Shelly Faber's Fancies

Winebuzz has a chat with Elliot Faber,Beverage Manage of 'Yardbird': Soho Yakitori Hong Kong’s Hottest New Restaurant

2012-01-06T08:45:00.000-08:00

"We sat down with Beverage Manager Elliot Faber to discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of finding the perfect wine for yakitori.

Hi Elliot, tell us a little about yourself."

"Matt Abergel and I are childhood friends from Canada and we have always wanted to work together. Where Matt was into food, I immersed myself into the world of wine. I ran an Italian wine store for..." read more

SNAP Downtown Toronto - Salut Wine Festival at the Design Exchange and the Brickworks

2011-06-29T21:10:00.000-07:00

The Salut Wine Festival held many events over one week. Two that SNAP attended were first the New Zealand Wine Fair held at the Design Exchange. Here guests sampled over 140 wines, met the winemakers themselves and were able to enjoy a pairing of fine foods and cheeses.
Salut's Elliot Faber with Don House

The next night, Ontario winemakers... read more

To prepare for next year, visit: Salut Wine Festival

Arnold Faber: Grapes Of Jazz/Pairing Jazz With Wine

2011-05-18T07:34:00.000-07:00

If you love Jazz & Wine... this series goes down smoothe

April is National Poetry Month

2011-04-04T13:32:00.001-07:00

The Broken Heart (for T.)

restless arms invade my space
between the night and day

In a holey dusk,
I peek to see...

do I run to the shadow...
or, will the shadow run to me

Lady Gaga meets Marie Antoinette with fashion, music, and art at EVOLUTION

2011-02-12T07:46:00.000-08:00

"Put on your dancing shoes and share the love this Valentine's Day week-end by supporting a great cause. Fashion, art, and music..."- Elliot Faber The Vancouver Observer read more

The Dog Whisperer - speaks to us all.

2011-01-16T13:46:00.001-08:00

Cesar's Way. "Dogs are animals, and they respond to calm-assertive leadership—not emotional arguments or negotiations. If you have a dog in your life, it is important to understand how to allow her to live in a balanced way, and achieve a healthy state of mind"

Cesar believes in balancing people with nature. His magic is a desire to teach people how to understand, respect, and love, with calm assertive energy. He rehabilitates dogs, and trains people.

The techniques of PATIENCE, and CALM he teaches, are tools we could all consider mastering to achieve the sublime relationships we desire, with the pets and people in our lives.

Score: A Hockey Musical on DVD

2011-01-11T09:01:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Toronto International Film Festival opened with "Score: A Hockey Musical."
Pre-order Score:A Hockey Musical on Amazon now!

Ken Woroner/Mongrel Media

Faber & Freedman: Peel Me A Grape

2010-12-31T13:08:00.000-08:00

Hope you're all "wined & dined" safely into 2011

Xmas Eve Feng Shui tip

2010-12-24T13:46:00.000-08:00

Feng Shui, according to Wikipedia, "literally translates as "wind - water" in English. "

Qi rides the wind and scatters,

but is retained when encountering water

Some follow the "rules" and traditions of Feng Shui in many aspects of their lives including love and family life, home decorating and rituals, and workplace designs and colours.

Whether we are believers, or not, this interesting Xmas Eve Feng Shui tip, is a healthy one for aiding in digesting, and cleansing, after Holiday meal celebrations.

Ellen Whitehurst of Astrology .com writes "Eating one a day just might keep the doctor away, but eating one today will bring beautiful energies of peace, prosperity and love all throughout this next New Year! Tradition tells that eating an apple anytime after the sun sets on Christmas Eve will stem any ill will or luck that you’ve been suffering while replacing that with a big bite of Health, Happiness and Prosperity; the Three Great Blessings of Feng Shui.... Other customs share that eating an apple on Christmas Eve will bring seeds of happiness and beautiful skin! No matter how you slice it, eating an apple on this day will grow great fortunes and good luck for all the next New Year through!"

Full article here...

On Site Chair Massage - A great gift for your staff!

