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A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a PR rep about interviewing a Food Network Star. I had the opportunity to interview Alex Guarnaschelli, star of Alex’s Day Off and one of the judges on Chopped. It was a quick Q&A due to phone issues, but it still was super fun. And now I can say, I actually talked to someone who is big on Food Network. Here are some of her answers to the few questions that I got to ask her. Thank you to all of you who gave me question ideas on FB that day:-)
Me: “What are some family traditions you had growing up that you want to continue to pass on to your daughter?”
Alex: “My mom always made fruitcake and cookies every Christmas. I want to do that every year as well.”
Me: “What is your favorite recipe that you make every Fall?”
Alex: “I never actually make the same thing twice, but I enjoy making applesauce, apple butter, and roasted squash.”
Me: ”Who or what inspires you the most in the kitchen?”
Alex: I am inspired by ingredients and the seasons.
Me: ”Do you have any kitchens tips or tricks that you can share with the BruCrew readers?”
Alex: “I believe there shouldn’t be any tricks in the kitchen. Just keep it simple and don’t over think the recipes.”
Me: ”Do you have kitchen mistakes and what have you learned from them?”
Alex: ”I make a mistake every time. But the key is to move on and try again. Always learn from your mistakes and don’t let them stop you.”
Thank you so much Alex for the fun opportunity to talk with you about your traditions and kitchen experiences. Alex was also an editor for the latest Haagen Dazs ebook, Ode to Summer. The book is a collection of fan submitted short stories that capture the special memories of summer. Alex wrote the forward and also reviewed the summer moments that were submitted for the publication. You can download the book for free from Itunes HERE. Your download can help protect our world’s natural food supply.
And to help guarantee another 50 summers full of savory moments, the Häagen-Dazs brand is donating $25,000to honey bee research at the University of California Davis, plus an additional $5 for every download of the e-Book up to $50,000 – bringing the total donation up to $75,000! Honey bee colonies – which are responsible for one third of the world’s food supply — are dying at an alarming rate, posing a serious risk to our natural food supply, including many of the ingredients that define Häagen-Dazs pure ice cream.
I hope you enjoyed hearing about my interview. Blogging has provided me some fun opportunities and I can’t wait to see what else comes my way.
Now let’s get this party started with some fun features!!!
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
Most viewed link woo hoo! Thanks everyone! And Sooo jealous you got to interview Alex… She’s awesome!
Veronica recently posted..Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
It’s no wonder it was the most viewed…it is so awesome looking!!! And yes, it was a fun interview:-)
Jocelyn,
Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful week
Michelle
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Thank you so much for featuring my Ikea Spice Rack bookshelves! I am honored. Thanks for hosting the linky parties, they are the best!
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You are very welcome. I am glad to hear you like the party…I enjoy seeing what everyone has made!!!
Wow!! What a fun conversation that must have been
Thanks for hosting each week!
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Thank you for hosting!
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What a cool experience! I’m so jealous.
Love the party, thanks for it!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Crazy Sweet Tuesday
How fun to get to talk to a “real celebrity” She should have invited you to be a guest judge! How fun would that be! Thanks for hosting and as always have a wonderful week!
Joan@Chocolate and More recently posted..White Chocolate Fudge with Cranberries and Pistachios
Now that would have something to scream about!!! Going to remember that for the next one;-)
That’s such an awesome opportunity! How fun! And as always, thanks so much for hosting
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How fun! What a great experience!!
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Thanks so much for hosting the party! Have a beautiful week
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Wow..how cool that you got to interview Alex from the Food Network!!!!! So lucky..and great questions you asked too!! I’ve been in Rachael Ray’s magazine TWICE in the Q&A section they used to have (called Ask Rach!) in her magazine..so thats about as close as I’ve ever been to ‘talking’ to a celeb on FN!
Melanie recently posted..Halloween, Power, and Pizza Rolls
Awww, yay! Thank you so much for the feature
Thank you for hosting your great party!
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Congratulations on the interview! That’s amazing!
Sounds like you had a great day! What an event. Way to go!
Thanks for the party.
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Lookie at me…linking up. Trying to get back on it and link up at parties…I made edible tea cups for the party! How very cool that you got to interview Alex.
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Yay for linking up:-) Those tea cups are way too cute!!! Thank you for coming to the party Holly!!!
That is SO cool! Congrats! Thanks for featuring my peppermint cupcakes.
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Thanks for hosting!
Great interview! I bet it was so exiting being on the phone with Alex! Thanks for hosting the party!
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Thanks so much for hosting!
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You’re such a name dropper. Hehe!!! That’s awesome that you had such an amazing interview
Thanks for hosting the party Jocelyn!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Cranberry Orange Biscotti
I love Alex!!! Congrats on being asked to interview her. She seems so down to earth! Your features are yummy looking!
Blessings,
Leslie
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hooray for you and the interview! thanks for the party too and lottsa happy to you. (i felt like rhyming today-lol
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I don’t know how I missed your link party but happy Online BlogCon told me about it. Happy to link up.
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Thanks so much for the great party Jocelyn, have a wonderful week!
Thanks for the party! WHat a great opportunity to interview a FN star! Hope your day is great!
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Thanks for the hosting the party! The interview sounded super-fun to do!
Liz recently posted..Salted Caramel Apple Crumb Bars
What a neat opportunity
Thanks for hosting a great link party 
I’m so happy for you! What an awesome experience to interview Alex!
and are you going to try out for FNS? You totally should, you cooking genius!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Snickers Brownie Bites
Awesome! That’s great news that you were able to interview her! I hope blogging opens up my world someday!
Thanks for hosting!
Cindy
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how cool that you got to interview her! and i love the links, fall is such a fun time in blogland
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Wow! Lucky girl! Alex is my idol. Wonderful link party – so many yummy dishes and cool crafts to try.
Thanks so much for the link up! Have a great week!
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Awesome features! Thanks for hosting, Jocelyn!
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