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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Lula Cellars: Savor the Sip

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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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MARGARET’S MERRIEST LIST

Happy Holidays! It’s a tradition at Kitchen Chat to share some delicious ideas with you about gifts for the heart of your home. Your kitchen. Here are some great items to consider that are easy to get last minute for a friend, family member or work colleague. These gifts feature guests from Kitchen Chat along…

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Pasta Grannies

Vicky Bennison takes us into the kitchens across Italy to meet the beloved “Pasta Grannies” who share their time-treasured techniques and secrets to pasta making.  From her home in Italy, Vicky started exploring the food of the area and discovered that only the Italian grandmothers were preserving the tradition of making pasta by hand. She…

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Holiday Tips

Make holiday entertaining a little easier with tips from Rachael Hollis and Food Network’s Michelle Buffardi.   Rachel Hollis, celebrity event planner, entrepreneur and founder of www.thechicsite.com, and Hollis Co shares hacks for the hostess from her book Upscale Downhome.  With clients including Bradley Cooper and many other stars, Rachel will help you make your guests…

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Sharing The Joy of Cooking

The Joy of Cooking is a treasured cookbook with millions of home chefs following the recipes and creating taste memories for their families. As many of you know, I have been on a quest through Kitchen Chat to understand my father’s joy of cooking. Speaking with John Becker (the great-grandson of Irma Rombauer) and his…

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Chef Dorian Hunter, Winner of MasterChef Season 10 Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Chef Dorian Hunter is the first African American female to win MasterChef. She recently joined Chef Jaime Laurita and me in the Viking Showroom to celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and to demonstrate Salmon Wellington, her audition dish for MasterChef. All proceeds from the evening benefited Wings. Chef Dorian shares her heartwarming journey with us about…

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