2010-11-18T09:40:00.000-08:00

It has been proven that, Massage in the workplace improves staff moral, effectiveness, and enhances public relations.
Chair Massage is given over clothing, without the use of oils or lotions, and, in as little as 10 minutes, a sense of calm and well being is created.

Targeted tense areas such as neck, shoulders, arms, and hands, (which can lead to headaches, and muscles soreness), can be relieved by relaxation Chair Massage. It offers a fast, easy, non-disruptive set-up, and adds to the comfort and attentiveness of staff and clients at events and trade shows. It is also welcomed as a health and wellness boost, and perk, on a regular basis.

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On Site Table Massage?

2010-11-17T17:48:00.000-08:00

Some people really can't relax while having a Massage unless they're lying down.

So... (just like chair Massage), Full Body Relaxation Massage can be given on a table over clothing, using no oils or lotions. In as little as 10- 15 minutes, an all-over feeling of calm and rejuvenation is achieved.

Yoga may be better at reducing anxiety and lifting mood than other forms of exercise, study finds

2010-11-13T09:59:00.000-08:00

If you're one of the many people who have ever thought about starting Yoga, this article may help you with your decision.

We all know how much our exercise routine affects our emotional, and of course, physical, well-being. Although Yoga doesn't replace your very important cardio work-out, the positive influence Yoga has on your mood, can give you that extra push you need, to "keep up your good work", especially this time of year, when seasonal changes can bring on SAD, and other emotional downers, that can further raise our level of anxiety.

Have a read at the outcome of this study, and see for yourself!

Yoga may be better at reducing anxiety and lifting mood than other forms of exercise, study finds

SYTYCD CANADA - The Mirror Dance ♥

2010-11-01T08:23:00.000-07:00

I was just sent this reminder by a friend. SYTYCDCanada season 1 - "The Mirror Dance" -Lisa & Miles. All of the numbers were so awesome!

Elliot Faber for The Vancouver Observer

2010-10-30T11:01:00.000-07:00

Ocean Wise Cookbook to be released Nov 3
"...Ocean Wise is a conservation program initiated by Vancouver's own C Restaurant and Executive Chef Robert Clark. Together with the Vancouver Aquarium, they developed a program to guide consumers and businesses alike in making sustainable and environmentally friendly choices that reflect the best interest of the world's oceans, and educate the public on the negative impact of making non-sustainable seafood choices..."

Choosing wines on a student budget
"... Wine, even on a student budget, can be delicious.
One of my favorite sites is www.grapestories.com. With grapestories, you can accurately and easily upload your wines and read opinions from fellow wine geeks. And cellartracker is free to use..."

Sommelier Elliot Faber

Cheaty blogs

2010-10-12T22:15:00.000-07:00

Rascal & MILES FABER!
"I can’t keep this from any of you MILES FABER fans any longer. Remember my gorj and talented cousin Miles from the first season of So You Think You Can Dance Canada..."

Massage Techniques Used for Quit Smoking Programs | eHow.com

2010-10-12T18:38:00.000-07:00

Massage Techniques Used for Quit Smoking Programs | eHow.com
All massage styles and techniques have positive therapeutic value in smoking cessation protocols. Both the stress and nervousness that can cause the psychological compulsion to have a cigarette and the jittery symptoms of withdrawal are soothed and relaxed through the power of massage. Whether it is the general...

Arnold Faber - Vibraphone Performance/Solo + w/tracks: Art Opening

2010-09-20T15:09:00.000-07:00

Arnold Faber is performing at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery for the opening of one of their shows.
Among the featured artists is Tracey Thomson

The event takes place on Thursday, October 7 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Gallery address - Columbus Centre 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto

Cool Stuff for Score: A Hockey Musical, SYTYCDC, & more

2010-09-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

SYTYCDC's Season 1's Miles Faber hits the ice rink and the silver screen...read more

