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I have been intending for a long time to right up my views on why the Zoe is a 'game changer', i.e. why it is such a significant vehicle. With the various launch delays there seemed to be no urgency, but now the Zoe is actually about to be delivered to its first customers it seems like the perfect time to put pen to paper.
In my view the time of the electric car has come – however, here I want to consider that a given (I will likely return to that topic in a later post) and look at the reasons why the Zoe is special, a game changer, and why I believe it will have a big impact on the market.
According to the Oxford English Dictionary:
Definition of game changer
"an event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current way of doing or thinking about something"
I believe the Zoe hits this mark because it has the potential to revolutionise personal transport in terms of cost, convenience and – most importantly – climate change impact.
There are other electric cars out there, of course – most notably the Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Volt (Opel/Vauxhall Ampera) and Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Peugeot iOn/Citroen C-Zero). They have been on the market since 2010 and are showing constant, but slow, growth. They are generally being refreshed to improve their performance and specifications, and to lower prices, but this change is incremental. It is unlikely they will have significantly greater impact on the market in the future than they have at present, though of course sales should continue to grow solidly over time in line with general increasing EV market share.
I see the Zoe as combining a significant number of improvements in key areas to produce, overall, a package that is a game changer. I can see it having a massive impact on the market in a similar way to Ford's original Model T – that car was not the only one available at the time, but its combination of capability and low price produced a revolution in car ownership. The Zoe has the ability to repeat that revolution in the major shift that is beginning as the world transitions its cars from fossil fuels to electricity.
Market View
Of course, I am not the first person to see the Zoe as special or a game changer, and certainly won't be the last. Here are some quotes that have caught my eye:
"The Renault ZOE could be a game changing electric car thanks to a low price and fast charging system"
"Never has a supermini caused so much excitement, but Renault's near imminent launch of the ZOE supermini is expected to be a game-changer for electric vehicles, bringing them within the reach of a much wider audience."
"Renault Zoe is the most important new-generation EV to date"
"I have been saying this since the Zoe concept was first shown: I believe it is the model that will take electric cars in to the mainstream."
"Could Renault's Zoe be a game-changer in the electric car market? It might only be going on sale in Europe, but several signs are pointing towards it being significantly more popular than cars like the Nissan Leaf."
"Renault's Zoe electric car could be a game changer for the French company."
"Zoe is the best-priced, most attractive and easy to use electric car to date."
The Zoe Package
So what is it about the Zoe 'package' – its specification, purchase and ownership – that makes it special? While this discussion is about the Zoe versus other electric cars, it should also be considered in the context of replacing conventional cars. Therefore it is important to give that context at the outset – compared to an equivalent internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, such as the Renault Clio, it is quieter, generally cheaper to own and run, smoother to drive, less dirty and polluting, and has the potential to reduce the production of climate change greenhouse gases.
With that stated, I believe these are the key points in a comparison of the Zoe with other electric cars:
1. Market Leading Range
Range is often cited as the most significant shortcoming of electrics vehicles (EVs). While it is typically overstated by non-owners, and accepted by EV owners, it is nonetheless a significant consideration. The range of the Zoe under the 2012 European (NEDC) system is 210km (130 miles) which compares favourably with other fully mass market electric cars: the LEAF at 175km (109 miles), the i-MiEV at 150km (93 miles) and the Ford Focus Electric at 122km (75 miles).
The luxury Tesla EV is not considered a direct competitor since even its lowest cost version, which has a range of about 260km (160 miles) on the US EPA system, starts at about three times the cost of the Zoe.
2. Affordable Price
Zoe is half the price of the Nissan LEAF, the most comparable electric car. The key to this difference is that the Zoe battery is leased separately rather than included in the purchase price. This approach immediately makes the Zoe affordable, putting it at about the same price as the equivalent Renault Clio (after typical government subsidies), while the battery lease cost should be no more than the monthly saving in fossil fuel. An additional benefit is that this removes any worries about deterioration of the battery – if it drops significantly in capability then Renault guarantees to replace it under the terms of the lease. There is also the potential (not promised by Renault) that the capacity of the battery (and hence the range of the car) could increase over the lifetime of the lease as battery technology improves.
