Big Art in a Small Town

Looking for more culture in downtown Perrysburg look no further than the River House Arts. Located in the historic River House building in downtown Perrysburg, Ohio (across from Stellas Restaurant). River House Arts is a showcase for 20th Century and Contemporary works from around the region - and the globe.

The museum quality exhibitions are always free and open to the public during regular gallery hours (Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm).

If you have been to this space and thought what a great space to host an event. Well you are in luck as I am here to help with all your special events need. The gallery is available for private event rental. I can take care of all the details to ensure a memorable reception with your friends, family, co-workers, etc...For more information contact me at Liz@eventologyevents.com

For photos and exhibits at the River House Arts go to http://www.river-house-arts.com/

Golden Wine Collection

The Toledo Opera is celebrating their 50th Anniversary! The "Sapphire Ball" will be held Saturday, October 23rd at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Toledo. There will be several raffles at this year's Sapphire Ball, but I am most excited for the drawing for a "Golden Wine Cellar". This collection contains more than 50 unique wines! The winning ticket receives the entire collection of wines! Raffle tickets are $50 each, and can be purchased by contacting the Toledo Opera at 419-255-7464 (Option 5).

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Ball, and you need not be present to win. More wines are being added to the "Golden Wine Collection" daily, by private collectors and contributors to the Toledo Opera.

Following are some of the highlights of the collection:
1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
1989 Baron Pichon-Longueville
2000 Chateau Gruaud Larose
1947 Cave de Banyuls Grand Cru
2001 Paloma Merlot
2003 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia
1982 Cos d’Estournel
2005 Sterling Vineyards
Vertical Collection of Tignanello
1988, 1990, 1998
Vertical Collection of Dominus Estate
1983, 1984, 1986, 1989

Good Luck!

Dining Deals

It has been a busy season for me with weddings and events and haven't had the energy to do much cooking. Therefore my husband and I have been eating out but trying to be cost conscience. We have found some really great deals that I wanted to share with you!

Pizza Papalis- Monday and Tuesdays $1 drafts and a pizza for around $18 easily shared between two people you are set. Bonus - go to the restaurant website you can print off coupons http://pizzapapalis.com/Home.aspx
Note: This is for the location Downtown Toledo.

Bar Louie - 'Tailgate' every football Sunday and get deals on food and drinks: $3.50 drafts and $5 grub menu, plus games to win prizes. Not into football but love a good burger head to Bar Louie on Tuesdays for $1 burgers. http://www.barlouieamerica.com/home/

Zia's Italian Restaurant - Free Pizza! Bring in six people who order a drink at the bar and receive a complimentary pizza. Get your free pizza on Saturday till 6:30pm and Sunday-Thursday till 9pm. www.ziasrestaurant.com

Rosie's Italian Grille - 'Wino Wednesdays': take $10 off any bottle of wine over $28.00. All appetizers and gourmet pizzas are half-off Sunday-Thursday in the bar. www.rosiesitaliangrille.com

Avenue Bistro - Happy Hour runs from 4-7pm Monday - Friday and offers a great selection of appetizers and beverage specials. Bonus - Josh Jardin was just voted 'Best Bartender' in the Toledo City Paper voted by their readers. www.centralavenuebistro.com

So next time you don't feel like cooking check out one of these spots for good food at a good price!

Applebutter Fest

On Sunday, October 10, 2010, the Historical Society of Grand Rapids will be sponsoring its annual Applebutter Fest from l0AM to 5PM. You, your friends, and your family can spend the day celebrating the harvest season and all of its history, glory and tradition.34 years and hundreds of volunteers can only equal lots and lots of applebutter and plenty of down-home, old fashioned memories for tens of thousands of visitors to the scenic Victorian Canal Town, Grand Rapids, Ohio.

For more information on timing and location go to http://www.applebutterfest.org

This is one of my favorite Fall festivals! If you see an over-friendly goldendoodle licking everyone and two adults hollering "Lola down" that is us!


Photo from last years festival

Bridging the Gap between Summer and Fall

As we are moving from Summer to Fall I found this fun article in the New York, The Sun by Peter Hellman. I enjoyed it and I hope you do too!

