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Melissa’s Kitchen Masterlist

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Here’s my must-have list of kitchen essentials. Gizmos + gadgets, appliances, pots and pans, cookware, knives, and tabletop faves. For decades I’ve collected all your questions! The ones I get on social media, in DMs, emails and texts, from the blog, when I meet you or in our Secret Facebook Group. So I’ve decided to […]

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Sunday Strategies For Success

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Most people think of Monday as the first day of the week. But if we look at the story of creation … day 1, aka ground zero for Him was Sunday. Just like a tree needs strong roots to rise up and grow, I need a rock solid game plan to ensure the week ahead […]

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Must-Pack Travel Essentials

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I’ve spent a lot of time in the air and living out of suitcases. Nothing brings me more joy than visiting a foreign country and exploring new and exciting places and trying delicious food. But no matter where I go in the world…There are a few items you will always find in my luggage. Here’s […]

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Effortless Entertaining

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Over the years I have hosted small dinners and events that feed hundreds. I’ve cooked for Oscar winners, billionaires, Hollywood studios, friends and family. But no matter the size of the guest list, a successful party comes down to planning. I’m sharing the exact strategy I use every time I host. And I’m confident that […]

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Top Italy Travel Tips

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“You may have the Universe if I can have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi Italy is the most gorgeous country in the world to travel to. I guess that is why I decided I wanted to retire there. And over the past decade, I have crisscrossed this country eating my weight in pizza. And I still […]

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A Healthy Body Image

Wellness

I have often seen parents who have a poor relationship with food and body image, pass this onto their kids. This is not the relationship with food we want to create for our children.

I hope you cherish those around you that lift you up and believe in you

Rapaport Dermatology is a leading Beverly Hills dermatologist. They treat so many of LA’s hottest celebrities. Dr Vicki is sharing some of her inside secrets to red carpet skin.

This dish has it’s roots in Portugal but it has become a traditional South African staple served throughout the country.

For the longest time I’ve maintained, to attain your ideal body, you need to get into the kitchen and start cooking. It’s 70% diet and 30% exercise…

The best advice I ever got was from my husband when he told me to stop ping ponging around and to pick one thing to focus on.

While exercise defiantly helps you stay in shape, the reason I practice yoga is very different. I do it for my mind. The asanas help me stay grounded and present

I am not superstitious but I do believe in the evil eye. And I can feel it in my gut when I’m on the receiving end. Jealously and greed are evil green monsters.

Happy Presidents Day from someone who hasn’t watched the news in 20 years or a politcal debate ever.

Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year and like most Jewish holidays there are food customs associated with it. The most popular being the dipping of apples into honey.

Jessic Sepel is a clinical nutritionist and wellness coach . She herself, struggled for years with her relationship with food and body image.The author of “The Healthy Life” she has helped so many people heal themselves.

I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions. Why deal with the inevitable fact that I will break them? So my new year’s resolution has always been, to make no resolutions. Instead I strive for balance. My goal is to be happy.

Change your thoughts and your reality will change. Step away from negative people and influences in your life and turn towards the light. Only blessings await you on this path.

I'm Melissa, your host & tour guide.

A Food Network chef, author, mamma, eternal optimist, wannabe-mermaid, spice mixologist, and “dough therapist” (yep, it’s a thing)—

I'm also the founder of Susina Cucina, the gorgeous, Italian cooking school I manifested into my reality. I’m obsessed with Aperol spritzes, travel, and mouthwatering food… especially pizza and pasta.

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