RISE 2009 Austin Texas!!!!

I am very excited to be a presenter at this year's RISE 2009 Conference. This is an incredible event not to be missed. All of the workshops are FREE!! Register for RISE - March 3-5.

RISE provides a forum for entrepreneurs to connect and exchange ideas that inspire the entrepreneurial spirit. RISE is thrilled to welcome John Mackey (CEO, Whole Foods Market) and Roy Spence (CEO, GSD&M Idea City), two of our city's most admired entrepreneurs, as the keynote speakers for RISE 2009.

Register online to participate in this free, three-day, SXSW-style event, where entrepreneurs will gather in small groups led by successful business leaders at locations throughout the Greater Austin area. Visit www.RISEAUSTIN.org and click on “Attend a Session” to see the calendar and pick your sessions. Sign up today – seating is limited to the first 25 participants for each topic.

I am co-presenting with my colleague Christina Carlin and our event will be on March 4th from 4-5:30p.m. at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Our workshop is called "Spa for the Soul"- Entrepreneurial Survival skills for 2009. We are planning an exciting interactive session and hope you will join us. Each person will receive some of my "Affirmation Chocolates"™ and an Entrepreneur Survival bag full of surprises. Log on to the RISE website and click on March 4th to sign up for the class today!

The Day South Austin Stood Still!!!

Holy Mole Batman!

Spud Love....What can I say... I'm a hopeless Romantic who Loves to Cook!

I reached in a bag of fingerling potatoes and pulled out this lovely heart shaped spud!

I hope all of you have a romantic St. Valentine's Day!

And remember...LOVE YOURSELF!

Wine and Chocolate Party

Please join me for a wonderful Charity Event in San Antonio. I will be providing the "Chocolates" for a Wine and Chocolate Event presented by "Designed to Shine" and Shelly Golibart. This event will benefit "Shine On" a non-profit company helping women with financial and other needs to grow strong and independent.

Here are the event details:

Wine & Chocolate Party to be held at:

Rio de Vino
7271 Wurzbach
San Antonio, Texas
Thursday Februray 12th
5:30 - 7:30p.m.


Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Hors d'oeuvres and Entertainment
Silent Auction, Door Prizes & Raffle
Bring a friend, $25 per person

I will have some wonderful truffles including "Kiki's Quemada" Truffles with Fleur de Sel, my" Italian" Truffles, and a "Deep Dark" Truffle with Toasted Hazelnuts as well as the Freshest Chocolate Dipped Strawberries in both Dark and White Chocolate. I will be on hand to assist you with your pairing. I hope you can join us and indulge and at the same time benefit a great cause for local women.

Valentine's Shopping Event !

Please join me at the "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not Valentine's Gift Shopping Event.

Saturday, February 7th
5PM - 8PM

Boticelli's Restaurant
1321 S. Congress
Austin, Texas


This is a wonderful event for couples who are looking for special gifts for each other. I will have some beautiful hand painted chocolates available for purchase and there will also be jewelry, scented body products, and couples Angel Readings all for your enjoyment. All of the vendors are donating part of the proceeds to the Mona Foundation which supports educational initiatives and raises the status of women and girls around the world.

Don't miss this annual S. Congress Event by supporting our local vendors and at the same time donate to a wonderful cause!