'If San Pellegrino water (with a twist of lime) was wine, I would have been in deep rehab during the waning summer days of late August. Summer is the time when I'm more eager to slice open a perfect Long Island tomato, or husk a just-picked ear of Hudson Valley corn, than to reach for a corkscrew.

But here's an essential fact about wine: Like wardrobes, this liquid has its own seasons. It would be as out-of-kilter to pour a fleshy, alcoholic Chateauneuf-du-Pape or a wham-bang Australian Syrah in the summer as it would be to suit up in wool tweeds. Even a cerebral white wine, such as a minerally Corton-Charlemagne, is off-limits on my table so long as the crickets still chirp loudly in the evening.

But it's now time for what I call "segue" wines, which are the equivalent of cotton sweaters. They're of a class whose duty it is to be not merely refreshing, like summer wines, or to carry weight and richness, like winter wines, but to be somewhere in between. They are the mid-weights that ease us into the season when the crickets become silent and the evenings turn crisp. That's a good time to look beyond the usual suspects, such as cabernet and chardonnay, for offbeat wines of modest profile that deserve more attention than they normally get. Below, I've suggested eight such segue wines, divided between red and white, all available at local shops.

With all due respect to the seasonality of wines, there is one example that effortlessly jumps all divides, and can perk up any hour of the day. It's called Champagne.

WHITES

Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Reserve 2004 ($34.89 at Bedford Wine Merchants, bedfordwines.com) — The word "fumé" is a seasonal key, evoking the woodsmoke of vineyard fires made from post-vintage vine cuttings. Mondavi himself coined the term "fumé blanc" in the 1960s, and the winery he founded is still its master. It's not a heavyweight, but barrel fermentation, rather than the usual stainless steel, makes this wine more textured than typical sauvignon blanc. You might even catch a whiff of that smokiness. Perfect with a flavorsome filet of late-summer striped bass.

Perrin Réserve, Côtes du Rhone Blanc 2007 ($9.99 at 67 Wines & Spirits, 67wine.com) — A blend of hot-clime grapes that get no respect on their own: Bourboulenc, Grenache blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, and the like. They add up to a toothsome and spicy pour with that extra bit of weight appropriate to the season. An un-shy partner to Indian food.

Stadlmann Zierfandler Mandel-Höh 2006 ($26.93 at Crush Wine & Spirits, crushwineco.com) — Unique to the Thermen region south of Vienna, this age-worthy wine is a subtle spice bomb, and more fulsome than typical whites from neighboring Germany. It's more alcoholic, too. As Crush's Austrian specialist, Stephen Bitterolf, points out, Zierfandler's fennel and dark fruit profile is true to summer's end.

Etude Pinot Gris, Carneros 2006 ($23.18 at Cellarbrokers.com) — A wine with more body and presence than its Italian rendition as pinot grigio, this wine expresses late summer nectarine essences propelled by zingy acidity. Etude takes this wine as seriously as it does its pricey pinot noirs, using estate grapes augmented by batches from the esteemed Hyde Vineyards.

REDS

Chinon, Clos des Capucins 2005, Jean-Maurice Raffault ($28.99 at PJ Wine, pjwine.com) — Cabernet franc — the grape of Chinon — can be weedy, even nasty, when it is unripe. In a flawless vintage such as this one, the wine has tang and thrust, yet no great weight. There's a mushroomy undertone to this wine that verges on autumnal.

Lodola Nuova, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2000, Ruffino ($37.95 at Sherry-Lehmann, sherry-lehmann.com) — The scent and savor of this wine reminded me what it's like to deeply inhale while driving by the tobacco aging barns of the Connecticut Valley after harvest. A velvety red with reservoirs of gentle flavor, ready to partner with a root vegetable stew.

Bierzo "Petalos" 2006, Descendientes de J. Palacios ($18.99 at Garnet Wines & Liquors, garnetwine.com) — Much "new wave" Spanish wine is blockbuster in style, but not this Bierzo. Made from Mencia, a distinctive indigenous grape, the wine sends up lavender and leather aromas. Not the least bit heavy, but flavors do spread out generously in the mouth. A bargain.'

http://www.nysun.com/food-drink/bridging-the-gap-between-summer-and-fall-wines/85975/

photo from - caricawines.com

Wedding in the Windy City

It was a whirl-wind weekend in Chicago celebrating the wedding of Doreen and Jim! The weekend started with a fantastic rehearsal dinner at Galleria Marchetti (galleriamarchetti.com). Surrounded by close friends and family the bride and groom looked relaxed and enjoying the evening festivities.

