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Angie Mar, Daniela Soto-Innes, Anita Jaisinghani and Nyesha Arrington Join Rachael Ray on the Cover of the March 2019 Issue

Meredith Corporation’s Rachael Ray Every Day reveals its second annual “Like a Boss” March 2019 issue, which highlights women shaping the food and beverage industry this year, including chefs, bartenders, business owners, bakers and more. The cover stars, along with Rachael Ray, are Daniela Soto-Innes (of Cosme and ATLA in New York City), Anita Jaisinghani (of Pondicheri in Houston and New York), Nyesha Arrington (of Native in Santa Monica, California), and Angie Mar (of the Beatrice Inn in New York). The issue is on newsstands and on RachaelRayMag.com on February 15.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate these talented women and join the discussion about representation and equality,” said Lauren Iannotti, Editor in Chief of Rachael Ray Every Day. “These are the women making the food industry a more inclusive and delicious place, and we’re thrilled to share their stories with our readers.”  

To celebrate the launch of the issue, Rachael Ray is hosting a panel discussion on women in food on Wednesday, February 27 at Pondicheri in New York City with Nyesha, Anita, and Tania Harris, pastry chef at The Lazy Goat in South Carolina, moderated by Lauren Iannotti. Tune in on Facebook Live to watch the discussion.

American Whiskey Magazine, the quarterly publication celebrating whiskeys from around the USA from Paragraph Publishing Limited, the publishers of international best-seller, Whisky Magazine, announced the launch of its March 2019 issue with Fawn Weaver, CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Historian of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, on its cover. The occasion marks the first time in the publishing house’s more than 20-year history that an African-American is featured on the front of one of its publications. The issue hit newsstands this week.

The 8-page cover story, TAKING ON THE WORLD: The Rise of Uncle Nearest, is an update to the November 2017 article written by Jim Leggett for Whisky Magazine. “I recall wondering if this, the first spirit brand in history commemorating an African-American would, could, find a home among increasingly crowded store displays, even join the top shelf brands in upmarket clubs and bars,” said Leggett. “Well, now sold in almost 50 states and eight international markets later, the answer is a resounding yes! The upstart label is already selling in more than 4,000 locations around the world, London, Tokyo, Cape Town, Glasgow and Belfast included,” Leggett continued, outlining the extraordinary growth of a brand that is barely 18 months old.

Like the Lacheys, 48% of People Plan to Stay in This Valentine’s Day

Bob Evans Farms is celebrating Valentine’s Day by partnering with Vanessa Lachey, who has created two unique recipes perfect for couples or families who want to skip the crowds and celebrate at home. In fact, according to a new Bob Evans Farms® survey, 48% of people who celebrate Valentine’s Day plan to spend the evening at home and, of those staying in, 80% prefer home cooking to takeout.

“Valentine’s Day is a special day for Nick and me, and we love including the kids too,” said Vanessa Lachey. “This year, we want to slow things down and spend the day at home. Food is my love language, so I’m treating my family to a home-cooked breakfast and dinner using recipes that I customized with Bob Evans Farms. I’m thrilled to partner with a company that appreciates recipes that are both easy and delicious.”

Vanessa’s home-cooked recipes include several favorites from Bob Evans’ Family of Brands. The breakfast recipe, Spinach and Gruyere Egg White Cups with Hash Brown Crust, features Simply Potatoes® Hash Browns and AllWhites® Egg Whites. For a cozy night in, Vanessa shares her dinner recipe for Garlic and Herb Mashed Potato Bake, made with Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes.

Sotheby’s is proud to present Transcendent Wines, the highest-estimated wine auction in history, from 29 to 31 March 2019, in Hong Kong. Estimated to bring HK$147-206 million / US$19-26 million*, the three-day sale will offer 2,704 lots (16,889 bottles of wines) from the extensive private cellars of The Transcendent Collector, featuring the finest producers from Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône, Bordeaux, and Italy.

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Scholarships Will Support Aspiring Pastry Chefs and Bakers

The French Pastry School of Robert Morris University Illinois has established a new charitable foundation to provide scholarships to students in its full-time Pastry and Baking, Cake, and Bread programs.  The French Pastry School Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity, helps students with tuition as they pursue their passion for pastry, baking, and confectionary arts.

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