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Wake up this Thursday morning with a warm cup of coffee. Happy International Coffee Day! What is your favorite coffee drink?
Life Insurance Awareness Month may be coming to a close this September, but your need for coverage is year-round. #LIAM20
Is everyone tired of household chores? Maybe embracing "theme days" will help.
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Theme Days Are the Secret to a Fun and Flexible Cleaning Routine
Life insurance is more affordable than most people think. Chances are, you can fit it into your budget! #NationalCoffeeDay #LIAM20
If you're concerned about the air quality in your home, it's time to get acquainted with these tips and recommended solutions.
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14 Ways to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
Do you have an odd-shaped nook or corner in your home? Want to make better use of this precious space? Take a look at these creative ideas.
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If life insurance through work isn’t enough to cover the mortgage, childcare, medical expenses, and ongoing bills, you may need an individual policy to make sure your family has sufficient coverage. 🏡🍼🩺💸
It's great to have backup cameras and blind spot sensors, but don't let them give you a false sense of security.
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Keeping your car clean can help prevent germs from spreading and may even be a money-saver in the long run. Here are the tasks to stay on top of:
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Top 10 Cleaning Tips for the Inside of Your Car
A combination of factors has led to an uptick in home sales, particularly among people in their 20s and 30s.
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How the Pandemic Is Helping Some Millennials Realize Their Home-Buying Dreams
Follow these tips to protect your home and family from pollutants, germs and more.
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4 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Before you take your little monsters out this evening make sure you follow proper safety measures. Happy Halloween!
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We’re here for you until the cows come home. An American National farm and ranch policy can provide you with a flexible farm package that allows you tailor a policy to match your individual needs.
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Are you thinking about updating your siding? Here's a guide to choosing the right material for your needs.
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Choose the Best Material for Your Home's Exterior with Our Guide to Siding Options
Read the latest updates about the Takata airbag recall, which affects more than 42 million vehicles in the United States.
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Takata Airbag Recall: Everything You Need to Know
Keeping a healthy home means giving your garage some love, too. Here are a few tips to keep this space in great shape.
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The 10 Best Things You Can Do for Your Garage
Prepare for flat tires, traffic jams, bad weather and more by keeping these essentials in your vehicle.
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Which handy items should you keep in your car?
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Take some time out of your day to pay it forward with a kind act. Happy World Kindness Day
You may have years of experience as a driver, but that doesn't mean you can't make simple mistakes. Take a look at these helpful tips and stay safe on the road.
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5 Road Safety Tips Even the Most Experienced Drivers Sometimes Forget
Want to take steps to prevent water damage in your home? Take a look at a few top water leak detectors.
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Best Water Leak Detector Systems From Consumer Reports' Tests
Have you completed these essential tasks yet?
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6 Tasks Every Homeowner Should Do in November
Follow these best practices to help avoid an accidental fire at home.
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4 Seasonal Safety Tips
I am thankful for my family, my clients, and elastic pants! Share what you are thankful for in the comments and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Who would have thought "Zoom rooms" would become one of the most valued home features? Take a look at what else people are looking for these days.
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These Pandemic-Related Housing and Design Trends Aren't Going Away
Would you be covered if your vehicle was stolen? Find out.
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Here’s The Insurance You Need To Cover Car Theft
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We love our furry family members no matter the breed! Happy National Mutt Day. Show off your pup, I’d love to see them!
Have you ever had to deal with unwelcome home intruders? Here's one way critters might be getting in (and how to keep them out).
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These Creepy Critters Are Getting Cozy in Your House—Through Your Plumbing
Do you have a repair or project to take care of in 2021? Here's how to plan for it without breaking your budget.
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5 Ways to Budget for Home Improvements
If you're wondering how this year's cars have performed, take a look at the most reliable models of 2020.
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Most Reliable New Cars: 2020 Models
Don't already have umbrella insurance? Find out who needs it and how much is enough.
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If you are traveling in winter weather this holiday season, don’t forget to do some car maintenance beforehand! Have a safe and happy holiday season from all of us at American National!
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Have you ever wondered how your home will stand the test of time? Here's a look at the lifespan of typical features and materials.
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Is it time for new tires? Consumer Reports offers tips for choosing the right ones.
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Happy New Year from all of us at American National! Have you made a new year’s resolution? Share them below!
We know this year has been a struggle for many, but we have powered through and are finishing the year 2020 out strong! Cheers to the New Year full of new opportunities. We wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year’s Eve!
These ideas will help you take good care of your home and may also save you some money. Take a look:
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5 home maintenance tips that will save you money
Proper homeowners insurance doesn't just cover the structure. Learn what other costs could come into play if you need to rebuild.
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Michael Pinion, Agent Representing American National updated their business hours.
