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup chopped, pitted black olives
1/2 cup micro greens
Method:
Seed and dice tomatoes. Place tomatoes in a colander set over a bowl to catch the juices. Salt the tomatoes and let them sit while preparing the rest of the dish. In a small saucepan add the shallots to the olive oil. Bring to a boil and immediately turn down to a simmer and cook until the shallots are tender, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain, and let cool. Puree the shallots with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Reserve the remaining oil. Make the vinaigrette by whisking 3 tablespoons of shallot puree with vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar and herbs. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. In a large skillet heat the olive oil. Toss the bread cubes in the skillet. Sauté until crispy and golden. Season with salt and pepper while still hot.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tomatoes and olives and toss with 1/4 cup of the shallot vinaigrette. To serve, place a 3-inch round cookie cutter on a plate and spoon the tomato mixture into the mold, filling it all the way to the top. Mound the micro greens on top of the tomatoes, garnish with toasted bread cubes and drizzle the plate with a little vinaigrette. Repeat this process for all four plates.
Yield: 4 servings
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