Margaret’s Blog - Upfront and Personal

Follow Margaret with her up close and personal stories of her life, events and the adventures she has with her friends and family.

Margaret's Blog - Upfront and Personal

Follow Margaret with her up close and personal stories of her life, events and the adventures she has with her friends and family.

Stanford Inn By the Sea: A Deliciouos Taste of Wellness and Sustainability at the Only Vegan Hotel in North America

In this episode, we embark on a sojourn to the breathtaking Mendocino coast, dramatic cliffs, whispering redwoods, and the understated luxury of  eco-elegance of the Stanford Inn By The Sea: Historic Farm and Eco-Resort. Here, amidst nature’s grandeur, we discover a sanctuary of sustainability, a haven where impeccable hospitality intertwines with a deep reverence for…
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Little River Inn: Local Flavors and Majestic Views of Mendocino Coast

This episode of “Kitchen Chat” embarks on a journey to the enchanting Mendocino Coast, where we will explore the legendary Little River Inn, perched on a hillside with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The tranquility, beauty and hospitality of Little River Inn have welcomed guests for nearly a century. It doesn’t matter if you…

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Lula Cellars: Savor the Sip

Get ready for a captivating journey to the heart of Mendocino Wine Country for a very special Kitchen Chat and Wine Tasting! Join Host Margaret McSweeney as she travels to the picturesque vineyards of Lula Cellars, a boutique winery nestled in the acclaimed “Deep End” of the Anderson Valley. This isn’t just any visit; it’s…

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InterContinental Mark Hopkins: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality

Welcome to a very special edition of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality, broadcasting from the iconic InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. Perched atop Nob Hill, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins has reigned as a San Francisco landmark for nearly a century, a beacon of elegance and a witness to the city’s vibrant…

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The Balmoral and Brown’s Hotel: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality

Let’s step into a realm of timeless elegance and culinary artistry in Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England at The Balmoral and Brown’s Hotel, where luxury, history and hospitality are brought to modern life as part of the Rocco Forte Hotels portfolio of extraordinary properties.   The Balmoral, a majestic hotel that captures the spirit of…

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Foods That Matter with John Robert Sutton

John Robert Sutton is known as the Indiana Jones of Food. As an accomplished food archeologist and importer of food which has taken him to over 120 countries, Sutton hosts Foods that Matter on Curtco Media. He shares some fascinating history about food and some great food trends around the world that you should know…

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Cameron House on Loch Lomond and Chef Rohan Wadke

Welcome to a very special edition of Kitchen Chat, where we meet an award-winning U.K. Master Chef and delve into his legendary world of luxury, history, and hospitality. I’m your host, Margaret McSweeney, and I’m delighted to take you on a spectacular journey to Loch Lomond, Scotland. Today, we’re visiting Cameron House, a historic baronial stone…

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Caryn Antonini and the Language of Food

“The table becomes the bridge to our cultures.” Caryn Antonini My dear friend, Caryn Antonini is a culinary ambassador who reminds us that food is what connects us around a global table. Influenced by her father and worldwide travels, Caryn has launched Cultivated by Caryn, a podcast and radio show to share her love of…

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Thaao Penghlis: How Kourabiedes (Greek Wedding Cookies) Changed His Life

Emmy Award Winning Actor and Daytime TV’s favorite villain, Thaao Penghlis, recently released his cookbook: “Seducing Celebrities One Meal at a Time.” This Australian-born Renaissance Man has traveled the world and hosted memorable dinner parties in his Hollywood Hills home with high profile celebrities. While this cookbook imagines the perfect meals for celebrities he has…

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Celebrity Chef Dave White Sets Sail with “Salted”

Celebrity Chef Dave White recently released his first cookbook “Salted:A Recipe Book with a Story to Tell.” This new book spotlights 50 of his favorite recipes and adventurous travels (photos included) around the world. Check out our video chat below. Before he was the chef on Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean,” Chef White cooked in some…