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Gaia Mama
Maya Juniper Rose Norris August 24, 2009 20 inches * 7 lbs 5 oz
Ecstatically born at home, in water, on purpose. Read the Birth Story & watch a slideshow of the birth on Julie's mama blog: Gaia Mama Get PUMPed Drop Off Spot!Dandelion is grateful to be able to serve baby Sara after her mom unexpectedly passed away recently. We are a drop off location for pumping mom's so she can continue to receive breastmilk. More Info.
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IN THE COOLER NEW! Coconut Water
a hydrating natural sports drink with five essential electrolytes (calcium, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium & sodium) Great for Nursing Mom's, Infants & Athlete's!
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In The News
 Playground
is chock full of advice on what to do with the
little ones, written with sass and full of articles about relevant
topics. This edition is green-themed and features articles on Flexitarianism
(pg 58), the "Green Block" covering Dandelion & friends (pg 60) and
the cover article features three natural mama's including co-proprietor
Julie Norris (Girls Gone Green, pg 33). Pick one up at Dandelion or read it online.
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Affiliations Julie's Radio Show Airing on WPRK 91.5 FM ______  Think Local First! ______  Our Neighborhood
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 Our Approach to Food
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Greetings!
So much goodness going on in our bakery case! Brownies with cayenne... don't judge em til you've tried one! So deliciously spicy! I want to let you know about two things I'm particularly excited about in the next two weeks. The first is Farm to Table. I saw the film Food Fight
with a couple of other sassy ladies in the local food movement & we
immediately began planning this event, knowing the time
was right to introduce farmers, restauranteurs, chefs, and people who
care about food to one another through Ourlando's Local Food Alliance.
We've got a young and ambitious local food movement in Central Florida,
and this event is going to be a defining one in the history of Orlando.
There's a movie & a market & delicious food to be had. You don't want to miss it. Check it out here. The second thing is dinner & discussion about Flexitarianism that I'm hosting at Dandy next week. I've discovered that intimate conversations about food can change the world and I'd like to invite you to join me for dinner. There's limited seating, so reserve your seat today. And... Almost there! American Clay has selected Dandelion to be a model home for their environmentally friendly natural earth plaster & almost all the rooms are now complete. What used to be the "Green Room" is now the "Blue Room" and our front lobby has never been so inviting. Thanks to Ryan, Jeff & Hans for all the plastering you've been doing! [More Info]p.s. Tune into Front Porch Radio today at Noon on WPRK 91.5 FM for reflections on Maya's birth & motherhood so far.
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Gratefully yours,
Julie Norris, Co-Proprietor Dandelion Communitea Cafe
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"Go Flexitarian" Series, Part 2
This is the third installment in our "Go Flexitarian" Series.
Julie's Flexitarian Journey 2nd Step:
Dirty vs Clean
Used the "Dirty Dozen" list of most toxic produce crops & the
"Clean 15" to guide my shopping habits so that I reduced my intake of
pesticides. More Info: http://www.foodnews.org/
Flexitarianism in the local news: Orlando Weekly, Cover Story on SOLE Food - Eating Responsibly On a Food Stamp Budget
***Dinner & Discussion with Julie Norris***
Tuesday, November 17th // 6:30 to 8:30pm
$35 Includes dinner & wine or beer. Julie answers your
questions about sustainable, organic, local and ethical eating while
exploring the concepts of Flexitarianism with open discussion amongst
participants who want to share their own knowledge with each other.
Limited space available. Reserve your seat at the table today.
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Growing with Community Support!
Several smart investors have taken advantage of this opportunity to invest locally, earning them a nice return on their purchase.
Investor Profile: Nancy Rosenfeld Daly
Nancy is the
woman behind Daly Strategic Directions. As a Speaker, Author &
Facilitator she ignites transformative change in organizations and
individuals through planning retreats, workshops, presentations and
book-signings. Author of: A Left-Brain Thinker On a Right-Brain Journey, and Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos. www.nancyrdaly.com
Nancy has been a Dandy fan since we can recall. Why did she invest?
"What Julie has done for this community extends way beyond the physical
café. She has demonstrated what living in harmony means, extending
herself with trust, gratitude and hard work. The bonus is that the food
is AWESOME, the people are heart-conscious, and the feel of the café is
soothing, fun, colorful and welcoming."
Nancy's book has helped Julie operate Dandelion & she invested early at $250.
Want to join Nancy? Check out our Communitea Investment Opportunities
Prefer to get a cash return? Micro-lending is also an option.
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Upcoming Events
Di-Verse Word, Tuesday, December 1st @ 8pm[More Info]
*NEW* Jupiter Thursday's, 11am-2pm, in the garden Steve Moreau will be giving vedic astrology
readings & Holly Riggs will be offering tarot/palm/and oracle card readings in the lovely community garden as weather permits. New Moon Circle, Monday, Nov 16th @ 7pm [More Info] *** This evening coincides with our potlucks (see below) *** Full Moon Circle, Wedday, Dec 2nd @ 7pm These rhythm circles are geared for musicians that play softer drums
like frame, tabla, jugs, bells or any other type of light percussion
instruments. Guitar, sitar, didgeridoo, signing bowls, flute,
harmonica, signing and laughter also have a home under the Bodhi Tree
each and every New and Full Moon.
Flexitarian Dinner & Discussion with Julie Norris Tuesday, Nov 17th @ 6:30pm, $35 Includes dinner & wine or beer. Julie answers your questions about
sustainable, organic, local and ethical eating while exploring the
concepts of Flexitarianism with open discussion amongst participants
who want to share their own knowledge with each other. [Reserve Your Seat]
Green Drinks, Thursday, Nov 19th @ 7pm [More Info] Mark Thomason will be speaking on the "State of Charge" covering:
History of Electric Vehicles (EVs), Upcoming vehicles, Economic and
Environmental Benefits, What EV infrastructure is, How it works today
and tomorrow, How you businesses can participate, and What's going on
world wide and locally to prepare for EVs.
Save the Date: Farm To Table at the Enzian

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Community Potlucks: All bellies agree - yummy & fun!
Our vegetarian potlucks are the newest bestest community gathering events in town!
Each evening is open to the public, and hosted by a local organization. There are different "themes" so please be sure to check the potluck page for details.
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