Archive for the ‘Basil MAGAZINE’ Category

Join Basil MAGAZINE Radio Show host, Chef Jennifer Booker, and the ladies of The Writer’s Coffee Shop Publishing House, who are responsible for bringing us Fifty Shades of Grey!

At this point, you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn’t heard of Fifty Shades of Grey, the unassuming ‘mommy porn’ title that took the world by storm earlier this year when it hit #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. But what leaves many an industry professional scratching their head is how Fifty Shades of Grey came to be such a phenomenon in the first place.The Writer’s Coffee Shop Publishing House has done what is largely considered by industry as ‘the impossible.’ Specializing in e-books, this little-publisher-that-could brought E.L. James’ explosive debut to market – and can be held single-handedly responsible for giving the book world the biggest story it’s seen in years.

The Writer’s Coffee Shop Publishing House is headed up by CEO and Sydney native Amanda Hayward, with fellow Australian Cindy Bidwell in charge of social media relations, with a base in Texas led by Christa Beebe, Jenny Pedroza and Jennifer McGuire. Bringing an honest respect for writers and their audiences and a diverse collection of titles to the marketplace, they credit their inclusive approach and knack for finding ‘diamonds in the rough’ to the wild success their titles have seen thus far.

Join your host of Basil Magazine Radio, Chef Jennifer Booker and Kota Wade. She and her mother will tell the incredible story of why Kota founded Invisible Scars Foundation-an organization created to help children with Emotional Trauma-scars that are invisible. Invisible Scars serves to identify and facilitate the healing of kids who have suffered through trauma and tragedy, having been physically or emotionally hurt or abused themselves, or lost loved ones through accidents or violence.

Join your host of Basil Magazine Radio, Chef Jennifer Booker for an exciting interview with Maurice Hladik, author of The Organic Controversy: Challenging Nutrition, Flavor, and Sustainability while we discuss his latest book, Demystifying FOOD from FARM to FORK. In his book Maurice Hladik covers this topic in a balanced manner and provides the savvy reader with a greater appreciation of how the incredibly complex and diverse food industry attempts, but sometimes stumbles, to  both feed the world and yet do so in a reasonably sustainable manner.

Our very own Basil Radio Pediatrician, Dr. Carey, will give us tips on keeping the cold and flu season at bay.

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Join your host of Basil Magazine Radio, Chef Jennifer Booker as she promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. Our mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services.

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Bites & Booze, new series on YouTube Channel HUNGRY, featuring Chef ALEX THOMOPOULOS. Gluten-free cooking doesn’t mean that food should be lacking in flavor and excitement, and Alex Thomopoulos knows the rules to keeping meals fresh and fun. As a comedian turned chef, Alex shares her tips and recipes for delectable gluten-free fare and cocktails perfect for any meal – whether it’s everyday eating or entertaining friends.

Author of Eating Well, Living Better, Dr. Mike Fensterreally is a Doc. He combines his culinary talents and Asian philosophy with medical expertise, creating winning recipes for healthy eating. Known to his audiences as “Dr. Mike,” he is frequently asked to present live cooking demonstrations as well as giving numerous radio interviews on health and food shows both nationally and internationally.

Join your host of Basil Magazine Radio, Chef Jennifer Booker and renowned pediatrician, Dr. Alan Greene. Since 1995, Dr. Greene.com has been the family’s home for medical answers and gentle guidance. Pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene offers medical expertise, parental experience and a focus on healthy living, to make raising healthy families easier. This week, Dr. Greene will focus on the health benefits of Greek yogurt for kids.

Matteo Lunelli will answer the question of ‘What makes Ferrari Luxury Sparking Wines superior’? Established over a century ago, Ferrari has earned a worldwide reputation as THE premier source of luxury sparkling wines from Italy. All Ferrari wines are produced according to the regulations of the metodo classico Trento D.O.C., a process akin to that used by the finest Champagne houses.Today, the third generation of the Lunelli family is at the helm, overseeing 300 acres of prime estate vineyards in Trentino.

Join your host of Basil Magazine Radio, Chef Jennifer Booker, on location at Walt Disney World for the 2012 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, in sunny Orlando Florida. Chef Jennifer will be presenting some of her signature dishes and has some exciting guests lined up along with some magical surprises to share.

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Join your host of Basil Magazine Radio, Chef Jennifer Booker and this week’s guests. We are so excited to welcome back resident peditricain, Dr. Donna Carey, who is always willing to give us great advice on how to take care of the little people in our lives will give tried and true ways to have a cold and flu free winter. Cookbook author, Aundrea Dumas, of Ma Belle’s Cooking empire will be here as well. Listen in for the savvy business advice she will be sharing and get some important tips on writing the perfect business plan!

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The EcoCrock is such a neat little product that it catches the attention of those who enter your kitchen.  Everyone wants to know what it is and since I have dedicated my life to going green, I’m happy to tell them all about it!  I know you’ll love it as much as I do.

Here are a few of the product features:

EcoCrock Product Features:
• Lid has sprout handle and holes for airflow
• Natural charcoal filter absorbs odors
• Comes with two charcoal filters
• Holds up to 3.5 quarts of material
• Plastic inner bucket for easy emptying and cleaning
• Replacement filters sold separately

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I was disturbed the other day. Well, folks tell me I am a bit disturbed every day, but the other day bothered me in particular. Yet again, I read some alarmist news that barbequing foods leads to cancer. Within the realm of barbeque, according to the commentary, all forms were equally culpable. This included grilling, which is cooking food quickly over high; it’s what gives a grilled steak that unmistakable roasted, slightly charred primal yumminess.

Think of cooking with your oven broiler, but in reverse where the heat source is on the bottom. The charges were also levied against smoking meat, which is not at all like smoking cigarettes or inappropriate vulgar references better left to more adult publications. It involves a process the exact opposite of grilling; it is the use of smoke and heat to cook food low and slow. It yields that Southern gift to humanity, commonly referred to as pork barbeque…more