Several years ago when I had my PR firm, I was introduced to LongHouse Reserve (www.longhouse.org), a beautiful sculpture and art garden in East Hampton, New York. It is the home of textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, and he has made it his legacy to turn the property and all of the incredible works on it, open and available to the public.

The Perfect Zucchini and Sweet Corn Fritters

The Goods

1 ½ pounds of organic zucchini, grated

1 tsp. sea salt

2 ears of organic fresh corn, cut from the cob

¼ cup organic unbleached flour

¼ cup parmesan reggiano, grated

2 cloves garlic

2 large organic brown eggs, beaten

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

2 tblsp. extra virgin olive oil

Place grated zucchini in a colander over the sink. Add the tsp. of sea salt and gently toss to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes. Using a clean dish towel or cheesecloth, squeeze the remaining moisture from the zucchini completely.

In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, corn, flour, parmesan, garlic, egg and season with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Scoop tblsp. of batter for each fritter, flattening with a spatula, and cook until the underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer.

    Serve Immediately…

For a delicious topping, mix 2 tblsp. of soft goat cheese with ½ cup sour cream for a dollop of WOW!

You are what you wear. At The Perfect Provenance, we are happy to share the stories behind our designers and partners so that you can be an informed consumer.  Today, to celebrate Earth Day, we want to share the provenance of two of our fashion partners -- San Francisco based Amour Vert -- which literally means Green Love, and our own Smile More tee shirt partner  -- Sonoma based Farm Fresh Clothing Company.  Of course, as a West Coast girl living an East Coast life, I love that these two companies are from my hometown. Enjoy!

Amour Vert -- San Francisco, California

Born of an elevated global awareness and passion for quality, Amour Vert leads with their heads and hearts to create beautiful products, sustainable practices and supply chain integrity. They believe with our every fibre they are pioneering a considered and sustainable future, having planted almost 100,000 trees through the sales of their just-right tees. Manufactured in America and made from sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton and beech wood-derive  modal, they are working towards their mission of every garment creating a cleaner world. 

http://www.theperfectprovenance.com/collections/womens-tops/products/julita-tie-tee-by-amour-vert

• Every stitch has a purpose & every day is Earth day.
• They use non-toxic dye, eco-friendly products
• Amour Vert tee shirts -- they are made from fibers from trees, making them extra soft; but check out all of their styles (pants, dresses, they are all wonderful)
• With every tee-shirt sold Amour Vert plants a tree, they plan to plant 100,000 trees this year.
• Made in USA 

Farm Fresh Clothing Company -- Smile More Smile Collection Tee Shirts

Our Smile Collection tee shirts for men, women and kids, are 100 percent organic and printed with eco-friendly, water-based inks for an extra soft finish.  All tees are made in California from 100% Organic Cotton.  

• Smile More Design by Luke Lori on front of tee. Smile More logo on back neck of tee. 
• 20 percent of the profit of each shirt will benefit Operation Smile.
• Guaranteed to make you #smilemore

Family Centers is a private, non-profit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families living in Lower Fairfield County. More than 200 professionals and 3,500 trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive, innovative programs.Family Centers of Greenwich provides vital services to families in our community and so for the month of March we invite our customers to donate to this organization.

Serendipity Magazine's Fashion Night Out will be held on March 2nd, 2017 -- it is a great night out for charity of shopping, drinks and delicious food.  We invite you to join us for a great night out -- Lisa Lori will be walking in the Fashion Show and helping to raise money for our neighbor on Arch Street -- Family Centers of Greenwich.  If you buy a ticket and give her name, a donation will be made for Family Centers of Greenwich.

Additionally, for the ENTIRE month of March, we will be inviting our clients to support Family Centers by making their own donation at checkout. To buy a ticket to Serendipity Magazine Fashion Night Out, please visit -- https://serendipitysocial.com/serendipity-fashion-night/  

We thank you in advance for your support.

I am thrilled to be participating in the upcoming Serendipity Fashion Night Out! event on March 2nd.  I will be walking in the fashion show for our neighbor on Arch Street -- Family Centers of Greenwich which provides vital services to families in our community. Please mark my name when buying a ticket and Family Centers will receive a portion of ticket sales to benefit them.  Additionally, for the ENTIRE month of March, we will be inviting our clients to support Family Centers at checkout.  I hope I will see you at the event.

To buy tickets, https://serendipitysocial.com/serendipity-fashion-night/

Thank you in advance for your support.  Lisa Lori 

Thank you to everyone who came out on November 18 and supported our Smile Greenwich.  We raised $131,320 to help children around the world smile!