Cool Mongrel Media Poster @ TIFF

2010-09-10T21:13:00.000-07:00

Score: A Hockey Musical

Alex Crenian is pointing to Miles Faber

Feng Shui tip for Dog Lovers

2010-08-28T07:33:00.000-07:00

Feng Shui Tip by Ellen Whitehurst

"No matter what I write today I simply can't be barking up the wrong tree since it's 'National Dog Day (Aug 26).' Woot! Um, I mean, woof! I know from reading and responding to your emails that there are a gajillion dog lovers out there. So I'd like to talk about some ancient techniques for allowing your best friend to stay safe and secure for all the days he will be a big part of your loving family. Now, don't hit 'Send' after you see this next kibble and bit, but one piece of early advice given for getting your pet to attune to your vibrations says that you should allow him to eat off of your dinner plate -- but only once you've finished with your meal. The few little scraps will bond and strengthen their relationship with you. This is not a nightly endeavor, however. A few times with a new pet should do the trick before he gets the gist and right before he gets a treat. If your pet fears you leaving home for any amount of time you should hold him up to the mirror and reassure his reflection that you will return. If he catches his reflection he should also catch your drift and start to calm down. Be sure to play the same sort of music at the same time each day for nine days before you leave and then instruct the sitter to do the same. This routine will bring peace and harmony to a potentially hairy situation. And, lastly, to keep your animal from straying, place a few hairs of the dog's tail under the steps of your home's entrance or under the welcome mat if there are no steps. All of these ideas will keep everyone happy while you're all living under the same woof! And that's a good thing! Now it's time for that WOOT!"

Please share the ways you "show the love" to, and keep your loving pets safe & happy.

Yoga Rules! Ode to the new mat.

2010-07-10T10:17:00.000-07:00

I flung the strap of the shiny, black sheath over my shoulder, and headed home from the store. When I held it upside down, my turquoise prize slid gently to the floor, revealing it was yet swaddled in another clear, sealed wrapper.
I was proudly aware it was new, and, it was mine.
I began practicing Yoga almost 35 yrs. ago. Like many Yoga devotees, I became privy to how Yoga can improve one's well-being both physically, and emotionally.
Practicing Yoga creates balance, strength and flexibility in the body. It beautifies, the core, the centre of where life begins. It poises us for work, play, love...life. Not necessarily in that order.

The discipline needed to do the breathing, timing, and poses of each posture is exquisite.
A cool down at the end of a session, allows me to go deeper into my thoughts, and to thoroughly enjoy the affects of the workout on my body.
Yoga has seen me through 3 pregnancies, and helped keep me agile and strong during my 20 yr, (and, ongoing) career of being a Massage Therapist.

I open the fresh mat, admitting to it, that my on-again-off-again Yoga practice, has been off for too long. I sit, I breathe, I close my eyes... I'm back!

CTV - Disco is not dead!

2010-05-26T15:24:00.000-07:00

2010-05-06T05:41:00.000-07:00

Toronto scientists uncover potential key to breast cancer - Healthzone.ca

Great event to help further research

Welcome to the Harley-Davidson^® Garage for the 2nd Annual Precious Metal Event. In Support of ReThink Breast Cancer. An event exclusively for women!

On May 11, The Fermenting Cellar will be transformed into a back-lot studio. Explore your inner rebel during the biker chic faux film shoot.

Start with hair, make-up and wardrobe, then run some lines with the Harley Hunks, take part in the Pick Up Shot and learn how to lift a bike. Have your cover shot taken, but only after you learn how to get your license and star in your own adventure riding scene. With Billie as the Director there are sure to be a few more surprises.

Enjoy decadent hors d’œuvres and cocktails with the top female taste-makers of Toronto.The way girl's night out was meant to be!

May 11, 2010 6:30pm-10:30pm

The Fermenting Cellar at the Distillery District

An event exclusively for women! - Limited tickets available
for info & to purchase tickets

A four-minute workout? - thestar.com

2010-04-26T11:50:00.000-07:00

Talk about E x t r e m e Fitness. How great is this!

"Tabata" with Jane Clapp

In the wake of Tsunami

2010-02-27T08:17:00.000-08:00

mother natures' had enough of what she's seen & heard
she'll solve the chaos of the world, without a single word.
S.F. 09/05