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CELEBRATE EVERY DAY!

The Earth Calendar is a daybook of holidays 
and celebrations around the world.

In Spring...

We breathe in fresh warm breezes that excite us to call our friends and throw burgers on the grill.  We browse the garden centers, full of excitement over the newly forced bulbs and the bright garden seeds. In our heads, we imagine where the basil should be, what tomatoes to cultivate and if the bean vines will look great behind the zinnias.  Our energy is renewed, and somehow we know, that we can wake up, grab our coffee, smell the fresh air and solve the problems of the world. 

Happy Spring!

Kathy Mehraban

Co-Founder

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Meet New FRIENDS this Spring!
   

The PlanetDINING LOUNGE is your place to share your deepest food fantasies-

your most cherished recipes and give a little advice to perhaps, those whose culinary skills aren't quite up to par.  Know a good chef?  Got a great tip?  Want to moderate a topic? Maybe meet a new LOVE?

 GO to the LOUNGE NOW and meet a SPECIAL NEW FRIEND!   

                               

SHOP IN OUR MARKET - CHECK OUT OUR RESTAURANTS! - MAKE FRIENDS IN OUR LOUNGE!
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PRODUCT   OF   THE   MONTH

 

Our Mission: "We strive to provide every one of our customers with the highest quality products possible. Whether you are a cook, or simply an Indian food lover, IndianBlend.com is here to provide the products. Fast shipping, large selection, and excellent customer service on hundreds of Indian groceries and health & beauty products all contribute to IndianBlend.com being the highest rated online Indian grocery store.

SELECT SPICES ARE NOW BUY 4, GET 1 FREE

 

This Spring, we invite you to try the wonderful new partners that have joined the PlanetDINING.com portal.  Here at PlanetDINING.com, our mission is to bring you the most unique variety of local, regional and worldwide purveyors of fine specialty food items.  We hope you enjoy your time with us hear.  If you know of a local specialty shop you think belongs here, don't hesitate to let us know!

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 Mrs. Cavanaugh's World Famous Chocolates

Mrs. Cavanaughs Home Fashioned Chocolates
are made with fresh whipping cream and butter.
No preservatives added.

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Russian Foods, Herbs, Wine, Vodka and More 

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Niman Ranch - Independent and Sustainable Farming 

We work with over 500 independent family farmers who raise livestock for us, according to our strict protocols.

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Hilo Hattie (Pomare, Ltd.)Savor the great taste of Hawaii with Hilo Hattie's.  Shop our newest partner and take  yourself to the Islands for your own Spring Break.

 

 


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Cybercucina (which means "cyber kitchen" in Italian) is a leading Web based retailer of specialty food and other products, principally imported from Italy, France, and Spain

 

Mikasa&Company 300x250 dinnerware

SET YOUR SPRING TABLE WITH UNIQUE TABLE SETTINGS FOUND
ONLY AT MIKASA

Mikasa is proud to have long been recognized as the leader in tabletop fashion in dinnerware, crystal stemware, barware, flatware and decorative accessories.

Quality and great design are synonymous with the Mikasa brand. The world's finest tabletop designers, working with the best factories, and using the most advanced technology in the industry, create products that are not only beautiful and well-made, but suitably priced for everyone's lifestyle.

 

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Great ideas for your  
Easter Day Dinner! 

Check out our Restaurant Section.  

We have compiled restaurants from all 50 states!  See pictures of restaurants, menus and local maps.  We know you are busy this season , so get out and meet your friends and family for dinner this Spring.   View the menus and prices, as well as coupons and directions so you can be an informed diner before you head out the door.  

To make it easy for our consumers, we only list restaurants who have websites!

 Please be sure to say you saw their Restaurant on PlanetDining.com

Save 15% at MARTHASTEWARTFLOWERS.COM!

 

 

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Where are you going for Spring Break?

Washington State: Discover Washington State
Texas: 
Discover Texas
Montana: Discover Montana
California:
  Discover California

Plow & Hearth

 

 

It's all about the  Dining!

  Sur La Table Gift Card

 

Don't forget to buy yourself something at PlanetDINING.com

 

  Tupperware.com, Inc.  

    Bonus instant $10 Gift Card with purchase of KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer until 03.11.07

 

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Since 1990, club owners Bruce and Pam Boring have traveled California's wine country searching for limited production wines from small, family-owned wineries dedicated to the art of making fine wine. Whether for yourself, or a gift, it is a wine adventure that will not be experienced anywhere else.

Our adventures take us to, not only Napa and Sonoma, but exciting wine regions like Santa Barbara, Monterey, the Sierra Foothills and more.
 

  Soda Club USA

  International Wine Accessories

 

 

  

Fire up the Grill with Steaks from:

 

Don't forget the Flowers!

Hallmark.com

Get a New Dining Room Chandelier at:  HomeAnnex

  tabasco.com (McIlhenny Company)

 
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Recipe of the 

M o n t h
From our Partners:

  Stonewall Kitchen, LLC

Bourbon Molasses Crab Cakes over Field Greens with Spicy Pepper Relish

Presented by:

Mike Neely of The Blue Mermaid Grille
Stonewall Kitchen Celebrity Chef

 



Ingredients
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  • 1 lb. crab meat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Stonewall Kitchen Bourbon Molasses Mustard
  • 1/4 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4-6 pieces fresh bread, crumbled
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 3 TBSP canola oil
  • 1/2 lb. mesclun greens
  • 2-4 TBSP Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Pepper Relish

 

Directions:
  1. In a mixing bowl, flake crabmeat and combine all other ingredients. Form into equally sized cakes.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat oil on medium-high heat and brown cakes on both sides. Remove onto a plate, lined with a clean paper towel, to drain. Keep warm.
  3. In a salad bowl, toss the greens and the Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Pepper Relish together and equally divide onto serving plates.
  4. Place 2 cakes on each salad and serve immediately.

Find more gourmet groceries and unique recipes in our

 M A R K E T P L A C E ! 

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DEAR DINING DIVA:

I need a simple spring brunch for my girlfriends and I...any ideas? 
-regards from Spring Girl

Dear Spring Girl,

How about some fresh fruits done up on wooden kabob skewers, some champagne, and crab cakes like the one showcased here this month?  Grab some spring tulips for the table, and for each place setting, place a bright napkin with a ribbon tied around a seed packet.  Wow, your friends will be impressed! 

 

Have a question for the DiningDiva? Email: diningdiva@planetdining.com

 

PlanetDINING.com has the most unique marketplace, full of great food and gift selections. 100's of Great recipes, Restaurants & More.

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VillaWare (Jarden Direct.)

  Park Seed Seeds

  SeaBear Smokehouse

  Dishes, Decor And More

 

  Windsor Vineyards

 

 

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