As 2021 begins, let's make sure you have the right coverage. This step can save money, time and stress.
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Want to make sure your next car isn't a gas guzzler? Take a look at these fuel economy rankings from Consumer Reports.
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Best & Worst Fuel Economy for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
Do advanced assistance driving technologies actually make us safer? Maybe not, if we get too complacent.
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Drivers let their focus slip as they get used to partial automation
Want your car to last as long as possible? Take a look at these smart practices.
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Happy Monday everybody! Today we celebrate the great Martin Luther King Jr
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On this week’s episode of To Dine For, Misty Copeland tells her inspirational story of her accomplishments and struggles to become the first black female principle dancer in American ballet theater history. Join Kate and Christy at her favorite restaurant, The Mermaid Inn, in New York, NY. Check out this week’s episode at http://an.insure/39FbEKI.
Are you thinking of refreshing your space with a new coat of paint? Take a look at Pantone's colors of the year for inspiration.
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Pantone unveils its 2021 Color(s) of the Year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating
“If you can’t explain something simply, you don’t understand it well enough” – Einstein.
This quote inspires Jay Shetty to wake up every day and make a difference. On this week’s episode of To Dine For, we watch as Kate Sullivan and Jay Shetty share a meal at his favorite restaurant, Fresh on Sunset in Los Angeles, CA. During the 26-minute episode, they discuss the importance of mental health and wellness, especially during uncertain times. Make sure to check it out at http://an.insure/3oXBzU7.
Do you know how to use jumper cables? Make sure you're prepared, just in case:
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Happy Monday everybody! Today we celebrate the great Martin Luther King Jr
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These are some of the most common home expenses homeowners need to prepare for. Have you had to deal with any of these lately?
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15 Things Your Home Repair Emergency Fund Should Be Able to Cover
On this week’s episode of To Dine For, Misty Copeland tells her inspirational story of her accomplishments and struggles to become the first black female principle dancer in American ballet theater history. Join Kate and Christy at her favorite restaurant, The Mermaid Inn, in New York, NY. Check out this week’s episode at http://an.insure/39FbEKI.
Are you thinking of refreshing your space with a new coat of paint? Take a look at Pantone's colors of the year for inspiration.
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Pantone unveils its 2021 Color(s) of the Year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating
“If you can’t explain something simply, you don’t understand it well enough” – Einstein.
This quote inspires Jay Shetty to wake up every day and make a difference. On this week’s episode of To Dine For, we watch as Kate Sullivan and Jay Shetty share a meal at his favorite restaurant, Fresh on Sunset in Los Angeles, CA. During the 26-minute episode, they discuss the importance of mental health and wellness, especially during uncertain times. Make sure to check it out at http://an.insure/3oXBzU7.
Do you know how to use jumper cables? Make sure you're prepared, just in case:
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How to Jump-Start a Car With a Dead Battery
It’s about the little things. #InsureYourLove #MondayMotivation
Put down your silverware and pick up a pair of chopsticks. It’s National Chopsticks Day! Did you know for about one fourth of the world, chopsticks are used for every meal? Do you know how to properly use chopsticks?
The average cost of life insurance depends on several different factors. The good news is that it probably costs a lot less than you think! We can help you get the coverage that fits your needs. #InsureYourLove
High-school sweethearts faced a heartbreaking prognosis. Watch their story to see how life insurance with living benefits allowed them to continue on financially. #InsureYourLove
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Real Life Stories | Juanita Flechsing: The Living Benefits of Life Insurance
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These are some of the most common home expenses homeowners need to prepare for. Have you had to deal with any of these lately?
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15 Things Your Home Repair Emergency Fund Should Be Able to Cover
We show our love in countless ways. Are you showing your loved ones how much they mean to you by protecting them with life insurance? #InsureYourLove
Love is in the everyday. Those simple moments that shape our lives and give it meaning—a sincere thank you, an unexpected smile, a meal shared together. Protect those moments with life insurance. #InsureYourLove
Life insurance can at least help relieve the financial burden of loss, giving the ones you love the chance to grieve without financial stress if the unthinkable were to happen. #InsureYourLove
One small moment can change everything. #InsureYourLove
It’s about the little things. #InsureYourLove #MondayMotivation
Put down your silverware and pick up a pair of chopsticks. It’s National Chopsticks Day! Did you know for about one fourth of the world, chopsticks are used for every meal? Do you know how to properly use chopsticks?
