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CULTURE OF THE MONTH
REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN
By Giselle Trujillo
Republic of Tajikistan is a country of very little conversation, located in Asia bordering with China on the northeast, Pakistan and Afghanistan on the south, Uzbekistan on the west and Krgyzstan on the north with an estimated eight million people. The country is mostly of mountainous landscape with a main production of cotton, dried apricots and aluminum, hosting one of the biggest aluminum plants in the world. Republic of Tajikistan became independent in 1991 from Soviet Union. The people speak Tajik (a modern Persian dialect) and as well as Russian and are of sunni islam belief. It’s main sport is football, thus many outdoor sports are practiced, hiking, climbing and such sports. The people are of Uzbek, Russian, Tajik ethnic groups and the region has been recognized to go back to at least the fourth millennium BCE linking also to the bronze ages. Thus, the country is not one of the wealthiest countries, it is a known to have an improving economy. Through my research it seems that Republic of Tajikistan is a happy culture, very united, beautiful people, colorful, laid back with a lot of food gatherings with breathtaking natural landscapes.
TAJIKISTAN
THE PEOPLE & FOODS
VIDEO OF TAJIKISTAN
Revolutionary Digital Magazine
OCTOBER 2014
On This Page
FOOD
TRAVEL (CULTURE OF THE MONTH)
LIVING SPACE
CLASSIC CARS
FOOD
GISELLE’S TOP (3) FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR THE MONTH
TRAVEL
LIVING SPACE
A NOTE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, GISELLE TRUJILLO
Your living space is your realm, your peaceful space, your private space, your place to relax, your happy place, your everything. That is why your space should be everything you ever wanted, comfortable, fun and a reflection of you. Don’t collect to collect dust, if you are a collector like I am, then collect to appreciate. Purchase significant articles that will add to your space not clutter it. My personal favorite styles are eclectic, rustic, antique, shabby chic and Bohemian. I’ve searched the internet finding some of the most beautiful living spaces and gardens for you. Enjoy your space!
WHAT IS INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior design is the collection of related articles placed strategically in a dedicated space in order to express a concept, a style, an era, a scene and/or a mood. Usually a reflection of ones taste, ideas and preferences.
MINI INTERIOR DESIGN STYLES ENCYCLOPEDIA
ART & CRAFTS
1860-1910
UK
ARABIAN
Modern Arabia
ITALIAN
Italy
JAPANESE
Japan
MEDIEVAL
1000 - 1550
Europe
MINIMALIST
ART NOUVEAU
1880-1910
Paris, France
ART DECO
1908-1935
Paris, France
ARABIAN
Bedouin Arabia
CONTEMPORARY
1950 ‘ 1960’s
USA
ASIAN
China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
BRITANNIA
Great Britain
FRENCH
France
INDUSTRIAL
GOTHIC aka French Style
1150’s - 1500’s
Europe
INDIAN
India
MOROCCAN
Spanish, French, Arabic
NAUTICAL
RETRO
1950’S - 1970’S
USA
RUSTIC
Scandinavian
SPANISH
Spanish & Arabic
TUSCAN
Italy
VICTORIAN
1837 - 1901
Great Britain
SHABBY CHIC
UK
ZEN
VINTAGE
1940’s 1950’s
BEAUTIFUL SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES AROUND THE WORLD
BOHEMIAN
AFRICAN
INSPIRING INTERIORS
GREAT PLACES TO SHOP FOR YOUR HOME
FOR SECOND HAND LOVERS
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1.ESTATE SALES
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2.GARAGE SALES
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3.TAG SALES
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4.SIDE OF THE ROAD
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5.HAND ME DOWNS
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6.AUCTIONS
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7.RUBY LANE
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8.EBAY
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9.CRAIGSLIST
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10. ONE KINGS LANE
FOR ONLY NEW LOVERS
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1.RESTORATION HARDWARE
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2.POTTERY BARN
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3.PIER 1
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4.IKEA
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5.RALPH LAUREN
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6.WISTERIA
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7.MARSHALS
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8.HOME GOODS
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10.ONE KINGS LANE
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11.ANTHROPOLOGY
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12.JONATHAN ADLER
EXOTIC FINDS
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1.SAFRON TRADING COMPANY
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2.ABSOLUTE FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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3.TREASURES OF MOROCCO
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4.BERBER TRADING
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5.SHEHERAZADE HOME
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6.MOROCCAN PRESTIGE
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7.HIMALAYAN TRADING POST
RICK JOHNSON CUSTOM WOOD WORKER
NY NOW AUGUST 2014 TRADE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
absolutely beautiful and intricate ceramic products made in the USA.
