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Eat My City! Culinary Destinations: Vegas - Jan 11,2009

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Get ready, get set, GO! We're heading off to Vegas, baby! Great food, great entertainment. Be sure to join us. My special guests will be Robin Jay - "Queen of the Business Lunch" and author of The Art of the Business Lunch ~ Building Relationships Between 12 and 2, and Power of the Platform: Speakers on Success. Executive Chef George Bargisen of Buzios Seafood Restaurant within the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.Since its opening in 1994, Búzios has been highly recognized and distinguished by both critics and the restaurant’s guests alike, and has remained one of Las Vegas’ top seafood dining experiences and one of Las Vegas’ locals’ favorites.Búzios was named “Best Seafood in the Desert” by the Zagat Survey, as well as one of Las Vegas’ top 50 restaurants by “Casino Player” magazine. In addition, Búzios was voted Las Vegas’ “Best Seafood Restaurant” in 2001 by readers of the “Las Vegas Review-Journal.” GIVEAWAY ALERT: Robin will be giving away copies of her books to a lucky listener. So be sure to tune in!

Las Vegas | Teresa Johnson | Chef George Bargisen | Robin Jay | Barbara Howard

Dealing with Food Allergies: So What Do You Eat? Cookbook Author Stephanie Hapner - Jan 10,2009

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Please join Stephanie Hapner and I, as we begin a 3-part series on healthy eating and alternative ingredients when challenged with food allergies. Stephanie's book - So What Do you Eat? - was the result of living with her son's allergy, when she started to cook recipes using alternative ingredients that are allergy-friendly. The main reason for coming up with the book is not to raise money but to help others with food allergies. So What Do You Eat? is a cookbook of more than 250 homemade recipes using alternative ingredients to those that can irritate allergies.

Stephanie Hapner | allergies | recipes | nutrition | Barbara Howard

Celebrating without Alcohol - The Sober Kitchen Cookbook Author Chef Liz Scott - Dec 31,2008

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

RE-BROADCAST: Chef Liz, a professionally trained chef, has achieved long-term recovery and gained an innovative new view of her personal and professional life. But, in deciding to seek treatment a decade ago for alcoholism, she feared recovery would end her culinary career; a career that embraced alcohol as a key ingredient in cooking and a prerequisite to fine dining. For Scott and the nearly 9 million Americans in recovery from alcohol and drug dependence, relapse is a major concern. Holidays, special occasions, and social events can often be a minefield of triggers. Many popular recipes, from main dishes to desserts, often call for alcohol in some form and nearly all social events include wine and spirits. Yet, scientific studies have shown that there can be a risk for relapse simply from the cravings that are set off by the smell, taste, and visual cues of alcohol. Determined to find a way to combine her love of cooking and her commitment to recovery, Scott focused on what was to become the concept for her first cookbook, The Sober Kitchen. “I began to experiment with different kinds of substitutes to find ways to create the same flavor by using alcohol-free ingredients, says Scott. “I found that common pantry ingredients such as fruit juices and vinegars could step in perfectly for recipes that called for wine.” Scott expanded her experimentation with flavored syrups, teas, and infusions and the results were outstanding. Her repertoire now includes remarkable substitutions for nearly every possible culinary use of alcohol and the innovation continues to include alcohol-free drink pairings and mocktails.

Chef Liz Scott | addiction | alcoholism | recovery | Barbara Howard

My Christmas Prayer for You - Dec 25,2008

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

On tonight's show, I take time out to share my thoughts about Christmas, family, faith, and love.

Christmas | holiday | faith | prayer | Barbara Howard

Holiday Traditions - Hannukah - Dec 21,2008

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

RE-BROADCAST: My special guest Karen Gurwitz will talk with us about the traditions of this special holiday. And also, she will share from her cookbook, The Well-Rounded Pregnancy. What should you eat to give your baby a healthy start? Join us for another wonderful conversation about food and family. www.MothersandMenus.com

Hannukah | holiday | Karen Gurwitz

Happy Anniversary TRB! Woot-Woot !! - Dec 20,2008

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Hi y'all - I'm ONE YEAR OLD TODAY. And I couldn't be more excited. Stay tuned for snippets of my favorite shows, guests and (of course) giveaways!Giveaways: The Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Cookbook; Rocky Fino (autographed) Will Cook for Sex Cookbook, Will Mix for Sex Cookbook, apron and corkscrew; Lonnette Parks products: (3)The Mason Jar Cookbooks; and For The Love of Garlic Cookbook. Call-in & Win!

