http://www.cucinachatterradio.com Radio Show & Blog Sat, 18 May 2013 16:57:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © Cucina Chatter 2011 lorraineranalli@yahoo.com (Cucina Chatter) lorraineranalli@yahoo.com (Cucina Chatter) http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://www.cucinachatterradio.com 144 144 Just another WordPress site Cucina Chatter Cucina Chatter lorraineranalli@yahoo.com no no http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/lemonade/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/lemonade/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 16:57:08 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2331 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/lemonade/feed/ 0 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/honor-the-blessed-mother/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/honor-the-blessed-mother/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 16:08:57 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2316 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/honor-the-blessed-mother/feed/ 0 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/achievement/practice-law-of-attraction/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/achievement/practice-law-of-attraction/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 05:36:25 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2308 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/achievement/practice-law-of-attraction/feed/ 2 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/eggplant-lasagna/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/eggplant-lasagna/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:45:35 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2299 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/eggplant-lasagna/feed/ 0 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/a-shortage-of-chicken-wings-really/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/a-shortage-of-chicken-wings-really/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:08:50 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2292 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/a-shortage-of-chicken-wings-really/feed/ 3 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/achievement/jeffersonian-pugh/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/achievement/jeffersonian-pugh/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:08:20 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2282 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/achievement/jeffersonian-pugh/feed/ 0 0:59:50 Shortly after becoming the youngest person to ever win election to the Moorestown, NJ School District, Brandon Pugh accepted my invitation to discuss his feat on Cucina Chatter. I am equally impressed by and hopeful about the emergence of this young[...] Shortly after becoming the youngest person to ever win election to the Moorestown, NJ School District, Brandon Pugh accepted my invitation to discuss his feat on Cucina Chatter. I am equally impressed by and hopeful about the emergence of this young leader. Take a look at what he has accomplished so far: At age 13, made a solo trip to Buenos Aries, Argentina so that he could teach English as a volunteer, and was the Director of Curriculum Development At age 16, earned his pilot’s license During his high school career, worked as the lead liaison and coordinator for the New Jersey Governor’s Office of Volunteerism Instructor for NJ Division of Fire Safety and NJ Office of Emergency Medical Services Has been educated and trained at The College of New Jersey, Rutgers School of Social Work, United Nations, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Has been recognized by NJ Governor Christie, President Bush, and President Obama Received Moorestown Township Outstanding Citizenship Award Is an EMT At 19, became the youngest person ever elected to the Moorestown, NJ School Board in a hard-fought victory Brandon was sworn to his position on the school board earlier this month. He expects to earn his Bachelor’s degree in 2014. To say that Brandon is gifted is an understatement. Click here to read more about Brandon. We can only hope he will continue on the path of another great statesman… Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped! At 5, began studying under his cousin’s tutor. At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French. At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages. At 16, entered the College of William and Mary. At 19, studied Law for 5 years starting under George Wythe. At 23, started his own law practice. At 25, was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. At 31, wrote the widely circulated “Summary View of the Rights of British Americaâ and retired from his law practice. At 32, was a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress. At 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence. At 33, took three years to revise Virginia’s legal code and wrote a Public Education bill and a statute for Religious Freedom. At 36, was elected the second Governor of Virginia succeeding Patrick Henry. At 40, served in Congress for two years. At 41, was the American minister to France and negotiated commercial treaties with European nations along with Ben Franklin and John Adams. At 46, served as the first Secretary of State under George Washington. At 53, served as Vice President and was elected president of the American Philosophical Society. At 55, drafted the Kentucky Resolutions and became the active head of Republican Party. At 57, was elected the third president of the United States. At 60, obtained the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation’s size. At 61, was elected to a second term as President. At 65, retired to Monticello. At 80, helped President Monroe shape the Monroe Doctrine. At 81, almost single-handedly created the University of Virginia and served as its first president. At 83, died on the 50th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence along with John Adams.   Achievement, Blog, Education, Entertainment, History, Podcast, Politics lorraineranalli@yahoo.com no no http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/special-christmas-sandy-hook-remembered/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/special-christmas-sandy-hook-remembered/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:00:18 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2276 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/special-christmas-sandy-hook-remembered/feed/ 0 1:00:30 For the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, CT Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate. Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. They coul[...] For the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, CT Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate. Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there. They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say. …They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day. “Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse. “This is heaven.” declared a small boy. “We’re spending Christmas at God’s house.” When what to their wondering eyes did appear, but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near. He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same, then He opened His arms and He called them by name, and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring. Those children all flew into the arms of their King and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face. And as if He could read all the questions she had He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.” Then He looked down on earth, the world far below; He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, “Let My power and presence re-enter this land!” “May this country be delivered from the hands of fools” “I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!” Then He and the children stood up without a sound. “Come now my children, let me show you around.” Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran, all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can. And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, “In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.” ~Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA Not much more can be said. The nation celebrates another Christmas with heavy hearts. God bless us all! Attached to this post is the Cucina Chatter Radio Christmas 2012 special. It contains some levity and a read of the wonderful children’s book, “A Wish for Wings That Work,” by Opus creator Berkeley Breathed. Blog, Entertainment, Family, Podcast, Politics, Religion lorraineranalli@yahoo.com no no http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/voice-of-valor/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/voice-of-valor/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:00:35 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2271 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/voice-of-valor/feed/ 0 0:59:07 Print media is not only alive and well, but also there remains a crop of students hungry for journalistic instruction. Among them are some who want to learn real journalism, not show biz. Una Mamma Italiana, from the Cucina Chatter Radio show[...] Print media is not only alive and well, but also there remains a crop of students hungry for journalistic instruction. Among them are some who want to learn real journalism, not show biz. Una Mamma Italiana, from the Cucina Chatter Radio show’s “Upstairs Kitchen,” is coaching a group of teens and young adults in their endeavor to produce a magazine on their own, soup to nuts. It’s called Voice of Valor and it’s getting rave reviews. Una Mamma, aka Tiffany, joined me recently on the show for an extended feature interview to discuss this project. You can hear our chat on the podcast accompanying this post. Mangia & Enjoy! Blog, Education, Media, Podcast lorraineranalli@yahoo.com no no http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/cats-are-supermodels/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/cats-are-supermodels/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:00:53 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2264 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/cats-are-supermodels/feed/ 0 0:56:57 …and Stu Bykofsky is hysterical! Philadelphia Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky recently release a hilarious book called “Cats Are Supermodels.” It’s a dog-lover’s account of life with a feline. It’s poignant, pra[...] …and Stu Bykofsky is hysterical! Philadelphia Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky recently release a hilarious book called “Cats Are Supermodels.” It’s a dog-lover’s account of life with a feline. It’s poignant, practical, and spot on! Stu graciously joined me at the virtual kitchen table that is my radio show, Cucina Chatter, to discuss his book. Whether you like cats or not, have pets or not, read much or not, you will enjoy this book and so will many of those hard-to-buy-for friends on your Christmas list. Mangia & Enjoy!   Blog, Entertainment, Podcast lorraineranalli@yahoo.com no no http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies/ http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:00:38 +0000 Lorraine http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/?p=2227 http://www.cucinachatterradio.com/blog/perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies/feed/ 0