Dishing With Donna

School is back in session!  What are your kids eating?  What are they bringing in to eat?  What is the school actually giving them?  How do teachers really feel about what's going on with school lunches and the kids?  What's important to know?  .... Join Donna and her guest, Mrs. Giselle Matthews who is a longtime elementary school teacher with young kids of her own, as they analyze how far school lunches have actually come and what foods help your child stay focused and energized.  School lunches can rock when you realize it all starts from .... HOME.

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Carnivores versus Vegans versus Pescatarians .... what do you do when your own family members eat differently?   Well welcome to my family.  We have at least one of each.  This puts my husband's Chef skills to the test!  He and I have learned how to cater to the vegan in our family while still enjoying the meals and dishes ourselves.  Here is a quick snapshot of how we make that happen, with a quick surprise pop-in from our 5 year old pizza lover and his opinion too!  Eating vegan dishes can still be delicious and hearty when you choose to get creative in the kitchen, even for a carnivore like me.

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This podcast just got a makeover!  Donna welcomes you back to the new variety entertainment show for anyone who loves to eat, loves to cook, loves to laugh, and enjoys some good table conversations.  Cheers to this kickoff episode where Donna shares with you the actual audio footage of when she first met her husband, an Executive Chef and former Food Network Star personality.   Their exchange in meeting one another is recorded from a radio talk show interview 11 years ago on a syndicated program that was once called . . . Dishing With Donna.   ;-)

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Let's go crazy, let's get nuts!  Join co-hosts Donna Mesa and Chef Megan for this delightful food conversation as they explore our world full nuts...and seeds.  Nuts and seeds and are a powerful addition to any healthy lifestyle so time to chime in.  They will be dishing about fun facts along with their favorite recipes to get those nutritious little power foods into your everyday diet. Some have called Chef Megan a few names but Donna has one special nickname that reveals her true nutty nature.      

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So what is this juicing thing all about?  Join Chef Megan as she dishes with Donna about the difference between juicing vs. blended smoothies and beyond!  You've heard about all those fruits and vegetables that can go through a juice extractor to give you a vitamin-rich elixir to help navigate through a healthier day.   Donna shares her first experience with a 3-day juice "cleanse" and lived to tell about it!   This could be the answer to getting that body back into bikini-ready season!  It's certainly more than just how good you will look but about how good you will feel!  Join us for the juice as we sip on something good! 

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It's time for Cinco de Mayo!  Who doesn't want to celebrate tacos, burritos, and guac?  Join Chef Megan and Donna in this playful episode with a little history of Cinco de Mayo and delicious Mexican food favorites to inspire you to come together and create a fiesta of fun. Did someone mention my friend Rita?  

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