Savionaires love different types of dishes. This time of year is perfect for southern-style cooking. In B. Smith Cooks Southern-Style (Scribner; Hardcover; 336 pages; $35), the famed lifestyle entrepreneur focuses solely on the food -- no table settings, no party plans -- and gives savionaires more than 200 recipes and tales from her career. From Cajun to Creole to Country, … [Read more...]
THE PERFECT SUMMER GAME
What is a savionaire to do on a nice sunny day? Round up some friends and play a game of bocce. Just any bocce set won't do. Savionaires prefer the Chanel Bocce Set. This game set screams "refinement." The braided wicker-and-leather basket contains eight stainless steel bocce balls and a wooden target ball. Bocce originated in Italy during Ancient times. However, it is now … [Read more...]
WHAT IS YOUR CREDIT SCORE?
As you maintain being debt free, you should be aware of your credit record and score. You can always order a free copy of your credit report from the three major credit agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) at AnnualCreditReport.com. However, it is hard to get your credit score unless you pay a fee or get it for free by jumping through hoops. Now there is an easier to get … [Read more...]
POWER OF THE POMEGRANATE
Aril. Albedo. Membrane. Rind. You may not know that these are the parts of a pomegranate, but you do know that it tastes good...and it is good for you. Native to Persia and the Himalayas, the pomegranate is a good source of vitamin C and potassium. However, it is best known for its polyphenol antioxidant power, which helps protect the body against nasty free radicals that are … [Read more...]
GETTING THINGS DONE
Do you find yourself daydreaming as opposed to getting things done? Savionaires stay busy, but they don't stay as productive as they should. In order to be highly productive, you must be focused, organized, and in control. Of course, that is easier said than done unless you have a system up and running to help you get things done. David Allen, the Father of Best Practices of … [Read more...]