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ISSUE #11 β€” September 4, 2026

Recipe of the Week

No, it can’t be! Labor Day is upon us, and the first day of fall is not far behind. I was thrilled to GO NATIONAL this past weekend, on Good Morning America Saturday. I’m sharing the five recipes I presented, including my tantalizing Chicken Gazebo.

Pick up some last minute Labor Day grilling tips from 1958’s The Hungry Man’s Outdoor Grill Cookbook. Some things never change. We’re even cooking up Truvy’s, er, Dolly’s! Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa. It’s time for a treat, so let’s all eat! β€” Brian Theis

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BREAKING NEWS!

I’ve Gone National!

I was so pleased to appear on Good Morning America Saturday this past August 29, with my new friends Rachel, Whit, and Gio. I presented my β€œSee You in September” Chicken Gazebo and the rest of the recipes right here. S’mores Newtons were the runaway favorite! (p.s. do YOU have a gazebo?? Drop me a note if so!)

Γ€ bientΗ’t!

(see you soon)

Q: I miss Dolly Parton. Do you have anything to remember her?

A: I miss her too, and you bet I do β€” I made a special menu for Steel Magnolias Movie Night! Featuring Truvy’s Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa, a’ course!

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