We could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding day - bright sunshine and clear skies! The ceremony took place at St. Alphonsus Church in Lincoln Park. It has the longest aisle in Chicago - giving all the bridesmaids and bride a runway to strut their stuff! Following the ceremony the reception was held at the University Club of Chicago downtown off Michigan Avenue (www.ucco.com). The Club is a great Chicago landmark, the architectural heritage has been meticulously preserved. Following are a few photos that I captured from my camera however the professional photos I will share in the next couple weeks...




Florist: Ashland Addison Florist - www.ashaddflorist.com
Photographer: Artisan Events - www.artisanevents.com
Videographer: Jason Pittman Productions - www.pittmanproductions.com
Musicians for Cocktails: Georiga Frances Orchestra - www.georgiafrances.com
DeeJay: Dance All Night - www.danceallnight.com
Ceremony: St. Alphonsus Church - www.stalphonsuschgo.org
Venue: University Club of Chicago - www.ucco.com
Wedding Coordinator: Eventology - www.eventologyevents.com

Bridal Gown Sample Sale

Caroline DeVillo Couture Semiannual Sample Sale starts this SATURDAY! Look for downs up to 30-70 percent off
(prices range $500-$2,000).

Check out some of her collections online or check them out in person in her Bucktown neighborhood location (Chicago, IL)
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 1616 N. Damen Ave., at North Ave., ste. 301. R.S.V.P. to 773-342-0096 or info@carolinedevillo.com.

David vs. Goliath

Wow, talk about a tough draw! TMA vs. the Met! The MET may be well known, but our Toledo Museum of Art is wonderful! Simple to vote by clicking on the link below if you want to.

The TMA made it through the last round of voting - now we're up against the Met (in NYC)! Please do what you did before - vote, and pass this on to everyone in order for them to vote for the TMA! Votes are due by 5pm this Sunday.

Popular art world blogger and critic Tyler Green has launched an "America's Favorite Museum" contest with the top 64 Museums in the country going up against one another NCAA bracket style. TMA was ranked as the #32 Museum in the country by Green and his panel of experts.

Round two of the contest is currently underway and it's a David vs. Goliath scenario: Toledo vs. the Met. Let's show the art world we have the most loyal museum fans by voting here: http://blogs.artinfo.com/modernartnotes/. The competition runs through Sunday at 5 p.m. Please forward this to everyone you know. Remember, this is a contest to see who is most beloved, not who is the biggest or has the most comprehensive collection.

Upcoming Wine & Food Events

A multitude of culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, authentic tastes are happening this summer and you don't need to travel far. So if you are staying local this summer and looking for different things to do that focus on food and wine then this post is for you my fellow foodie friend!

August 6th - 'Rock n Roar' at the Toledo Zoo - Enjoy (4) stages of live music by local musicians, cash bar and grill stations. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

August 12th - 27th Annual Rib Off - Enjoy award winning ribs and various complimentary sides at the Lucas County Fair Grounds. Entertainment includes: Peter Frampton and George Thorogood. www.nwohioriboff.com

August 13th - Hawaiian Getaway - Head to Maumee Bay State Park for activities that include a luau, pig roast and dancing.

August 14th - Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala - St. Francis Campus will feature locally grown produce paired with wine from Ohio Vintners. 6pm-9pm and tickets are $75 visit www.felc.sfctiffin.org

August 27th - German- American Festival - Enjoy music, German-American food, entertainment and parade located in Oak Shade Grove, Oregon www.gafsociety.org/fest.htm


WEEKLY TASTINGS:
1) Aficionado Wine & Cigars holds weekly wine and beer tastings on Wednesdays from 5-8pm www.aficionadowineandcigars.com

2) Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion holds weekly wine tastings on Fridays from 7-9pm and costs $15/members and $20/non-members www.toledomuseum.org

3) Walt Churchill's Market (Maumee location) holds wine tastings every Saturday from 12 -5pm and costs $7-$12

If you know of other food and wine festivals/tastings and would like to add to this list please comment. Would love to hear from you!

