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Pelosi's Obamacare logic would send Jefferson reeling
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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
Mary Moran
Upon graduating from the California School of Culinary Arts in 2002, Chef Mary Payne Moran began her professional career shelling crabs at the world-renowned restaurant, Michael's in Santa Monica. Simultaneously, she launched her own company, Hail Mary’s, founded upon the belief that good food nurtures the soul, and began catering weddings, parties and large corporate events.
In the fall of 2008, Mary began teaching her culinary skills to others. Currently she can be found at Hollywood School House teaching her after school cooking class, and teaching her popular "Vegetables or Not Here I Come" assembly.
Most recently, Mary has launched another division in her company as well as a chef she is now also a Certified Nutritionist for high profile clients. She helps her clients discover their healthy way of eating. Mary has recently been published in the Los Angeles Magazine, & The New Jersey Star Ledger.
Daily she addresses cooking aficionados through her blog - Cooking with Chef Mary as well as her how-to webisodes on You Tube.
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The Status Update
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Mary Moran
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Cinco de Mayo salsa and guacamole recipes
Published 11:51 a.m. May 5, 2012
Celebrate this Cinco De Mayo with this simple salsa and guacamole recipe.
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Recipe Creation: Lemon Shrimp and Asparagus
Published 12:00 p.m. April 28, 2012
Shrimp, pasta and asparagus are a perfect combination for spring.
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Choosing, cleaning and cooking shrimp (Shrimp Scampi recipe)
Published 1:49 p.m. April 21, 2012
Choosing, cleaning and cooking shrimp can be as easy as one, two, three
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Five ways to bake up your Brie
Published 4:21 p.m. April 11, 2012
If you’re in the group that has never made baked Brie or you’re one who makes them all the time and need some new ideas, look no further.
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What to do with chocolate Easter bunnies?
Published 3:07 a.m. April 8, 2012
Our solution to the left over chocolate dilemma is a chocolate fountain and yummy things, like poundcake and strawberries, for dipping.
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Easter Gazpacho: A fun brunch or lunch treat (Recipe)
Published 8:40 p.m. April 6, 2012
Bring the flavors and brillance of spring to your Easter brunch or lunch recipe with this easy to follow Gazpacho recipe.
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Easter recipe: Grilled "Bunny Burgers"
Published 8:16 p.m. April 5, 2012
This Easter, decorate your table with these adorable Easter Grilled Bunny Burgers.
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Twist the St. Paddy's tradition with Guinness Cupcakes
Published 6:11 p.m. March 17, 2012
Festive, and oh so good, these will be a hit at our St. Paddy's day fest!
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St. Patrick's Day: Erin go Bragh and green food!
Published 8:53 p.m. March 16, 2012
Ideas to plan the perfect St. Patrick's Day menu.
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How to buy and cook traditional corned beef for St. Patrick's Day (Recipes)
Published 11:09 p.m. March 16, 2012
Cooking the perfect corned beef take buying the right cut of meat, brining and cooking it for the best flavor. These traditional methods insure a tasty treat!
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St. Patrick's Day recipe: Guinness braised beef ragout and braised cabbage
Published 5:26 p.m. March 16, 2012
While the corned beef brisket, be it boiled, baked, skillet or crock potted, is the traditional St. Patricks' day far, a Guinness braised beef ragout, a cooking process that combines well seasoned meats and vegetables.
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The Cabbage: Not just for St. Patrick's Day
Published 5:01 p.m. March 16, 2012
We need to remember the great health benefits from the cabbage and add it to our weekly veggies routine.
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Cook with canned artichokes
Published 12:17 p.m. March 1, 2012
How to cook with canned artichokes
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Pasta Cooked Perfect
Published 12:50 p.m. February 17, 2012
Cooked pasta is a simple method of boiling water and adding noodles, or is it?
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Super Bowl Recipe: Salsa Verde
Published 5:54 p.m. February 4, 2012
This Super Bowl Sunday, add a new green salsa to your spread called “Salsa Verde”, which is made from the fruit of the tomatillo
