The Runway's Getting Shorter
July 21, 2019--Episode 45
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We discuss having less time and energy to do things we really don't want to do. And cow art.
See Denise's cow art on our Facebook page.
Toxic People
July 28, 2019--Episode 46
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Denise talks about dealing and not dealing with toxic people.
Check out Susan Forward's books.
Visit The Science of People website and read their article, The 7 Types of Toxic People.
The Runway's Getting Shorter
July 21, 2019--Episode 45
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We discuss having less time and energy to do things we really don't want to do. And cow art.
See Denise's cow art on our Facebook page.
Slap On Some Lipstick
July 14, 2019
Episode 44
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Makeup artist extraordinaire Bonnie Benefield visits us to give Diane a makeover and to talk about makeup and skincare concerns.
Watch Diane’s makeover on Facebook Live.
See the hilarious and disturbing video by Denise.
Contact Bonnie: blbenefield@hotmail.com
The Pizzas of Summer
June 30, 2019--Episode 42
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Diane and Denise talk about summer entertaining and, specifically, grilled pizza!
Watch the Facebook live videos of the pizza grilling! Video 1 and video 2.
Read our June 2019 newsletter for delicious homemade ice cream recipes.
Diane’s recipe for Grilled Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Sausage and Manchego Cheese. Diane’s recipe for Grilled Cornish Game Hens. Diane’s 4th of July Ice Cream Pie recipe.
Here's that big flat spatula.
George Geary’s recipes for Fast and Easy Pizza Dough and Whole Wheat Pizza Dough are in his fantastic book 650 Best Food Processor Recipes.
Boundaries, Pet Peeves & Rants
June 23, 2019--Episode 41
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Denise talks about boundaries and pet peeves. This episode goes a bit off the rails and we apologize in advance if we offend anyone. Please send your comments to Cindie at WomenBeyond@icloud.com
If you'd like to watch the movie that scared the living sh*t out of Cindie when she was little, you can see it here.
Bucket List
June 16, 2019--Episode 40
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Diane and Denise talk bucket list trips and going to Africa.
US citizens can apply here for Global Entry for expedited clearance through border security.
Do you need shots before you travel? Check on it here.
If you are an alumni of Cal Berkeley, consider joining one of their trips.
Polenta
June 9, 2019--Episode 39
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We're doing something a little different this week. Denise reads a chapter from her memoir about growing up Italian in San Francisco.
Get her recipe for Deep Fried Polenta (or You-Know, You-Know Crostini).
Plan B
June 2, 2019--Episode 38
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Denise talks about writing memoirs and what her plan B is when things don’t go as planned.
Martha Hopkins, agent extraordinaire
Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food
Elissa Altman, writer extraordinaire
Memorial Day Recipes!
May 25, 2019--Episode 37
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Diane and Denise give their favorite Memorial Day entertaining ideas.
Versailles Cuban Food, Los Angeles, CA
Cuisinart strawberry ice cream recipe
Staying Safe with Captain Eric
May 19, 2019--Episode 36
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Captain Eric Hatlee from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department talks with Denise about staying safe.
London Calling
May 12, 2019--Episode 35
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Denise tells us about her trip to London, her visit with Anne Willan and roasting a chicken with her mentor and idol. Correction Corner: Willem Dafoe plays Van Gogh in the film At Eternity’s Gate, not William Devane. It’s an absolutely stunning movie and you should definitely watch it.
Anne Willan’s books on Amazon.
John and Norma’s Homestay B&B.
Mother’s Day
May 5, 2019--Episode 34
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Denise and Diane talk about their moms, Mother’s Day and gift ideas.
Koffee Krunch Cake at Valerie Confections
Original Coffee Crunch Cake recipe.
Where Cooking Begins by Carla Lalli Music
Wine Country Table by Janet Fletcher
Simple Cake by Odette Williams
Southern Cakes by Nancie McDermott
Cake, I Love You by Jill O’Connor
Sticky, Chewy, Messy Gooey by Jill O’Connor
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