Favors

It can be hard to come up with unique favors for any event you are hosting. While doing an event in Chicago for a home decor company I meet the designer of SODA, Amy Allison. Amy created SODA which is a collection of various items which she hand draws whimsical creatures and nature scenes. The original designs are sketched onto ceramic mugs, letterpress cards, plaques, etc...What caught my eye were the charms. The charms can be customized to a specific event such as a wedding or attached to a hostess gift to make it more personalized.

In the photo is an example of a charm used at a wedding with the bride and groom's initial and wedding date.

You can check out more of Amy's creations on her site on Etsy.com - http://www.etsy.com/shop/SodabyAmy

Foodie Registry

I am torn as I am so excited to tell you about this website but also bummed that I didn't know about it when I got married. Although you don't have to be getting married to use this site. Foodie Registry (http://www.foodieregistry.com) is based on two simple concepts: First most couples already own many of the items found on a traditional registry. Second, people love good food. Put that together and what do you get? A restaurant gift registry. For foodies. A Foodie Registry.

Currently the database only has Chicago restaurants available for your Food Registry but hopefully they will expand to more cities in the future. Hmmm...why don't we all write to them and make this suggestion?!?! customer service - support@foodieregistry.com

Support Local

The start to the Perrysburg Farmer's Market is a week away! For those unfamiliar with this weekly display of vegetable stands, homemade baked goods, organic meats and local cheeses to name a few you need to check it out! Every Thursday from 3pm to around 8pm till beginning of October you will find familiar faces and a chance to meet new ones. Bring your pets for the organic dog treats and your kids for face painting and Kettle Corn! Then stay and enjoy a glass of wine and dinner at one of the restaurants along Louisiana Ave. Chef Lee Tebbetts from Rose & Thistle supports the local farmers as you will see him perusing the various food stands each Thursday.

See you next Thursday!

Perrysburg Farmers Market
Downtown along Louisiana Ave. starting at Front Street
www.visitperrysburg.com

www.Bellflowerbooks.com

Childhood friends, Kerry Wellstein and Heather Smith, are the creators behind Bellflower Books (http://www.bellflowerbooks.com). The idea for Bellflower Books came from their own need of wanting to give meaningful gifts to family and friends for special occasions. So they compiled numerous photos and letters to the recipient so that all the memories of events and special times would be all wrapped up in one pretty package! Even though the end product was the perfect gift it was extremely time consuming. So for those always short on time Kerry and Heather have made the process extremely quick and easy. Whatever your occasion, Bellflowerbooks.com automates the logistics involved with the creation of this collaborative gift, and the end result is a beautiful, professionally bound book which recipients can keep and proudly display.

We will be celebrating the launch of Bellflower Books, Thursday, April 22nd from 5pm - 8pm at Heather's home located at 845 Heathermoor, Perrysburg, OH

Drinks and light hors d'oevures will be served. Sample books will be available to browse through and ask the creators any questions you have. Hope to see you there!

To do's at the Zoo

The Toledo Zoo has a lot more going on then lions, tigers and bears (oh my - sorry couldn't help myself)! There are many special events that the over 21 age group may be interested in...

Vineyard Adventure is a wine tasting event that happens once a month at different locations around the Zoo. At each event you will enjoy a delectable mix of wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, live music, and socializing. Bring your friends for a fun evening for all, or make it a romantic couple's night out.

If you are more interested in sampling a variety of beers mark your calendars for 'Brew Fest' on September 17th. Sample a variety of fine microbrews in the sort of wild atmosphere you’d expect from your Toledo Zoo! Zoo Brew also features tasty appetizers to keep your energy up as you groove to great live entertainment. This event will take place in the Zoo’s Nairobi Pavilion!

