A new national survey of 2,000+ Americans by Challenge Butter reveals a major cultural shift: people are rejecting rigid diet culture and embracing what Challenge Butter calls Culinary Individualism — the belief that cooking should reflect your taste, your mood, and your creativity.

In this conversation, FlavRReport host Joe Winger sits down with Maheen Khan, Senior Brand Manager at California Dairies, to unpack the data behind the movement and what it means for home cooks in 2026.

What you'll learn:

— Why nearly 2 in 3 Americans want to eat better WITHOUT restrictions

— How flavor and ingredient quality are replacing strict rules as the new definition of "healthy"

— What "culinary individualism" means and why it matters to your kitchen confidence

— How real California dairy farming families think about food, nourishment, and tradition

— Challenge Butter's newest products including Butter Cubes and Spreadable Blends

Whether you're a confident home cook or someone who dreads the kitchen, this episode is your permission slip to cook with joy again.

Featured: Maheen Khan, Senior Brand Manager, California Dairies / Challenge Butter

Host: Joe Winger, FlavRReport.com from DailyOvation.com

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Chapter Timeline

0:00

Intro — Joe Winger welcomes Maheen Khan

Context: Challenge Butter, California Dairies, and the new 2026 survey

1:00

What is Culinary Individualism?

Challenge Butter's new food philosophy — cook your way, on your terms

2:00

Flavor, not fear — emotional cooking culture

Why confidence in the kitchen changes everything

3:30

The cultural shift away from diet rules

Restriction vs. balance: what the 2,000-person survey found

4:50

Survey data: Americans redefining "healthy eating"

Nearly 2 in 3 want to eat better without restrictions — what this signals

6:28

Real food, real families — the farming story behind Challenge Butter

Cara De Groot quote + third-generation California dairy farming values

7:53

Challenge Butter product lineup for 2026

Butter Sticks, Butter Cubes, Spreadable Blends — and what's coming next

9:06

Outro + where to find Challenge Butter

challengedairy.com | DailyOvation.com | FlavRReport.com

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Story expert John Truby joins Joe Wehinger on FlavRReport, part of DailyOvation.com to break down this year's Oscar race with zero filter and total clarity.

John Truby has spent 35 years teaching more than 50,000 writers, directors, producers, and executives worldwide. The films they've made together have generated over $20 billion at the box office. He knows what makes a story work, and more importantly, what makes one fail.

In this conversation, John and Joe dig into why Oscar-nominated scripts often disappoint audiences, what separates a good story from a great one, and which films this year actually delivered, whether the Academy noticed or not.

What you'll learn in this video:

- Why serious fiction dominates Oscar season but loses audiences

- The real reason One Battle After Another is likely to win Best Picture

- Why Hamnet deserved far more attention than it received

- What Rian Johnson's Knives Out sequel gets right that most films get wrong

- The one genre strategy that gives independent filmmakers the best shot at success

- What film investors and producers must understand about story before writing a single check

- Why Hollywood's writer crisis is the worst John Truby has ever seen, and what that means for the future of film

Whether you are a movie lover, an aspiring screenwriter, a producer sourcing material at Sundance or AFM, or a film investor evaluating projects, this conversation will change how you watch and evaluate stories.

John Truby's Oscar Countdown breakdowns are on Facebook:

facebook.com/TrubyWritersStudio

Explore John Truby's books, courses, and consulting:

https://truby.com

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https://dailyovation.com

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Joe Winger sits down with Josh Rosen, Brand Manager at FrieslandCampina Consumer Dairy,

straight from the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Diego, to break down why specialty European cheese is having its biggest moment yet — and why foodies, wine collectors, and home cooks are all paying attention.

🧀 IN THIS EPISODE:

- Why Gouda is the most approachable specialty cheese for beginners AND connoisseurs

- The Dutch-Hispanic story behind Gayo Azul — and how it became a Southeast favorite

- Parano: the Gouda-meets-Parmesan hybrid your pasta has been missing

- What a PDO label means (yes, just like Champagne) — and why Rembrandt's new recipe is a big deal

- Spicy cheese: why the heat trend isn't going anywhere

- Royal Hollandia: the easiest entry point into specialty cheese

- How FrieslandCampina's sustainability program "Nourishing a Better Planet" is changing dairy farming

- World Cheese Championship wins and what award-winning cheese actually tastes like

🍷 PERFECT FOR:

Wine & whiskey lovers looking for new pairings | Home cooks upgrading their ingredients |

Charcuterie board builders | Specialty food enthusiasts | Foodies exploring European cheese

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Introduction & Josh Rosen

0:34 – Winter Fancy Food Show takeaways

1:20 – Gayo Azul: Dutch-Hispanic heritage cheese

4:09 – European cheese in the American kitchen

5:37 – The charcuterie board taste test

6:23 – Why Gouda pairs so well with wine

7:25 – FrieslandCampina's sustainability mission

8:44 – World Cheese Championship awards

9:56 – Food trends & spicy cheese

11:43 – Rembrandt PDO: what changed & why it matters

14:07 – Royal Hollandia 2026 preview

16:00 – Josh's home cooking secrets & favorite meal

17:23 – What's coming from FrieslandCampina in 2026

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→ Royal Hollandia | Dutch Masterpiece | Gayo Azul — available at specialty grocery retailers nationwide

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Join Joe Winger from DailyOvation.com as he sits down with Misty Skolnick from Uncle Jerry's Pretzels to explore their handmade sourdough chocolate pretzels - the ultimate gift for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day!

