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We all know that Vitamix machines rock socks off, right? Well, I don’t know about you, but paying $600 + on a machine isn’t exactly a drop in the bucket. Hope is here. Vitamix is opening their first factory outlet store for the holiday season!
The Vitamix factory outlet store will be open 7 days a week from November 19 until mid-January. There, you can take advantage of purchasing a like-new Vitamix (at much friendlier prices!) and mingling with guest chefs performing weekend demonstrations. For those Clevelanders who want to check it out, the address is: 4720 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted — The store is located in the HH Gregg Plaza, around the corner from HH Gregg.
At a Vitamix blogger event, I was able to get a sneak peak at all the Holiday activity. Chef Rocco, of the famed Fahrenheit, was there to whip up some incredible Miso Sauce and Ahi Tuna. I could have eaten the sauce with a spoon, no Ahi required.
Chef Rocco will soon be starring in a new show on the Food Network, so I was able to pick his brain about that, too. It sounds like a great show — and features several Cleveland chefs!! I’m telling you, foodies, Cleveland is the place to be.
But Chef Rocco wasn’t the only big wig in the Vitamix house. Bev Shaffer was also there to provide demonstrations and DELICIOUS Holiday recipes.
How does Berry Kiss sorbet and homemade chocolate espresso fondue sound? Amazing, I know. And they were.
Lucky for you, I have in my little hands (that actually aren’t so little) the TOP SECRET recipes. I will share them next week. Sorry to tease, but hunger really does make the best sauce — other than Chef Rocco, of course.
Thank you, Vitamix, for an incredible event!
I’m awkwardly holding up my bag in an attempt to hide the enormous chocolate fondue glob I dropped on my shirt. Classy. You seriously can’t take me anywhere.
It’s no secret that the Mister and I are a couple theater dorks. We’re subscribers to the Playhouse Square Musical Theater series and I look forward to every single show we attend (it helps that cupcakes are normally involved, too).
So when Playhouse Square contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in attending this year’s Jump Back Ball as a blogger partner, I nearly squealed with delight.
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Jump Back Ball is merely the hottest party of the year in Cleveland! Boasting sell-out crowds for the past six years, PlayhouseSquare Partners strive to create an atmosphere that takes the idea of a benefit to the next level. Guests come early and leave late – there is no other event like it.
Jump Back Ball 2012 will be on February 25, 2012 at PlayhouseSquare with the theme: “Through the Looking Glass”, which is based on Alice in Wonderland.
Why am I telling you about a February event now? Easy. Because on November 3rd at Market Garden Brewery (1947 West 25th Street in Cleveland), you’ll have your first opportunity to purchase tickets at the Ticket Kickoff Happy Hour. From 6-8pm, enjoy complimentary appetizers, drink specials, prizes and the best deal on Jump Back Ball tickets.
Tickets will be $130 at the Kickoff. The next morning, the ticket price goes up to $150 when they go on sale online. $20 is a lot of lattes 
It’s also PlayhouseSquare’s largest fundraiser with the partially tax-deductible ticket supporting the theatre’s non-profit mission, so you can feel good and party at the same time!
***Disclosure: I was asked by Playhouse Square to be an official Jump Back Ball blogger. In exchange for blogging about Jump Back Ball and events leading up to it, I will receive 2 tickets to Jump Back Ball. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.***
Good morning!
I know I shared some photos yesterday, but I haven’t yet shared my experience from the Flashes of Hope benefit.
Aside from getting to meet and chat with players and folks from the Cleveland Browns and Cavs, my highlight of the evening was playing with the kiddos. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Kaleb, who enthusiastically shared his plans for Halloween (dressing up as some WWE wrestler) and got a big kick out of my makeup. Each one of the kids was thrilled to be up on stage as they danced and posed in the spotlight with confidence and infectious glee. Some of them are still fighting cancer, others are recovering and the lucky ones are celebrating the fight they’ve won. Looking out among their smiling faces, I couldn’t tell the difference. But one thing I know for sure is that they don’t take a single day for granted and celebrating life with them will go down as one of my favorite memories this year — it certainly helped put things in perspective.
So once again, let’s all take a few moments to recognize everything we’re thankful for this week. We deserve it.
This week, I’m thankful for:
Hope
Maxi dresses
New clothes
Candlelight
A child’s laughter
Vanilla Biscotti coffee
Lunch dates
Extra time with my little man
Fuzzy blankets
Hugs from the Mister
Bathtime
What are you thankful for this week?