3. Chameleon Charger
The Zoe comes with its own built-in 'Caméléon' fast charger – this is a radical approach not available on any other car. In the short term this feature will probably not appear to be very significant. Most EV owners charge their cars overnight on their domestic supply. Other EVs provide a typical choice of charging at 3.3kW (LEAF) or 6.6kW (Ford Focus Electric) and the Zoe will be similar, though at the higher end (about 7kW), on a standard single-phase supply. However, the Chameleon can also use a three-phase supply, and so accept up to 22kW – and in many European countries such supplies are relatively common in family homes. This gives the potential of an 80% charge in about an hour at home (and in about half an hour at an even more powerful commercial charge point).
The longer term effect is perhaps less obvious – when fast chargers are installed in large numbers throughout Europe there will be a choice for installers between providing expensive DC fast chargers suitable for the LEAF and other EVs, or simply providing cheap three-phase outlets. If they choose the latter, only the Zoe will be able to use them.
4. Heat Pump
Fossil fuel cars are so inefficient that they provide lots of spare heat to warm the cabin in cold weather – a distinct advantage over most electric cars which typically use a significant proportion of their battery charge (and hence range) when they need to warm the cabin. The Zoe instead uses a highly efficient heat pump (essentially an air conditioner in reverse) to provide significant cabin heating in cold weather without a major impact on range.
5. Looks
This is a tricky one to gauge. The Zoe is different from the most popular EVs to date (the LEAF and i-MiEV) because it looks like a conventional car – in fact, in most dimensions and other respects it is almost identical to the new style Renault Clio. While a small proportion of potential owners want a vehicle that stands out from the crowd (and I include myself in that), it is most likely that major sales will only come for a car that is a direct replacement for an ICE in terms of looks. It seems that most people don't want other people to know that they are driving an EV, or at least they don't want to appear to be 'shouting about it'. Essentially, if it looks like a typical car then that is one less obstacle to most people buying one.
These five characteristics together produce a package that is unsurpassed in the EV marketplace. Renault has created a vehicle that is head and shoulders above others. The litmus test now is whether the market exists for electric cars in general, for if it does then the Zoe will lead it. Initial indications are very good. This is an exciting time in the electric transport revolution – just watch this space.


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P.K. (Pete) Punwani, Board Member
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We are tremendously grateful for our community of Partners.
Your time and talent, your generosity, your drive for something better… these are the roots of transformation – for individuals, for organizations, for our community.
Thank you.
- Jacquelyn Adams
- Jon Adams
- Bishara Addison
- Amber Allen
- Jeff Allen
- Jennifer Altstadt
- Mark Altstadt
- James Anderson
- Bernhard H. Anderson
- Samantha Arancibia*
- Réka Barabás
- Jill Bernaciak
- Nancy Binder
- Gayle Boyer
- Jim Bright, Esq.
- Mary Bright, Esq.
- Jaime Buehl-Reichard
- Dick Cahoon
- Doreen Cahoon
- Kathryn A. Carlson
- Ryan Chamberlain*
- Amanda Cole
- Erin Cole
- Connie Collins*
- Pam Conover, MD
- Lana Cowell
- Denise Crudup
- Suzanne Doggett
- William B. Doggett
- Cynthia Dunn
- Lin Emmons, PhD
- Lindsay Erbaugh
- Angela Evans
- Benjamin D. Faller
- Diane Farr
- Barbara G. Feinberg, LISW-S, IMFT-S
- Cindy Fisher
- Chann Fowler-Spellman
- Desikan Gandarvakottai
- Mark Grossi
- Scott Hackenberg
- Patrick Hackett
- James J. Hailey
- Stephen Hayden, MD
- Evan Ishida
- Katie Keane
- Shilpa Kedar
- Karen Kidwell
- Drucilla Knutsen
- Michael Lepore
- Marcia Levine
- Dominique Litmaath
- Carol Lowenthal
- Gil Lowenthal
- Laura J. Malone
- Mary Beth Marks
- Nichelle McCall
- Holly Mueller
- Christine Myers
- Nadet Najjar*
- Lauren Mercedes Nelson
- Ann Newman
- Elizabeth Nolan
- Michael Obi
- Gargi Patel
- Megan Patton
- Carol Paull
- Linda Pifer
- P.K. (Pete) Punwani
- Carol Rivchun
- Michael Salkind
- Tara Schmitt
- Nikolia Schnupp, Esq.
