Leah Roush Krevitz

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[Leah's letter]

The first photo shows Cindy and I doing a cooking demo on San Diego's local TV channel 8, "Healthy Dining". Just call us "The Two Hot Peppercorns".  We did an Oven-Baked Talapia Almandine.

You may recall I was a contestant in the Ms. California Contest for 50 years old, and older. (Wheh! I just made it!)  It was fun, but lots of work. See photos below.  Do you think I did justice to Blanche of the "Golden Girls"?

My next venture is teaching cooking classes with my partner Cindy Holt at "Sur La Table" in Carlsbad. This store is like the Nordstroms of Michigan Ave for shopping ... don't get no better as far as cooking related items. The grand opening of the new store is August and we are booked one class a week till the end of the year. This is in addition to our regular cooking classes, AM and PM, "The Healthy Gourmet Cooking School" every other week which I do in my own kitchen of late.  The class really enjoys the setting compared to commercial kitchen we were using.  People can look out at the lake too.

Anyway, hope you are all well.  For the folks "back East" as they say here, stay in touch and send me a note.

Love,

Leah

 

San Diego KFMB TV segment

Cindy and I made it live on the CBS San Diego KFMB TV on 3 June 2004 ... the "Healthy Dining" segment. First experience for both of us. It was quite a success. I've attached the info, background, and recipe. Lots of tension and fun, but glad it's over. We've been invited back. The "Anchor" liked our Tilapia Almondine and ate it all. The studio staff ate two dozen "Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting" that we made as treats.

Blanche Devereau Portrayal

Leah awaiting her turn on the runway

Blanche Devereau Portrayal

Awaiting her turn on the runway

Blanche Devereau Portrayal

Leah walking the runway speaking some of Blanche's more famous lines.

Ms. California Pagent

Leah in full evening gown waiting her turn.

Ms. California Pagent

Addressing the judges

Ms. California Pagent

Contestant line-up. The gal in the middle with the light blue dress was crowned Ms. Calfiornia, much to the amazement of most people.