Barbara Howard | cookbooks

Cuban Cusine with a Flair! Chef Ana Rodriguez, Author of ¡Sabor! - Dec 10,2008

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Sabor! or flavor, in Spanish is a concept that encompasses so much more than food. You can cook with sabor, speak with sabor, and dance with sabor, and in Cuba, sabor is both a state of mind and a way of life. Spicy, hot, and delectable, ¡Sabor! provides an intimate look at the cuisine of Cuba, a culture that embraces food with the same enthusiasm it has for life. Author Ana Quincoces Rodriguez tells the story of Cuban cuisine with feisty flair, weaving the lively and spirited traditions of her family with classic dishes from the island of Cuba. Recipes are approachable enough for novice cooks but bound to inspire seasoned professionals, illustrated with gorgeous full-color photos throughout. Ana Quincoces Rodriguez grew up in a Cuban household in sunny Miami, Florida, where she was routinely conscripted to help her mother in the kitchen, which led to her passion for the art of cooking.

Ana Rodriguez | SABOR | recipes | cuban | Barbara Howard

The Complete Book of Pies w/Julie Hasson - Dec 09,2008

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Julie Hasson has shared her expertise through articles and recipes for well-known magazines including Bon Appétit, Cooking Light and Vegetarian Times, as well as in numerous newspaper and web articles. Julie is currently working as a spokesperson for the Sugar Association and is one of the hosts of the cooking show and DVD “15 & Done” (Banyan Entertainment). She has done numerous television appearances around the country.

Julie Hasson | baking | cooking | recipes | Barbara Howard

Eat My City! Culinary Destinations: NYC - Dec 07,2008

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:30:00 GMT

This month with travel to that great food destination - New York City! Get ready, it's going to be a feast of fabulous food & fun.Teresa Johnson of Gottitravel will be back with great travel tips.Along with, Karl Franz Williams, owner of Society Cafe (www.societycoffee.com) and 67 Orange Street (www.67orangestreet.com) both in Harlem.And, Cliff Strome, Owner and Tour Director of Custom & Private Tours will share his unbridled enthusiasm and love of New York City. (www.CustomAndPrivate.com)And 5-STAR Chef Shawn Cirkiel will discuss his return to The James Beard House as Featured Chef for the SECOND TIME where he will create a feast for 80 guests on February 26, 2009.

New York | Harlem | travel | GottiTravel | Barbara Howard

Interview with Special Guest, Mr. Ralph Brennan - Dec 03,2008

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Ralph Brennan is a third-generation restaurateur. Known affectionately by his culinary staff as “The Taster-in-Chief”, Ralph entered the family business in the early 1980’s after a successful stint as a CPA with Price Waterhouse & Company. A long-time food service industry advocate, Ralph served as the 1995-1996 Chairman and President of the National Restaurant Association (NRA). An NRA Director since 1984, Brennan also served as the 2000-2001 Chairman of the NRA Educational Foundation. In 1997, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) honored Ralph Brennan with its highest honor—the prestigious Gold Plate Operator of the Year Award. Ralph is a Past President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association and the New Orleans Restaurant Association. He was the chairman of the board of New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from 1998-2005. Ralph remains active on the board of New Orleans’ Children’s Hospital and served as chairman in 2003-2004. He and his wife Susan are the proud parents of Kathryn, Patrick, and Kristen, and live in New Orleans.The New Orleans-based Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group is owned and operated by Ralph Brennan and includes French Quarter restaurantsBACCO and Red Fish Grill, Ralph’s on the Park in mid-City New Orleans, and Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen at the Disneyland® Resort in Southern California. Each of these award-winning restaurants celebrates the cuisine and hospitality of classic and contemporary New Orleans and is staffed by a team of hardworking professionals dedicated ‘to making people happy’.

Ralph Brennan | New Orleans | French Quarter | Creole | Barbara Howard

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Wishes - And a Few Good Deals - Dec 01,2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:43:14 GMT

Hello Everyone!

If you've listened to The Recipe Box show even once, you know I LOVE to giveaway great gifts. And ... I've got some of the most wonderful guests you can find anywhere!

Several of them have made special offers to my listeners and blog readers. After all, this IS Blog AND Talk Radio.

Here is the list of holiday shopping discounts you can receive. I'll be adding more and more, so stop by and check the list frequently.

Sacred Glo
Product: Lotion Candles
Discount: 15% off from 11/28 - 12-15.
Free shipping when for the purchase of 3 or more candles.
www.SacredGlo.com
Discount Code: TRB

Aspen Bloom Petcare
Product: Animal Therapy Sprays
Discount: free shipping on any order $25 or over
http://aspenbloompetcare.com/2008/11/free-shipping-on-the-bloomingdogs-aromatherapy-sprays-for-dogs-until-december-18-2008.htm

Smell Goods Spa
Product: Fragrance & Spa Items

All made-to-order, natural moisturizers (including Body Spreads) are on sale!
Sale ends December 13, 2008.

Need a great splurge for yourself, or a wonderful gift for that someone special? All Spa Combos are on sale!
Sale ends December 13,2008.

