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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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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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Saks Fifth Ave 2018 Holiday Windows

Saks 5th Ave always has this "Disney like" light display set to music. The first few years they did this, the music that was used was Mannheim Steamroller, Carol of the Bells. This year it was 'No Business Like Show Business'. Even in the rain, the viewers gathered to look up at the building every 15 minutes, ending with thundering applause. This is Christmastime in NYC, nothing will dampen our spirits. The windows for Saks was fashion, dreaming, and show business. lovely jewel tones. Like most starlets, they love a bead, bauble and a rock that cuts glass.

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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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