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My Conversation With Jon Steinman, Author Of Grocery Story: The Promise Of Food Co-ops In The Age Of Grocery Giants

Click Here To Listen Jon Steinman Hungry for change? Put the power of food co-ops on your plate and grow your local food economy. Food has become ground-zero in our efforts to increase awareness of how our choices impact the world. Yet while we have begun to transform our communities and dinner plates, the most authoritative strand of the food web has received surprisingly little attention: the grocery store―the epicenter of our food-gathering ritual. Through penetrating analysis and inspiring stories and examples of American and Canadian food co-ops, Grocery Story makes a compelling case for the transformation of the grocery store aisles as the emerging frontier in the local and good food movements. Author Jon [...]

By |May 10th, 2019|Cooking / Food|Comments Off on My Conversation With Jon Steinman, Author Of Grocery Story: The Promise Of Food Co-ops In The Age Of Grocery Giants
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My Conversation With Sonia Purnell, Author Of A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story Of The American Spy Who Helped Win World War II

Click Here To Listen Sonia Purnell A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An incredible story of under-appreciated heroism." - USA Today, Five Books to Read This Week "A compelling biography of a masterful spy, and a reminder of what can be done with a few brave people -- and a little resistance." - NPR The never-before-told story of Virginia Hall, the American spy who changed the course of World War II, from the author of Clementine In 1942, the Gestapo sent out an urgent transmission: "She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies. We must find and destroy her." The target in their sights was Virginia Hall, a Baltimore socialite who talked her way into [...]

By |May 9th, 2019|Military, War, Women, World War|Comments Off on My Conversation With Sonia Purnell, Author Of A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story Of The American Spy Who Helped Win World War II
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My Conversation With Jamie Purviance, Author Of Weber’s Ultimate Grilling: A Step-By-Step Guide To Barbecue Genius

Click Here To Listen Jamie Purviance From the experts at Weber, the must-have guide for total grill mastery, with 100 all-new recipes and more than 800 inspiring and instructive photos This is your new go-to companion from the most trusted name in grilling. Much more than just a recipe collection, Weber’s Ultimate Grilling is an entirely new take on grilling today, with every recipe step visually depicted in full-color photography. With these extensively tested recipes, anyone—from amateur to ace—can be a barbecue genius. Foundational recipes for popular grilled foods—steak, burgers, pork chops, ribs, chicken breasts and wings, and salmon fillets—are masterfully explained in this keepsake classroom-in-a-book. “Flavor Bomb” spreads offer inspiring, weeknight-friendly recipe ideas for [...]

By |May 9th, 2019|Cooking / Food|Comments Off on My Conversation With Jamie Purviance, Author Of Weber’s Ultimate Grilling: A Step-By-Step Guide To Barbecue Genius
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My Conversation With Thomas Lockley, Author Of African Samurai: The True Story Of Yasuke, A Legendary Black Warrior In Feudal Japan

Click Here To Listen Thomas Lockley The remarkable life of history’s first foreign-born samurai, and his astonishing journey from Northeast Africa to the heights of Japanese society. When Yasuke arrived in Japan in the late 1500s, he had already traveled much of the known world. Kidnapped as a child, he had ended up a servant and bodyguard to the head of the Jesuits in Asia, with whom he traversed India and China learning multiple languages as he went. His arrival in Kyoto, however, literally caused a riot. Most Japanese people had never seen an African man before, and many of them saw him as the embodiment of the black-skinned (in local tradition) Buddha. Among those [...]

By |May 9th, 2019|Africa, African Americans, Ancient, Asia, Biography, Military, Travel, Uncategorized, War|Comments Off on My Conversation With Thomas Lockley, Author Of African Samurai: The True Story Of Yasuke, A Legendary Black Warrior In Feudal Japan
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Real Talk With Dr. Valencia Campbell: Another Historic Milestone in Maryland On DrAlvin.Com

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By |May 3rd, 2019|African Americans, Business, Diversity, DrValencia, Government, Politics, Uncategorized, Women|Comments Off on Real Talk With Dr. Valencia Campbell: Another Historic Milestone in Maryland On DrAlvin.Com
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Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen: Is Trump & The Republicans Domestic Terrorists With Dr. Alvin

Click Here To Listen Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen-Is Trump & The Republicans Domestic Terrorists Topic: Is Trump & The Republicans Domestic Terrorists The President & Hitler are similar in speech and action It is a high crime to disrespect the majority of the population that you take taxes from but provide no representation The President makes decisions based on gender, race, sexuality, and religion Immigrants seeking asylum are dying at the border Many current terrorists are inspired by The President Reference Book: A Woman Of No Importance by Sonia Purnell The Office Of The Citizen is a newly formed organization that encourages Americans to be there highest and best self; especially when well-meaning politicians [...]

