Previous Episode: The Folded Map Project
Next Episode: Golden Family Recipes

Join your host Hermene Hartman on today's holiday episode! We are joined by Chef Reggie Thomas, who specializes in making delicious healthy holiday meals. We are also joined by Rick Nesbitt, a winemaker who uniquely flavors wine for what he calls modern wine consumers. We also have David Leon, Jr. a Mixologist who walks us through how to make that perfect cocktail for the holiday season. In the second segment, we have Fashion Designer Barbara Bates & Media Personality Candace Jordan who provide some insightful fashion tips for the holiday season. Finally, we have entrepreneur Blake Hare who introduces us to some new fragrances for both men & women.


Chef Reggie Thomas tells us the serendipitous story of how he came to be a Chef & walks us through a unique and healthy festive meal to include along with or replace your typical holiday feast. Rick Nesbitt walks us through how to pair wine with food and suggests some options from his own creations that would pair well with Chef Reggie Thomas’s holiday meal. Following that David Leon, Jr. walks us through how to make 3 cocktails! Listen in to find out what they are!


In our second segment, Barbara Bates discusses how covid has impacted fashion & explains her philosophy on style for both men and women. Candace Jordan explains how fashion has changed & evolved as a result of covid. She provides some insight on how to use accessories to revitalize your look. Finally, Blake Hare breaks down his new fragrances for men and women and the philosophy behind them.


Join us for this fun festival episode of the N’DIGO Studio Podcast!


Guests


Chef Reggie Thomas


Velour Premier Dining


https://www.experiencevelour.com/ 


Rick Nesbitt, Winemaker


Vintrendi Wine Company


https://vintrendiwines.com/ 


David Leon, Jr.


Gentleman Jack Mixologist


https://www.instagram.com/artsybartender 


Barbara Bates


Fashion Designer


http://www.barbarabatesdesigns.com/ 


Candace Jordan


Media Personality


https://www.instagram.com/candidcandace 


Blake Hare


Entrepreneur


https://www.superbformen.com/ 


N'DIGO Studio Supported by


The Chicago Community Trust


MacArthur Foundation


The Field Foundation Of Illinois


Special Thanks


Hyatt


Tyronne Stoudemire 


Credits


Host/Executive Producer


Hermene Hartman


Technical Producer/Editor


Erik Hammond


Film Company


Clear Vision Multimedia


Associate Producer


Joi Mitchell


Administration


Sylvester Cosby


Make-Up By


Landis Cosmetics


Hair Stylist


Dr.LaQuaShon


Sound Editor


Scott Stronach


Intro/Outro Music


Christian Standring - Is There A Doctor In The House


the song is published by Mr.Christian Music (BMI)