Lynda Mahana
Former New Orleanian, Lynda Mahana has always had a great passion for food and entertaining. The mother of four and ardent hostess and cook, Lynda operates In Good Taste, her own catering and event planning business.
Lynda is the Founder and first President of the Cancer Crusaders, a 30 plus year non-profit, made up of all volunteers that raise money for Cancer research. She is a past President of the Atlanta Section, National Council of Jewish Women.
Currently she is busy writing her autobiography and her first cookbook entitled Midday Gourmet, a collection of menus and recipes suited to breakfast, brunch and luncheon.
She also writes for Examiner.com as the Buckhead Cooking Examiner at http://www.examiner.com/x-27290-Buckhead-Cooking-Examiner and her personal blog, In Good Taste (InGoodTasteCom.blogspot.com)
You can contact Lynda at LBMahana@gmail.com
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Lynda is the Founder and first President of the Cancer Crusaders, a 30 plus year non-profit, made up of all volunteers that raise money for Cancer research. She is a past President of the Atlanta Section, National Council of Jewish Women.
Currently she is busy writing her autobiography and her first cookbook entitled Midday Gourmet, a collection of menus and recipes suited to breakfast, brunch and luncheon.
She also writes for Examiner.com as the Buckhead Cooking Examiner at http://www.examiner.com/x-27290-Buckhead-Cooking-Examiner and her personal blog, In Good Taste (InGoodTasteCom.blogspot.com)
You can contact Lynda at LBMahana@gmail.com
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LSU Versus AlabamaWho do I root for?
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From Teenager to Human Being in Eight WeeksShe went off kicking and screaming to the airport. "I don't want to go. Don't make me! What are you doing to me?" This beautiful young woman was about to experience some of the very best days of her life and she just didn't get it -- at least not then!
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A GirlfriendThere is something intangible that can't be explained, actually doesn't need to be, about a special friendship with another woman -- a girlfriend!
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Atlanta Honors the Royals With Watching PartiesIt's morning suits and spats for men, while women don their fanciest hats to attend the many events scheduled in Atlanta to celebrate the royal nuptials.
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Gefilte Fish for PassoverIt is with a sense of accomplishment when a cook masters the process of making gefilte fish.
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Passover BrowniesLooking for a really good brownie recipe for Passover? It is so easy and the use of cocoa powder eliminates the added mess of melting bars or semi-sweet chips.
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My Friend Jerry SpringerI asked him about other stars that impressed him. He said he found a few of the sports figures exciting; but the one individual that impressed him the most was Bobby Kennedy when he campaigned right by his side. -
Passover 2011I remember a small child questioning a Rabbi to the validity of a specific part of the story. The child couldn't understand how an ocean could part allowing people to escape to the other side, in this case to freedom.
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A Really Great Meal at Seasons 52How would you define a really great meal at a restaurant? Would it involve good food that is health conscious: must it be both visually appealing in the way its looks or the setting you are eating it in? -
Mardi Gras in AtlantaJoin the revelers, some masked and costumed, catching beads and trinkets while drinking the wines of Bacchus, enjoying great food and listening to the carnival music of Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and the Meters.
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Randy Jackson, the Bad Cop on IDOL and Positives of the Season!I realize for reasons of continuity and familiarity, the producers decided to keep Randy on; but, there is no way he is a compatible partner for the presence of Jenifer Lopez and the personality of Steven Tyler
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Holiday HotlinesList of numbers and websites to help you with your holiday cooking. -
Potato LatkeA typical Hanukah menu often includes the pancake better known as a latke.
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Butterball Turkey Website and HotlineThe site includes how to choose a turkey, how to thaw, cook, carve and even what to do with any leftovers.
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Yom Kippur and Break Fast RecipesYom Kippur is a day of "self-denial" with the goal of cleansing one's self of sins. Prayer services on Yom Kippur are lengthy and solemn, and a twenty-five hour fast is kept. -
Fall Dessert RecipesFresh cranberries are not available year round but in the fall they are plentiful. Take advantage of their sweetness and try this recipe for Pineapple Cranberry Upside down Cake. -
Rosh Hashanah Menu and RecipesRosh Hashanah is a holiday where food is served up with tradition, symbolism and sweetness.
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Fall Cake Recipe- Apple CakeSome say apples are eaten because biblical scholars believe they smell like the Garden of Eden and confer special blessings on those who consume them. -
Fish Taco- a Healthy Seafood Entree and WhyDuring a recession, families eat in restaurants less often. Home cooks look for new, healthy and interesting ways to prepare fresh seafood. -
Memories of Mother and a New Orleans Five Years LaterNew Orleans was the city I was raised in, the place that would always be my comfort zone and the place that makes me happy. My memories of Katrina Hurricane? My first thoughts are for my mother.Also published on:
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Butternut Squash RecipesButternut is the most common winter squash and whether you make it the main ingredient in a soup or bake it in a gratin, the flavor comes shining through. -
Celery and Its Texture is Key!The key to a great Bloody Mary is the blending process. No pun intended, but "blended, not stirred or shaken" is the key! The celery stalk adds the crunch!
