The Nanaimo Bar is a wonderfully unique and sumptuous dessert that originates on Vancouver Island, which happens to be where most of my husband’s family lives. Nanaimo Bars are rarely seen in the US. The Bar’s cult following and ubiquitous presence in Canada has yet to entice … [Read more...] about sweet nanaimo bars and bittersweet memories by liz hughes of virtually homemade
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Hurricane Katrina Remembered by Jennifer Shaw, Author of "Hurricane Story"
After the chaos caused by Hurricane Irene this weekend, it seems appropriate that today marks the sixth anniversary of New Orleans' devastating Katrina. I'm lucky enough to live far away from both of these storms but, simply as a human being, I feel deeply for everyone affected. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Katrina Remembered by Jennifer Shaw, Author of "Hurricane Story"
African Threads and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign by Valerie Hearder
When Valerie Hearder wrote to tell us her Africa story, we were blown away and asked her to share it with all of you. We are so proud to end our Mama Africa theme with her piece, which will introduce you to the amazing Grandmothers who are almost single-handedly nurturing the … [Read more...] about African Threads and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign by Valerie Hearder
Africa's Beautiful Views and Big Gifts by Gabrielle Gosselin
I met Gabrielle Gosselin at the Jo Malone counter in Bloomingdale's, where somehow we started talking about Africa. She had just gotten back and was feeling a little out of sorts, especially amidst the excess of Bloomie's. I was so impressed by what she had been doing on the … [Read more...] about Africa's Beautiful Views and Big Gifts by Gabrielle Gosselin
Getting Schooled by Chioma Agwuegbo
We're always excited to hear from readers in other countries so when Chioma Agwuegbo emailed us a few months ago, we immediately enlisted her to write a guest post! Chioma grew up in Nigeria, where she graduated from Ebonyi State University with a degree in Mass Communication. … [Read more...] about Getting Schooled by Chioma Agwuegbo
From Paradise to Home via Oprah by Meredith Lee
Our good friend, Meredith Lee, may not be an official Ultimate Viewer but Oprah had -- and continues to have -- a huge impact on her. Oprah inspired her to make the most important move -- literally -- of her life, and Meredith, recently diagnosed with breast cancer, is paying it … [Read more...] about From Paradise to Home via Oprah by Meredith Lee
The Oprah Effect by Ultimate Viewer Cecelia Behar-Bush
All week, we're posting Oprah tributes and stories from the Ultimate Viewers who we met on our trip Down Under. You may remember Cecelia Behar-Bush from the second Australia show, where she announced to her husband that she was pregnant! A life-changing moment on a life-changing … [Read more...] about The Oprah Effect by Ultimate Viewer Cecelia Behar-Bush
My Mother Reads My Blog by Elizabeth Tannen
Elizabeth Tannen is a former NPR producer, Huffington Post contributor and student in the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She writes Dating in the Odyssey Years, a blog that not only her mom reads -- I do, too! We're thrilled to … [Read more...] about My Mother Reads My Blog by Elizabeth Tannen