 Operation Smile Co-Founders, Dr. Bill & Kathy Magee,

Special Guest Speakers

Greenwich, CT (November 1, 2016) – On Friday, November 18th, Smile Greenwich, an evening of Dessert, Drinks & Dancing, to benefit international children's charity, Operation Smile, will be held at the Belle Haven Club in Greenwich. The Co-Founders of Operation Smile, Dr. Bill and Kathy Magee will share their story of love, family and giving to those less fortunate. Grammy Winner, record producer, songwriter and award winning actress, Estelle, will perform. The evening will begin at 7:30 p.m., and include a silent and live auction and music by DJ Nick Dean.

Co-chairs for the evening include: CNN'S Alisyn Camerota (Westport resident), Trisha Dalton (Greenwich resident), Lisa Lori (Greenwich resident) and Dr. Stacy Zarakiotis (Greenwich resident). Smile Greenwich, marks the fifth time, Greenwich has hosted an evening of fundraising for the charity. The goal for the event is to raise awareness and funds for Operations Smile, a medical charity that provides free surgeries for children and young adults in developing countries who are born with cleft lip, cleft palate or other facial deformities.

Lisa Lori, whose three sons were born with facial paralysis, and her husband Mat, know first hand how life changing surgery is for children suffering from facial anomalies. Lisa and Mat Lori hosted their first fundraising event for Operation Smile at their home in 2010. They were introduced to the medical charity by their children's surgeon, Dr. Ronald Zuker, who is a medical volunteer for Operation Smile.

“We want to celebrate the life-changing miracles that Operation Smile’s volunteer medical teams perform every day around the world,” said Lori who has raised more than $2 million dollars through events and corporate partnerships on behalf of Operation Smile. "We are thrilled, with the help of our friends and neighbors, to help continue to spread the love and hope that Operation Smile gives so many."

Local business, community leaders, and philanthropically-minded individuals have agreed to lend their support to ensure children around the world are given a new smile. Host Committee includes: Sara Allard, Flavia Barker, Wendy Block, Alyssa Bonomo, Arleen Armstrong, Michelle Huff Elliot, Rae Ann Herman, Margie Johnson, Cristina Kelleher, Cristin Marandino, Maria Merrill, Jessica Mindich, Kristy de la Sierra, Anne Sylvestor, Kathy Van Zeeland, Diane Viton and Susan Weis.

Corporate sponsors include: the Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, Moffly Media, and the Delamar Hotel. Individual tickets for Smile Greenwich start at $150 with numerous options for underwriting, auction donations and sponsorship. For tickets or sponsorship, please visit www.operationsmile.org/smilegreenwich or call Jessica Szramowski (757) 339-917.2

About Operation Smile

Operation Smile is an international medical charity that has provided hundreds of thousands of free surgeries for children and young adults in developing countries who are born with cleft lip, cleft palate or other facial deformities. It is one of the oldest and largest volunteer-based organizations dedicated to improving the health and lives of children worldwide through access to surgical care. Since 1982, Operation Smile has developed expertise in mobilizing volunteer medical teams to conduct surgical missions in resource-poor environments while adhering to the highest standards of care and safety. Operation Smile helps to fill the gap in providing access to safe, well-timed surgeries by partnering with hospitals, governments and ministries of health, training local medical personnel, and donating much-needed supplies and equipment to surgical sites around the world. Founded and based in Virginia, U.S., Operation Smile has extended its global reach to more than 60 countries through its network of credentialed surgeons, pediatricians, doctors, nurses, and student volunteers.

Look, I love brownies.  It's no secret.  I actually announce it when I write on my personal blog or for the Huffington Post or if I give a speech. Why?  Well, brownies are yummy for one, but you know that.  But to me, brownies speak to the kid in each of us.  It's not formal like cake or too sugary like candy.  It is a classic American dessert made popular at the turn of the century by a woman named Fanny Farmer (who knew?) and there are so many varieties today, anyone can put their twist on it.   Mara Ossorio made this delicious version of brownie pie that looks, well good enough to eat!  I will be sharing some of my personal faves in the weeks to come but trust me, this one is a keeper. 

And, in case you forget (it's my handle and I'm stickin with it), I am a mother, wife, writer, brownie eater and founder The Perfect Provenance #smilemore,  Lisa Lori

The Perfect Brownie Pie 

The Goods

1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar

½ cup Organic Unbleached Flour

1/3 cup Dark Chocolate Cocoa

1/2 cup Organic Butter, softened

3 Large Organic Eggs

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt

½ cup Dark Chocolate or Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels

½ cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)

1 cup Freshly Whipped Organic Cream (optional)

The Method

 Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease a 9 inch pie plate.

 Combine Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla and Salt in a mixing bowl and beat at medium speed with and electric mixer. Beat in flour and cocoa. Stir in chocolate morsels and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

 Bake for 40 -50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. :et cool at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve topped with a dollop of Fresh Whipped Cream.

#SureToMakeYouSmileMore