Uncle Jerry's combines the best of both worlds: salty, crunchy handmade sourdough pretzels with a light coating of decadent milk or dark chocolate.

Unlike traditional Valentine's candy, these pretzels are made fresh to order with simple, quality ingredients - no warehouse storage here!

🥨 What Makes Uncle Jerry's Special:

Handmade sourdough pretzels (flour, water, sourdough yeast, salt)

Light chocolate coating - not overly sweet

Baked fresh to order - never sitting in warehouses

3-5 day shipping across the United States

Perfect for Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, or date night!

VISIT: UncleJerrysPretzels.com 🎁

📍 CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction to Valentine's Day Pretzels

0:24 - Welcome & Guest Introduction

0:48 - How Uncle Jerry's Celebrates Valentine's Day

1:11 - Healthy Alternative to Traditional Valentine's Candy

1:31 - Fresh Ingredients & Handmade Process

2:04 - Why They're Crowd Pleasers

2:36 - Perfect Valentine's Gift Alternative

2:55 - Shipping & Freshness Details

3:36 - How to Order

4:01 - Perfect for Date Night or Galentine's Day

🔗 Connect with Uncle Jerry's Pretzels:

Website: UncleJerrysPretzels.com

Facebook: @UncleJerrys

Instagram: @UncleJerrys

Don't settle for ordinary Valentine's candy! Order your fresh, handmade chocolate pretzels today at UncleJerrysPretzels.com

#ValentinesDay #GalentinesDay #ChocolatePretzels #UncleJerrys #HealthySnacks #ValentinesDayGifts #ChocolateCoveredPretzels #SourdoughPretzels #DateNight #GiftIdeas #HealthyValentines #PretzelLovers #FoodReview #ValentinesTreats #HandmadeSnacks #FlavorReport #DailyOvation #ChocolateLovers #SaltySweet #UniqueGifts

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In this powerful conversation, actor and storyteller Thaao Penghlis reveals the hidden journey behind The Great Escape, a cinematic podcast that re-examines the escape of the Holy Family through Egypt, the real origins of the Three Wise Men, and the villains who tried to erase a prophecy.

This isn’t a postcard version of Christmas.

It’s an epic survival story filled with:

Dangerous rulers like King Herod

Ancient prophecy and astronomy

Sacred sites in Egypt most people never hear about

Faith, fear, miracles, and endurance

Penghlis shares how a two-week pilgrimage across Egypt reshaped his understanding of faith, storytelling, and humanity — and why this story has endured for over 2,000 years.

Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or simply obsessed with great storytelling, this episode explores why stories of good versus evil never die — and why this one still matters now.

👇 Listen to The Great Escape on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio

👍 Like, subscribe, and share if this story moved you

💬 Comment below: What part of this story hit you the hardest?

⏱️ Chapters & Timeline (YouTube Chapter-Optimized)

00:00 – The Moment That Changed Everything

Why this story begins with a prophecy not spoken in 1,000 years

01:15 – Storytelling, Memory, and Why Stories Survive

How great stories hook us across generations

02:05 – What Is The Great Escape Podcast?

Why this isn’t the version of the story you grew up with

02:52 – The Real Danger Facing the Christ Child

Herod, fear of prophecy, and the massacre history avoids discussing

03:25 – Eight Sacred Sites in Egypt

The hidden geography of the Holy Family’s survival

03:41 – The Church of the Palm

The miracle, the imprint, and why it still matters

05:11 – How Christianity Took Root in Egypt

Coptic faith, sound, ritual, and belief beyond language

06:13 – The Truth About the Three Wise Men

Persia, astrology, prophecy, and power

07:35 – Heroes vs Villains

Why every timeless story needs both

08:43 – Why This Event Was Unprecedented

“Something extraordinary” after 1,000 years of silence

10:03 – Writing an Epic Without Losing Its Soul

How to tell a sacred story without ego

12:38 – Performing Multiple Voices in One Take

Acting discipline and narrative momentum

14:56 – Audio Drama vs Film Acting

Why voice alone can be more powerful than visuals

18:13 – Sound, Silence, and Spiritual Weight

Why restraint matters more than spectacle

22:30 – Favorite Scenes & Emotional Peaks

Chase scenes, miracles, and discovery

24:10 – Heliopolis and the Collapsing Statues

Myth, archaeology, and a National Geographic surprise

27:57 – “When You Walk the Path, You Keep It Alive”

Why experience beats research every time

29:48 – Faith Without Religion

Belief, humanity, and why this story still resonates

31:48 – Could This Become a Film or Miniseries?

Why the story isn’t finished yet

35:05 – Why This Story Is Ultimately About Giving

And why that message is rare today

38:18 – Final Thoughts: Why Stories Save Us

#ThaaoPenghlis #podcast #biblicalhistory

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In this episode of FlavRReport from DailyOvation.com, we sit down with whiskey expert Jacki Arnold to taste three standout expressions from Old Hickory—culminating in a rare 12-year bottled-in-bond rye that delivers bold mint, spice, and chewy intensity.

