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Accessory Designer Sherri Hobson Cooking and Talking

My good friend Sherri comes by and makes a one pot meal, vegetables and salmon.  She also talks about her creative journey, Paris, and food. Her headpieces are sculptural works of art and she is still on a creative journey.  https://www.legacybeauloni.com/ Follow her on Instagram @legacy_beauloni Above photo Loni, Sherri's daughter  

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Gisela Stops by the Kitchen and Makes Empanadas

Gisela is a stylist with Cuban roots and he pops in the talk about family, styling, and cooking. Follow Gisela on Instagram @giselavierastyle She likes to dress up and enjoys the glamour of it. Styling Jobs RECIPE AND DETAILSEmpanada RecipeTURKEY PICADILLO (mince)INGREDIENTS:1/4 cup olive oil1 medium Spanish onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced4 bay leaves 2 lbs ground turkey (or ground beef if preferred)14 oz can diced tomatoes in juice3/4 cup golden raisins (can put more or less in to taste)3/4 cup sliced, drained, pimiento stuffed olives (can put more or less in to taste)1/4 cup tomato paste1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 - 3 teaspoons cumin (can put more or less in to taste)Salt to tasteWhite pepper...

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Cooking and Talking In My Kitchen

I am starting something new on my You Tube Channel, Cooking and Talking in My Kitchen.  My first guest was a student chef enrolled in Johnson and Wales University.  Alexandra has loved baking she used to help out her Aunt Paula who made pies and cakes.  She learned about tools and measuring.  We...I mean she made biscuits and Honey butter.  She is quite a baker and is on her way to do great things in the culinary world. One more thing at about 1:21, I mean to say CAKE Decoration not CALE Decoration

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The Mermaid Parade 2018

I have heard of this Parade for years, but have missed it.....until now and it did not disappoint.  Like the Easter Parade, New Yorkers get dressed up as sea worthy characters, which also may include some nudity.  As the Coney Island website says, "just keep in mind that some folks will be dressed as Mermaids and Mermen who, let's face it, aren't historically known for wearing much clothing."  Read more about The Mermaid Parade.

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