Author Archives: donna loren

In Retrospect… 12 Days On The Road

My husband was planning a trip back East to visit his family last summer… alone! I said “Not this time! I have a feeling we’re going together and it will be work-related. Then I added, “Also, I feel it will … Continue reading

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Meeting John Waters

Here's the man… John Waters himself, the Hairspray king. No, he doesn't use any. You can tell I was up close and personal and there wasn't any evidence. Just a kind and generous man. I was standing in a very … Continue reading

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Hollywood Show

Celebrity Autograph shows are becoming a gathering place for Pop Culture. After all, the movies and television shows are our history in relating to the 50's and 60's, etc. Of course, music is also a main driving force in my … Continue reading

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BBQ Corn on the Cob

BBQ Corn on the Cob I like to go to the Farmer's Market for fresh corn. Most markets will do but make sure the entire husk is covering the tender kernals of corn. Start your BBQ Four Servings: Four ears … Continue reading

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“It may choke Artie but it ain’t gonna choke me!” (quote from The Little Rascals)

For All you artichoke lovers, this gets to the heart of the matter! I have incorporated tips from Giada De Laurentis on the Food Network. Serves 4 I'll make this as easy as can be. You'll need 2 large artichokes. … Continue reading

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Pick Yourself Up with a Fresh Summer Salad

Fresh Summer Salad Try visiting your local Farmer's Market for fresh summer greens and other delights. My latest sojourn featured a plethora of Heirloom tomatoes…yellow, green, red, burgundy, striped…all bursting with juicy goodness. My favorite pairing with these beauties is … Continue reading

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Donna Loren’s Shindig

I really enjoyed singing on my first online show. Hope you felt the same if you tuned in. So many blessings occurred. It began with my husband, Jered, who found StageIt.com on the internet. One day recently, he invited me … Continue reading

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Green Latkas

  These are definitely not your grandma’s potato pancakes. My latkas are light and full of healthy ingredients. To add to the green way of thinking, I include zucchini and parsley. So, here we go: Makes 24 3″x3″ pancakes Dust … Continue reading

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Finding Sarah-Tabloid Terrorism

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, is blazing a trail with her new series Finding Sarah on Oprah’s new network OWN. I was always a huge fan of her best friend, Diana; well, Princess Di. I was living in Hawaii the … Continue reading

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Tickle My Fancy with Potato Salad for Two

  These hot summer days in California make me hungry for an old favorite, potato salad. I’ve learned some healthy ways to make it and still enjoy the deliciousness.   Boil 2 medium white or Yukon gold potatoes in salted … Continue reading

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