Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Alison Sweeney

Actress Alison Sweeney stops by to talk about her new Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie, “Chronicle Mysteries: Vines That Bind.” She also was an executive producer on the movie. This is the third installment of the series, but Alison promises there will be more! She jokes that she had to visit Canadian wineries in order to get into character and it was a tough job but someone had to do it. You can catch the premiere of her movie, Sunday, March 3rd at 9/8c on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. She also brings a clip for the audience to enjoy.

Calabacitas Con Queso

Aarón Sánchez of “MasterChef Junior” is in the kitchen making a Spanish favorite, calabacitas con queso. He calls this dish his comfort food and it is also easy to make at home. The dish starts with big flavors in the pesto, like garlic and jalapeños. Just remember to remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers in order to reduce the heat. You can place any extra pesto in the refrigerator for up to a week, then serve. He also cooks the zucchini in bacon fat for extra-flavor and richness.

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Jackson Galaxy

Founder of The Jackson Galaxy Project, Jackson Galaxy sits down with Cameron, Debbie and Larissa to discuss his foundation. He discusses the importance of training cats to increase their chances of getting adopted in shelters. His main goal is to help improve the lives of cats and helping the people who care for them.

Adoption Ever After

NAME: Anime and Sony
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
RESCUE: Kitten Rescue
WEBSITE: KittenRescue.org

NAME: Homer
LOCATION: St. Charles, MO
RESCUE: Five Acres Animal Shelter
WEBSITE: FiveAcresAnimalShelter.org

DIY Book Planter

Ken Wingard is showing you how easy it is to make your own book planter using old books. This is his way of turning plants and books into works of art inside your home. If you are intimidated by drilling, this is a great starter DIY, because you are only cutting through cardboard and paper. He shows you three different planters that you can make.

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Wholesome Banana Crisp

Nutritionist Kimberly Snyder is making a tasty and sweet treat that also comes with nutritious benefits. Using coconut milk and oil is a great way to help increase your energy and improve your skin. She also uses brown rice and garbanzo flour in this recipe because it is gluten-free and rich in fiber, iron and protein. Cameron points out that this is also a great dessert for those hoping to avoid that standard sugar crash most dessert give you. She serves the finished dish with dairy-free coconut ice cream.

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DIY Key Holder

Maria Provenzano is making sure you never lose your keys at home with this DIY key holder. In order to save time, you can buy pre-cut wood at your local hardware store. If you are saving money, she recommends getting pine wood and staining it the color of your choice. Spacing will be a factor with this project, based on how many keys you want this DIY to hold.

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Braised Lamb Shank

Debbie is back in the kitchen and this time she is preparing mouth-watering braised lamb shanks. She is making the dish to help celebrate the premiere of Hallmark Channel’s Original Movie, “Just Add Romance,” which premieres Saturday, March 2nd at 8/7c.

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Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles

Real estate brokers James Harris and David Parnes sit down with Home & Family to discuss their show, “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” which you can watch on Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo. They also share their most over the top rooms that they have come across while selling homes in Los Angeles. The men joke that if you can imagine it for a room, they have probably seen it! The brokers also talk about some of their favorite clients from the past.

How to Wear Metallics

Lawerence Zarian is introducing you to ways to add fashionable metallic colors in your wardrobe.

LOOK 1
· RACHEL ZOE METALLIC DAISY BLAZER
· THEORY CARAMEL TURTLENECK
· HUDSON MID RISE CROP JEAN

LOOK 2
· LUCY PARIS LIQUID GOLD DRESS
· DKNY FAUX LEATHER ASYMMETRICAL MOTO JACKET
· BLACK OPAQUE TIGHT

LOOK 3
· GREY COMPACT RIBBED T-SHIRT
· DKNY BLACK FAUX LEATHER TRIM LEGGING
· DKNY ULTRA SHINY METALLIC TOTE

DIY Shoe Organizer

Paige Hemmis is in the Christmas Corner with today’s DIY. She says she was inspired by one of her favorite Hallmark Channel movies, “A Shoe Addict’s Christmas” by making this DIY shoe organizer. Before getting started, she encourages you to find a sturdy fabric to work with, or even a tablecloth. It is also important to measure your door so you will know how much fabric you need.

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