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is running for Houston City Council At-Large Position Five. A proud Houstonian since the age of 3, she is a thriving example of the best Houston has to offer. Raised in a multicultural household, she attended HISD schools and has gone on to build a successful dentistry practice, while continuing to give back to the community that helped shape who she is.

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 DR. GRAVES, PROFESSOR ANTHONYCHEVALIER, AND COMEDIAN NISSI HAMILTON

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CHEF KEN SHARES HIS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT KNIVES

 CHEF KEN AND STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CONRAD HILTON BUILDING (TRACC)

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Chef Kenneth Hamilton’s unorthdox and skillful techiniques in the kitchen is by far one of his greatest gifts. Recognized by some of

Houston’s greats; Chef Ken takes over the U of H kitchen with grace.

“I want you to trust the process.”

For 30 years, the University of Houston Conrad Hilton Building has been shamelessly holding itself back from trending, opening the doors for more opportunity and setting the tone for Houstonians in the hospitality industry.

After spending last years budget of $1.4 million dollars; U of H exceeds the expectations of it’s Cougar faculty and student body with the launch of their new kitchen. The Texas Restaurant Association Cougar Chapter (TRACC) welcomed Chef Kenneth Hamilton as an Honorary Adjunct Professor; after being

open for only two months. Chef Ken has offically paved the way for students in the hospitality industry by advancing their knowledge about food and their approach to costing food items. Students were each setup at the university’s new state of the art stations with camera visibility to not only butcher whole chicken and prep mise en place, but the students got to make an egg and lemon custard from scratch. It’s no wonder Chef Ken is driven; his southern swag with his passion for food is the ultimate combination for his ambiguity.

Chef Kenneth Hamilton Chef Ken is a 30 year old native Houstonian; who was once on the market, but now married to his life long friend and love since the second grade – Nissi Hamilton. In 2017, after Hurricane Harvey, Chef Ken turned down two tv offers to stay home and cook for 1 year for free for victims of the storm. Chef Ken has recently opened his first restaurant called Equally Yolked at their home in Southpark. It is an underground kitchen concept that mirrors a French brunch with a southern twist. The grand opening will be held on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019 in honor of his late grandmother who was also a chef. Chef Ken has cooked for Roger Clemens, Robert Horry, Lance McCuellers, Mattress Mack, Scott McClelland and Eddie B – just to name a few. It’s no wonder why Houston loves Chef Ken so much!

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Cortni Hill Washington is a Houston native with a lifelong passion for relationships. She is happily married and serves a volunteer and mentor for young ladies in the areas of self esteem, college preparation and etiquette. She currently serves as a “dating coach� to women seeking tips and advice in relationships. Her message to every woman is based on her Success in Love equation: God + You= Wholeness/ Ready for Love. Cortni has worked in the pharmaceutical industry as an award winning sales professional for over 12 years. She graduated from the University of Houston- Downtown with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Studies.

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line is merely the beginning of an entirely new race.

When you think that you have reached whatʼs

– in a balancing stick of emotions ranging from exhaustion to excitement, you later realize you still have thousands of miles of life to go.”

Crystal D. Hadnott, PhD is a 5ʼ2” southern fashionista who has ran over 150 full and half marathons in pearls since October 2006 after being told she would never walk again without a cane—but thatʼs not all.

After a successful public policy career, she started a health and wellness business in 2011, Princesses), published her memoir (The Finish Line Was Just The Start) as well as curated a movement (Rise & RUN).

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CRYSTAL IS DEFINITELY HOUSTON’S GOLDEN GIRL ON THE PAVEMENT.

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RAINBOW BUDDHA BOWL 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, diced 1 cup broccoli florets 1/2 small purple cabbage, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup cooked quinoa, cooked according to package directions 1 cup red cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 Avocados From Mexico avocado, sliced 4 tablespoons yogurt Ranch dressing

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Pat started his own band, The Pat Williams Group, in 2013 and since then, has put on numerous live music events; released a single; and is currently working on

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as such, has regarded him as a reputable mentor, teacher, and consultant to many upcoming young drummers, not only locally, but nationally as well.

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Born to famed Trumpeter, the late Pat Williams, Sr., and former Jazz and R&B vocalist, Rita Benson, Patrick was saturated in a home where all musical styles were welcomed and appreciated. At an early age, he developed a love for listening to and playing all genres of music, which to date has made Patrick one of HoustonĘźs most versatile and most sought after drummers. Patrick is one of HoustonĘźs few percussionists who is both comfortable

Patrick has shared the stage with Joe Sample, Jeff Lorber, Bob James, Warren Hill, Eric Darius, Alex Bugnon, Mike Phillips, Tony Terry, Bobby Lyle, Kyle Turner, Regina Belle, as well as numerous cover bands locally.

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How Howto toPose Pose

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LIKE LIKEAAMODEL MODE

by Ryan E. von Schwedler

A picture of a picket fence taken straight on will not look special. Taken at an angle, depth will be introduced into the photograph. We can apply this rule to portraiture.

Learning how to pose like a model will prepare you for what photographers will instruct during a shoot. There are general rules of thumb for males and females separately, but photographer’s are always looking for diagonal lines in poses

Near Shoulder, Far Shoulder For males and females alike, standing tractive. Avoid getting caught on camera sition your feet on a slight angle and twist only your upper body a bit towards the camera. You should remember this near and far shoulder rule. Raise your shoulder closest to the camera and drop your rear shoulder.