By |May 3rd, 2019|Citizen, Civil Rights, Government, Law, Law Enforcement|Comments Off on Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen: Is Trump & The Republicans Domestic Terrorists With Dr. Alvin
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Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen: Barr & Political Contributions To Judges With Dr. Alvin

Click Here To Listen Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen-Barr-Political Contributions To Judges Topic: Barr & Political Contributions To Judges Protect Your Community & Churches With Security Develop And Have Good Relationship With Law Enforcement Have The Best Legal-Accounting-Professional Team Contribute To The Political Campaigns Of Judges & Sheriffs Build Your Public Service And Civil Network By Participating With Charitable Events Encourage Friends Who Are In The Military/Police To Stand Down If Asked To Something Immoral, Unethical & Illegal In Cases Of Disputes, Sue In Your Hometown The Office Of The Citizen is a newly formed organization that encourages Americans to be there highest and best self; especially when well-meaning politicians enact policies that sometimes have [...]

By |May 2nd, 2019|Citizen, Civil Rights, Government|Comments Off on Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen: Barr & Political Contributions To Judges With Dr. Alvin
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Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen: Mission & On Living Wages With Dr. Alvin

Click Here To Listen Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen-Mission-On Living Wages Topic: Mission Statement & Commentary On Living Wages The Office Of The Citizen is a newly formed organization that encourages Americans to be there highest and best self; especially when well-meaning politicians enact policies that sometimes have adverse effect on its citizenry. The Office Of The Citizen podcast will be an educational tool and in each state there will be a facilities for education, health, wellness, fitness and advocacy services. The mission is to promote the proven concept that people benefit from a culture that promotes best practices, highest use and excellence. To get this party started, initial funding is needed to do the [...]

By |April 30th, 2019|Citizen, Civil Rights, Government|Comments Off on Commentary-The Office Of The Citizen: Mission & On Living Wages With Dr. Alvin
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My Conversation With Steven Raichlen, Author Of The Brisket Chronicles: How To Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, And Cure The World’s Most Epic Cut Of Meat

Click Here To Listen Steven Raichlen-The Brisket Chronicles Grill master Steven Raichlen shares more than 60 foolproof, mouthwatering recipes for preparing the tastiest, most versatile, and most beloved cut of meat in the world—outside on the grill, as well as in the kitchen. Take brisket to the next level: ’Cue it, grill it, smoke it, braise it, cure it, boil it—even bake it into chocolate chip cookies. Texas barbecued brisket is just the beginning: There’s also Jamaican Jerk Brisket and Korean Grilled Brisket to savor. Old School Pastrami and Kung Pao Pastrami, a perfect Passover Brisket with Dried Fruits and Sweet Wine, even ground brisket—Jakes Double Brisket Cheeseburgers. In dozens of unbeatable tips, Raichlen shows [...]

By |April 30th, 2019|Cooking / Food|Comments Off on My Conversation With Steven Raichlen, Author Of The Brisket Chronicles: How To Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, And Cure The World’s Most Epic Cut Of Meat
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My Conversation With Elizabeth Karmel, Author Of Steak And Cake: More Than 100 Recipes To Make Any Meal A Smash Hit

Click Here To Listen Elizabeth Karmel Discover just how luscious and indulgent both steak and cake can be with Elizabeth Karmel, Southern baker extraordinaire and one of America’s leading pitmasters. Let them eat cake—and steak! This unique cookbook shares more than 100 recipes that beg to be prepared, paired, and eaten with pure joy. How about a Cowboy Steak with Whiskey Butter followed by a Whiskey Buttermilk Bundt Cake? Or a Porterhouse for Two with My Mother’s Freshly Grated Coconut Cake? Or mix and match yourself—maybe an Indoor/Outdoor Tomahawk Steak paired with a Classic Key Lime Cheesecake? Not only will you find some of the best recipes ever for steak—and steakhouse sides and sauces—and those [...]

By |April 30th, 2019|Cooking / Food|Comments Off on My Conversation With Elizabeth Karmel, Author Of Steak And Cake: More Than 100 Recipes To Make Any Meal A Smash Hit
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