That's not all!

Receive $5.00 off your order! Use code trb5 at checkout. Offer expires 12/31/08

www.SmellGoodSpa.com

Christmas | Holiday | Shopping

Count Your Blessings - Interview with Ross Fraser of Feeding America (ReBroadcast) - Nov 28,2008

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

This is a rebroadcast of the interview with Mr. Ross Fraser of Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest). The interview originally aired during BlogActionDay on Poverty. Thank you for taking time to listen. Then please, count your blessings and help your neighbors in need.

Hunger in America | Ross Fraser | Poverty | Thanksgiving | Barbara Howard

Healthy Second Meals from Thanksgiving Leftovers w/Chef Jill Houk - Nov 27,2008

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Chef Jill Houk returns to the program to share healthy and delicious recipes for all of the holiday leftovers. It is always a treat to have Chef Jill with us. She is a great guest and talented chef and provides tons of fabulous healthy menu ideas. www.CenteredChef.com

Chef Jill Houk | Centered Chef Food Studios | Thanksgiving | recipes | Barbara Howard

The 15-Minute Gourmet w/Paulette Mitchell - Nov 26,2008

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Paulette Mitchell is the author of 13 cookbooks and is known globally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. She has been recognized for her award-winning 15-Minute Gourmet cookbook and is a spokesperson, freelance writer, culinary speaker, cooking instructor, and television personality. Paulette is an avid world traveler and is most inspired by diverse cultures and flavors both near and far.

Paulette Mitchell | 15-Minute Gourmet | cooking | recipes | Barbara Howard

300 Sensational Soups with Meredith Deeds - Nov 21,2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

“Soup is comfort in a bowl, love on a spoon, satisfaction simmering on the stove.” Nothing makes a house feel and taste more like home than a pot of freshly made soup. After growing up in the restaurant business and spending two years at California State Polytechnic University’s Restaurant School, Meredith Deeds set out on a career that, 20 years later, has allowed her to cook, teach, and write (all over the country) in all places big and small. Meredith’s passion for fresh, seasonal cooking combined with her fun, energetic, “You can do it!” approach to teaching, writing, speaking and culinary event planning has helped hundreds of people feel good about cooking, and given them the confidence they need to express their own creativity in the kitchen.A few sample recipes are listed at www.RecipesForLifeToday.com

Meredith Deeds | soup | recipes | cooking | Barbara Howard

Happy Thanksgiving! Pass the Sauce - And I Don't Mean Gravy, Baby - Nov 20,2008

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:30:00 GMT

On tonight's show I am joined by my BTR buddy, Steve Abrams, The Burnt Food Dude. We'll be talking about turkey in a our favorite flavor, charcoal roasted. Yeah! Steve KNOWS barbeque and hosts the BBQ411 show on BlogTalkRadio. Visit his websites http://www.burntfooddude.us/ and http://www.bbq411.info to learn more about contests, grilling tips, recipes, and more.

Steve Abrams | BBQ411 | Burnt Food Dude | Thanksgiving | Barbara Howard

Embracing Menopause Naturally, Author Gabriele Kushi - Nov 14,2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Gabriele Kushi, the founder and director of Kushi’s Kitchen is an internationally renowned lecturer, consultant, and the author/photographer of the book Embracing Menopause Naturally. (Square One Publishers, 2006) Gabriele Kushi’s Kitchen is a green company dedicated to excellence in teaching natural food and sustainable lifestyle awareness, specializing in macrobiotic philosophy and integrative nutrition, to support a peaceful and healthy world.Gabriele Kushi is a recognized expert on wellness with natural foods and seasonal approaches to eating and natural living - with 30+ years of experience in her field. She has taught people from all over the world and all walks of life how to become healthier and more self-reliant by choosing health supportive foods and sustain conscious lifestyles.

Gabriele Kushi | menopause | natural | health | Barbara Howard

Eating Disorders: A Guide for Families and Children, Author Valerie Elsbree - Nov 13,2008

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

PLEASE NOTE: There was a technical problem during the last half of the program and we could not finish the interview. Valerie Elsbree is a licensed Psychotherapist with a Master's degree in Social Work, a license in Clinical Social Work and is a Certified Addictions' Professional, certified in Addictions' Counseling and Addictions' Studies. This book was a finalist in the 2008 New Generation IPPY Awards under the category of Children's Non-fiction. (Independent Publisher Awards). The foreword is by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York and it is written for adults to read to children and teens. Listeners can receive a 25% discount on the list price of the book, which is $19.95. The cost, therefore, would be $14.96, plus a small amount for postage. In order to receive the discount, they must contact the representative directly by email at merituk@aol.com, by telephone: 561-697-1116 or by fax: 561-477-4961.

Valerie Elsbree | Eating Disorders | Children | Addiction | Barbara Howard