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Photo Books We Love: Selected Works by Vincent Peters
Vincent Peters SELECTED WORKS immediately shows you why this fashion photographer has seen a career which started at a young age and took off. His artistic trajectory has allowed him to photograph some of the most iconic and well-known celebrities, designers, actors, and models from around the world, and for some of the largest and most prestigious magazines. That is The impact of the over 200 photographs he has selected for this edition in SELECTED WORKS. Peters has mastered the art of portrait photography in black-and-white, capturing hidden facets of each subject with precise lighting and technique, whether that subject is Jon Hamm in Los Angeles or Isabeli Fontana in Paris.
Peters’ selection of Emma Watson and her shoot from London for the book’s cover is inspired. Emma not only stare directly into the camera and dares it to see her as she is, but she also takes the white powder and base of makeup and smears it around as if it doesn’t really matter what she’s wearing or who, she’s still got the shot.
One thing that is delightful about this book is that although it has the names of the subjects and where the photograph was taken, it doesn’t add a year. In that way each photograph is rendered timeless. You don’t know if Amanda Seyfried was filmed in 2005 or 2020. The same is true for John Malkovich, Cindy Crawford, and Kristen Stewart. The date is irrelevant, only the photo is.
Teneues, 978-3961712281, Hardcover, 160 Pages
TV Host Michelle Harris shares Recipes for Fun Healthy Mocktails
Michelle Harris is not only a well-known television host, and TASTE AWARDS celebrity presenter, she is also a fantastic expert on food and wellness. Michelle is the creator of Alive & Well, a national TV series promoting the wellness lifestyle. Michelle is a lifestyle guru and is a frequent guest on TV shows, radio shows, magazine interviews, red carpets and live events. Michelle is also the co-founder of Animal Angels, a non-profit advocacy group where celebrities promote pet health and adoptions.
Thanks to the hottest new trend, “mocktails” you can enjoy alcohol free creations that also pack a nutritional punch. Michelle Harris, star in the Alive and Well TV series has added powerful antioxidants like Sambucol Black Elderberry syrup in many of my mocktails to help support a healthy immune system. Using healthy fruit, natural sweeteners along with nutritious add-ons take any drink to the next level.
Here are four of her favorites.
1. Hibiscus Raspberry Sambucol Black Elderberry Infused Tea with Mint Blueberry Ice Cubes
The Hibiscus Raspberry Black Elderberry Infused Tea with Mint Blueberry Ice Cubes is great to make by the glass or pitcher. It’s a drink the entire family will enjoy it’s packed with nutrition and fruity goodness.
- Pre-freeze ice cubes with blueberries and fresh mint.
- Brew hibiscus raspberry tea and allow to cool overnight
- Pour over blueberry mint ice cubes
- Add 2 tsp black elderberry syrup and enjoy.
2. Orange Pomegranate Sambucol Black Elderberry-tini
The Orange, Pomegranate, Sambucol Black Elderberry-tini is a fresh, healthy take on martinis!
- Dip rim in sugar or edible gold sugar
- Add 1 part pomegranate juice, one-part non-alcoholic orange liquor (I used Lyre)
- Pour in shaker with ice, use strainer and pour into glass
- Add 2 tsp black elderberry syrup
- Serve
3. Black Elderberry Vanilla Cream Soda
- Add 2 tsp Sambucol Black Elderberry syrup
- 1 natural vanilla cream soda
- Add 1 small scoop of non-dairy (example: cashew ice cream) ice cream
- Top with non-dairy whipped topping for some extra creaminess!
- Serve while cold
4. Iced Golden Late
An iced golden latte is a delicious alternative to iced coffee for the summer. Using almond or oat milk, cinnamon, ginger and the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric create a creamy delight. Served over ice in warmer months, this iced golden latte is sure to become a favorite.
- Brew and chill a turmeric tea
- Add cinnamon and ginger to taste
- Mix half tea and half almond or oat milk
- Add 1oz alcohol free almond liquor (Lyre’s)
- Sweeten to taste
- Serve chilled or over ice
For a beautiful touch, garnish or add ice cubes made with fresh fruit, edible flowers or herbs. They look amazing and add an even greater nutritional boost.
Andrew Zimmern Accepts the new Andrew Zimmern Taste Award
Andrew Zimmern Accepts the new Andrew Zimmern Taste Award, presented for the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS.
Often called “The Oscars of Food, Fashion and Lifestyle Media,” the TASTE AWARDS in Hollywood/Beverly Hills are the premier awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography.
The Awards have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such as the Food Network, the Style Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, APT, Create TV, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Vimeo, Vice, LiveWell Network, Esquire Network, Bio/FYI Channel, iHeart Radio, HBO, MyxTV, Small Screen Network, StyleHaul, PTA, Zagat, Mode Media, WatchMojo, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Lifetime Network, Buzzed, Vox Media, and more.
What Luxury Celebrity Swag was in the TASTE AWARDS VIP Gift Bags this Year
Every year the TASTE AWARDS event includes a fantastic feature called the VIP & Celebrity Gift Bag, also known as the Swag Bag. Even though the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS were presented virtually due to the Pandemic, this tradition continued with “bags” becoming “boxes” that were shipped directly to select award winners, honorees, inductees, and nominees.
They included a selection of luxury chocolates and confections, as well as other unique surprises from partners such as Panache Chocolatier, CocoTutti, Toni’s Toffee, DGZ Chocolates (Toffarazzi), Hazelnut Hill, Mel’s Toffee, Luxx Chocolat, and Regenie’s.
Award winning filmmaker Rob Serrini produced a short and humorous video about what several award winners received in the 12th annual TASTE AWARDS VIP Gift Bag, which was shipped to them directly in that unique year for awards events during the pandemic.