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Cover Girl Cat Cora: An Interview (Part One) with Deb Smouse

In 2005, Cat Cora made television history on Food Network’s Iron Chef America as the first female Iron Chef. It’s no surprise when you consider that since the age of 15, she has been dreaming of developing her own restaurant. Author of two books and Executive Chef of Bon Appetit Magazine, we are […]

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Man of the Moment Mario Batali with Melissa A. Bartell

Mario Batali may not seem like everyone’s ideal “Mr. November” pick, but once you hear him talk about eating prosciutto in Parma, or gathering his family around their marble counter, it’s evident that this is a man who lives his passions, for food, for culture, and for his family - and honestly, how can a […]

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Three Little Words: A Status Report by Deb Smouse

As the close of 2008 approaches, I am beginning to look back at the progression of my life as well as look forward as to what I want to accomplish in 2009. Every fiber of my being believes that the words I chose this year to guide me was one of the most positive […]

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Drawing Strength from the Power of Girlfriends by Samara Leigh

I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of girlfriends lately. I guess it really started with the release of Sex and the City - The Movie , earlier this year. My best friend and I are both fans of the show and I’d hoped to venture to Colorado to see it with her. The […]

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Gloria Steinem: The Longest Revolutionby Bev Hamel

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see Gloria Steinem in person at my alma mater, Salem College, which is also the oldest female academy and college in the United States. After I returned home, and with every intention of completing this article, life went berserk.
My 17 year old daughter, who has little […]

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In Praise of Tiny by Shanna Trenholm

With the economy in the tank, and the cost of a tank of gas the equivalent of a minor 401k withdrawal, it’s clear that many people are thinking of ways to downsize and simplify without sacrificing too many of the things that they’ve come to love. Cutting back on expenditures is a common theme as […]

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So, you want your cat to stop clawing your furniture… by A.B. Monk

In the life of every indoor cat owner there will come a time when your poor furniture will suffer at the mercy of your felines sharp claws. But don’t panic, there are a few different methods to try breaking your cat from the allure of claw-on-couch syndrome. Any one may work for your cat, or […]

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