00:00 Rare Whiskey Tease – Only 8 Bottles

00:37 Meet Flavor Report & Today’s Surprise

01:11 Old Hickory’s 150-Year Heritage

02:03 10-Year Barrel Proof Bourbon Tasting (117 Proof)

03:16 How to Nose Whiskey Like a Pro

04:14 Awards & Why Barrel Proof Matters

04:38 15-Year Heritage Reserve Comparison

05:35 Flavor Evolution: Sweet vs Spice

06:19 The 12-Year Bottled-in-Bond Rye Reveal

07:10 Rye Aromas: Mint, Spice & Floral Notes

07:55 Tasting the Rye: Chewy, Bold & Intense

08:41 What “Bottled in Bond” Really Means

09:19 What Whiskey Color Tells You

10:43 Which Bottles to Sip vs Mix

11:40 Where to Buy & Follow Old Hickory

12:24 Live Tastings & Events

13:00 Final Thoughts & Farewell

We break down:

Barrel proof vs bottled-in-bond

How extra aging changes proof and flavor

Why this rye is becoming a fast favorite among collectors

What whiskey color actually tells you

Which bottles are meant for sipping (and which should never be mixed)

If you love bourbon, rye whiskey, food pairings, and rare spirits, this tasting is for you.

Learn more at OldHickoryBourbon.com and Instgram.com/OldHickoryBourbon

Find more food, wine, cocktail at DailyOvation.com and FlavRReport.com

👇 Listen till the end for buying tips, tasting events, and how to find these bottles near you.

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#RareWhiskey

#RyeWhiskey

#BourbonLovers

#BottledInBond

#BarrelProof

#WhiskeyReview

#FoodAndWhiskey

#AmericanWhiskey

#FlavorReport

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In this in-depth conversation, founders Gabi Petrylaite and Frank Schilling share how Aphrodise Sparkling Rosé rose from a cold start to becoming a staple at luxury weddings, celebrity events, and major Hollywood film and TV productions. From multi-day wedding celebrations to behind-the-scenes film logistics, this episode reveals what it really takes to build a lifestyle brand that shows up under pressure.

You’ll hear how weddings became Aphrodise’s breakout moment, why logistics turned into a competitive advantage, how organic celebrity moments happened, and why distribution remains the brand’s biggest frontier. Along the way, they discuss signature cocktails, flavor perception, awards, and the philosophy of “showing up” again and again.

This isn’t just a wine story. It’s a celebration story.

⏱️ Bookmark Timeline

00:00 – Introduction

Aphrodise Sparkling Rosé and why this conversation matters

02:45 – Starting From Zero

The cold start, building a single-product brand, and early resistance

06:20 – Why Weddings Changed Everything

Multi-day celebrations, high consumption, and solving planner pain points

10:30 – Signature Cocktails & Activations

The Aphrodini, gin fizz, beach slushies, and rosé towers

14:50 – Logistics as a Competitive Advantage

Delivering hundreds of bottles on time, every time

18:30 – Celebrity & Luxury Events

Organic moments with world-famous artists and private celebrations

22:40 – Hollywood Product Placement

How Aphrodise landed on major film and TV sets and kept showing up

27:10 – Awards & Industry Recognition

Greek Sparkling Wine of the Year and international gold medals

29:45 – Flavor, Pairings & Drinkability

Cherry, apple, crisp finish, and why guests keep pouring

33:30 – Distribution Challenges & What’s Next

Why demand is growing and how the brand plans to scale

36:45 – Final Reflections

Celebration, memory, and building something that lasts

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In this episode of FlavRReport.com from DailyOvation.com, veteran brewmaster Tony Vieira (35+ years in the beverage industry behind brands like Budweiser, Blue Moon, and White Claw) breaks down why traditional energy drinks are overloaded with sugar, stimulants, and questionable ingredients — and what a functional, adult energy drink should actually look like.

We dive into:

Why energy drinks are still formulated for teenagers

The real risks of excessive caffeine and stimulant stacking

Why taurine is everywhere — and why Mocean Energy left it out

How flavor, wellness, and performance can coexist

What “responsible formulation” actually means

This conversation is for high performers, food lovers, parents, and professionals who want energy without the crash, chemicals, or candy flavors.

👉 Learn more about Mocean Energy: https://drinkmotion.energy

#EnergyDrinks

#HealthyEnergy

#FunctionalBeverage

#WellnessDrinks

#FoodieLife

#AdultEnergy

#NoTaurine

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In this episode of FlavRReport from DailyOvation.com , we dive deep into what makes high-quality butter a game-changer for baking, cooking, and hosting. From cookies and cakes to pasta, vegetables, and holiday spreads, discover how butter made with simple, clean ingredients can elevate every dish.

We sit down with senior brand expert Maheen Khan from a 100+ year California butter brand to uncover:

Why locally sourced cream and milk matter

How a faster farm-to-churn process improves flavor and consistency

The difference between standard butter and chef-preferred butter

Innovative butter formats like pre-portioned cubes for everyday cooking

Why festive butter shapes are becoming a holiday table centerpiece

If you care about better baking, cleaner ingredients, or stress-free cooking, this conversation will change how you shop for butter.

Whether you’re a home cook, baker, foodie, or holiday host — this is one ingredient you shouldn’t overlook.

🔍 WHAT PEOPLE ARE ASKING

What is the best butter for baking?

Why does locally sourced butter taste better?

How do chefs choose butter?

What butter is best for everyday cooking?

This video answers all of it.

#Butter

#Foodie

#BakingTips

#CookingHacks

#CleanIngredients

#FarmToTable

#HolidayCooking

#HomeCooking

#BakersOfYouTube

#FoodPodcast

#KitchenEssentials

#ChefTips

#FoodInnovation

#CaliforniaFood

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From cult classics (Postal, Rampage) to new action films and unexpected industry insights, Boll opens up about financing, streaming, the Armie Hammer comeback, global production, and the future of indie films.

