I am pleased to welcome composer Jake Monaco to Living the Gourmet, who is immensely successful in the world of animated television scoring. Jake most recently scored the Warner Bros. Animation’s Scooby Doo and the Gourmet Ghost, starring world-famous chefs Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis, which released on DVD September 11. It’s a perfect…
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World Sake Day
October 1st is Nihonshu No Hi or Sake Day. A worldwide celebration of the start of the Sake brewing season. What started as a Japanese national observance, it has seen rapid growth in popularity across the globe as the premier opportunity to learn more about the traditions and culture of Japanese cuisine and to enjoy…
Breakfast with YouTube Star Moms Cat & Nat
Every new school year presents new opportunities. With high hopes, parents aim to do things differently. They plan to lay their kid’s clothes out the night before. To wake up earlier. To eat healthier and be more patient with the kids. We all pledge our School Year’s Resolutions… Then reality kicks in. To find out…
LTG Interviews Presents: Composer Brandon Roberts
Today we are pleased to introduce Brandon Roberts, composer of the upcoming biopic Unbroken: Path to Redemption, to Living the Gourmet. Unbroken: Path to Redemption is a sequel to the 2015 Academy Award-nominated film Unbroken and is based upon the same true story, picking up where the previous film left off. After surviving a plane…
From Craft Beer to Craft Beef
You’ve probably heard of craft beer but have you ever heard of craft beef? If not, two techies from Seattle, WA are working to change that by helping families bring artisanal meat to their dinner table. The authors of Craft Beef, Ethan Lowry and Joe Heitzeberg are on a mission to educate consumers so that…
Celebrate Summer from Coast-to-Coast with Kia Malone
We are pleased to welcome lifestyle expert, Kia Malone back to Living the Gourmet today as we discuss celebrating the final days of Summer from Coast-to-Coast with regionally inspired flavors from Lay’s Taste of America! Everywhere you go in America you will find unique and bold flavors from the Thai influence in the Pacific Northwest,…
Hosting Girls Night Out with Summer Jackson
Ladies, we all know how busy life can get. Between advancing your career and keeping your personal life in order, there isn’t much time these days to hang out with your favorite girlfriends. With summer underway, it’s time that you got your social life back on track – starting with spending some good old quality…
Ditching the Summer Discomfort with Dr. Keri Peterson
Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Keri Peterson is here to help remedy heartburn and other food-related discomforts so we can get back to enjoying Summer again! More than 15 million Americans suffer from frequent heartburn – experiencing uncomfortable symptoms at least two times per week – and according to a new survey,* nearly half of those…
Simple Summer Party Ideas with Raina Seitel
Well, friends, it is time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, fire up the grill and spend time with family and friends. Part of every great gathering is tasty snacks and refreshing beverages to help create a memorable atmosphere for your guests! Today, we are pleased to welcome Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist, Raina Seitel…
Preventing Food Allergies with Dr. Tanya Altmann
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), More children are now suffering from asthma and food allergies than ever before. What’s even more surprising is that asthma and allergies are often impacted by the development of an infant’s gut during infancy. Recent studies in America show that babies’ gut microbiome has changed…
Margaritaville Pizza (Pizza a la Minute) and Interview with Chef Carlo Sernaglia
We’re celebrating the life made famous by Jimmy Buffett with Chef Carlo Sernaglia as he shares recipes from the new cookbook that perfectly captures the Margaritaville state of mind. We are so pleased to be welcoming Chef Carlo Sernaglia today to Living the Gourmet as he dishes on his newest release: Margaritaville: The Cookbook! As…
A Different Life with Rhonda Nelson
I am so pleased to welcome Ronda Nelson to the blog today! Rhonda is a is an author and motivational speaker. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Rhonda is a true lover of all types of music. That love led her to a Little River Band show in 1999 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville…
An Interview Dedicated to Food Lovers!
Recently Mom and I were asked to participate in a special blogger series on the fashion and lifestyle site, Obsessory. It’s such a fun and exciting opportunity so be sure to head on over and check out a few fun facts about us like our favorite trends, ingredients we can’t live without and our biggest…
Spring Entertaining with Top Chef Star Kevin Gillespie
Today Top Chef Star Kevin Gillespie is visiting with Living the Gourmet to share some delicious ideas for Spring entertaining! Chef Kevin Gillespie is the chef behind the popular restaurants Gunshow and Revival in Atlanta and the author of Pure Pork Awesomeness and Fire in the Belly. Early next year, Chef Gillespie plans to open…
Mealtime Made Easy with Claire Thomas of The Kitchy Kitchen
Today we are pleased to welcome Claire Thomas of The Kitchy Kitchen blog to Living the Gourmet as we discuss ways to make mealtime easier for the family, the story behind The Kitchy Kitchen and her beloved cat, Mochi! An unabashed food enthusiast and self-taught chef, Claire Thomas of The Kitchy Kitchen knows that when…
Celebrate Spring with New Twists on Classic Recipes Made Easy with Laura Vitale
Spring has arrived and it’s time to lighten up our meals. With the arrival of the season, it can be a busy one, especially if you’re facing a week’s worth of meals coupled with a hectic schedule and a hungry family. YouTube and Cooking Channel star Laura Vitale is here to help, with easy twists…
Bringing People Back to Milk with Blake Waltrip
Did you know there are two beta-casein proteins in cows’ milk. There is the A1 and the A2 and the difference between them could be huge for milk lovers. Back in 2000, it was discovered that proteins in milk affect people differently and that ordinary cows produce milk with different beta-casein proteins type, called A1…
Encouraging Families To Be Creative Together
We are pleased to welcome Kia Malone back to Living the Gourmet today as we talk about encouraging families to be creative together! We’ve all heard the saying, “A family that plays together, stays together.” Studies show that spending quality family time can help build self-esteem in children, develop positive behaviors and creates happy memories….
A Man and His Olive Grove
Today we are happy to welcome Giovanni Colavita to Living the Gourmet as he is here to discuss the Colavita Olive Grove Terrace and Outdoor Kitchen that just opened at the CIA at Copia in downtown Napa. 1. Let me begin with a little background for my audience. The Colavita family is from Santa Ellia…
Delicious Food & Gorgeous Decor for the Upcoming Holidays
Today we are pleased to welcome Executive Chef Jeff Anderson and Design Expert Debi Lilly to share their best tips, tricks and recipes this holiday season! The holidays are a joyous time of year when people come together to celebrate with family and friends. Delicious food and beautiful decor often become the centerpiece of these…
Top 5 Easy Party Tips for the Holidays
We’re pleased to welcome Lifestyle Expert Alejandra Ramos to Living the Gourmet today as she shares her top 5 easy party tips for the holidays with us! During the holidays, parties and gatherings with family and friends make the season extra fun and exciting. And the snacks and foods that come along with the entertaining…make…
No-Bake Dessert Bars for the Holidays
We are so pleased to welcome Jamie Johnson of My Baking Addiction and Melissa Sperka of Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen to LTG today as they share one of their favorite holiday desserts with us – scotcheroos! The holidays are a time for family, fun, and food! And what better way to celebrate than by making…
Holiday Entertaining with Kia Malone
We are pleased to welcome Lifestyle expert, Kia Malone, to Living the Gourmet today as she shares some of her best and creative ideas for holiday entertaining this season! As we head into the holiday season, now is the perfect time to step out of the box and blow your party guests away with style….
French Holiday Wines
This post has been sponsored by Sommailier Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow messages are intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. It is that said “Chaos breeds life, while order breeds habit, which begets decay. For it is from the great and eternal flux of the cosmos, the endless cycle of…
