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We will check them before allowing them on the site, simply to avoid the inevitable reviews that contain offensive language or pranks, or irrelevant ones.  But we will post them all, the good, the medium and the bad, even, to make your shopping experience more pleasant.

We are also going to draw a name from each review every month, on the last day of the month, and send that person a $50 gift certificate.  The winner will be announced in our newsletter along with a copy of the review so you can read it for yourself.

So don’t hesitate, someone has to win!

June 18, 2010   No Comments

I’d Like to Introduce Myself

As the most important staff member at Touch of Europe, I am shocked that I haven’t been properly and formally introduced.  And I’ve been ‘working’ here for 8 months now!

I was born in Texas.  Nobody is quite sure where, and nobody can tell me much about my parents, but my good lucks don’t leave me any room to doubt they must have been very good looking indeed.

Daisy in Texas

I was well cared for since I was actually spayed and I was in pretty good shape, but something happened and I have amnesia, so I can’t tell you exactly how I came to be at La Bahia, the Texas antique Show Touch of Europe goes to twice a year.

I was running around there, with no leash, no collar but having a lot of fun.

Peter and Mimi decided I should not be on my own and I think he was afraid I’d have an accident too.  So they decided I had to come live with them in Georgia.  However, they were really sadistically mean and took me to a vet, so I could be poked and prodded everywhere. I guess it’s OK but it was not fun.  They did have me treated for all the vermin I was covered in, no more scratching, yay!

In the truck

So I went back to Georgia with them in the truck and I really enjoyed the ride.  They decided to name me Miss Daisy in honor of the trip.  I think the name suits my sunny personality.

In the truck again

Scenery

I am about 15 months old now, and live with 3 identical cats (I thought I was having vision trouble when I first saw Lucy, Ethel and Fred).

Stooges

My days are hard work.  I get up early and go to the office where my role is the official mascot.  That means I get petted all day long.  It’s a dog’s life, I’m telling you.  I have a comfy pillow for my naps, sorely needed after all the fuss.

working

In the evening I get to go run and play (sometimes with the neighbor dog – he’s a boy but he’s nice enough).  And then it’s more play time with the cats, and Peter and Mimi.  Finally after a long exhausting day I collapse and sleep.

Cuddling

more work

All in all, I’m happy to be living in Georgia – some would say it’s not as pretty as Texas, but it’s really nice.  They don’t feed me fast food though, like I got in Texas, so that’s a shame.  But otherwise, life is good …

June 14, 2010   1 Comment

June Newsletter – Cookout!

Special STORE Promotion during June 2010
Free Reisenthel Wallet 

(with purchase of $20 or more)
 (one wallet for customer, valid while supplies last). If wallets run out we will substitute with an product of equal value by Reisenthel
April 2010
Touch of Europe News – Outdoor Cooking
 

It’s time for outdoor cooking, so try it the European way. Make the next meal your enjoy outdoors, one to remember.  We give some suggestions for serving below, as well as some easy flavorful and healthy recipes, all tested by us, and certified delicious by us.

While you plan the meal, come by the store with a friend.  We are giving away a Reisenthel Travel Wallet during June, for every purchase you make in the store.

Do not miss subscribing to our newsletter for priority information on special events, parties and more.  Our official grand opening party for the store is planned for July 16-17, 2010.

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Chicken on the Grill
Chicken Kabobs
Easy and Healthy Recipe: Creole Marinated Chicken Kabobs

For 1 lb of chicken (boneless, skinless) you will need
6T Olive Oil (try Grapefruit Flavored)
The juice of one lime
1 teaspoons Szechuan Lemony Berries
3 teaspoons fleur de sel (flavored or not)
5 teaspoons of Creole spice mix
2 Tablespoons Agave Syrup (any sugar syrup can be substituted)

Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Cut chicken into small pieces or into long narrow strips (as shown in the picture)

Thread the chicken onto kabob skewers. Marinate the chicken for 2 hours if possible, no less than 30 minutes. While waiting, enjoy some delicious French olives, or pickles, with a glass of something fresh and delicious.

Fire up the grill or broiler. Put chicken on grill, and enjoy immediately when done.

Other Terre Exotique Spices and Flavorings

Gazpacho
Soup
Tomato Gazpacho with Spices

For 4 to 6 persons you will need
2 pinches of Espelette Chili Pepper
Fleur de Sel (seasoned or not)
1 teaspoon Garlic cream (or this one)
2 onions
3 slices of bread
2 Tablespoons of Modena Balsamic Vinegar
4 Tablespoons of Olive Oil (Basil flavored would be great)
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
5 Big ripe tomatoes
1/2 cucumber

Peel and deseed cucumber and tomatoes. Wash and chop the bell pepper. Peel and chop onion.

Remove crusts from the bread and cut into pieces. Put all into a food processor with the olive oil, the vinegar and the garlic cream.

Process until creamy and foamy. Add the Espelette Chili pepper and adjust seasonings as needed.   Sprinkle a little Espelette Chili pepper on each bowl when serving.

Serve with bowls of chopped cucumber, bell pepper, onion and with some fresh crusty bread.


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June 1, 2010   Comments Off

Reisenthel’s Mother Child Bag in Parents Magazine

We loved the concept and apparently we are not the only ones!

Mother Child Bag

Be sure to get yours here:

Our Price: $19.99
In Stock

May 27, 2010   Comments Off

As seen in Budget Travel Magazine – June 2010

Come get yours at the store – 1765 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 – Open Wed-Sat 10-4
Or Buy it online here:

Our Price: $39.99
In Stock

Loop shopper

Loop Shopper in Budget Travel Magazine

May 18, 2010   Comments Off