This is Boll exactly how fans want him—sharp, honest, fearless.

👉 Full article + coverage at DailyOvation.com

👉 Like, Subscribe & drop your thoughts in the comments!

⏱️ CHAPTERS (Timestamps)

00:00 – Opening: Uwe Boll at AFM 2025

00:16 – Which films fans ask about most

01:05 – Why Postal and Rampage became cult hits

03:12 – How Boll finances independent films

04:28 – Investor profits & smart budgets

06:17 – Streaming changed everything (good + bad)

08:03 – His restaurant, wine life & big pivot back to film

10:07 – New release: Run (streaming worldwide)

10:36 – Citizen Vigilante + the Armie Hammer comeback

11:47 – First Shift 2 & 3 on Paramount+

12:44 – Where filmmaking is affordable in 2025

14:49 – Drone shots, unions & real production hurdles

16:18 – How Boll chooses stories & genres

19:08 – Europe’s political tension & migrant themes

20:44 – What Hollywood is doing wrong

22:20 – What Hollywood still gets right

23:30 – Closing thoughts at AFM 2025

#UweBoll #AFM2025 #AmericanFilmMarket #IndependentFilm #FilmIndustry #MovieBusiness #FilmFinancing #FilmDistribution #DirectorsLife #CinemaIndustry #BehindTheScenes

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We dig into Christine’s journey from Step by Step to award-winning director, why ballroom is the perfect “bougie sport” for this story, how Gen Z dance culture and TikTok strategy, with responsible financing, strong tax incentives.

Welcome & AFM 2025 Setup

Why we’re talking to filmmakers, directors, financiers and investors about why film production can be a smart, disciplined investment.

0:37 – Meet Director Christine Lakin

Airport recognition, ’90s nostalgia, and how Step by Step still lives rent-free in people’s memories.

1:20 – From TGIF Star to Director

Christine’s evolution: acting, choreography as a “side hustle,” theater as “church,” and the epiphany that led her to directing.

3:22 – Training Ground: TV vs. Features

What fast-paced TV taught her about time management, improvisation, collaboration, and staying “overly prepared” on set.

5:24 – What I Won’t Dance Is Really About

The pitch: YA coming-of-age rom-com, sports movie, ballroom drama—with that love-hate “will they/won’t they” spark.

6:37 – Beyond Dance: Family, Legacy & Identity

How Elena and Xavier’s stories reflect class, privilege, pressure, and the journey to finally be yourself.

9:15 – Bougie, But Make It Real

Ballroom as a “bougie sport,” and why chefs, winemakers, restaurateurs and mixologists will feel seen by the grind behind the glamour.

11:21 – Why the Canary Islands?

Introducing partner Hula Hoop, using one region for a “small U.S. town” and Vegas, plus the practical magic of incentives and locations.

13:15 – Creative Process & Scouting

How Christine plans shots, trusts her instincts, and turns locations into character—even last minute.

15:00 – Message to the Canary Islands

Excitement, early buzz, friends begging to be “packed in her suitcase,” and the anticipation of working with Spanish and local crews.

16:01 – Enter Producer Alexandra Engelson

Alexandra joins to explain why the story is universal, why dance is for everyone, and how accessibility is built into the film’s DNA.

17:20 – Universality, Comfort & Rewatch Value

Why this film is designed to be rewatched, to feel like “home,” and to make ballroom relatable for people who don’t own $2,000 dresses.

18:00 – Dance as Therapy & Universal Language

Why when words fail, we sing—and when singing fails, we dance. Movement as emotion, joy, and a language without borders.

19:36 – Fitting the 2026 Global Market

Gen Z, TikTok, Dancing with the Stars numbers, and why a female-directed dance film hits the sweet spot.

20:31 – TikTok, Dentists & Dance Content

How dance videos dominate feeds, why TikTok is essential to the strategy.

21:46 – The Investment Pitch (Not Financial Advice)

Building a trilogy, responsible budgeting, using incentives, and diversifying with brand sponsorships to reduce risk.

22:59 – Cameos, Easter Eggs & Judges With Attitude

Fun ideas for high-profile cameos and the personality-driven judges become fan-favorite moments.

24:18 – Following the Journey

Where to follow: @ChristineLakinDirector and @MagicAndMoxieProductions on Instagram for updates, casting news, and behind-the-scenes.

#IWontDance #ChristineLakin #americanfilmmarket #AFM2025 #YAFilm #IndependentFilm #BallroomDancing #FilmInvestment #DancingWithTheStars #TikTokDance #CanaryIslands

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In this exclusive conversation, Jeff Caruso, Senior Vice President of Sales and Success at Wrapbook, joins Daily Ovation’s Joe Winger to discuss how technology and AI are reshaping the business of filmmaking — from packaging to payback.

🎥 Learn how Wrapbook’s next-generation financial tools are helping producers, financiers, and line producers move faster, smarter, and more efficiently in a global marketplace.

“Technology is driving and redefining both how content’s made and what’s getting made right now,” says Caruso.

Get ready for insider insights, sharp humor, and the kind of flavor that only comes from people who live and breathe the business of storytelling.

👉 For filmmakers, investors, and anyone who believes creativity and capital can coexist beautifully.

