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.

Executive Pastry Chef Riccardo Menicucci: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality at Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel

By Margaret McSweeney | Apr 17, 2024
Thanks to Executive Pastry Chef Riccardo Meniccuci and his team, Beverly Wilshire is a sweet destination, especially during Oscars Week. This year’s amenities included a film projector made of Valrhona Manjari, a luxury chocolate, in addition to a thoughtfully designed and braided croissant representing the team of talented people required to create a film. And…
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It's Time For The Emmys!

By Margaret McSweeney | August 23, 2014

The Emmys are almost here. I will be tweeting from the Entertainment Tonight studios during the Emmys and to celebrate, I want to have a friendly little competition. If you can accurately predict the winners of each of the following five categories – you will win a signed copy of “Fabio’s Italian Kitchen,” by Fabio…

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Kitchen Chat Barbara Lazaroff Emmys Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | August 18, 2014

It’s time for the Emmys! Host a memorable party with some fabulous ideas by Hollywood’s ultimate party host- Barbara Lazaroff. And join the fun on Emmys night as I tweet from #ETNow! Savor the day! .

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Kitchen Chat Chef Paul Virant Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | August 11, 2014

Want great tips for canning and pickling? Chef Paul Virant chef, restaurateur, and author of The Preservation Kitchen shares great recipes and techniques. Savor the day! .

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Kitchen Chat Ken Rubin Rouxbe.com Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | August 4, 2014

Whether you are a home chef or a professional chef, Rouxbe Cooking School has excellent online courses and certification.  Ken Rubin, Vice President of Culinary Training for Rouxbe shares highlights of the programs, culinary insights and a great recipe for eggplant.  Ssvor the day! .

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Kitchen Chat Chef Gale Gand Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | July 28, 2014

Enjoy “Lunch!” with Gale Gand! as we chat about her new book, Gale Gand’s Lunch! and her new restaurant, Spritz Burger, a collaboration with The Hearty Boys (Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh) who won Food Network Star Season 1.  This delightful James Beard Foundation award winning pastry chef shares great recipes and tips.  Savor the day!…

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Kitchen Chat Jose Hermosillo Casa Noble Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | July 24, 2014

Happy National Tequila Day! Discover the history and taste of tequila with Jose (Pepe) Hermosillo, chairman of Casa Noble.  Savor the day! .

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Kitchen Chat Meredith Deeds IACP Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | July 21, 2014

Want some great recipes and food stories? Meredith Deeds, Executive Director of IACP cookbook author, and columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune shares her delicious insight and cooking tips on this week’s show.  Savor the day! .

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Kitchen Chat Shelley Boris Garrison Institute Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | July 14, 2014

Join Chef Shelley Boris in the kitchen as she shares her new book Fresh Cooking: A Year of Recipes from the Garrison Institute Kitchen. She will inspire you with delicious ingredients and delightful stories. Savor the day!.

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Kitchen Chat Chef Michelle Bernstein Interview

By Margaret McSweeney | July 7, 2014

Add flavor to your life with James Beard award winning Chef Michelle Bernstein. This fabulous Miami mom,chef and restaurateur shares great ways to make your dishes sizzle! Savor the day!.