the most beautiful and detailed candles
bringing arrows & feathers to the next level, exotic colors and gorgeous designs for your space
most unique pieces of ceramic tableware with beautiful artwork
beautiful reconstructed decorations
beautiful glass ware for the home
high quality glass vases
fun custom dolls
J. R. MEYER LIGHTING
cool handmade lighting
earthly and colorful tableware and tablecloths
beautiful natural vegan body care products
beautiful and colorful turkish pottery
the most beautiful products from africa
exquisite handmade goods
beautiful haitian metal work
very cool and practical stoneware
By Editor -In-Chief, Giselle Trujillo
If you love to travel and experience different culture and can’t get away...... well, no worries the world comes to you and gathers in NYC for the sake of trading their handmade goods from back home and in many case, made in USA,indeed the USA still produces some of the most beautiful handmade products. This show is one of my favorite shows to attend and probably a heaven of unique products for buyers. This show exhibits vendors from all around the world, from Peru, Turkey, Swahili, India and from many other countries. Photos here, photo album.
the most beautiful, elegant, unique and fun cards in the world.
very unique and cool prints on pillows and apparel
an amazing place to get handmade goods from india for your home, beautifully exotic decorative pieces
CLASSIC CARS
THE GREATEST CAMPERS EVER MADE
ADIRONDACK’S NATIONALS CAR SHOW, N.Y. SEPT. 2014, HIGHLIGHTS
A NOTE FROM OUR CLASSIC CARS EDITORS, BILLY & GISELLE
Happy falls everyone! In this issue, we have collected the most interesting, cool and unique caravans, camper-vans or motorized homes. If you love traveling like we do, this is the best way to get around, mobile, compact, convenient, all awhile you drive to your destination. Have fun and safe travels.
UPCOMING CAR SHOW EVENTS
List of websites that list all/most car shows. We are not responsible for any third party actions, updates, etc.. Read our terms and conditions.
THE MOST DELICIOUS MARMALADES!
By: Editor-In-Chief Giselle Trujillo, October 2014
I’ve tasted some of the worlds most amazing marmalades and when i met “NAR” marmalades from Turkey, I knew the competition was difficult. During the Fancy Food Show, only four out of hundreds marmalades impressed me, “NAR” was my top favorite. Here is what caught my taste buds attention, “NAR” marmalades are not loaded too sweet, in fact they are mild with natural flavors, tasty and true to it’s fruits. These marmalades play well with cheese, crackers, breads, pancakes, waffles, crepes, yogurts, cottage cheeses and even on plain vanilla or chocolate ice cream and honestly..... the possibilities are endless.
“NAR” marmalades are exquisite in flavor. My personal favorite so far is the “NAR” Fig Marmalade, it is delicious and elegant! Best of all they are all naturally artisan crafted with simple ingredients, the fruit, sugar, a natural fruit juice for balance and water. “NAR” is one of my favorite marmalades , ah... did i mention DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!
Visit the “NAR” website www.nargourmet.com for all their amazing marmalades and full product line.
EXQUISITE ETABLE HIBISCUS FLOWERS!
By: Editor-In-Chief Giselle Trujillo, October 2014
If you want to impress your guest with an exotic touch to your appetizers, entrées, or champagne or just enjoy it yourself then “WILD HIBISCUS” flowers in rose syrup is your option.
“WILD HIBISCUS” is a great product, delicious with manchego, cream cheese or any cheese you love, just try it, the contrasting flavors play really well, you can also add these bite sized flowers to your salads, on fish, plain cheesecake, ice tea, get creative, these flowers are not overpowering, they carry great earthy flavors and are visually beautifully exotic, they will impress.
Visit the “WILD HIBISCUS” website www.wildhibiscus.com, they also produce teas and raw salts.
NAR Marmalades, From Turkey
WILD HIBISCUS Flowers in Rose Syrup, From Australia
THE MOST UNIQUE RUSSIAN CHOCOLATES !
By: Editor-In-Chief Giselle Trujillo, October 2014
“ALIONKA” chocolates are in my opinion one of the most unique chocolates, from the elegant vintage packaging to their flavors. These chocolates are not your everyday chocolates, “ALIONKA” chocolates are not overly sweet, meaning these chocolates are very delicate and enjoyable.