Read more about Wrapbook and AFM here:

🌐 https://www.wrapbook.com/resources

⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps)

00:00 – Welcome to AFM 2025: The Business Behind the Movies

00:42 – Introducing Jeff Caruso, SVP of Sales & Success at Wrapbook

01:20 – “Where Capital Meets Commerce”: The Promise of AFM

02:15 – How Technology and AI Are Redefining Film Production

04:00 – The Antiquated Side of Hollywood Workflows

05:30 – Why Wrapbook Is Changing the Game for Filmmakers

07:05 – “AI Isn’t the Job — It’s the Tool for the Job”

08:45 – AFM Finance Panel: The Heavy Hitters You Need to Know

10:10 – How Wrapbook Helps Filmmakers Save Time and Money

11:40 – “Do More with Less” — The Reality of Film Production in 2025

13:00 – The Future of Film Financing and AI

14:20 – Final Thoughts: Possibility, Responsibility & Passion

#AFM2025 #AmericanFilmMarket #JeffCaruso #Wrapbook #FilmFinance #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #FilmInvestment #MovieBusiness #HollywoodTech #AIinFilm #FilmProducers #AFMLosAngeles #EntertainmentIndustry

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You’ll hear candid insights on funding, festivals, and translating hospitality to screen; how chef cousin Pino’s pasta-tossing energy shapes reenactments; and why service, storytelling, and community still matter. Expect hard-won advice for authors going from page to production, event playbooks from a 500-guest launch at the Heinz History Center, and the fun-loving spirit (yes, free zucchini) that made Primadonna a legend. #documentary #restaurantdocumentary #MariaCPalmer #JosephCostanzoJr #Pittsburghfilm

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In this episode, welcome back Misty Skolnick from Uncle Jerry’s Handmade Pretzels — a family-run Lancaster County classic that’s been baking natural sourdough pretzels for 35+ years.

This time, Misty reveals the long-awaited comeback of their chocolate-covered pretzels — a seasonal fan favorite that’s only available from October to April. Made with premium Wilbur chocolate and Uncle Jerry’s all-natural sourdough base, these treats bridge the gap between candy indulgence and wholesome snacking.

They discuss:

The nostalgic story behind Uncle Jerry’s 100% natural pretzels

How chocolate season transforms Halloween and the holidays

Why these pretzels are healthier (and more satisfying) than typical candy

The five irresistible chocolate flavors you can try right now

🍫 Order yours at unclejerryspretzels.com

🎃 Celebrate fall the handmade way!

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🛒 Order now before they disappear: https://unclejerryspretzels.com

📲 Follow @UncleJerrysPretzels for flavor drops and insider pretzel perks!

👉 LIKE if you're a snack lover

👉 SUBSCRIBE for more gourmet taste tests

👉 COMMENT: Are you #TeamLowSalt or #ExtraDark?

#SourdoughPretzels #HealthySnacks #ArtisanFood #FoodieFinds #SnackReview #UncleJerrys #SmallBatchSnacks #CleanLabel #GourmetSnacks

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Find Richard S Sargent previous book (The Horror Movie Night Cookbook) here: https://amzn.to/3F6PViiCan food and chick flicks actually teach us something?

Author Richard S. Sargent—known for his viral Horror Movie Night Cookbook—is back, but this time, he's swapping blood for bubbly romance with his newest creation: The Ultimate Chick Flick Cookbook. 💋🍿

In this fun and surprisingly heartfelt interview, Richard shares how his respect for romantic comedies was transformed through food, characters, and clever storytelling. From pasta-inspired passion to desserts that define "happily ever after," this cookbook isn’t just for date nights—it’s a love letter to a misunderstood genre.

🛒 Grab his horror cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3F6PVii

📖 Find the full chick flick story + recipes at:

👉 https://dailyovation.com

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👉 https://la.flavrreport.com

👉 https://vegas.flavrreport.com

📌 LIKE if you love rom-coms

💬 COMMENT your go-to date night dish

🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more delicious pop culture pairings

#ChickFlickCookbook #RichardSSargent #FoodieFun #DateNightRecipes #RomComAndChill #CookbookLaunch

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Nomadica Wines are sourced from vineyards with responsible farming practices and winemakers who engage in low intervention wine making.

Wine-lovers can be 100% confident you’re drinking serious sommelier-quality wine.

Something really cool about our wines is everything's practicing organic. No pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers, all of our wines are fermented dry. Naturally zero grams of sugar per serving. They have nice fruit notes, but none of the wines are sweet.

Crushable bright flavor. 

Across the gamut, our entire portfolio has a brightness and a freshness to it. All of our wines are like slightly aromatic because I love an aromatic variety, but part of the thought that we put behind the brand is that I wanted to take that sommelier curation and put it in the restaurant, on the retail shelf so that when you're serving Nomadica at your home, at parties and the beach, 99% percent of people will love it.

I'm doing the work on the back end on blending, sourcing, creating these flavor profiles that's really taking that wine experience, that decade plus of developing my own palette and giving it back to the consumer. 

Joe Winger: 

What are the best ways to follow your journey and to learn more about you?

Kristin Olszewski: 

You can buy Nomadica online and our new rosé yuzu spritz, which is delicious at www.ExploreNomadica.com.

And then our socials are at instagram.com/Nomadica

And if you want to follow me. I’m at instagram.com/Kristin__O.

Daily Ovation covers food, entertainment and travel around the country and the world. FlavRReport is our city-to-city section. Both magazines Editor-in-Chief is Joe Wehinger on IG and Twitter as Joe Winger.

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Oscar nominee Alec Baldwin, Oscar nominee Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, Nicky Whalen star in this fast-paced thriller directed by RJ Collins.