- Beth Sersig, MD
- Joyce Shaw
- Kevin Shaw
- Trevor Shaw
- Ben Sparks
- Marilyn Sparks
- Linda Springer
- Stacey Stingley
- Anne Strassfeld
- Sophie Sureau
- Alan Van Zeeland
- Sharon Van Zeeland
- Doug Wang
- Holly Wang
- Jenifer A. Warren
- David Wittkowsky
- Diana Woodbridge
- Jim Wykoff
- Jill Miller Zimon, Esq.
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Pete Punwani: An Impactful Life
Pete Punwani is all about impact. Throughout his more than four decade-long career as a management consulting practice leader for firms such as Infosys, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Computer Sciences Corp, and his personal venture ATOM, he provided project leadership to over 40 clients—mostly Fortune 500 companies. He aided his clients in strategizing and implementing business transformation programs to improve their systems, processes, culture, and bottom-lines. For Pete, impact goes beyond bottom-lines. Read More »
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What is something unexpected you have learned through your involvement with the SVP? I really like being in rooms with really smart people—and at SVP, I'm not even close to being the smartest person in the room! I love that everyone has such diverse backgrounds and we can learn so much from each other. Read More »
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Before SVP, Partner Dick Cahoon claims he was "on no purposeful trajectory of any kind." He describes his career as being one where he "fixed stuff that was broken or created stuff out of nothing" – no small feat, but clearly not driven by the appreciative self-awareness he has now. He attributes his change of heart to SVP. Read More »
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Bishara Addison | Small but Mighty
Two expressions spring to mind with SVP Fellow Bishara Addison: "Good things come in small packages" and "Small but mighty." Though diminutive in stature, her passions and knowledge loom large as do her aspirations to bring resources to the neighborhoods and communities she knows and loves. She describes how inspired she is by the "hidden gems of neighborhoods which show America at its best" like the Kinsman community garden which flourishes amidst blight and disinvestment or the public libraries in Cleveland which burst with "polite kids who are really using them." Above all, Bishara is "driven by the idea that Cleveland is on its way to beautiful neighborhoods in which to live, work and prosper." Read More »
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Surprisingly, the skills Evan learned at 16 as a shoe salesman have served him well ever since. He quickly discovered the importance of active listening in order to identify his customers' real needs so that he could talk them out of flashy high tops for more sensible running shoes. As the Manager of Performance and Learning Consulting for Eaton's Eaton University, Evan uses active listening to assess training needs, to stimulate innovative solutions by the consultants and designers who work for him, and ultimately to develop learning solutions that will benefit the entire company. Read More »
Jill Miller Zimon | Problem-Solver Extraordinaire
As we all know, hindsight is 20/20. And yet, even though Jill Miller Zimon's early decisions may have felt random or rebellious to her at the time, looking back at her trajectory, there is an inherent cohesiveness to her actions. In fact, an early shift in her major at Georgetown from Chinese to a double major in government and sociology signaled a transition which reflected her abiding love of policy and people... Read More »
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And now the end is near, And so I face the final curtain . . . The time has come for the final assault. The Scimitars trundle forward and start pelting the buildings of the East Yard with 30mm HE. Unfortunately, there is some fratricide as a cannon shell bursts on a tree next to my Javelin men, wounding one. Another mistake, I should have pulled the Javelins back by this point. The APCs of the Command Troop and the leader of the Support Troop zoom up and start hosing down the objective with their machine guns. The scouts charge forward in their Spartans, machine guns blazing as they go. Sound the charge! As my APCs close on the objective, an enemy MMG section rises from their trenches on Point 225 and begins shooting up my APCs. The armour of my APCs is mostly proof against MMG fire, but one enemy team lands a hit that damages the optics and tracks of one of the Spartans. He is spooked and begins to pull back, but fortunately not before dropping off his dismounts. I retask some of my APCs and tanks to suppress the MMG teams. The Support Troop spot a knocked out BMP-1 in a keyhole position. So that's what the Apache was shooting at! It is fortunate that the BMP is knocked out, as this would be a perfect position to ambush my scouts as they go in. Two scout teams pour fire into the objective, while the other two teams hurl themselves across the bridge. The amount of lead flying around is truly awesome, even this little attack making a brilliant spectacle. However, I am taking almost no fire. Where are Rinaldi's men? The enemy weapons platoon HQ makes an appearance, taking potshots at my scouts as they cross the bridge. Fortunately, he misses all his shots and is taken under fire by the APCs. The first evidence of the enemy positions is uncovered, as my scouts trample over the remains of a rifle squad. In the next building, almost an entire rifle squad is found cowering on the floor, terrified and helpless. The ensuing slaughter is horrifying to behold. My scouts bound through the East Yard, pouring fire into every unsecured building before advancing. The base of fire continues to suppress the enemy machine guns on Point 225. But apart from the enemy rifle