There are so many ways that life insurance can help with weathering a financial storm. Life insurance is absolutely essential if there’s someone you care about who would suffer without your financial contributions. #InsureYourLove
Katie was a young and healthy mom with her whole life ahead of her when she made the important decision to protect her family’s future with life insurance. Watch the Millers’ #RealLifeStory at lifehappens.org/miller. #InsureYourLove
“Would my loved ones struggle financially if I weren’t here?” If the answer is yes, then you likely need life insurance. Watch this quick video for the basics. #InsureYourLove
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Life Insurance 101 – Life Happens
Tune in to Kate Sullivan’s new episode of To Dine For. We join Kate this week in Dallas, TX as she meets with the one and only, Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and an investor on the show Shark Tank. Kate and Mark discuss how he became the self-made businessman and good samaritan that he is at his favorite restaurant, IHOP. Over pancakes, Kate and Mark dive into dreaming of the next big thing and how to continue to make it better. How do you make it better? Start by watching this week’s episode of To Dine For on PBS.org.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 304
The truth is, crowdfunding only goes so far. With life insurance, you can know with certainty that if the unexpected happens, your loved ones would be financially secure. #InsureYourLove
Those small steps add up! What goal are you working toward this month? #InsureYourLove #MondayMotivation
Expecting? If this is your first time looking for life insurance coverage, you may have some questions./ #InsureYourLove
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5 Questions Expecting Moms Have About Life Insurance – Life Happens
We get life insurance to protect the people we love. #InsureYourLove
The future starts with today’s actions. #InsureYourLove
Wondering if you really need life insurance and how much you might need?
Answer a few simple questions and estimate the amount of life insurance coverage that’s right for your situation. #InsureYourLove
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“When you feel like you are getting buried, the seeds of your new life get planted.” – Mel Robbins, bestselling author, speaker and television host.
Be courageous and show some vulnerability this week with Kate Sullivan’s To Dine For. We join Kate as she meets with Mel Robbins at her favorite restaurant, Red Rooster Tavern in North Muskegon, MI. While dining over fried walleye, Kate dives into how Robbins reached international success by spending her life helping others through her words and work. Don’t forget to catch this week’s episode of To Dine For on PBS.org.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 305
There are so many ways that life insurance can help with weathering a financial storm. Life insurance is absolutely essential if there’s someone you care about who would suffer without your financial contributions. #InsureYourLove
Expecting? If this is your first time looking for life insurance coverage, you may have some questions./ #InsureYourLove
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5 Questions Expecting Moms Have About Life Insurance – Life Happens
We get life insurance to protect the people we love. #InsureYourLove
The future starts with today’s actions. #InsureYourLove
Wondering if you really need life insurance and how much you might need?
Answer a few simple questions and estimate the amount of life insurance coverage that’s right for your situation. #InsureYourLove
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“When you feel like you are getting buried, the seeds of your new life get planted.” – Mel Robbins, bestselling author, speaker and television host.
Be courageous and show some vulnerability this week with Kate Sullivan’s To Dine For. We join Kate as she meets with Mel Robbins at her favorite restaurant, Red Rooster Tavern in North Muskegon, MI. While dining over fried walleye, Kate dives into how Robbins reached international success by spending her life helping others through her words and work. Don’t forget to catch this week’s episode of To Dine For on PBS.org.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 305
Today is International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than joining Kate Sullivan as she dines with Rachel Hollis, a self-made success story. On this week’s episode of To Dine For, we join Kate and Rachel as they eat at her favorite restaurant, Café No Se in Austin, TX. Over delicious food, they talk about where Rachel started and how she became the gospel of yes you can to women everywhere. While showing her vulnerability of this being the most difficult year of her life, Rachel keeps a steady stream of optimism and positivity through her books and social media. You can find this week’s episode of To Dine For and many more at PBS.org.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 307
Don’t forget to check out Kate Sullivan’s To Dine For this week on PBS.org. This week, Kate dines with Kimbal Musk, a visionary, chef and pioneer for the farm-to-table movement. Watch as Kimbal discusses the struggles he has faced while managing the hospitality world during a global pandemic. He will tell his story of being a technology trailblazer to creating a restaurant empire while eating at his favorite restaurant, At Oak in Boulder, CO. Join Kate this week on her episode of To Dine For.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 306
Expecting? If this is your first time looking for life insurance coverage, you may have some questions./ #InsureYourLove
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5 Questions Expecting Moms Have About Life Insurance – Life Happens
We get life insurance to protect the people we love. #InsureYourLove
The future starts with today’s actions. #InsureYourLove
Today is International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than joining Kate Sullivan as she dines with Rachel Hollis, a self-made success story. On this week’s episode of To Dine For, we join Kate and Rachel as they eat at her favorite restaurant, Café No Se in Austin, TX. Over delicious food, they talk about where Rachel started and how she became the gospel of yes you can to women everywhere. While showing her vulnerability of this being the most difficult year of her life, Rachel keeps a steady stream of optimism and positivity through her books and social media. You can find this week’s episode of To Dine For and many more at PBS.org.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 307
Don’t forget to check out Kate Sullivan’s To Dine For this week on PBS.org. This week, Kate dines with Kimbal Musk, a visionary, chef and pioneer for the farm-to-table movement. Watch as Kimbal discusses the struggles he has faced while managing the hospitality world during a global pandemic. He will tell his story of being a technology trailblazer to creating a restaurant empire while eating at his favorite restaurant, At Oak in Boulder, CO. Join Kate this week on her episode of To Dine For.
