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I like grapefruit flavored vodka mixed with kiwi strawberry lemonade, with a slice of fresh lime. Serve this ice cold! Great summer party drink!

I would love to have a big dinner party with several of food network stars. Having Ellen and Oprah there would make it the ultimate party... imagine the food and conversation. It would be thrilling!

I hate to admit it but my favorite cornbread is from my local Whole Foods store. It is moist, sweet and delicious!

I love a Pineapple Upside down cake. It is so old fashioned and classic.

I marinate a whole chicken in a bit of grapeseed oil, worchestershires sauce, cream sherry, pomagranate juice, salt, pepper, funegreek, crushed rosemary and sage, oregano and any other spice that I am in the mood for. I add 2 T. Splender to this because I like my marinade a bit sweet.I keep this refrigerated for 2 days in a ziplock bag. Then I drain and reserve the marinade. I roast the chicken in a preheated 325 degree convection/sear oven for about an hour or until it registers almost 165 degrees. Then I let it sit, covered with foil, 10-15 minutes. I boil the reserved marinade several minutes to serve with the roasted chicken. I turn the chicken after it cooks halfway, so it browns nicely on both sides. Since it cooks about an hour, I usually cook some potatoes and other root vegetables with salt, pepper and a bit of oil at the same time in the oven. A perfect meal every time, with leftovers for sandwiches the next day.