Learn New Skills from Mahalo

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you can learn a ton from Mahalo's incredibly useful how tos. And I don't just say that because I write them, in fact, I did not write any of the following how tos, but I do know that they are all marvelous and informative!

For instance, if you've ever wondered how to become a mystery shopper, this detailed look at the process will have you on your way to mystery shopping in no time.

Under current economical circumstances, a lot of people are no reconsidering their current career choices. If you happen to be one of them, maybe you'd like some information on how to become a dentist or a lawyer. Maybe you've been considering a career as a physical therapist or a certified nursing assistant, but couldn't find enough information about what the training entailed. Well, look no further. The how tos mentioned in this post are incredibly detailed on the process and training, with some great tips to help you on your way to realizing your career dreams.

Oh, and if you have a passion for cooking, and have been considering becomeing a chef, check out the link. I did write that one, and just writing about it made me want to sharpen up my knives and get to work julienning every vegetable in my refrigerator.

Chef Eric Ripert gets his own TV series...

At Last!!! For those of us who enjoy the culinary expertise, dashing smile and fabulous French accent of Le Bernardin's Chef Eric Ripert there's good news. You no longer have to wait for Eric to make special guest appearances on Bravo TV's Top Chef to catch a glimpse of tha fabulous grin. This fall on PBS, Eric will be hosting his own series titled, "Avec Eric." Ten episodes chock full of foodie heaven, the series will be modeled after episodes of Ripert's online cooking tips at his personal site, Avec Eric.

Over the last couple months, Chef Ripert has been hosting a series of toaster oven quickies called "Get Toasted" on his personal website, Avec Eric. Complete with video, written instruction and the full recipe for each dish, he's offered a ton delicious ideas that can be cooked right inside your toaster oven. Judging from the quality and creativity of this online video series, we can obviously expect great things from his upcoming television series.

Congratulations, Chef Ripert. We look forward to seeing your smiling face this fall on PBS!