Sadly, by age four I was a ballet school drop-out. Over the years I went on to become a jazz dance drop-out, ballroom dance drop-out, hip-hop drop-out, and most recently a Zumba drop-out. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but for me it was a HUGE problem. You see, I have always loved to dance. I’m just not a “dancer.”
Read MoreAbout eight years ago, I claimed Thanksgiving. Every woman needs a holiday that she can call her own and since cooking brisket wasn’t my thing, this seemed to be a good fit. Although I could barely boil water at the time, I figured that most Thanksgiving staples could be bought pre-made and I could recruit my dad to carve the turkey. “No-brainer,” I thought. Then I gave it a go. Quickly I learned that the magic of Thanksgiving was not based on the moistness of the turkey or the sweetness of the pumpkin pie. No, the magic comes from a delicate blend of all of the flavors that make up the day. Yes, I had claimed Thanksgiving, but in order to keep it I needed a better recipe.
Read MoreI've known Lisa Lewtan for a number of years as the entrepreneurial go-getter. There's not a lot of drama in what Lisa does. In fact it's quite simple. When she wants something, she goes after it.
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