More more special event's and to sign up for these events check out the Toledo Zoo's website http://www.toledozoo.org

Opening Day

Toledo's beloved Mud Hens hit the field for the season opener on Thursday, April 8th. The first pitch will be thrown at 5:30pm at Fifth Third Field. You can get your tickets online at http://www.mudhens.com or call (419) 725-HENS

*Fun Fact*
Team Mascot - Muddy
Muddy the Mud Hen has been entertaining fans of all ages for 19 years. He can be found roaming the concourse and dancing on the dugouts during all home games at Fifth Third Field. He has received national recognition in such publications as: Sports Illustrated, Baseball Weekly, the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News. A celebrity in his own right, from parades to parties, Muddy is everyone's buddy.


photo taken from Mudhens.com

Taste of the Nation - Perrysburg

Mark your calendars for the 15th annual Taste of the Nation to be held on April 25th at Fat Fish Blue (6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg). Guests will have the chance to sample food from 40 participating Toledo restaurants. To name a few Byblos, Georgios, Koto Buki and the Real Seafood Co.

This culinary event supports the effort to end childhood hunger in America. Local beneficiaries are Toledo GROWs, Toledo Day Nursery, Aurora House, and Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank.

Tickets to the black-tie-optional event are $150. For tickets and information, call 419-705-6635.
http://www.toledotaste.org/index.html

Rose & Thistle

If you have not been downtown Perrysburg and dined at Rose & Thistle you are missing out on a culinary treat! Owner and Chef Lee Tebbetts creates a regularly changing menu of about 6 items for diners to choose from each night. Fresh seafood options are usually the stand outs. However he has customers repeatedly asking for his beef tenderloin medallions in wild mushroom sauce and a perfectly roasted rack of lamb. You need to make a reservation as walk-ins are welcomed at the bar but not for dinner service. Lee is working on creating a bar menu of small plates hopefully to arrive by the beginning of summer. Also, look for a website soon that will feature upcoming events such as his much raved about wine pairing dinners.

To make your reservation call 419.874.3947. Open Thursday - Saturday.
Located at 203 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg, OH 43551

If just interested in a drink and friendly conversation at the bar stop in Thursday - Saturday starting at 5:30pm till closing around midnight.

Food & Wine to Match Your Astrological Sign

Found this article on FoodandWine.com and thought it was interesting. I can't say that I totally agree with my sign but thought it was fun. Let me know if your sign matches your tastes in food and wine!

http://www.foodandwine.com/images/sys/201004-a-astrology.pdf

Have We Got A Wine List For You

With millions of bottles and reviews at your fingertips, Snooth is a wine lover's best friend. Get insider tips on finding your favorite bottles at the best prices, ask the in-house sommelier for pairing advice in the forums, and keep track of your personal cellar and wishlist. Set up a free account and get searching.

Go to http://www.snooth.com/

Julie & Julia Cooking Classes

Located in Perrysburg just off of Dixie Hwy. is a great shop called Kitchen, Tools & Skills (www.kitchentoolsandskills.com). The retail side to the shop carries a large product line of cooking and baking equipment as well as spices and cookbooks. If you can't find what you are looking for the friendly staff can assist you in the right direction or place a special order. If your kitchen is already stocked with all the tools but you aren't sure how to use them well they can help with that too! The shop offers a variety of monthly cooking classes. The one class that is in high demand is the 'Julie & Julia' class where you make several french courses. Listed below is the next class and the menu they will be teaching...

January 19 and 21, 2010
February 18, 2010
March 9, 2010
All starting at 6:30pm and costs $40/student

The Menu:
Moules A La Mariniere (Mussels Steamed Open in Wine and Flavorings)
Boeuf A La Bourguignonne (Beef Stew in Red Wine, with Bacon, Onions, Mushrooms)
Crepes De Pommes De Terre (Grated Potato Pancakes)
Haricots Verts a la Anglaise (Buttered Green Beans ~Learn the technique of blanching)
Tomatoes a la Provencale (Tomatoes Stuffed with Bread Crumbs, Herbs and Garlic)
Gateau De Crepes a la Normande (Mound of Crepes with Apples, Flambé)

Now you too can "master the art of French cooking!" - Julia Child

Bon Appétit

image by: writeouschicks.wordpress.com

What is a corked bottle of wine?

Keeping a wine bottle sealed is probably the most important factor when it comes to maintaining a good wine.

A cork is essential, as it keeps oxygen out of the wine bottle. If a bottle of wine is not airtight then it may become oxidized and undrinkable.