When a small southern town is terrorized by a relentless serial killer everyone becomes a suspect… including local authorities. As the body count rises and the dark mystery deepens, the chief detective becomes haunted by the horrors of his past. Academy Award Nominee’s Terrence Howard and Alec Baldwin star in a mesmerizing crime thriller about what it costs to catch a killer.

Daily Ovation covers food, entertainment and travel around the country and the world. FlavRReport is our city-to-city section. Both magazines Editor-in-Chief is Joe Wehinger on IG and Twitter as Joe Winger.

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Synopsis: A year after their daughter’s disappearance, Kara and Felix struggle to move on in their own ways as their marriage falls apart around them. But when a mysterious door appears in her kitchen, Kara becomes obsessed with uncovering what lies behind it at any cost. Even as it threatens to reopen old wounds.

Alexander Seltzer:

I like to make movies about things that scare me typically. 

So with The Door, I’ve been terrified of becoming a parent; and parenthood in general. 

I really wanted to make a movie about that and exploring my fears and where they come from, but in an interesting, entertaining way. 

I wanted to ask the question of the audience, of myself, of whether or not: does parenthood transcend morality?

Ultimately, I hope that audiences come away watching the movie asking that question of themselves. 

Would they do anything different to what our lead Cara does at the end?

My website is just AlexanderSelzer.com 

But the best place to track me is Instagram: Alex_Seltzer. And my producer’s production company is BigPigCo. 

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“Gaming for Love” is a poignant narrative inspired by true events which follows the journey of Maisie, a young girl battling cancer, as she finds solace and strength in the world of online gaming.

“Gaming For Love” screens at LA Shorts Monday July 22.

Erin Gavin’s career has spanned over motion pictures, television series, theatrical

productions, print and live-action commercials.

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Today we talk with Heather Holmes about her message to businesses, how to craft the perfect pitch to get you millions of media impressions, what NOT to do when pitching media, living life as a young family on-the-go, and of course, we ask her for some of favorite foodie ideas.

CEO and Founder of Publicity For Good, Heather Holmes wants to help you make a positive impact in society while growing your business beyond 7 figures. She knows how to help.

Find more about Heather Holmes, CEO and Founder of Publicity For Good

https://publicityforgood.com/

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Distiller Owen King shares:

"The most important thing about Ironclad for me right now is, it's the same thing it's always been, and that's try to make the best bourbon we can. The other thing is is spreading the word about our bed, breakfast and bourbon. It's a bed and breakfast in Fredericksburg, VA that when we're out when you're there, you can drink bourbon.

We make a lot of old fashions there and we always have all these leftover oranges. And now the perfect thing is in the morning you have fresh squeeze orange juice from our old fashions. It's a really working double duty now.

But besides that I just love the fact that we can now expand our distillery up to Fredericksburg. So we can have more people try our bourbon and enjoy our bourbon, which is the goal. "

After 10 Years, Ironclad Distillery Now Serves Up Beds Alongside Their Bourbon at Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg, VA.

Ironclad Distillery has purchased Kenmore Inn, now offering a B&B with bourbon tastings.

To get more information about holding an event at the Ironclad Inn & Bourbon Tasting Room or booking a room, visit the site at: https://www.ironcladinn.com.

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Leveraging their industry-leading delivery services, the HungryPanda app seamlessly connects food, people and culture.

HungryPanda goes further with Asian food culture

The 'Golden Panda Award' is a symbol of excellence in the global overseas Chinese food industry, setting the highest standard for culinary achievement.

It stands as the world's exclusive international honor specifically dedicated to recognizing restaurant businesses in the food delivery sector. This prestigious award embodies commitment to promoting and celebrating outstanding achievements in the realm of international Chinese cuisine.

We are here today with Kitty Lu from HungryPanda. 

Help me get to know HungryPanda.co 

Kitty Lu: 

HungryPanda serves a niche market for Asian communities.  We were established in 2017, founded in the UK when our CEO and the founding team were studying in Nottingham University.

The platform was born from a very simple, but compelling need experienced first hand, by the founders as international students, struggling to find authentic Chinese food in the UK. 

From that outset, HungryPanda started to really focus sharply on that particular niche market, tailoring our user experience with Chinese interfaces to overcome culture and language barriers.

That's how our app got started.  We are very lucky enough to be growing really fast within the past six years. 

Now we expanded into 10 different countries, including: US, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, and Singapore.

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Just to touch on background a little bit, you were the winemaker and founder of a very successful urban winery, the Infinite Monkey Theorem. 

Then you chose to move on to where you are now at The Ordinary Fellow. 

What was that transition like for you?

Ben Parsons: 

The Infinite Monkey Theorem was really about disrupting the wine industry and trying to make wine fun and relevant and accessible. 

We were the first ones in the U.S. to put wine in the can. We started kegging in 2008. 

It was really about creating these urban winery spaces, just a tap room for a craft brewery in a city where everyone could come down and enjoy. 

After 11 years of taking that to a 100,000 case production distributed in 42 states, there was a really good opportunity for me to get back to what I wanted to do, which is being in a vineyard.

Even though that might sound like a cliche, there is something quite romantic about farming and being surrounded by nature and really trying to make the very best wine you can from Colorado fruit that you grow and putting it in a bottle versus buying someone else’s wine and putting it in a can, they’re like two very different things.

I had an opportunity to take over a vineyard in southwest Colorado down in the Four Corners just outside of Cortez, where the Four Corners meet. 

It was in disrepair and hadn’t been pruned in four years. So I got back in there and now it’s looking really good.

