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Pull the Ripcord!

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Four years ago I had an opportunity, one that led to one of the most difficult decisions ever…and no, it wasn’t whether or not I should cut my hair!  After working one of the most stressful agency jobs in my career, I made the decision to go out on my own.  I pulled the ripcord…dove into the pool from the high dive board…and jumped off the cliff.  It was 1,460 days ago that I opened Cohan Communications Group!

During these four years I’ve had some of the best, creative times I’ve ever had in my career. I’ve also experienced some of the most challenging.  It’s no secret that the economy tanked during this time. Being flexible has kept this agency in business. Working with clients who do great work and that I truly, really like is something I cherish.

So, Happy Anniversary Cohan Communications Group!  To the clients, interns, contractors, and staff members that have walked through these doors virtual or otherwise, we wouldn’t be here without you!

I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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Spring Tastes Amazing At Pomegranate Bistro

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Chef Lisa Dupar has welcomed Spring at Pomegranate Bistro (www.pomegranatebistro.com) with 28 new seasonal dishes!   We recently did a little tasting of our own, and thought we’d share a few of the dishes.  Too bad this blog isn’t a scratch n sniff!

Slow Braised Pork Trotters with sunny side up farm fresh egg and endive salad with mustard seed drizzle

pork-trotters

Beet Carpaccio and Lambs Lettuce, with Point Reyes blue crumbles, toasted pine nuts and orange oil drizzle

beet

Herbed Gnocchi Bolognaise with mini Italian sausage meatballs and shaved Pecorino

gnochi

Hearty Veggie Shepard’s Pie with young carrots, leeks, mushrooms and early peas topped with chive Yukon gold mashers

shephards

Portobello Mushroom in Fenugreek Curry Sauce with jicama daikon relish and black seed naan

curry-portabello

Earl Grey Chocolate Truffle Torte light truffle infused with earl grey tea layered with thin almond pastry

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Dine Out To Aid Relief Efforts In Haiti

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been incredibly moved by the images coming out of Haiti over the past week. In an effort to raise an unprecedented amount of money in one day for the earthquake victims in Haiti, our client Chef Lisa Dupar has created a Dine and Donate event.

Lisa will be donating 100% of the proceeds from Pomegranate Bistro this Tuesday, January 26, 2010 to Medical Teams International (www.medicalteams.org) to aid in the relief efforts for the victims in Haiti. And, in honor of the people of Haiti, Lisa has created several special Haitian dishes that will only be available on Tuesday.

Lisa’s special Haitian dishes include:

Haitian Pois Rouges: Red Bean Soup, Salt Pork, Hot Chili & Dark Rum
Haitian Salad: Beet, Potato, Watercress & Hardboiled egg with Lime drizzle
Chicken Curry with Bananas & Sweet Potatoes
Peanut Cake
Barbancourt Passionfruit Mojito

Lisa hopes for standing room only at Pomegranate Bistro on Tuesday as she and her team work to raise as much money as possible for Medical Teams International. Reservations are recommended for parties of 6 or more. Call ahead seating is available at 425-556-5972.  www.pomegranatebistro.com

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Summer In Seattle

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Seattle is one of the most amazing places to live.  In the summer, the sky is the brightest blue, people are at ease, and life seems to slow down a bit.  This year, I made a concerted effort to support more local businesses.  In this challenging economy, I think that we really need to support each other.  This vow led me directly to my latest obsession…the farmer’s market!

For a few months now I’ve been shopping the farmer’s markets.  For someone like me who…wait for it…HATES shopping of any kind, farmer’s markets are really fun!  I love talking to people, asking them about their businesses, their products and wares.  There are farmer’s markets all over the Seattle area, some are large, some small, but all have products for sale that you can’t buy anywhere else.  If you haven’t shopped your local farmer’s market, you should.  It’s great.  Bring cash, a large bag, your appetite, and you’re set!

To see what market is near you, go to http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/

I’m off to shop the market later and I can’t wait.  The attached photo is from last week’s purchase.

Enjoy!

~Leslie

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