squad, all we find is empty buildings and bodies. A brave little BMP-1 rolls forward from the reverse slope of Point 228 and puts a few 73mm shells into the ground before my scout teams. Fortunately, his fire is ineffective. Honour thus satisfied, his fear overwhelms him and the BMP withdraws. My opponent has known for a long time that the game is up and he requests a ceasefire. I accept and am rewarded with a Total Victory. Hurrah for the 9th/12th! I am chatting with Rinaldi as I take these last few turns, and the reasons for the lack of opposition are revealed to me. Rinaldi's men have been routing from the field ever since the first Apache strike. As can be seen from the victory screen, almost half of his force has abandoned their positions and fled the battle. One of the BMPs that withdrew behind Point 228 was actually abandoned by the crew, as the panic spread through the enemy C2 network. The only enemy troops still left on the field are one of the MMG teams on Point 225 (the other fled) and the brave takfiri of a BMP behind Point 228. Rinaldi had told me earlier that some of his men had routed from the Apache strikes, but I had no idea that his situation was this bad. My elation at this victory is tempered by the knowledge that my opponent was essentially helpless to stop the near-total disintegration of his force from a single helicopter strike. Nevertheless, I am pleased that I managed to lose only one vehicle and take only three casualties. Things could have gone so much worse for me. I plan on doing one more post after this one, where I shall make, in effect, an AAR of this AAR, analysing what went well, what went poorly, what I did correctly, what I did wrong, etc. I'll finish with observations gleaned from the battle. Also, now that it's all over @Rinaldi can come in and give some input from his perspective. Stay tuned!
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In the last entry, things were not going well for the 9th/12th. I suffered my first casualties and the enemy managed to escape unmolested (again). But over the next few turns, I feel the pendulum swinging in my favour once more . . . My Javelin men take aim at the enemy ATGM team. The missile pops out of the tube and howls skyward like a bloodhound let off the leash. I believe in you, little missile! I never asked for this. The missile plops into the berm at the foot of Point 228. If the enemy doesn't kill the rest of my Javelins, I bloody well will when this is over. Fortunately, my Scimitars have spotted the ATGM team and a hail of 30mm HE bursts all around them. No casualties are caused, but the terrified gunners flee, leaving their weapon behind. Suddenly, as the turn comes to a close, another enemy ATGM team takes a shot at my Scimitars! This time, however, the offending team is spotted. If you look closely, you can just about see the missile speeding towards my tanks. Fortune is with me, as the enemy missile is fired short and crashes into the hill crest in front of my armoured troop. The turn ends a second later, and I rub my hands with glee as I mark the enemy weapons team with target orders from all three tanks. I breathe a sigh of relief as the cannon shells evenly distribute the enemy gunners about the road and buildings. My Scimitars withdraw behind the slope of my hill, having at last avenged their troop HQ tank. Time is ticking on, and I need to start prepping for my assault on the objective. Confident that the threat from enemy ATGMs is now minimal, I move the Scimitars forward again, to a position where they can overwatch the East Yard. I also move the APCs up to my withdrawing scouts. The exhausted sleuths eagerly embark their battle taxis, glad at the chance for some rest before the final effort. I now begin to soften up the objective itself. Remember the building that the enemy platoon HQ team entered earlier? Well, so does my Javelin team . . . This time, their aim is true and the roof of the small hut is stoved in. If anyone is in there, I would not want to be them right now. I move my tactical air controller forward and call in my Apache once more. This time, I will focus his attention on the East Yard and Point 225. He has little ordnance left after the first attack run, so this strike will likely not be as devastating as the first. But any fire on the objective at this point is welcome. It will take four minutes for the strike to come in, and I estimate that it will take around two to four minutes to be completed, so I call the strike in with eighteen minutes left on the clock. This should leave me with ten to twelve minutes to make my assault. If the enemy has been suppressed, I am confident that this will be enough time to clear the yard. Now all I can do is wait . . . As the turns tick by, one of my Scimitars picks up an unidentified contact in a trench on Point 228. I am leaving nothing to chance, so I subject the contact to a twenty-second burst of HE from my tanks. There was something in that trench and whatever it is will now be severely discomfited. The gunship arrives over the objective and subjects the western edge of the yard to a rocket strike. It then follows that up with a burst of cannon fire . . . . . . and then hits the eastern side of the yard with cannon fire too. The gunship has hit those buildings with cannon fire twice now, so I reckon that there's something in there. I order my Javelin teams to hit the two buildings with missiles. The gunship makes its last run a spectacular one, as it hits a spot in the western edge of the yard with a cannon burst. This spot promptly explodes and begins burning. I immediately guess that he has found and knocked out a concealed BMP-1. The Apache returns to base, ammunition well and truly depleted. The dust begins to settle over the East Yard once more, and quiet descends across the AO. There is a pregnant pause. It is almost time . . .