So that’s taken 4 years. Yeah it’s relatively small. It’s 13 acres of Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Sits at 6,000 feet elevation. So very high for a commercial vineyard. And it’s beautiful. 

It sits on a national monument called the Yucca House, which is an un-excavated ancestral Pueblan ruin from between the 10th and 12th century.

Starts at Mesa Verde, which most people are familiar with for the ancestral cliff dwellings from the Pueblans down there. It’s just a beautiful location. 

Yeah, two very different things, but kind of coming full circle almost as to what I got me into the industry in the beginning, back in the late 90s.

And now back there, but doing it on my own.

Joe Winger: 

You chose to be in Palisade, Colorado making your wine. 

Tell us a little bit about the region and why someone should come visit you in Colorado?

Ben Parsons: 

Palisade is beautiful. It’s on the Western slope of Colorado. It’s about a 4 hour drive West of Denver over the mountains.

About 4 1/2 hours East of Salt Lake City. 

It’s an American Viticultural Area designate called the Grand Valley and it’s pretty stunning. 

It’s known for its fruit. It’s actually known for its peaches, believe it or not. Some of the best peaches grown anywhere in the United States. Arguably the best. 

But it’s a very small microclimate. 

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So often we talk about food and wine and it’s usually for dates, romantic nights out, date night, anniversaries, vacations. 

Today we’re going to get to the source of what those date’s are actually about. So with us is a dating expert, Andrea McGinty from 33000dates.com. 

So just to start things off, what inspired you to become a dating coach?

Andrea McGinty: 

You mean what inspired an accounting / finance major to become a dating coach? 

I started this when I was in my 20s. So this is the 1990s. 

There’s no Google yet. There’s no online dating. It’s going to happen in the late 90s, but it hasn’t happened yet. At that point I was living in Chicago and I was getting married and five weeks before the wedding, he called it off and it was like – boom!

What do you do? First I cried, of course…

Anyway my friends started fixing me up on dates, still in your 20s and you know how those dates go, 

They know someone that’s single, so they think you should like them, blah, blah, blah…

After some of those dates I was really thinking about it and I thought, it’d be great if there was a place you could go, like an executive recruiter for your professional life. 

The same thing for your personal life. 

And of course, there was nothing like that at the time. Even in high school and in college I fixed up two of my suitemates. They’re still with their husbands that I fixed them up with.

I was already good at this and I thought I could start this. 

Anyway, fast forward.

I started a company in Chicago called It’s Just Lunch. Where people meet for lunch. We do all the work.

Fast forward, 15 years later, it’s still the same.

[At my first dating company, It’s Just Lunch] we had 110 locations globally and then I sold. Timing was perfect because online dating was coming out of its infancy and it was a mess it at first, just the scammers, the crazies, the horrible stories, 

I thought, “Oh, wow, there’s a need. People have no idea what to do online and how to date.” 

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Her scientific specialty is detoxing, and one of her goals is to help people live their best life. As she travels the world in search of science, she also searches for coffee. That journey led her to research coffee an its properties, and sure enough… she wanted to improve it.

This is the result of decades of coffee drinking and years of research: Their single-sourced organic beans from Guatemala detox and roasted in small batches by our award-winning master roaster. Dr. Rahm’s all-natural formula guarantees the cleanest, purest, cup of coffee you will ever have.

Order Rahm Roast coffee today: https://www.rahmroast.com

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Angel Orengo shares: I think we forget that at the core life doesn't need to be that difficult. It's not that complicated that we allow ourselves to be complicated by the things around us, by the things that we're told, by the way we think our lives need to be, by the number of houses, clothing, shoes – everything right that we need to have.

The moment you bring it down to the basics and you're like, yeah, life should be simple. We are okay. We're just learning here. We're back. We're like in a school and the teacher wasn't angry because we got it wrong. On the contrary,  it was just like, Oh, don't worry. I'll teach you.

Rocio Acquino:  The struggles they are feeling are real. They feel the difficulty. Everyone at some point is [feeling] who here has a difficult path? Everyone is like me. That connection is not superficial, but it's more in a deep way when you are in a group setting after being so disconnected really to talk about the important things that matters in life has another connection.

The story focuses on five of these women, each wrestling with unique life challenges such as closeted sexuality, career pressures, spousal abandonment, sexual abuse, eating disorders, and manipulative behavior. As they engage with the program's curriculum, they peel away layers of self-deception, pain, and societal conditioning, discovering that the love and solutions they seek already reside within them.

The Orchid serves as both the setting and the metaphor for their collective journey toward self-realization and empowerment.

Find more at: https://www.theorchidbook.com

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Actor and soap opera legend Thaao Penghlis knows how rto seduce and knows how to cook. After decades in Hollywood, working with the biggest stars and romancing the most beautiful women, he's decided to reveal his secrets.

Thaao's Intense Passion for Food was inspired throughhout this life. At a young age, by his family. Then by a career of adventures on screen and throughout the world. All of those memories have made it into his new book.

Thaao Penghlis has met and worked with many entertainers in his life. Actress Doris Roberts came for dinner one evening and wrote a letter that stated, "An extraordinary cook who takes pleasure in inviting his friends to his home for an evening of great food, wine and interesting conversation.

With all the celebrities that crossed Thaao's path through social means or at work, how would he embrace and seduce them with the cuisine?

Learn from all of his romantic and delicious secrets here: https://amzn.to/3J68amn

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Tequila can only be made with one agave. It’s a blue weber. Mezcal can be made with the other 47-ish varietals, and that number is always fluctuating, based on classification and family genius.

