The Sous News™
October 2008
In this issue:
Welcome
Quick Tips for Healthy Eating
Marketing Spotlight - Kimberli Ransom Photography
Recipe of the Month: Butternut Squash Pasta
A Special Invitation for Our Clients
October Offer:
$25 Off Large Scal Services
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Welcome
Happy October!
This month we highlight another of our strategic partners, Kimberli Ransom Photography. From products to professional portraits, Kimberli has an eye to get the best from whom or whatever she is working with. Are you a professional in need of a new set of headshots? Or do you own a business, and need to develop marketing material with punch? Kimberli can help!
October sometimes feels like the calm before the "storm" of the holiday season. Do you find yourself relying on the deli at your local grocery store? Do you want to get back to the table with your family? Are you starting to think about the holidays, and how you're ever going to get it all done? Let us help! We can supply you and your family with tasty, home-made, healthy meals on a regular basis, or plan a special holiday event... just for you! From parties up to 30, to intimate gatherings of 8 or less, we can help.
Feel free to point your friends, neighbors and family to The Sous News page, where they can subscribe for themselves and can stay informed as well! Our chef service may be just the thing to get you and your family back to the dinner table, eating healthy meals.... together.
Happy Eating!
Shana Larsen
and the Chefs of Ready, Set, Eat! Inc.
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Quick Tips for Healthy Eating
The Importance of Breakfast
We've all heard the saying that "Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day." But why is it important? What difference does it make to skip one meal per day? There are some very grim statistics related to those people who do not eat breakfast on a daily basis.
Those who do not eat breakfast have an increased risk of becoming obese. Those who do not eat breakfast are more apt to snack more on unhealthy food options during the day, and may actually consume up to 40% more calories than those who took the time for breakfast.
When we are hungry.. I mean REALLY hungry.... we are less apt to watch exactly what we are eating. All we know is that we want something, ANYTHING, right now! This practice can easily lead to consuming more calories than people who regularly consume a morning meal.
Those who skip breakfast, thinking that they'll loose weight, many times find the opposite to be true. Not giving your body healthy calories when you wake up puts your metabolism in limbo, not giving it the "jump start" it needs. In addition, missing breakfast will likely encourage overeating at lunch.
Most folks who skip breakfast find themselves feeling sluggish throughout the day, struggling to get through with very little energy.
Kids who do not eat breakfast commonly perform worse academically. Adults that do not eat breakfast make up for the lack of energy with caffeinated beverages (coffee, energy drinks, tea), which give them a quick jolt but doesn't really help in the long run.
So, what can you do about it? What are some quick, healthy ideas for breakfast?
Healthy Carbohydrate Sources
Fruits, Whole Wheat Toast, Whole Wheat
Tortillas, Whole Grain Cereals, Plain or Low Sugar Yogurt
Healthy Protein Sources
Eggs, Lean Ham, Peanut Butter, Cheese
Try out these ideas and let me know how you feel. I'd love to hear your feedback!
Need more help making healthy eating choices? Let a personal chef help! We can take all of the guesswork out of the "What's for Dinner?" question and get you back to the family dinner table.
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Marketing Spotlight - Kimberli Ransom Photography
Kimberli Ransom Photography offers commercial, advertising, and portrait digital photography. She specializes in corporate headshots and product imagery. Most of her work is used on websites or for marketing materials. Recently her portraits of OHSU executives have appeared in the Washington Post and Nature magazine. She loves to photograph people in their environments, from wine makers to lab technicians.
Upcoming Events:
Open Studio - Saturday, November 15th
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location: Towne Storage Building (address below)
All are welcome. It will be a great chance for people to see her space, meet the staff and view her most recent creative project, entitled, Shoe Shoot. The studio is located in the Towne Storage building and 17 other artist studios will be open that same night.
Kimberli Ransom Photography
17 SE 3rd Avenue
Studio #402
Portland, Oregon
503-234-8111
www.kimberliransom.net
Please tell Kimberli that Ready, Set, Eat! Inc. referred you!
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Recipe of the Month
Butternut Squash Pasta
A unique, creamy Squash-based sauce flavored with Garlic and Sage, tossed with freshly cooked Linguine. A decadent fall treat!
1 medium butternut squash, about 1.5 lbs.
1 T. olive oil
1 t. sage, fresh
5 garlic cloves, peel left on
1 c. half and half
12 oz. linguine
1 c. smoked gouda, grated
2 T. flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 t. sage, fresh, chopped
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel, seed and dice squash into 2-inch chunks; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil and sage; season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter garlic around squash. Roast until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes, tossing once halfway through. If squash begins to brown too quickly, cover with foil, and reduce heat to 350F. Remove and discard skin from garlic.
Transfer squash and garlic to a food processor; puree. With motor running, add half and half through the feed tube, and process until smooth. Add 1 to 2 cups of water, continuing to process until smooth, adding water to thin, if necessary. Transfer to a saucepan and keep warm on the stove.
While squash is roasting, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt (as desired) and drop in linguine. Cook according to package directions to al dente. Drain. Toss pasta with sauce, and plate. Garnish with parsley and sage, and serve with smoked gouda.
Servings: 8
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A Special Invitation for Our Clients
 Reserve the Date!!
A special "Thank You" Party for clients of Ready, Set, Eat will take place on
Sunday, December 7, from 5:00 -7:30pm
Erin Marie Palmer, owner of The Wine Cellar, is graciously offering clients of Ready, Set, Eat! a complimentary 6-flight wine tasting. After the complimentary tasting, you may purchase additional glasses at only $5 each or enjoy a bottle with your friends. Erin will also offer 10% off all purchases that evening, so you can get a head start on your holiday wine shopping. Pick up a bottle as a gift, or to have with your holiday celebration!
Ready, Set, Eat! will be providing some appetizers that will pair with the wines being served. It's our way of saying "Thanks" for being such a wonderful client of ours, for your business and referrals, and give you an opportunity to meet one another.
Space is limited to 40. Please email Shana today to reserve your space at this special event!
The Wine Cellar is located at 13486-A NW Cornell Road,
Portland, OR 97229. MAP
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October Offer - $25 Off Large Scale Services
Coupon: $25 OFF Large-Scale Services!
When you book a Large Scale Service (Large, or Entrée-Only Services valued at $275 and higher) you will receive $25 OFF the package price!
Stock up at a reduced rate!
503-515-1439 or shana@readyseteat.net
Only one coupon per household. Offer valid through 11/10/08
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Call Ready, Set, Eat! today at 503.515.1439 for more information
or to schedule the start of your personal chef service and
eat gourmet, every day!
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