Deepa's Secrets: Slow Carb/New Indian Cuisine

Join me on a delicious and healthy journey with Deepa Thomas, author of Deepa’s Secrets.  As Deepa says, “It’s not rocket science that we are what we eat.”  As many of you know, I am a five year breast cancer survivor and have been trying to embrace a healthier lifestyle. However, the constant challenge is…

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Craft Distillers: "Leap into the Past" with Ansley Coale

Although distilling dates back to Ancient Egypt, modern distillation began in the 1850s.  Prohibition (1919-1933) almost put an end to the art of craft distilling in the United States. In 1982, Ansley began his journey into the past by founding Craft Distillers and reviving the art and unique flavors of brandy and cognac  by meticulously…

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Yuval Zaliouk: Maestro of Music and Food

As I learned from my father, the home chef becomes a maestro in the kitchen as he or she conducts the chaos and cacophony of ingredients and cookware to create harmony of sounds and tastes.  My father was an accomplished lyric tenor who recorded several albums, including one with the Concert Orchestra of London.He would…

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Nancie McDermott: The Super Highway of Food

Nancie McDermott takes us on a delicious journey on the super highway of food.  Her travels in Asia and her childhood in the South bring a bountiful harvest of flavors to the table.  Nancie is a dear friend and has helped guide me on my culinary journey.  In fact, I featured her recipe for Avocado…

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Barbara Lynch: A Boston Icon

Circumstances shouldn’t define or confine one’s dreams.  Award winning chef and restaurateur, Barbara Lynch, is an inspirational example of how someone can succeed despite limited resources and opportunities.  Chef Lynch tributes her high school home economics teacher for seeing her potential in the culinary industry, thus keeping her from dropping out of high school.   In her compelling…

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Sandra Gutierrez and The New Southern-Latino Table

“History happens on the plate,” says Sandra Gutierrez, cookbook author, food writer and culinary expert on the Southern-Latino food movement. Sandra and I met in the White House Garden during a tour with IACP.  She has become a dear friend and has  been an integral part of my culinary journey in understanding and appreciating the tastes…

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Jaime Laurita: Celebrity Rockstar Chef

  Tattoos and Pearls. Chef Jaime Laurita and I have the perfect pairing of friendship.  He is like a brother to me and continues to inspire and encourage me on my culinary journey. A milestone moment was visiting Anne Willan, the founder of La Varenne Cookery, in her kitchen. We met several years ago when…

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Sara Moulton: America's Home Chef

Sara Moulton‘s mission in life is to help home chefs get dinner on the table during the work week.  Her latest book is Home Cooking 101: How to Make Everything Taste Better. With over four cookbooks, Sarah Moulton is one of the nation’s most enduring and endearing recipe writers. Her stellar culinary career includes Good…

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Chef Frank Stitt: "The Godfather of Southern Cuisine"

Chef Frank Stitt has created a constellation of outstanding restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama.  Highlands Bar and Grill received its ninth consecutive James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Restaurant in America.  His impressive culinary journey includes working in the kitchen with the highly acclaimed pioneer of farm-to-table, Alice Waters at Chez Panisse and spending time in…

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