http://an.insure/2NPKJF9
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 306
Expecting? If this is your first time looking for life insurance coverage, you may have some questions./ #InsureYourLove
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5 Questions Expecting Moms Have About Life Insurance – Life Happens
We get life insurance to protect the people we love. #InsureYourLove
The future starts with today’s actions. #InsureYourLove
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today might look a little different than it has in the past but don’t let that dampen your spirit! How are you celebrating today?
We join Kate Sullivan this week as she meets with Michal Tubbs, the youngest mayor of a city in America. As they dine over comfort food, they discuss some not-so-comfortable topics like race, politics and struggling during Covid-19. In this week’s episode of To Dine For, they dine at Michal’s favorite family establishment, La Palma in Stockton, CA. Here, we dive into Michal’s childhood and how he had every opportunity to leave, but he chose to stay and run for office. Check out this week’s episode on PBS.org.
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PBS.ORG
To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 308
Today is International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than joining Kate Sullivan as she dines with Rachel Hollis, a self-made success story. On this week’s episode of To Dine For, we join Kate and Rachel as they eat at her favorite restaurant, Café No Se in Austin, TX. Over delicious food, they talk about where Rachel started and how she became the gospel of yes you can to women everywhere. While showing her vulnerability of this being the most difficult year of her life, Rachel keeps a steady stream of optimism and positivity through her books and social media. You can find this week’s episode of To Dine For and many more at PBS.org.
http://an.insure/3sQWGct
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 307
Don’t forget to check out Kate Sullivan’s To Dine For this week on PBS.org. This week, Kate dines with Kimbal Musk, a visionary, chef and pioneer for the farm-to-table movement. Watch as Kimbal discusses the struggles he has faced while managing the hospitality world during a global pandemic. He will tell his story of being a technology trailblazer to creating a restaurant empire while eating at his favorite restaurant, At Oak in Boulder, CO. Join Kate this week on her episode of To Dine For.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 306
Expecting? If this is your first time looking for life insurance coverage, you may have some questions./ #InsureYourLove
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Happy International Waffle Day! Which one do you prefer, waffles or pancakes?
On this week’s episode of To Dine For, we join Kate Sullivan as she dines with Hollywood success story, Phil Rosenthal. They eat at Phil’s favorite restaurant, Republique in Las Angeles, CA, and discuss Phil’s creative process when he produced the beloved comedy show, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now, Phil works at uniting the whole world through food. Join Kate and Phil in this week’s uplifting episode on PBS.org.
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 309
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today might look a little different than it has in the past but don’t let that dampen your spirit! How are you celebrating today?
We join Kate Sullivan this week as she meets with Michal Tubbs, the youngest mayor of a city in America. As they dine over comfort food, they discuss some not-so-comfortable topics like race, politics and struggling during Covid-19. In this week’s episode of To Dine For, they dine at Michal’s favorite family establishment, La Palma in Stockton, CA. Here, we dive into Michal’s childhood and how he had every opportunity to leave, but he chose to stay and run for office. Check out this week’s episode on PBS.org.
http://an.insure/3rJ0DQ6
PBS.ORG
To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 308
Today is International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than joining Kate Sullivan as she dines with Rachel Hollis, a self-made success story. On this week’s episode of To Dine For, we join Kate and Rachel as they eat at her favorite restaurant, Café No Se in Austin, TX. Over delicious food, they talk about where Rachel started and how she became the gospel of yes you can to women everywhere. While showing her vulnerability of this being the most difficult year of her life, Rachel keeps a steady stream of optimism and positivity through her books and social media. You can find this week’s episode of To Dine For and many more at PBS.org.
http://an.insure/3sQWGct
PBS.ORG
To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 307
Don’t forget to check out Kate Sullivan’s To Dine For this week on PBS.org. This week, Kate dines with Kimbal Musk, a visionary, chef and pioneer for the farm-to-table movement. Watch as Kimbal discusses the struggles he has faced while managing the hospitality world during a global pandemic. He will tell his story of being a technology trailblazer to creating a restaurant empire while eating at his favorite restaurant, At Oak in Boulder, CO. Join Kate this week on her episode of To Dine For.
http://an.insure/2NPKJF9
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To Dine For with Kate Sullivan | Season 3 | Episode 306
