HP Newquist, Chocolate’s Fascinating History, Linda Jordan, Dine LA Restaurant Week At Ruth’s Chris Pasadena

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• HP Newquist - Chocolate’s Fascinating History
• Linda Jordan - Dine LA Restaurant Week At Ruth’s Chris Pasadena

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• The Worst Candy Bar Is Basically The Blueprint For Them All
• Las Vegas Is Getting a Museum of Ice Cream With Themed Hotel Suites and an Epic Ice Cream Buffet 
• The FDA Issued a Class I Recall on Costco's Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon

Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards And Other Travel News, How To Develop The Right Strategies Towards Financial Wellness

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• Travel Expert Chris Carley From EyeOftheflyer.Com – Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards And Other Travel News 
• Marissa Cazem - How To Develop The Right Strategies Towards Financial Wellness

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Should You Be Worried About The Wax On Your Apples?
• The Little-Known Yet Fascinating Origin Story Of Bread Bowls
• Domino's Introduces New Wine To Put Pizza Hut To Shame

The 2024 Affordable Wine Of The Year, Food Trends In 2025

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• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - 2024 Wine Of The Year  
• Author And Educator Sally James - Food Trends In 2025

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Make America Healthy Again: The powerhouse foods that work medical magic
• This U.S. Airline Just Made Its Dress Code Stricter 
• Scientists May Have Found a Way to Stop Gray Hair

Messenger RNA To Treat Cancer, Healthy Choices For School Lunches And Snacks

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• “Health Update” With Dr. Jeff Barke - Messenger RNA To Treat Cancer
• Clinical Nutritionist Tara Coleman - Tips For Making Healthy Choices For School Lunches And Snacks

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• The Type Of Greens You Should Never Use For A Make-Ahead Salad
• Budweiser's Super Bowl 2025 Ad Will Tug At Your Heartstrings
• Starbucks brings back free refills — but there’s a catch…Plus, the condiment bar is back.

The Science Of Great Barbecue And Grilling, Beer Trends & History

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• Meathead - Barbecue Hall Of Famer Shares The Science Of Great Barbecue And Grilling
• Expert On Beer And Brewing Randy Mosher - Beer Trends & History 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• 10 Facts About American Barbecue
• Traveling to New Orleans for the Super Bowl? Tips to get the best deal.
• Couple Has 8 A.M. Chuck E. Cheese Wedding for $800

The Perfect Irish Coffee, Baltaire Restaurant In Los Angeles

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• Dale Degroff Aka ‘King Cocktail’ Help Us Make The Perfect Irish Coffee
• Patrick Hickey - General Manager At Baltaire Restaurant In Los Angeles 

Tips For The Perfect Homemade Pie

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• The "Pie Whisperer" Kate Mcdermott - Tips For The Perfect Homemade Pie 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy sells out at launch: 'Soup you can suck on'
• This Airline Is Accepting Venmo Payments for Tickets 
• You Can Travel to These Stunning International Destinations Without a Passport

The Affordable Wine Report, Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks

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• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - Wines Under $20 
• Shelby Sim - Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Think Twice Before Buying Jennie-O's Turkey Bacon
• Raw Nuts vs. Roasted Nuts: Which Is Healthier?
• Southwest Pilot Removed from Cockpit After TSA Detects Alcohol Smell

Exploring The Carnivore Diet, Disney History And Iconic Experiences

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• “Health Update” With Dr. Jeff Barke - Exploring The Carnivore Diet
• Marcy Carriker Smothers  - Disney History And Iconic Experiences 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Over 12,000 cartons of chicken broth sold at Walmart recalled in 9 states
• How US Wineries Saved Canada’s Wine Industry After a Devastating Freeze
• Why Drinking Bottled Water Can Be Much Worse for You Than Tap, According to New Research
• Coors Light is changing its name 

Cheese Pairing Tips And Perfect Cheese Boards, 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

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• Jerry Haines & Brianne Rehak From Harmony Cheese - Pairing Tips And Perfect Cheese Boards
• Sommelier Larry Van Aalst - 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
• This Popular New England Dish Has Been Served at Every Presidential Inauguration Since Reagan
• Pay to stay: Starbucks reverses its open-door policy

Tips For Setting And Achieving Financial Goals In The New Year, Dry Creek Kitchen In Healdsburg, CA

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• Dan Nickele -  Tips For Setting And Achieving Financial Goals In The New Year
• Chef Shane McAnelly - Executive Chef At Dry Creek Kitchen In Healdsburg, Ca 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Bob Uecker, legendary baseball broadcaster, dead at 90
• This Common Food Additive Is In Everything — and It Could Be Messing With Your Health
• What's The Difference Between Organic And Grass-Fed Beef?

National Geographic 100 Hotels Of A Lifetime, Should We Be Concerned About Bird Flu?

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• National Geographic Travel Expert Annie Fitzsimmons - 100 Hotels Of A Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Retreats 
• “Health Update” With Dr. Jeff Barke - Should We Be Concerned About Bird Flu?