Production is the big one. Tequila is made in massive factories and made with either chemicals or steam for the most part.

Whereas mezcal is actually made by hand, roasted in an earthen oven. The biggest thing that separates Tequila and Mezcal is the 1% additive rule.

Tequila can have up to 1% by volume additives, and they don’t have to tell you. That’s why certain large brands will say 100% Agave, but it’s full of additives, because it doesn’t take much with modern chemistry. Just a couple drops of glycerin or vanilla extract to change the flavor and hide all the nuances.

Mezcal can’t have any additives by law.

Madre is an artisanal mezcal, made by hand in the rolling hills of the Oaxacan Sierra. Watching over the land for centuries, our mezcaleros started distilling the spirit of mezcal for the intent of personal guidance and celebration. They would like to share that spirit with respect and gratitude.

Find more at:

https://madremezcal.com

  / madremezcal  

  / mezcal.learning  

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Buy Bark and Barware Cocktail Smoker Kit on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/430gFZC

Or learn more about Bark and Barware: https://www.barkandbarware.com

Bark and Barware is dedicated to transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.

Their meticulously crafted Cocktail Smoker Kit ensures your drink experiences are unparalleled. Whether you're hosting an event or enjoying a quiet evening, Bark and Barware add a touch of sophistication to your libations.

Discover the story behind the flavor.

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Republic Latin Fusion's owners Syad Hossain and Christian Almonte visits FlavRReport.com to talk about food, drinks and NYC flavor.

Learn more about Republic Latin Fusion at:

https://RepublicLatinFusion.com

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Love scary movies?

Love food? 

If you answered yes to both, you're in luck. Author and Filmmaker Richard Grant visit Joe Winger at FlavRReport.com to talk about his favorite horror movies and grate food, drink and desserts to pair with it.

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Yes. Get it all setup in seconds Two guys from Ohio who love good food decided to tackle the problem. They stop by Joe Winger at FlaRReport.com to share their secret.

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Love Sicilian food? From pasta to vegetables to meats. Season to season all year-long. Let Melissa DiGiovanna from DiGiovanna Wines reveal her favorite foods and the perfect wines to pair with each dish.

The Di Giovanna company is managed by the brothers Gunther and Klaus. The winery is located in the mountains on the slopes of Monte Genuardo, a protected nature reserve.

The family vineyards are organically grown between Sambuca di Sicilia and Contessa Entellina, in the heart of western Sicily.

Today we spoke with Melissa DiGiovanna from DiGiovanna Wines about Sicily, their wine regions and their incredibles wines.

Learn more at:

https://www.di-giovanna.com/

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#Greatitalianwine #Oldworldwine #SambucadiSicilia #ContessaEntellina#DiGiovannaWines

#DiGiovannaVineyard #calcareoussoil

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Explore the current media landscape and iconic entertainment, with legendary L.A. broadcasting vets.....Have you ever become obsessed with a topic and taken a deep dive into consuming all you could uncover about it?

Media Path Podcast is here to indulge your creative obsessions. Co-hosted by Los Angeles weatherman/humorist Fritz Coleman and filmmaker/columnist and co-founder of Premiere Radio Louise Palanker, we take you along on a scenic tour through books, movies, articles and music related to a given topic of captivation.

Find the Media Path Podcast: https://www.mediapathpodcast.com/

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White Wine: The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles (amazon link: https://amzn.to/3qnFhMw)

From Albarino to Viognier and styles from Bordeaux to Vinho Verde and dive deep into popular favorites, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sherry.

Find their new book on Amazon.com here: https://amzn.to/3qnFhMw

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Chris Jankulovski is no stranger to uncertainty – he’s been living with it from the moment he received a diagnosis of Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) Syndrome at the age of 19.

Chris is committed to sharing his story to show others that even at their lowest, they can dare to hope that the best is yet to come. The lessons he shares will inspire, challenge and empower you.

Find Chris Jankulovski’s new book Near Death Lessons on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/42SMqSJ

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Heraclea’s Olive Oil is everyday olive oil for sizzling and searing, drizzling and finishing. The award-winning Turkish brand pairs and fresh .

Heraclea Olive Oil’s Founder berk Bahceci visits FlavRReport.com to talk about his journey

Find Heraclea online at: https://heraclea.co/

Heraclea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareheraclea/

Heraclea on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareheraclea

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What's Oregon's newest Pinot Noir Taste Like? Pinot Gris? Their Winemaker reveals taste and aroma

Winemaker Aaron Lieberman from Iris Vineyards visits FlavRReport.com to talk about his wines, what he’s learned from the past few vintages and his hopes for the region’s future.

Hint: he wants the world to discover more about Oregon wine.

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Chris is a prolific author, film critic, the founder of Film Threat, regular on-air personality for G4TV’s “Attack of the Show,” and beloved comic con staple, Chris Gore makes his directorial debut with “Attack of the Doc!” “Attack of the Doc!” addresses all the questions left unanswered by the cancellation of G4TV and Attack of the Show!

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If you answered yes, I think you’re going to love this conversation.

I’m Joe Winger and today we’re talking with Cam from Honeymoon Chocolates.

The Honeymoon Chocolates story is romance and delicious, and healthy and focused on a better, happier, healthier future.

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During the conversation with Joe Winger, Executive Chef Maxime Kien talks about his 20 years of world-class fine dining experience, growing up in the kitchens of Southern France, inspirations from local ingredients, dining scenes around the world, the excellence of simple dishes.

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