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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2024 · 1H 3M

Food & Mystery With Ilona Saari's Novels

from Ojai: Talk of the Town · host Bret Bradigan

lona Saari, born in Bayside, Queens, and later a freelance writer in Manhattan, has always had a deep passion for food and mysteries. After moving from New York to Los Angeles to work in TV and film, she eventually found herself and her husband settling in the peaceful village of Ojai. Now the culinary columnist for Ojai Quarterly, her love for food has become a central theme in her life and writing. This passion for storytelling, whether through recipes or suspense, is showcased in her third book, reflecting her unique blend of interests. In addition to her culinary pursuits, Ilona has an impressive background in politics and media. She served as a consultant for Democratic National Conventions, worked as Deputy Press Secretary for the Carter-Mondale Presidential Campaign, and has written on environmental and women's issues. Her diverse experiences are also evident in her blog, My Dinners with Richard, where she writes about food, wine, travel, and more, blending her love for food with reflections on life. We did not talk Arctic char spawns in the age of global warming, Shohei Ohtani's chances of reaching 50 hrs and 50 stolen bases this season or absinthe. You can learn more about Ilona's books at ... https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ilona-Joy-Saari/author/B007HPZT8E?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

lona Saari, born in Bayside, Queens, and later a freelance writer in Manhattan, has always had a deep passion for food and mysteries. After moving from New York to Los Angeles to work in TV and film, she eventually found herself and her husband settling in the peaceful village of Ojai. Now the culinary columnist for Ojai Quarterly, her love for food has become a central theme in her life and writing. This passion for storytelling, whether through recipes or suspense, is showcased in her third book, reflecting her unique blend of interests. In addition to her culinary pursuits, Ilona has an impressive background in politics and media. She served as a consultant for Democratic National Conventions, worked as Deputy Press Secretary for the Carter-Mondale Presidential Campaign, and has written on environmental and women's issues. Her diverse experiences are also evident in her blog, My Dinners with Richard, where she writes about food, wine, travel, and more, blending her love for food with reflections on life. We did not talk Arctic char spawns in the age of global warming, Shohei Ohtani's chances of reaching 50 hrs and 50 stolen bases this season or absinthe. You can learn more about Ilona's books at ... https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ilona-Joy-Saari/author/B007HPZT8E?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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