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Quotes: Marc Jacobs

“I like my body now, at 47, better than ever.  It’s taken a lot of hard work at the gym.”  Designer Marc Jacobs on his incredible new buff body.  Kudos, Mr. Jacobs.  You look sensational! 

Is A Beautiful Woman Bad For A Man’s Health?

A recent study by scientists showed that just five minutes in the presence of an attractive lady significantly raises the level of cortisol in the male bloodstream.  Cortisol, a stress hormone, increases the chances of heart disease, and ….dysfunction-junction in the bedroom.  Who knew?  That’s what scientists say.  What do you think, men? 

Mad Men Season 4 Premire Tonight

Set your Tivo’s!  Season 4 of Mad Men premieres tonight on AMC.  Behind on a season?  Hit your local library and borrow previous seasons.  You’ll become instantly addicted.  The retro 60s vibe is spot-on, and if nothing else, watch it for Roger Sterling or Don Draper (see below…I’m going with Roger, sorry Don.)

Sneak Peek: Farmers Market Collection Soaps

Here’s a sneak peek at our new line at Supernatural Botanicals, Farmers Market Collection.   Our new Farmers Market Collection soaps and lotions will be introduced this week on the website.  Featured:  Sun-Ripened Strawberry, Savannah Peach, The Irishman (for our new men’s line), Raspberry Lemonade, and Yuzu.  They are so yummy!  Stay tuned…you’ll love this!

Benefits of Kissing

The Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing…

Have you ever considered the benefits of kissing?  There are many more benefits than you think.  Pucker up and get healthier. 

• Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t.
• Kissing is great for self-esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and helps your state of mind.
• Kissing burns calories, 2-3 calories a minute and can double your metabolic rate. Research claims that three passionate kisses a day (at least lasting 20 seconds each) will cause you to loose an entire extra pound! It’s time to start that kissing diet!
• Kissing is a known stress-reliever. Passionate kissing relieves tension, reduces negative energy and produces a sense of well being, lowering your cortisol ‘stress’ hormone.
• Kissing uses 30 facial muscles and it helps keep the facial muscles tight, preventing baggy cheeks! The tension in the muscles caused by a passionate kiss helps smooth the skin and increases the circulation.
• Kissing is good for the heart, as it creates an adrenaline which causes your heart to pump more blood around your body. Frequent kissing has scientifically been proven to stabilize cardiovascular activity, decrease blood pressure and cholesterol.
• Those who kiss quite frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder and blood infections.
• During a kiss, natural antibiotics are secreted in the saliva. Also, the saliva contains a type of anesthetic that helps relieve pain.
• Kissing reduces anxiety and stops the ‘noise’ in your mind. It increases the levels of oxytocin, an extremely calming hormone that produces a feeling of peace.
• The endorphins produced by kissing are 200 times more powerful than morphine. [source]

Lee Iacocca on Determination

“I learned about the strength you can get from a close family life. I learned to keep going, even in bad times. I learned not to despair, even when my world was falling apart. I learned that there are no free lunches. And I learned the value of hard work.” Lee Iacocca

What Tony Bourdain Wants You To See

There’s no hiding Tony Bourdain’s dislike (or disgust) for Sandra Lee.  The Semi-Homemade queen does not rank highly amongst chefs or even the foodies of the world.  A particular episode of Sandra’s that made Tony’s eye twitch was the Kwanzaa cake episode.  In fact, he was so sure we’d agree with his thoughts that he told us to go home and You Tube Sandra Lee’s Kwanzaa cake.  Watch for yourself and come to your own conclusions. 

Tony’s near sold-out F-bomb laiden show in Cincinnati had all of us in stitches all night.  He received as many laughs as a comedian.  Tony is an incredible story-teller and one who isn’t afraid to share his thoughts on Food Network personalities, i.e., he thinks Guy Fieri, at the age of 45, needs to take the glasses off the back of his head and thinks Giada has an abnormally large head. 

The audience in Cincinnati was filled with some of our most prominent chefs, foodies, bloggers and all-around interesting people in Cincinnati.  Tony opened the floor to questions, and it was amazing to see so many well-traveled Cincinnatians all in one place. 

Tony is welcome to our city any day…even if he made fun of our cinnamon-laced chili.  I have a feeling Cincinnatian’s would welcome him with open arms and another sold out venue.

The Fabulous Beekman Boys

Set your Tivo’s, this one is worth it.  Planet Green’s The Fabulous Beekman Boys premiered this month and I’m already addicted!   Two city boys, who admittedly have learned all they know about farming from the Internet, buy a farm in the country and the show depicts their trials and tribulations of farm life.  It’s a hilarious, motivating look at starting your life over, taking chances.  They’ve transformed Beekman 1802 into a lifestyle brand, now selling soap and cheeses. 

Would You Cry At Work?

A Penn State University study found that when men cry, they are often viewed as sensitive and caring, while when women cry, they are frequently seen as incompetent.  

Small Apartment in Hong Kong

Gary Chang, an archetect  in Hong Kong, has created the most amazing apartment in a space that’s about as big as most of our kitchens in the US.   Utilizing his 330 square feet to the max, he has created a sliding wall system that will just blow you mind.  What a genius mind he has for design.  Take a tour of his apartment here: