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Valentine’s Day 2021

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I don’t know about you, but I need chocolate and music daily during these times. Here’s where you can find a little of both to lift up your Valentine’s week!

 

  • Catalina Jazz Club is hosting a Valentine’s concert on February 12th at 6pm PST. Hosted by singer and trumpeter Chris Norton with performances by Mary Wilson of the Supremes! Broadcast will be available on YouTube and Facebook. Free to watch with donations encouraged to support Save Catalina Jazz Club GoFundMe. http://catalinajazzclub.com

 

  • Kat Edmonson is hosting a Valentine’s concert on February 14th at 7pm EST. Broadcast will be available on YouTube and Facebook. Purchase a tote from her gift shop and get a personalized dedication during the show! Tickets are “pay what you will” via PayPal & Venmo. http://katedmonson.com/

 

  • Call your Fairy Godmother, it’s time to get ready for the ball! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella starring Brandy will begin streaming on Disney+ at the stroke of midnight on February 12th.

 

 

 

  • Sweet Laurel Bakery is offering vegan heart shaped chocolate chip cookies with an option to add a personal hand lettered chocolate message! Ships nationwide. https://sweetlaurel.com/

 

  • My heart shaped chocolate tart recipe is up on the blog. Type “chocolate tart” into the search and don’t forget to add love, it makes all the difference!

Vegan Thai Panang Curry

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It’s curry time!

 

Ingredients:

2 tsp panang curry paste (Taste of Thai)

2 tbsp sugar

2 cups oat milk

1 package extra firm tofu

4 cups frozen bell pepper

 

Drain tofu and slice into bite sized cubes on cutting board. Transfer tofu cubes into non stick sauté pan. Cook over medium heat until browned on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside. Cook bell peppers over medium heat until slightly soft. Pour oat milk into sauté pan. Add curry paste and sugar. Stir until combined. Add tofu back into pan. Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Serve piping hot over jasmine rice.

 

Don’t forget to add love, it makes all the difference!

May: Lift Your Spirits

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Happy May 1st! Here’s a new list of experiences to lift your spirits this month.

 

  • Recipes

Disney Parks Blog released the recipe for their famous New Orleans Square Beignets! They recommend cooking a batch and watching “The Princess And The Frog”.

Beignets

 

Ina Garten shared her creamy hummus recipe, perfect for snack time!

Creamy Hummus

 

My favorite French restaurant, Laduree, has shared several IGTV videos of their amazing chefs cooking up recipes at home. Check out their Vegan Tempeh Quinoa Avocado Salad (posted on 4/23), where Chef Alexandre teaches you how to create an avocado rose! If you’re in need of an decadent dessert, take a look at Chef Jimmy’s Tarte Aux Pommes (posted on 3/26) or Cookies with Chocolate Filling (posted on 4/8). @ladureeus

 

  • Live Stream Events

Some Good News is hosting a Graduation Day for anyone graduating from any level of schooling Sunday May 3rd. Grab your cap and gown!

Some Good News Graduation Day

 

  • Exercise

Joseph Corella has created a cardio dance workout to the song “Another Day Of Sun” from the movie musical “La La Land”! Tag your performance workout using #567Broadway & #LionsgateLive for a chance to be featured.

567Broadway

 

Kana Miyamoto teaches ballet classes throughout the week on her YouTube channel, kendancecompany. She also has prerecorded classes on @edgepac Instagram posted on 4/2 & 4/27. Kana is pure joy and and a wonderful instructor.

Ballet Class with Kana

 

  • TV/Movie

Lionsgate is hosting a free movie night tonight, May 1st at 6pm PST. Tonight’s showing is La La Land!

Lionsgate Live Movie Night

 

Watch the Disneyland Paris Fireworks tonight, May 1st after 4pm PST. Ooh la la! I recommend making a warm hot chocolate prior to watching, it’s my favorite way to end a Disney day.

