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

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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Kitchen Chat Steven Raichlen Man Made Meals Interview

Want some sizzle in your life? Impress your friends and family with great grilling and BBQ tips and tastes from America’s Master Griller, Steven Raichlen! Discover your “Inner Chef” with his new book Man Mande Meals: The Essential Cookbook for Guys! Savor the day! .

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Kitchen Chat Podcast Giuseppe Tentori GT Fish & Oyster Interview

Impress your friends with your knowledge about seafood from award winning Chef Giuseppe Tentori, executive chef and partner of GT Fish & Oyster. He has redefined the American seafood restaurant. Travel & Leisure named GT Fish & Oyster one of the best seafood restaurants in the U.S. Along with sharing great ingredients and techniques used…

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Kitchen Chat Podcast Nick Nowaczyk Urbal Tea Interview

Drink your dandelions! You will enjoy this kitchen chat with Nick Nowaczyk, founder and owner of Urbal Tea–Liquid for Life. Discover delicious and all-natural ways to promote balance and good health. Savor the day!.

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Kitchen Chat Podcast Dorie Greenspan Interview

Celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day with Dorie Greenspan! Winner of many James Beard awards and IACP recognitions, Dorie shares the secret ingredients for a “Driscolls Delicious” strawberry shortcake that will delight your palate and plate. Savor the day! .

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Three Dishes to "Play" on Your Mandoline

It’s not a grater.  It’s not a peeler.  What is that unusual and often unused utensil stuffed in the back of your kitchen drawer?  Perhaps it is a mandoline, and the two of you can make beautiful music, together — well at least some tasty tunes.  Here are three dishes you can “play” on your…

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Kitchen Chat Podcast Stephen Bruce Serendipity 3 Interview

Happy 60th birthday to Serendipity – an icon in the New York City restaurant scene and home of “Frrrrozen Hot Chocolate,” one of Oprah’s favorite things!  Join the fun as Stephen Bruce, one of the original founders, shares stories of food and celebration about James Beard, Andy Warhol, Jackie O and many others with a…

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Kitchen Chat Podcast Robert Schueller Interview

“Pep” up your palate with The Great Pepper Cookbook! “The Produce Guru”, Robert Schueller of Melissa’s, shares the freshest ideas for produce! Discover the best way to remove seeds and how to enhance flavor in your meals with delicious recipes. You will definitely want to “pick a pepper” after hearing this show.  Savor the day!…

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Kitchen Chat Podcast Lee Schrager Interview

Do you love fried chicken? Lee Schrager is the “Captain of Crunch” with his new book Fried and True: More than 50 Recipes for America’s Best Fried Chicken and Sides. Bring your appetite as Schrager shares recipes for chicken brined, battered, and bathed in buttermilk. Schrager is founder and director of Food Network South Beach…

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Kitchen Chat Podcast Barbara Lazaroff Interview

Need a gift for Mother’s Day? Barbara Lazaroff, co-founder of Spago and co-author of Wishes for a Mother’s Heart, has designed the perfect present. The Flame of Life Dinnerware – 16 pieces of affordable and elegant fine bone china, a limited edition design by Barbara Lazaroff, ASID, co-founder of Spago and this week’s guest on…