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This is beginning to really irritate me now. With my Javelins in position on the forward slope of my hill, I am swiftly rewarded with the sight of an ATGM team perched in the bushes atop Point 228. I expect the Javelin teams to use their launchers and wipe the enemy team off of the face of the Earth, but instead, the idiots start plinking away with their rifles! I hurriedly give the team that has spotted the enemy a 'target' order on the offending ATGM. The AT operator finally puts away his rifle and takes aim with his launcher. I anticipate the thunk-whoosh of the missile launching, but all I hear is the chatter of incoming machine gun fire. Before he can fire, the Javelin operator is critically wounded by the next burst from the enemy MMGs. My first casualty, and all because the stupid bloody Javelin men decided that it would be a splendid idea to use their rifles instead of their honking great missile launcher. This is exceedingly frustrating. The offending MMG team and his platoon HQ are spotted on the edge of the berm. Another enemy ATGM team is spotted making a run for the East Yard. All of my vehicles are currently behind the slope of my hill, so once again I am unable to do a thing about this. The round of frustration isn't over yet, as one of my withdrawing scouts is shot in the back by another burst from the MMGs. My second casualty, and this time I have no one to blame but myself. I should have used the hunt or slow command, but I wanted to get the teams back to their APCs without exposing the APCs too much, and also these scouts are exhausted from creeping forward all the way from my start line. I creep my three Scimitars forward and subject the location of the ATGM team to a few bursts of 30mm HE. The time for conserving ammo is gone. Unfortunately, before the Scimitars get into position, I spy the ATGM team crawling away to safety. This time, however, Instead of leaving the Scimitars in one location, after about twenty seconds of fire I pull them back and relocate. Then I roll them forward again and give the location of the machine gun a similar pasting. The enemy AT platoon HQ is spotted running for the East Yard, and I have a pretty good idea of what building they ran to. A future target for a Javelin missile, perhaps? The ATGM team on the hill is spotted again, in an alternate position. Thankfully, the Javelin team elects not to open up with their rifles this time! I order the team to target the enemy ATGM. Second time's the charm? This time though, I'm going to be more careful. I send the Scimitars forward again, to a position where they can see the berm. If that MMG team reveals themselves again, they'll be in for a rude shock . . . This has been a highly irritating and frustrating few turns. By the quirks of the game and my own mistakes, I've suffered my first casualties of the game. This is not an auspicious start to my first proper engagements with the enemy. Hopefully, however, the next few turns will be better. Finger's crossed . . .
It would be a good way to smoke out the BMPs, but I need every gun, missile and rocket softening up the objective. The Apache has such little ammo left, I need to be sure that it will be spent well. Also, the buildings aren't exactly tough. In other games, I've seen 60mm mortar rounds tear right through them. I'm confident that they are no defence against the weapons that my Apache carries.
Alas, it has very little left, so I'll be using what remains on the objective.
Who's winning the tank war?
BrotherSurplice replied to Seedorf81's topic in Combat Mission Black SeaDid you really just use GFP as a source?
Cheers. No, it still has some munitions left. Yes, that little bit of re-evaluating was quite helpful. Cheers Bil, and yes, I really must take better care of my vehicles. I've done this in other battles too, left my vehicles exposed in one spot for too long. Even the mighty Abrams can be greatly inconvenienced by a lucky Sagger hit.