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• California Declares 'proactive' State Of Emergency Due To Bird Flu
• The FDA Just Officially Banned Red Dye No. 3 
• TSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It's Serious This Time
  
  

Wines Under $20, Linkedin's Hiring Tips For Small Businesses In 2025

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• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - Wines Under $20   
• Andrew Chimka - LinkedIn's Hiring Tips For Small Businesses In 2025 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Snacking’s Bad Rap Might Be Undeserved, New Research Suggests
• The FDA Recalled More Than 2 Million Cans of Coconut Water Across 29 States
• American Airlines Has Discounted Flights to Europe This Spring For Under $500 Roundtrip

REPLAY: Entrepreneur John Catsimatidis' Secrets For Success

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• Entrepreneur John Catsimatidis - Secrets For Success And How He Became A Self-Made Billionaire

2025 L.A. International Wine Competition, Fueling Focus As Kids Return To School

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• Sommelier Spreti Valente - 2025 L.A. International Wine Competition
• Clinical Nutritionist Tara Coleman - Fueling Focus As Kids Return To School

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Serious Pizza Facts For National Pizza Week
• The Simple Salt Trick To Stop Oil Splatter In The Kitchen
• From Hawaii to the Caribbean and Beyond, These Are the Most Affordable Destinations to Fly to in 2025

Erin Mylroie, 101 Greatest Soups For National Soup Month, Paso Robles Blendfest On The Coast

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• Erin Mylroie - Author, 101 Greatest Soups On The Planet Joins Us For National Soup Month
• Jamie Guzman - Paso Robles BlendFest On The Coast (February 20-23)

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Here's Why It's Been So Hard to Find Eggs
• 6 Etiquette Tips For Bringing Your Own Wine To A Restaurant
• Airlines Issue Flight Waivers and Attractions Close Amid Devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles

New Non-Alcoholic Sparkling From Josh Cellars, Former NFL Star Vince Ferragamo Talks NFL Playoffs

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• Joe Carr - Celebrate Dry January With New Non-Alcoholic Sparkling From Josh Cellars
• Former NFL Star Vince Ferragamo Talks NFL Playoffs

Wines Under $20, The Consumer Electronics Shows Must-See Tech

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• Larry Lipson - The Affordable Wine Report - Wines Under $20   
• Andrea Smith -  From Smart Homes To AI: The Consumer Electronics Shows Must-See Tech

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Oscar Meyer Offers $35,600 Job Driving the Iconic Wienermobile
• Why You Should Steer Clear Of Lemon Slices At Any Buffet
• One Of Julia Child's First Recipes Was A Shark Repellent For The CIA

Cow's Milk Vs. Plant Based Milk, Top Trending New Year’s Resolutions

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• “Health Update” With Dr. Jeff Barke - Cow's Milk Vs. Plant Based Milk
• Mia Nicholson East - Top Trending New Year’s Resolutions And How To Keep Them

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Polar Vortex Predicted to Bring Exceptionally Cold Temperatures
• This Airline Now Flies to the Most Countries in History
• Majority of U.S. Teens Are Not Drinking, Smoking or Using Marijuana, Study Finds.

Exploring The Bean Book And The Art Of Cooking With Heirloom Beans, Taking A Break From Alcohol During Dry January

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• Steve Sando - Exploring The Bean Book And The Art Of Cooking With Heirloom Beans
• Dr. George Koob - Recognizing Signs Of An Alcohol Problem And Taking A Break From Alcohol During Dry January

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• A Daily Avocado Habit Is Linked to Better Food Choices, Study Finds
• How the European Grocery Shopping Trend Can Help You Save Money and Prevent Waste
• JetBlue Fined $2M for Delayed Flights — What That Means for Affected Passengers' Wallets

Slowing Down The Effects Of Aging, Mediterraneo At The Westlake Village Inn

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• Dr. Michael Greger - Slowing Down The Effects Of Aging
• Chef Lisa Biondi -  Executive Chef, Mediterraneo At The Westlake Village Inn

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• Why You Should Always Buy More Ground Beef Than What You Need
• Is There A Real Difference Between Name Brand And Generic Canned Goods?
• THINGS YOU SHOULD CLEAN BUT DON'T

Thaao Penghlis' Hollywood Dinner Parties And New Projects, Sustainably Caught Seafood Prepared With A Modern Twist From Bluewater Grill

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• Actor, Author And World Traveler Thaao Penghlis - Hollywood Dinner Parties And New Projects 
• Jim Ulcickas From Bluewater Grill - Sustainably Caught Seafood Prepared With A Modern Twist 

NEWS STORIES OF THE DAY:

• The First Thing You Should Do With Bagged Salad To Keep It Fresh
• YOUR WATER BOTTLE IS DISGUSTING

Seafood Cooking Tips With Chef John Ash, Wine, Food And The Soul Of Italy

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• Two-Time James Beard Award Winner Chef John Ash - Seafood Cooking Tips
• Award Winning Author And Journalist Robert Camuto - Wine, Food And The Soul Of Italy