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Garlic and Butter RollsBefore the waiter could take a drink order, the garlic rolls were gone and the customer was asking for more
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Middle Eastern Dinner Party-Part II-the Main CourseIt is now time for the main course and your guests are waiting anxiously.
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Middle Eastern Dinner Party-Part IThe indigo night is warm And the air fragrant with spices Succumb to a night of Middle Eastern mystique!
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Pandora's Box and the Groovy GroovesharkMusic is my catalyst for dance. I can get up and dance -- by myself and I am happy as a lark! I
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Random Thoughts on so You Think You Can DanceThe choreography this year has been pretty fabulous and collectively, with the best dancers I have seen in a few seasons their strengths shine and unfortunately their weaknesses shine even brighter -- .
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Chocolate Pudding PieEvery kids favorite! Mmm Mmm Good -- -- -- -- . -
Has the Oil Spill Affected How Much Seafood You Eat?Three state's grocers are banning together to show the public that Gulf seafood is safe and plentiful.
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Is the Gulf Coast Oyster Industry in Trouble Because of Oil Spill?Many oyster farmers believe it could take more than three years to re-establish the industry. -
Class ReunionThat night no one cared if you were a bank president or a ditch digger. That night, you were still the captain of the football team and the still pretty Key Club sweetheart.
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Italian Stuffed ArtichokesArtichokes can be stuffed with anything from bread and cheese to olives, ground meat, shrimp, crabmeat, ham or anchovies -
Summer Tomato SaladsCut into a ripe tomato, sprinkle on a little coarse salt and a drop of balsamic vinegar and you think, "yes, this is what it's all about!"
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Vanilla Vinaigrette Over Lobster MedallionsBeautifully layered, this dish conjures up visions of elegance and delicious expectations of the meal to follow. -
Parfait or Trifle?Let us thank our English neighbors across the sea for that oh so delicious dessert called a "trifle". It can also be called a "parfait". -
Review of so You Think You Can DanceUnlike other talent related reality shows, SYTYCD refrains from the harsh ridicule of its contestants and in most cases tries to give constructive criticism to those that do not make the grade. Kudos to them.
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American Idol Season FinaleSimon led the show in a direction that made it one of the most highly watched on television. It was his approval that every contestant sought. With it, you had a chance to move on and without it; you were Sh_t Out of Luck.
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Idol's Crystal Bowersox Has no CharismaDreadlocks look good on a Jamaican "man", not on a white girl singing in front of the masses. Change it up girl, look like a girl! Show a little believable emotion when the other contestants leave the show. Oh sorry, too late for that.
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Father's Day RecipesMy father was a meat and potatoes man. Let's step it up and make Dad happy. Indulge him and with the following menu and you are assured of making his day special. -
Atlanta's Sandy Springs Farmers Market is OpenThe market features 40 farmers and vendors showcasing a wide variety of fresh and locally grown produce. The market also sells baked goods, cheese, fresh eggs, as well as jams, jellies and honey.
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An Older Woman's Take on Superstar Adam LambertIt's not only his voice, but his whole demeanor...he commands the audience...look at me...listen to me. He creates excitement!
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HBO Series TREME-Another ReviewThe thing is...you have had to have lived there. The New Orleans culture is so different than any place else: not to mention, and very important... the innuendo is being lost on anyone not from there.
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An Ode to MotherMy Mother passed away four years ago. She was a star and it wasn't till she died that I realized it. Read on, as the story of her escape from the ravages of Katrina is but one example of the kind of woman she was.
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Top Restaurants for a Romantic Evening in AtlantaA romantic restaurant is a place that evokes a certain feeling in its patron. It may be defined as sexy or sophisticated. It usually has excellent food, impeccable service, and plush surroundings and exudes a feeling of comfort.
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Accessories Scream Color for SpringIn the world of woman's fashion, that little extra is the accessory one wears to make a new outfit pop! This spring the focus for accessories turns to color....and color is everywhere.
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HBO Series Treme: Follow Up ReviewA couple of days ago I wrote a passionate but negative review of the new HBO series Treme. Since that time the feedback I have received did not agree with my opinions of the show. In fact I was referred to as an elitist, unfair and narrow minded.
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Best Baked Goods with a Twist on PresentationWhen you serve a variety of desserts after a good meal, your guests get excited. Oh, which one should I try first? A really fun and unique way to showcase dessert is to offer a sampling of each in small glasses.
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Dining Al Fresco on Memorial Day: RecipesIf you are not going to the beach and don't live near the water, don't let the Memorial Day holiday pass without doing something fun. Invite friends to join you for lunch or dinner and dine al fresco.
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New HBO Series Treme is Disappointing!As a former New Orleanian, I really was anxious to watch the new HBO series Treme and looked forward to watching with much anticipation. Unfortunately, unless the coming episodes change dramatically, I will not be watching it too many more times.