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A good friend and very talented chef once told me he never drank anything other than water, while eating. It wasn't that he didn't enjoy fine wine or even a nice pint of microbrew, it was because he wanted every nuance of the food to stand on it's own. That was more years ago, than I care to admit, and though I have had some fantastic food and wine pairings throughout the years, his advice is still my general rule of thumb. It is in my opinion wise advice for most people.
If you are going to serve water to guests, or even just yourself, it is important that there is no off-putting taste from chlorine or other chemicals. Dining on a lovingly prepared dish of Chicken Marsala or Seared Sea Scallops, should not be interrupted by a rude mouthful of pool water (which is what much tap water tastes like these days, from all the chlorine). Presentation is also important. If a healthy glass of water is served from an attractive decanter rather than tap or dispenser, it improves and elevates the overall dining experience. This is where Soma comes in.
I could tell the Soma water filtering decanter was different before I even opened the box. The smart simple and eco-friendly packaging, did indeed reflect the product inside. The Soma carafe has an elegant modern design. The filters for it are 100% biodegradable, and when you purchase a Soma, you are automatically enrolled in a filter replacement program. I new filter will be sent every other month, for just $12.99 with free shipping. If you are like me, and often forget to buy replacement filters in a timely manner this is perfect. No matter who you are, it gives you one less concern, to clutter your mind.
Declutter the world with biodegradable packaging and filters.
Declutter design, by clean simple lines.
Declutter our water of chemicals and pollutants.
Declutter our minds from the task of replenishing filters.
Notice a theme here, I certainly did.
The Soma carafe would make a lovely gift for many of those hard to buy for people on your list. Anyone who has voiced recently, that they either started or plan to start a diet or just make some healthful changes in their life would benefit from having a Soma water carafe to help inspire them. It would also be a great pick for those with a modern design aesthetic, as well as, anyone who is a bit of a geek (it does sort of resemble lab equipment, but in a cool way).
As someone who has decided to make a greater effort to purchase American, European and Fair Trade goods, the Soma carafe system fits right in. The carafe is made in Germany. The filters are made in California, and a portion of profits go to provide clean drinking water to those who need it, through Soma's partnership with Charity:Water.
I was inspired by the fresh clean water from my Soma to create a simple healthy lunch. It is a recipe that is low in carbohydrates, and lets the flavors of the ingredients shine through, while adding a hint of the exotic through spices. It is the sort of dish which would be overpowered by many other beverages.
The Soma water carafe is available directly from the company for $49 with free shipping. To learn more about Soma and what they are about check out their Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and/or Instagram accounts.
Sweet Pepper Shimp & Walnuts in Honey Lemon Garam Masala Sauce
Author: Robin Gagnon
Ingredients
- 1½ tbs grape seed oil (canola can be substituted)
- ½ pound raw jumbo wild American shrimp, shelled & deveined
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbs honey
- ½ cup sweet yellow pepper, rough chopped
- ½ cup sweet orange pepper, rough chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Sprinkle the garam masala over shrimp and set aside.
- Whisk together the salt, lemon and honey, set aside.
- Place oil in skillet, over med-high heat. Once hot add the peppers, saute until nearly done, then add shrimp. Cook for 1 minute, then add the lemon mixture, toss for approximately a minute, until shrimp is cooked.
- Lay out spinach on plates and top with the saute.
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