Traditionally, the only corks worth considering were those actually made of cork. Recently, however, many wine experts have recognized that cork may actually cause more problems than it solves.

Cork, due to its malleable nature may have imperfections; these can result in the seal of the bottle not being as airtight as it could be therefore, spoiling the wine. In an attempt to avoid this problem, modern cork manufacturers may treat the cork with a chemical called TVA. Unfortunately, this chemical can cause the wine to taste and smell a little damp and musty.

Having said this, cork is able to expand to fully fill the neck of the bottle, which still makes it the preferred option for special wines that need to be stored, over a long period of time.

Around Toledo

Are you looking for things to do around Toledo? Check out http://www.toledoonsale.com. Toledo On Sale is an online reference where you get the low-down on some of your favorite area merchants including some very good deals. You can sign up for weekly newsletters to update you on the week ahead events, dining deals, shopping steals and much more.

To highlight a few for this week...

- On Wednesday, the 13th reserve a spot for a wine tasting event at Manhattan's Restaurant (1516 Adams St.). For $15 you will taste wines from Uptown Vineyards and appetizers from the restaurant. Starts at 6:30pm - 8pm. Stick around for live musical entertainment at 8pm.

- A visit to Sophie’s Sister (133 N. Michigan Ave.)is a sophisticated fashion experience for the style-conscious woman. We specialize in bringing our customers trend-setting, high quality fashion clothing and accessories from some of today’s most sought after designers.
30% Off All Fall and Winter Merchandise!

- Urban Active Fitness (www.urbanactive.com) is offering all Toledo On Sale subscribers a free 14 day pass to either the Maumee or Sylvania locations for the month of January.

So many other great offerings so check out www.toledoonsale.com for more!

Wine Made Simple

With so many different wines produced around the world it can be confusing for a consumer. How do you know which wine to pair with your upcoming dinner party or just an evening at home with a bowl of warm soup?

Well here is a book that can hopefully help with questions just like those and many others...'Drink This: Wine Made Simple', a new book by Minneapolis-based writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl.

Dara shoves aside wine critics' point-based systems and my-cellar's-bigger-than-yours mentalities, encouraging novice drinkers to simply focus on developing their own taste preferences.

The book differentiates itself from other introductory wine texts by suggesting that systematic tastings are the best way to learn the range of a varietal's characteristics. You'll develop a better understanding of Zinfandel, for example, by tasting a single-vineyard Zin alongside both mass-produced and late-harvest bottlings.

Here's Dara's shopping list for an evening of Zin education:

1. Inexpensive American Zinfandel (Rosenblum, Rancho Zabaco, Ravenswood, Cline, Beaulieu Vineyards, Montevina, Seghesio, Gnarly Head or Renwood) $8 to $15

2. and 3. Two different single-vineyard bottles from different vineyards but made by the same producer. (Ridge's Lytton Springs and Geyserville; Edmeades' Piffero Vineyard and Perli Vineyard; Bella's Big River Ranch and Lilly Hill) $20-something each

4. A more expensive, polished Zinfandel, such as Turley Wine Cellars, Gallo-Sonoma or Dashe Cellars. Ask for the "roundest, ripest, richest, fullest, lushest Zinfandel available." $40 and up

5. A late-harvest, ice-wine, dessert-style or "Port" Zinfandel. $15 and up

Can find the book on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Drink-This-Wine-Made-Simple/dp/0345511654/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262897681&sr=8-1

Happy 2010

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a safe and happy celebration. Now's the time to set some resolutions (besides the typical getting into shape, the most borrrring pledge in the world). Here are a few of mine for 2010. I resolve to:
- Spend more quality time with my husband and puppy
- Finally paint my downstairs bathroom and dining room
- Throw away items that I have not used for over a year - I need the storage space too as extra motivation
- Actually read and soak in the information in my (600 page) wine study guide so that I can become certified as a wine specialist.

I could probably go on and on but I will stop there for now to keep things realistic. By regularly engaging in meaningful activities that give you pleasure - whether it's visiting friends, picking up a hobby, taking a class or doing volunteer work - you'll simply have less time to engage in the behavior that you want to reduce. Therefore hopefully being able to keep this year's resolutions!

Now what are your resolutions??