From The Visionary’s Heart at V’s Crafty Corner as shared with Beverly VanTull   Greetings Readers! I had the distinct privilege of meeting some great Lady Entrepreneurs “Hopefuls” this year as “The Virginia” Gigare Lifestyle Magazine Writer. I am excited to introduce you to Ms. Veronika Newman the creator of V’s Crafty Corner.  She not only makes  aesthetic accessories for your […]

From The Visionary’s Heart in Robes of Righteousness as shared with Beverly VanTull   Greetings Readers!  I had the honor and privilege of meeting some great Lady Entrepreneurs this year as a Gigare Lifestyle Magazine (GLM) Writer in Virginia.  I was at a Newport News “Back to School” Community Fest in August representing Gigaré and GLM. I met Ms. Tierra Henry and Ms. Allison […]

   Bacon Wrapped Grilled Quail with Bourbon-Pepper Jelly Glaze 4 servings Ingredients 8 quail, about 5 1/2 ounces each, dressed* 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 strips thick-cut bacon** 1/2 cup pepper jelly* 3 tablespoons bourbon* 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions Season each quail with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. […]

Candied Yams Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes 8 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons margarine 1 1/3 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups water Directions: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them in half the long way (tip to tip), then cut each half into 3/4 inch slices. Melt […]

  Red Velvet Mousse w/ Vanilla Creme Ingredients Serves: 8 Red Velvet Mousse: 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided 1 tablespoon McCormick® Red Food Color 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup Red Velvet cake crumbs ( for garnish) Vanilla Whipped Cream: 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 […]

    Time to lead the ‘Charge into the Workforce’ with technology!  Don’t get left behind because you do not have a multi-faceted approach at marketing YOU…                                                                   […]

  Mechelle Secrets Presents The Social Exchange: Networking For a Purpose   “Where Winning is Mandatory for All Parties” October 28, 2013 – Scottsdale, AZ – New opportunities and new clients are the life blood of your business and Mechelle Secrets number one goal is to provide the resources, education and branding assistance that will help your business not only shine, […]