Whether or not your hands are in your pockets, on your hips, or folded, this rule also applies to your arms. The arm closest to the camera should be higher. Remember to maintain a near high shoulder and low rear shoulder

Seated Females Sitting fully on a stool or chair emphasizes your hips; your hips will look bigger the further seated you are. Avoid this. Instead, sit tall and on the edge of your seat. If you can, raise the stool slightly to avoid a parbetween your hips and knees should be a slight diagonal. When crossing your legs, avoid sticking a foot out towards the camera; cross your legs so the hanging foot is not out front, because it would be emphasized. If you have long hair, make the hair towards the near high shoulder to create a more feminine posture. The line going down the middle of your face should not be in line with your breastbone. Avoid turning your head towards your low rear shoulder; males standing or sitting will be keeping their head to the low shoulder to avoid look graceful and feminine

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Males Should Avoid Feminine Poses The goal is to avoid looking feminine.

Opposite to females, males should be hit directly with light onto their chest, not across their garments, though this may not be in your control. Your head should not be straight upright. It should have a tilt, not a turn The arm closest to camera should be higher, perhaps grabbing a lapel or jacket. Since there are fewer poses for males, the photographer will have an easier time posing you. There are much more poses for females because they are ambidextrous; females can be posed in either masculine or feminine poses

Hand Modeling Tips Photographers want to see the sides of females hands, with some but not extreme separation males and females, never position either of your hands vertically or horizontally. The best position is usually on a 45 degree angle, tilted off the vertiyou can move your hands in close to each others’ faces

Things to Remember Avoid horizontal and vertical lines. Nevthe line through the middle of your face line up with your breastbone. Having a high near shoulder and a far low shoulder will naturally adjust the rest of your body to a more classical pose. These photographers. The rest is up to them!

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Getting GettingYour Your Red WineRight Right Red Wine

By Stephen G John

Not all red wines are the same. This may sound like stating the obvious, but reds are truly made differently.

They use different grape varieties to begin with. However, those who are new to winedrinking won’t easily tell if the wine he’s sipping is a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Pinot Noir or a Shiraz. Those who consider themselves wine connoisseurs, on the other hand, can easily tell not only type of wine he’s drinking, but even he swirls the beverage in his We’ve heard it before: wine appreciation is much a science as it is an art. But for it’s simply a matter of getting a beverage to complement their meal or having something to drink while listening to their favorite music or while hanging out with friends or loved ones. However, if you want to start learning how to pick good reds next time you shop, here a few factors you can consider:

Acidity The more acid there is in your wine, the sourer it will be. Don’t go for a bottle with low acid content if you don’t want your wine tasting weak. High acid content, on the other hand, means extra sourness. Going for one that balances the acidity would be then be your option when looking for the best-tasting bottle.

Tannin content

Tannin is a brownish or yellowish substance found in plants. The tannin content present in a red wine can be responsible for its rich bitterness. It also contrib-

Body

A wine’s body is simply its alcohol content, together with the sensation left in your mouth after taking a sip. If a wine is full-bodied, it leaves a strong aftertaste. If there’s little alcohol content in it, the taste quickly goes away.

Aroma would tell you, starts with the smelling. Swirling the liquid in the glass is not simply a matter of pre-drinkand enhances the entire drinking experience.

Flavor

Of course, this is the most important factor in all of it. After sipping the wine, let it stay in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing it. There are even phases involved in tasting it. You don’t have to be an expert to know which wine is good to the taste. Your own palate will be the ultimate judge.

Next time you grab a bottle of red wine, consider the factors mentioned here so you end up with something you’ll truly enjoy.

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RILLED RILLED RUIT RUIT Berry Compote 1 Mixed Combine 3 cups fresh berries with 2 tsp. light

Sweet Potatoes 6 Sesame Cut 3 large sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick

brown sugar, 1 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. cinnaslices; brush with 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil. Grill 15 to mon. Cut 2 10-inch lengths heavy-duty foil, and spoon 20 minutes, or until tender and browned.

1 1/2 cups berry mixture onto center of each foil sheet. Fold edges together to seal packets, and grill Tequila-Lime Pineapple packets 5 minutes.

Whisk together 3 Tbs. tequila, 1 1/2 Tbs. agave nectar, 1 Tbs. lime juice, and 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper Sizzled Red Pepper Salad in bowl. Add 4 fresh pineapple rings, and marinate Cut 2 red bell peppers into 8 wedges each, and 2 hours. Grill 7 minutes on each side. Serve with rethread onto skewers. Coat with cooking spray, and served marinade. grill 12 minutes. Transfer to bowl, and toss with 1 cup cooked chickpeas, 1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel, 1 Nectarine Halves with Goat Cheese Tbs. olive oil, and 2 tsp. lemon juice.

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Thread string beans onto skewers (donĂ­t crowd them too tightly). Brush with garlic oil; grill 4 minutes on each side.

4 BBQ Broccoli in bowl. Grill 6 minutes using a grid-style grill topper.

Transfer broccoli to bowl, toss with 3 Tbs. prepared BBQ sauce, then grill 2 minutes more.

Artichokes with Herbs 5 Baby Halve 6 baby artichokes, and brush with olive oil. Grill cut-side-down 6 minutes. Turn, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs. each minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme.

Grill 4 minutes more.

and Pistachios

Grill 4 pitted nectarine halves 5 minutes on each side.

Top with 1 tsp. soft goat cheese, 1 Tbs. honey, and 2 tsp. toasted chopped pistachios.

Butternut Slices 9 Lemon-Basil Cut peeled butternut squash into 1/4-inchthick slices; coat with cooking spray. Grill 20 minutes.

Sprinkle with 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 Tbs. lemon juice, 8 basil leaves, and 3 Tbs. raisins.

10 Grilled Bananas with Dulce de Leche

cut sides with 1/2 tsp. lemon juice. Grill 5 minutes each side. Top 2 banana halves with 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt and 1 Tbs. prepared dulce de leche.

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