Ep. 43: Diabetic friendly brownies for breakfast (and other interesting stories)

Author Lynne Bowman joins us to talk about life and eating sugar-free brownies for breakfast! ... AND! If you"re a copywriter - and ESPECIALLY if you are a woman/copywriter - you"ll love hearing Lynne telling her story of being a female copywriter in a male dominated industry of last century. About Lynne Bowman: Lynne has been featured at women"s expos throughout the country, teaming with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish Deidre Hall"s Kitchen Closeup (2010) and Deidre Hall"s How Does She Do It? (2012). In previous lives, she won national awards as a creative director for Silicon Valley companies, was Creative Director at E&J Gallo Winery, Advertising Manager at RedKen Laboratories, and freelanced for agencies in San Jose, Los Angeles, and New York. She has also worked as an actress, makeup artist, screenwriter, illustrator, legal journalist and television Weather Person. Lynne has three grown children, two absolutely perfect grandchildren, and is president of The Pescadero Foundation. She and her husband have a small farm on the coast of Northern California. Book: Brownies for Breakfast (A cookbook for diabetics and the people who love them) Book blurb (from Amazon): Finally, a diabetic cookbook you’ll actually enjoy reading and using. Frank, complete, simple: your favorite sweets and comfort foods, reimagined as whole food, plant-based, sugar-free, low-carb, dairy-free, gluten-free classics. Beautiful graphics and photographs, nutrition facts for every recipe, plus a great, fun read: one of the best cookbooks you’ll have on your shelves whether you’re diabetic, pre-diabetic or not. Everything you need to know about sugar substitutes, dairy-free baking, no-carb thickeners, gluten-free options, plant-based protein, all in straightforward, no-bs language. Recipes are simple and flexible: family favorites plus new ideas you’ll love. Book reviews: “... the total package: humor, beautiful photography, writing that informs and inspires, and most importantly, recipes that are actually achievable and useful.” "Love, love, LOVE this book! A beautiful and fun book with wisdom, humor and love spread throughout.” “A warm embrace and celebration of thoughtful living... almost a love letter to our best selves, with permission to digress occasionally.” “...stunningly gorgeous book. Photos and layout just a joy..charm and humor glow right up off the pages. What a delight.” “You’ll have so much fun reading this book, you’ll be turning the last page before you even know it! “ “Filled with recipes that are easy-to-make, and enjoyed by not only diabetics, but everyone, including picky kids.” “This book made the leap to a truly healthier (and happier) mind and body so much fun! Lynne Bowman shows us through humor, photos, and truly yummy recipes that eating amazingly healthy can taste as good as it feels.” Links: https://lynnebowman.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3