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by George Tekmitchov, Easton Sr. Engineer/Target Archery Product Manager We have reached a part of the season when the target arrows we put together in
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OLYMPIC HISTORY – ARCHERY It was 26 years ago today when Antonio REBELLO unleashed his flaming Easton arrow toward the cauldron in Barcelona. Still amazing.
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Team Easton shooters continue to sweep medals at major outdoor events on the 2018 competition circuit, with 10 of 12 podium slots at the Arizona
Superdrive 27? Target Arrows Large 27 diameter and high velocity combine for the fastest path to the winner's circle. Salt Lake City, Utah—Easton introduces the
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New Size Added to the World's Most Accurate Arrow Line-up Tournament-Grade X2 Series? Salt Lake City, UT –The Made-in-the-USA X27 & X23 are, hands-down, the
Congratulations to all the winners at The Vegas Shoot this year. We had a blast! It was another great year.
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With the cost and time required to train new staff, current employees can be invaluable to a company and so steps should be made to keep them.
Retaining key staff is a vital part of a manager's role, especially if they have niche skills and knowledge. But without resorting to covert surveillance of staff who are visiting job sites and the like, how can you keep an eye out for unhappy team members? Here are five key dates when staff are more likely to leave, that managers can look out for:
1. New Year, new start
The combination of a break from work and time spent considering New Year Resolutions means staff will often reflect on their career at the start of the year. Keep spirits up by welcoming your team back with plans for a positive year to come.
2. Important birthdays
For many people birthdays are a time to take stock, and landmark birthdays in particular prompt thoughts around career plans and goals.
3. Work anniversaries
When employees reach important milestones at work they are likely to start looking for something new. Keep them occupied by giving them new challenges to work towards.
4. After a disappointing review
Feeling underappreciated by their company is a common reason that staff quit. Positive feedback and gratitude can have a huge impact on someone's perception of their job.
5. Following bad press
When a company has been in the news for negative reasons, such as falsifying sales figures or executive scandals, many staff will be tempted to jump ship. Employees want to work for a company whose ethics are in line with theirs, so if this is challenged they will look elsewhere.
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Thanksgiving Centerpiece-Nature's Way
Need a last minute centerpiece for your table…look no further than outside your window. If you live where the leaves change, take advantage of what nature provides. We all know the trees will be bare soon, so why not bring some inside to decorate your Thanksgiving table? We gathered a variety of great leaves and berries while walking the dog the other day. We clipped branches from oak and maple trees. Some of the leaves were bright yellow and orange. Clip some brown oak leaves as well. We love the shapes and textures as well as the colors. We also came across some beautiful orange berries. We gathered it all and when home, began lying them out on the table to create a long, organic centerpiece. We added a few candles because we had them, and voila! Our centerpiece has looked great now for a couple weeks. A couple benefits of using nature as a centerpiece–it doesn't cost anything and you don't have to find a place to store it until next year!
Walk outside your door and see what you can discover and create!
If you don't have a variety of trees where you live, visit your local grocery for a beautiful assortment of cut fall flowers. They will last about a week and you'd be surprised what a bouquet of fresh flowers can do for your table and your mood.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Heather and I both love having fresh flowers in our homes. Many times I buy flowers at my local grocery or farmer's market and that is easy and quick.
But, my favorite way to have fresh flowers is to take a stroll around my backyard, neighborhood or walking trails to see what nature can provide free of charge. This photo is a small arrangement I created just walking around my block. OK, I also visited my parents backyard…
Food stylists and prop stylists often get their inspiration from nature and the beauty that is local and specific to them. This is a great way for a national product spokesperson to make their segments authentic for the local audience they are targeting. Regional/seasonal flowers and produce are a great way to prop a set or decorate a tablescape. It's amazing how a pop of color from a small bunch of sunflowers can brighten a generic TV set.
You don't need to be a food stylist or a prop stylist to make your kitchen look like a TV kitchen. Try unusual groupings of various flowers and herbs, you just never know what beauty you can create from goodies right outside your front door.
"What do you do?"
It's a question that often comes up and one that can be challenging to answer.