Here’s a little bit of history and why I love “ALIONKA” chocolates, they have been around for over thirty years and after speaking to many Russian friends, “ALIONKA” is a favorite amongst Russians who grew up indulging in“ALIONKA” chocolates. They come in many flavors, plain milk chocolate, nuts and raisins and many more. I ‘ve tried them all and love them all.
In September, I was in charge for the party favors for a baby shower and I chose “ALIONKA” chocolate bars with milk filling for it’s impressive vintage baby face packaging and it’s delicious delicate tasting mini chocolate bars inside. The chocolates were a hit!
Visit the Russian Table website www.russiantable.com for the complete “ALIONKA” chocolate line and all their amazing Russian products.
ALIONKA delicious chocolates, from Russia
ALIONKA chocolates fans
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ORCHARD BEACH CLASSIC CAR SHOW, BRONX, N.Y. SEPT. 2014, HIGHLIGHTS
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UNION RESTAURANT
HAVERSTRAW, NY
One of our favorites fine dining restaurants in New York. Most important this is a restaurant that is operated with great integrity both on a gastronomical and quality level. This is very well well maintained and clean restaurant. With that said this restaurant meets all of our expectations from excellent guest services (professionally trained and very friendly staff with uniform, even to the valet guy), clean, perfect ambient lighting, well decorated, perfect music volume, timely dish arrival, excellent food presentation and outstanding food quality. We frequent this restaurant for all those qualities.
The partners and owners are chef Jose David Fernandez from El Salvador and Paulo Feteria from France of Portuguese background, whom with their food industry experiences form Union restaurant, delivering exquisite and exotic latin fusion flavors. Union offers some of the most delicious dishes we’ve ever had. Every table is treated to fresh thick slices of bread with butter on the side. Here are some of our personal favorites that will take you to heaven and back to Union again and again, the Guacamole Caramba (guacamole with crabmeat and smoked paprika corn chips) amazing! For the season, we had the Corn and Pumpkin soup that was to die for, the Salmon Tartar, amazing scallops, perfect ahi tuna, one of the greatest fried calamari with two seperate dipping sauces, the Papa Al Horno (baked potato with seafood and lobster sauce), the specials are always delicious!, and our favorite desserts are the coconut ice cream, their bread pudding, their tres leches and recently tried their exquisite fig cake which was out of this world. This is a large restaurant with indoor and patio seating and with their own organic vegetable garden above the restaurant. Union is not just one the greatest fine dinning restaurants in Rockland County, back in 2009 the owners launched an innovative way to give back to the community, the “We Care Foundation”, a yearly event serving complimentary food for the community. What a beautiful and generous gesture of giving back.
Articles and Reviews By:
Editor-In-Chief Giselle Trujillo, October 11, 2014
Am I the only person who can’t decide for a dish at a restaurant?
Or do you also have this problem. I recently found out, that i am more than capable of sitting in a restaurant and knowing exactly what i want, rare, but it has happened and only when i am craving for it. Sooo, yeah, this happens when i go for that specific dish i love so much. Aside from that, it is extremely difficult for me to make up my mind, hence my boyfriend always orders for us. He knows me too well, asks what i’m in the mood to eat and takes it from there, I‘m usually the patient one but when it comes to dining he is usually the more patient one. I could be a little difficult when making dining decisions, which can take me over 30 minutes to decide, then i go back and forth amongst two, I’ve always had this problem.
The apple does not fall far the tree, nope, I’m not alone, my mother is 100 times worse than i am, my father always orders for her and honestly don’t know how he does it. I will never forget the first time i took my mother out for lunch, t was just the two of us and what a nightmare it was, we had zero idea of what we wanted to get, we kept going back and forth, it took us about an hour to place our order, it was so painful, finally i had to ask the waiter for recommendations and everything he recommended we did not order. I’ve learned my lessons, if alone with my mother go to a restaurant where i know the menu really well.
So, I have psychoanalyzed my problem, it all boils down to me being afraid that i wont have a pleasant experience, because i am very critical when it comes to food and when i find what i love, i am loyal to it forever. Hence, i have my favorite restaurants. I love cooking for us and i leave the comfort of my home it better be amazing. So verdict is simple, I just want to have a positive experience and afraid of having a bad meal, like if I were home, that’s all. Or is there other issues? Does this happen to you also? I would like to know, email us.