Knowing how to entertain for that special date or for a large crowd is the epitome of being a gentleman. There is no stronger way to impress someone than by showcasing your culinary skills. Bachelor Chef and culinary instructor David Harap has created a series of menus that any man can make his own. This book helps men create unforgettable meals for their guests without stress or needing years of cooking school. In addition to many exciting recipes for every occasion, that are tons of tips and secrets on how to become the ultimate host. Memorable meals made easy.

Culinary instructor David Harap has a passion for food and cooking since he was a child. Working in commercial kitchens and catering halls to help put himself through Cornell University, David built a solid knowledge base of culinary fundamentals. His cooking style is very much influenced by his global travels and blends international culinary techniques with local and seasonal products. David teaches a wide range of classes, including many on entertaining, at the Central Market Cooking School and hosts an underground supper club, Austin Bite Club. He is also a partner with Stanton Chase International, a leading global executive search firm.

Don’t let stress ruin your health. Fight back with these all-natural juice remedies. You don’t have to suffer with the effects of stress and exhaustion. By simply adding more raw food to your diet, you increase your intake of essential nutrients and decrease the harmful effects of stress and adrenal fatigue on your body. With recipes and recommendations for healing teas, juices, and smoothies, this quick-reference guide helps you naturally repair, rejuvenate, and reclaim your health. You also get valuable tips on stopping stress and adrenal fatigue at the source, including: · The connection between chronic stress and adrenal fatigue · Practical ways to lower your stress levels · Nine common symptoms of adrenal fatigue · Seven steps you can take to combat stress eating, and more!

Cherie Calbom, MS, is the author of The Juice Lady’s Turbo Diet, The Juice Lady’s Living Foods Revolution, and Juicing for Life, which has nearly two million books in print in the United States. Known as “The Juice Lady” for her work with juicing and health, Cherie has taped HealthWatch for CNN and has appeared in Shape, First for Women, Women’s World, Men’s Journal, Vogue, Quick & Simple, Marie Claire, and Elle Canada. Cherie earned a master’s degree in nutrition from Bastyr University, where she now serves on the Board of Regents, and has practiced as a clinical nutritionist at St. Luke Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington.

Early one Sunday morning, I was jolted awake by my parents' laughter echoing from the living room, where they were watching a classic Blondie movie on AMC—back in the day when the channel was free of commercials. Mornings have never been my strong suit, and by the time I dragged myself out of bed, I could only catch the tail end of each film. Eventually, AMC stopped broadcasting those beloved films on Sundays, leaving me with nothing but a nostalgic hole in my routine.

A few summers later, I stumbled upon one of these movies listed in the TV Guide. Eagerly, I recorded it on a VHS tape, but my luck quickly ran cold. Week after week, I scoured the listings to no avail until, fortuitously, Christmas Eve arrived with a marathon of Blondie films. It was a moment etched in my memory—the beginning of my Christmas break, albeit with a touch of flu, racing between two rooms to capture the movies on two VCRs. Those tapes have since deteriorated into a near-unplayable state, but I did manage to get the first ten Blondie films on DVD. Yet, I often find myself longing for a complete remastered collection—imagine the joy of seeing those films polished to a sparkle!

Recently, while indulging in a Google search for "Blondie and Dagwood," I stumbled across a book titled Blondie Goes to Hollywood ^[*] by Carol Lynn Scherling. To my delight, this author had meticulously chronicled the extraordinary journey of the Blondie comic strip, which evolved into 28 films, a long-running radio show, and several short-lived television series. As a blogger and reviewer, I reached out to the publisher for a review copy, not expecting much—but lo and behold, the next day, I received an enthusiastic email confirming they’d be happy to send me one.