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.

Monica Rothgery: Lessons from the Drive Thru

Monica Rothgery, former COO of KFC US, part of Yum Brands, shares inspiring lessons about excellence along with surprising insights into fast food kitchens. Monica’s recent book, “Lessons from the Drive-Thru: Real Life Wisdom for Frontline Leaders” goes beyond optimal team management practices and provides great advice for everyone who is pursuing excellence in their…
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Sara Moulton: Chef to the Home Chefs

“The fewer the ingredients, the faster dinner gets to the table.”  Sara Moulton   Sara Moulton is America’s Chef to the home chefs.  She was Julia Child’s protege, one of the first Food Network stars with her show Cooking Live (1996-2002) and her PBS show, Weeknight Meals is in its eighth season.   Sara Moulton…

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Chef Jackie Rothong: A Culinary Star Who Sparkles

Chef Jackie Rothong is a sparkling star.  Her television appearances include The Chew, Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, Sweet Genius and Beat Bobby Flay in addition to  many other shows.  As the former senior culinary stylist for The Chew, Chef Jackie is now a brand ambassador and chef in the Middleby Residential Showroom in New York City. Her culinary…

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Candace Jordan: Charity, Chicken and a Cast Iron Skillet

Candace Jordan is one of Chicago’s most celebrated celebrities who loves charity and chicken. Over the course of her modeling career, Candace was featured eight times on the cover of Playboy and was a “bunny” during what was considered the golden age of the magazine.  Now Candace is the one who shines the spotlight on…

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Caroline Manzo and Chef Jaime Laurita: Food is Love

“Food is Love” Caroline Manzo and Chef Jaime Laurita Caroline Manzo is a household name as one of Bravo’s beloved Real Housewives of New Jersey and Manzo’d with Children.  Recently, Caroline joined her brother (and my dear friend and co-host), Chef Jaime Laurita and me in the Viking and La Cornue Showroom in New York…

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Cynthia Rowley and Kit Keenan: Pairing Fashion and Food

“I like that there is such a community around food.  The other thing about food and fashion is the trends.  That’s what’s exciting about a creative discipline.  Hearing about new trends, trying new trends and experimenting.”  Cynthia Rowley, international fashion designer Fashion and Food.  It’s the perfect pairing.  Cynthia Rowley and her daughter, Kit Keenan…

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Planning the Perfect Party with Rachel De Marte Events

“ When you see people’s eyes light up and then you watch them compliment the host over and over, you secretly think, ‘Yes.  I nailed it.”   Rachel De Marte, owner and founder of Rachel De Marte Events   Are you hosting a party in your home?  Rachel De Marte of Rachel De Marte Events has…

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MasterChef Junior Winner: Beni

MasterChef Junior Winner of Season 6, Beni will inspire you!  This young culinary luminary has already accomplished so much and has a bright future in front of her.  At age 12, Beni has enjoyed growing up cooking with her parents and was influenced by her Nona, who was born in Poland during World War II.…

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Indian Instant Pot Cookbook with Chandra Ram

Are you enjoying the Instant Pot® craze? Chandra Ram will help you take your Instant Pot® to the next level with her Indian Instant Pot Cookbook Chandra has an extensive culinary background with training at CIA, working at many high profile restaurants and becoming editor of Plate. Chandra’s father was born in India, and her mother is…

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Joe Knows Fish: Taking the Intimidation Out of Cooking Seafood

Does cooking seafood intimidate you?  Joe Gurrera  the owner of Citarella, a group of popular and respected neighborhood seafood shops in New York wants to help you take the intimidation out of cooking seafood. He has the answers for you in his cookbook, Joe Knows Fish.  Joe’s love for fish started when he was a…