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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

Will Cook for Sex, Cookbook Author Rocky Fino - Nov 12,2008

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The ‘Will Cook for Sex Guy’ is not even a chef, but he’s the nationally recognized, award winning author of Will Cook for Sex and Will Mix for Sex and has made his impact showing every day people that they can improve their relationship and their lives with a little effort in the kitchen. Rocky learned to cook from his dad (‘The Old Man’) and has enjoyed cooking and eating since he was a child. It wasn’t until he got older that he was enlightened to the true value of cooking. “I realized that a short, big-nosed Italian wasn’t exactly a women’s first choice. I needed an edge. The first time that I experienced the results of cooking for a date that solidified my respect for food. I was young, the meal was marginal and she was too naïve to know any better. I got lucky. I never questioned the power of food again." There are 2 truths about men and women. “Women love chivalry and men want to get lucky.” Cooking is the catalyst that can fuse the two. Too many others take food and dating seriously. It’s not supposed to be serious, it’s supposed to be fun. We need to enjoy and laugh at ourselves. www.willcookforsex.com **You could win a copy of Rocky's book**

Rocky Fino | Will Cook for Sex | food cooking | recipes | dating

Preparing Your Products for Market w/Joann Hines, The Packaging Diva - Nov 09,2008

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Joann Hines has been invited to speak on packaging issues around the word (including the White House twice) and showcased on NBC to discuss Packaging "Wrap Rage" and her columns about packaging are syndicated around the globe. Joann shares how important proper packaging is for the success of your product, establishing your brand and the latest trends. Did you know that the average shopper only looks at your product for approximately 2 secs?! You definitely want to hear what The Packaging Diva has to say about making your product more appealing to the consumer and profitable in the marketplace. http://www.packagingdiva.com/ **This program was pre-recorded

JoAnn Hines | Packaging Diva | marketing | business | Barbara Howard

Eat My City! Culinary Destinations: Atlanta - Nov 09,2008

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Each month we will travel to a new culinary destination. This month - Atlanta, GA. Teresa Johnson provides travel tips for us to start things off. Then we'll be speaking with two "locals" from the Atlanta area: Chef Cameron Thompson and Ms. Sonya Jones. Chef Cameron is the executive chef of TWO urban licks restaurant, and brings a great deal of cooking expertise and a love for creative foods to the helm of TWO’s kitchen. The one-of-kind experience available at TWO urban licks has won over the Atlanta dining scene making it one of the city’s busiest restaurants on a nightly basis. TWO has garnered an abundance of local and national accolades including Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List”, Bon Appetit’s “Hot 50 Tables” and one of Rachael Ray’s “favorite restaurants” in the country as told to InStyle Magazine. Chef Cameron will share a few of his fall recipes with us. Chef Sonya is the owner of Sweet Auburn Bread Company, a boutique bakery specializing in southern-inspired baked goods in downtown ATlanta. She will share tips,techniques and recipes. A few sample recipes are posted at www.RecipesForLifeToday.com

Atlanta | two Urban Licks | Cameron Thompson | Sonya Jones | Barbara Howard

Family Friday: Be Well - Health Tips with Dr Kirnon - Nov 08,2008

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Fellow BTR host, Dr. Kirnon will join us on tonight's program to share tips on staying healthy during the winter months.

Dr Kirnon | health | cold | flu | Barbara Howard

Holiday Gift Ideas - Support Indie Artists and Small Business Moms! - Nov 07,2008

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

You are in for a real treat on tonight's show. We will hear from a collection of talented, creative and successful entrepreneurs. Gift giving season is upon us once again! Start planning your budget and writing your shopping list. You don't want to miss these product ideas. Buy locally; support the independent crafters and work-at-home moms. www.neosoulessentials.com, www.smellgoodspa.com, www.sacredglo.com, www.indiebusinessblog.com, www.kandleindulgence.com, www.thebloomingdog.com

Shopping | health and beauty | holidays | indie | Barbara Howard

Holiday Traditions - Hannukah w/Karen Gurwitz, Author of The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook - Nov 06,2008

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

This week we begin our series of programs devoted to the upcoming holidays. 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

Karen Gurwitz | pregnancy | Hannakuah | holidays | Barbara Howard

Pairing Food & Wine, Exec Chef John Adamson of Brassfield Estate Winery - Nov 05,2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Have you ever been intimidated by the wine list? Tonight's special guest will educate us on serving the appropriate combination of food and wine.Within the last three years, Brassfield Estate wines have won an amazing 400 awards at the country’s most prestigious wine competitions. The western section of High Valley Appellation holds the magical lands know as High Serenity Ranch. The 2,500 acre former cattle ranch is now home to Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard. In 1973, Jerry Brassfield purchased the original 1,600 acres as a cattle ranch and wildlife reserve. While the cattle have gone, the wildlife still remains. Over the next three decades Mr. Brassfield continued acquiring lands. Today, the estate includes both the eastern and the western sections of High Valley as well as ownership of Round Mountain Volcano. In 1998, the Brassfield family realized the land’s true destiny was as a world-class wine property. As a result, Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard was established.Chef John Adamson is in charge of preparing every meal for visitors to Brassfield Estates and creating custom menus to pair with their delectable wines.

Chef John Adamson | wine | food | recipes | Barbara Howard

A Plate Full of Memories - Preserving Your Family History - Nov 04,2008

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Hella Buchheim has developed a CD-Rom called A Plate Full of Memories that helps people create their own personalized family cookbooks. Step-by-step instructions helps people document not only their family recipes but also photographs and personal stories for future generations to enjoy. The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Buchheim is passionate about recording and preserving family history. Many of her own family recipes were lost because they were never written down. That does not have to happen to your treasured recipes. Also, we'll hear from Debbie Kirsch. She is an elementary school principal with over 25 years experience tracing her genealogy. She will share interesting stories from her personal research and tips for anyone interested beginning a project. She is also involved with Pigs For Kids: an economic and educational program to aid and empower families in rural Waslala, Nicaragua. www.PigsForKids.org

Hella Buchheim | genealogy | recipes | cookbook | Barbara Howard