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Marcia Smart's new cookbook hits shelves Nov. 1.

MARCIA SMART'S KITCHEN mantra is “don’t stress.” It’s the two magic words everyone wants to hear when entertaining this holiday season or whipping up family meals. In her gorgeous first cookbook, Dinner is Done: Simple Weeknight Meals from Smart in the Kitchen, Smart shares her favorite cooking class recipes and practical culinary tips.

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Barbles has become an expert on fun, nutritious food — and founding farmers markets

GUESS YOU COULD say timing is everything. After conducting one of her first cooking classes showcasing farmers market ingredients at Lemon Laine, native Houstonian and nutritionist Casey Barbles was approached by Radom Capital to develop a brand-new farmers market. Being in the midst of the initial pandemic, the need for outdoor markets quickly escalated, which eventually led to her new venture, The Feel Good Group, an event-planning company specializing in fun living markets.

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