Sometimes a friend will introduce me to someone and say, "This is the friend I was telling you about. She does stuff with food. It's really cool. Tell them what you do Donna…"
I could just say that I am a Project Manager, which would be accurate. But it is way more interesting to give examples and help them understand this always different and challenging career. Over the years, I have perfected a short & sweet version that really helps.
Kitchen Consultants works with clients to execute the programs they create—in any market. Whether that is a food segment on local or network TV, an in-store product sampling or demo at a local specialty grocery or delivering a beautifully prepared recipe to a writer or brand influencer. Our main goal is to make our clients–and their products–shine!
We just organized a custom birthday cake (to showcase a clients product) for a top country musician who lives in a remote town—no problem. Or we made thousands and thousands of samples of a clients product and handed them out to customers from multiple booths over the course of a 4-day event—done. We also developed three new recipes to showcase a client's product, including the nutritional analysis, then food and prop styled a shoot with a photographer for high res images for all sorts of uses—complete. And that was just last week. So, suffice it to say, it is never a dull moment, and I love it.
Usually, after a few examples the person I am talking to says something like, "Oh, I understand, that does sound really cool." And it is.
Those of us who work at Kitchen Consultants (we feel) have one of the BEST jobs ever!
Kitchen Consultants has amazing talent all over the U.S. and the fact that we execute all these interesting projects every week for clients keeps us going during the crazy moments. So, sometimes the answer to the question "what do you do" is a short and simple one. But I couldn't be happier that my answer to that simple question takes a little more.
Don't let summer pass you by…casual entertaining to enjoy the season
When the weather is nice and delicious food is in season, why not gather a few friends together to enjoy all that summer is?
It's easy to get overwhelmed when you think about planning and preparing everything to pull off a party. This alone can keep us from making it happen. But there are lots of easy ways to make a great get-together happen without the stress.
We often plan to make the main dish or main item to grill, then in a group text ask one person bring an app, one a salad and one a dessert. Everyone is happy to contribute. Another option is to have everyone bring an appetizer and drink to share. Somehow there will always be variety, different presentations and lots to nibble on while spending time together.
For inspiration on what to make or what to purchase & bring, see what's on special at the market. The first display areas tend to have the seasonal items. If the asparagus looks great, grill it up and serve with shaved Parmesan and lemon. Or blanch it and add it to your veggie platter for something unique. Or select whatever fruit is in season and prep a beautiful bowl to pass and serve with some fresh and simple whipped cream for an easy dessert.
It turns out, people just want to get together to laugh and share stories–and usually, that involves food and drink—even if it isn't perfectly orchestrated or themed.
Keep the plan to get together simple and make it happen….before the season we've all been waiting for passes us by.


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Harvey Nichols' Knightsbridge flagship store is set to rebrand as Holly Nichols for September as part of a campaign celebrating women.
The retailer has unveiled a new illuminated sign above the front of the London store as part of the "Let's hear it for the Girls" campaign, and has introduced rebranded shopping bags, and new signage across the flagship and regional locations.
The retailer plans to host further events throughout the month, including trunk shows, new launches and brand parties, as well as inspirational talks from admirable women – "heroes who have influenced our culture and challenged our attitudes".
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There are well-known rumours among fishermen that 'hot or cold polenta served with pastrami fills the belly of any peasant'. Famous appetizer along the Danube, fish pastrami is one of the tastiest fish dishes and it goes great with red wine.
As far as we know, this extraordinary pastrami recipe, from the Delta island, is made with salty and dry meat. According to the books, the best pastrami is the one that can be quickly fried. T
he fish is dusted with herbs, spices and condiments, left for three days in a brine and grilled only after drying it very good. It will delight your visitor, especially combined with soft polenta and pickled chillies.
The project of promoting and relaunching the fish consumption in Romania, it is funded by POP 2007-2013, with the support of the Romanian Government and European Union. This project is made by Doripesco during 2013-2015.
The purpose of this project is to promote the consumption of fish and highlights the importance of fish consumption. People can understand the importance of fish consumption for the body only by emphasizing its nutritional properties. Fish is an important food for a responsable feeding and for this reason it should not be missing from your shopping cart because of its important nutrients.
At the same time, we must report the decline of fish consumption in Romania, compared to rest of the European Union (annual consumption of fish in Romania is of 4,5 kg/person/year, of 10 times lower than the European Union. The largest consumers of fish and fish products are Portugal and Spain, which consume 48 / 45 kg/person/year).


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