Disneyland Paris Fireworks

 

  • Music

Irl Cramer posts a new piano piece every morning. It’s such a lovely way to start the day. He plays love songs, show tunes, classic and some original tunes. Find him on Instagram. @irlsinatra

Lauren, an American harpist in Paris, played a special concert on her IGTV. It was posted on 4/10. She will completely sweep you away to a Paris balcony!

 

  • Art/Poetry

Emilia Clarke posted the first poem in a series from “The Poetry Pharmacy”. She will be joined by other readers in the coming weeks. A poem and it’s prescription to lift the heart and soul. @emilia_clarke

It seems that all of the art museums are challenging everyone at home to create with they have available. Check @metmuseum and @museeorsay for examples. Create a piece of art, even if it’s just with your own shadow. For a chance to be featured use the hashtags #MetMyShadow #BetweenArtAndQuarantine

April: Lift Your Spirits

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Lift your spirits during this time of quarantine! I’ve been searching far and wide to find recipes, exercise classes and entertainment to help everyone through this difficult time. I truly hope something on this list lifts you up!

 

  • RECIPES

Disney Parks Blog has released a few fan favorite recipes including Dole Whip, Churros, and Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich.

Cooking Up The Magic At Home

Rosie of The Londoner created a three ingredient peanut butter cookie, ideal for when you don’t have many ingredients in the house.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie

Williams Sonoma Rosemary Lemon Bread requires no kneading and can be baked in a dutch oven.

Rosemary Lemon No Knead Bread

 

  • LIVE STREAM EVENTS

Some Good News, created by John Krasinski, will host a Prom on YouTube Friday April 17th at 8pm EST/5pm PST.

Some Good News Prom Night

 

  • EXERCISE 

Joseph Corella’s Broadway inspired cardio dance routines will have you jumping for joy! My personal favorite is his Hairspray routine.

567Broadway

Edge Performing Arts Center hosts Instagram Live dance classes. Follow @edgepac and turn on those notifications!

Dance Classes

Ryan Heffington hosts Instagram live dance parties aka “Sweatfest” throughout the week. You’ll be sweating for sure during his high energy dances. For dates and times, check out @ryan.heffington.

 

  • TV/MOVIE 

Last night, ABC hosted a Disney Family Singalong! It’s now streaming on ABC and hulu.

Disney Family Singalong

If you have Disney+, Onward is a must see. Full of adventure and heartwarming moments!

Disney+

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is a new musical comedy/drama set in San Francisco. This cast is beyond talented. It has brought so much joy into my life the last few weeks. I hope it does the same for you! The show is streaming on NBC and hulu.

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist on NBC

Sanditon, a period drama that is based on Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel, is a dreamy will they-won’t they romance. I was completely whisked away into the village of Sanditon and quickly enamored with all it’s characters. It is available on PBS Masterpiece and Amazon for a free trial period or to purchase.

Sanditon

 

  • MUSIC 

The lovely Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith play tunes on their Instagram Live on Sundays at 8pm EST/5pm PST. Their duets absolutely melt me. @mandymooremm @taylordawesgoldsmith

Kat Edmonson will host a live show from her home in Brooklyn this Sunday April 19th 7pm EST/4pm PST. She sings dreamy jazz tunes! If you’re not able to tune in, check out her new album “Dreamers Do”. @katedmonson

Scott Bradlee, creator of Postmodern JukeBox, hosts random live streams on Instagram where he takes requests and plays ragtime versions of each song. Turn on those notifications to enjoy the live stream! @scottbradlee

Skylar Astin, of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, is playing piano and singing from his home on IGTV. I’ve been listening to his version of “I just called to say I love you” on repeat. Swoon worthy! @skylarastin

 

 

  • ART/POETRY

Jamie Beck, an American photographer living in France, has started the hashtag #IsolationCreation. Each day she creates one original piece of art and shares her knowledge of photography skills for each shot. Check out her gorgeous work and become inspired to create your own piece of art. @jamiebeck.co

Louise Pascal hosts daily Emily Dickinson readings from her garden in France. My favorite reading so far is about hope. @louisepascal

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul

And sings the tune without the words

And never stops, at all.