#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “MARTHA”

R.J. Cutler directs MARTHA, the riveting Documentary about the icon and America’s first self-made billionaire, MARTHA STEWART.

Releasing on Netflix October 30th, 2024

Details:
Format: Documentary Film
Written and Directed by: R.J. Cutler
Produced by: Jane Cha Cutler, p.g.a; Alina Cho; Austin Wilkin; R.J. Cutler, p.g.a.; Trevor Smith, p.g.a.
Executive Producers: Elise Pearlstein, Mark Blatty

Logline: Through intimate and revealing interviews with the icon herself and those from her inner circle, R.J. Cutler’s definitive documentary on Martha Stewart traces her rise from teenage model to her reign as the original influencer and America’s first self-made female billionaire.

#TRAVEL: BOOK THANKSGIVING-INSPIRED MARTHA STEWART FARM STAY ON BOOKING.COM

Digital travel leader Booking.com has teamed up with none other than the “Queen of Thanksgiving” herself, America’s foremost lifestyle entrepreneur, television personality, and the ultimate host, Martha Stewart, to offer one pair of lucky fans a chance to book Martha Stewart’s Thanksgiving-Inspired Farm Stay, exclusively on Booking.com. The once-in-a-lifetime experience will take place at her iconic farm in Bedford, New York, from November 18 – 19, 2023 and will feature an itinerary fully curated by Martha to include some of her favorite fall activities, such as:

-A welcome tour of the Tenant House at Martha’s Bedford farm where guests will be treated to their overnight stay
-A guided tour of the property by Martha’s Head Gardener Ryan McCallister, during which guests will experience her Insta-famous chicken coop, gardens and stables
-A table setting and wreath-making demo with Executive Director of Design Kevin Sharkey, with his tips for how to make your Thanksgiving extra special
-Brunch with Martha herself, prepared by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Thomas Joseph
-Signed copies of Martha’s prized cookbooks and other goodies to ensure guests are Thanksgiving ready

Spanning over 150 acres of perfectly manicured grounds in Westchester County’s charming town of Bedford, Martha’s beautiful farm is the idyllic retreat for rest, relaxation and design inspiration at every turn. The entrepreneur restored the centuries-old property, which features her classic style throughout the buildings’ pristine décor. Martha’s guests will enjoy tips and tricks from the hosting maven for holiday entertaining and setting the perfect table just like she does in the property’s stunning kitchen and dining areas. With three quarters (74%*) of Canadian travellers revealing that they feel more alive than ever when they are on vacation, this is the perfect getaway to experience a true never-even-dreamed-of core life memory.

“Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate, which is why I’m excited to be Booking.com’s newest host and welcome guests to my Bedform farm for a Thanksgiving-inspired stay ahead of the big day,” says Martha Stewart. “I’m all about making it easier for everyone to celebrate life’s big moments, so I really appreciate how easy Booking.com made it to list my Tenant House on the site. Every year, my Thanksgiving holiday prep begins weeks before hosting my family in Bedford, so I can’t wait to welcome the guests that book this experience to my fall-ready Tenant House on the farm and look forward to sharing my favorite Thanksgiving-inspired traditions during their stay.”

Martha Stewart’s Thanksgiving-Inspired Farm Stay will become bookable on a first-come, first served basis on November 16 at noon ET, for a stay taking place November 18 – 19, priced at only $11.23, in honor of U.S. Thanksgiving. In addition to the overnight stay and full itinerary curated by Martha, the experience will include airport transfer through Booking.com.

This amazing stay is just one of the vast vacation rental options Booking.com offers – from dreamy beach bungalows, treehouses and houseboats, to woodsy havens, lakeside cabins and high-end homes. Featuring approximately seven million vacation rental listings, and with 45% of new vacation rental listings receiving a booking within just a week of being live on the world’s leading travel platform, Booking.com is well-versed in the art of happy “hosts,” and Martha Stewart is about to be one of them!

For more information on Booking.com and Martha Stewart’s Thanksgiving-Inspired Farm Stay, visit https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/martha-stewarts-thanksgiving-inspired-farm-stay.

#VIRAL: JENNIFER LAWRENCE, MARTHA STEWART, JONAH HILL, VINCE VAUGHN & MARTHA STEWART RECITE ROB FORD ON “THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN”

OMG. We’re addicted. Seriously. The amount of publicity Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has brought upon our City is unparalleled. Check-out this hilarious Parody of Ken Burns’ Celebrity/Politician Reading of The Gettysburg Address seen on The Late Show with David Letterman.

You’ll never believe the names they got to recite some of Ford’s most memorable lines. Jennifer Lawrence. Jonah Hill. Martha Stewart. Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Vince Vaughn. Stupendous.

Watch the Parody below:

We must give thanks.

(Photo credit: CBS)

#SPOTTED: MARTHA STEWART AMONG CELEBRITY CHEFS IN TORONTO FOR 2013 DELICIOUS FOOD SHOW

From the same Creators as the ever-popular One of a Kind Show, comes the Delicious Food Show, now in its second year. Taking place over three days this weekend at the Better Living Centre on Canadian National Exhibition grounds, the Event features 300+ Exhibitors, Workshops and appearances from a Who’s-Who of Canadian Celebrity Chefs including Mark McEwan, Chuck Hughes, Lynn Crawford, David Rocco and Nadia G.

In Toronto today to kick-off the Show was Multimedia Mogul Martha Stewart, who in addition to demonstrating a Cake-Baking in support of her latest Cookbook, Martha Stewart’s Cakes, also met with 100 Fans who purchased the Book on-location. Gracefully, she zipped her way through the line, armed with a Sharpie and an enamouring smile, occasionally looking-up to pose for a quick Snap.

Earlier in the day, Stewart fielded questions from a mixture of Digital, Online, Print and Television Media as she reflected on her own Success Story, giving-out tips for on how to be a craftier Entertainer at home to Guests. On the influence of Online Media in this day and age, she says “There are many Bloggers imparting knowledge to a lot of people and I think that certainly is the way of now and the future.”.

I asked Stewart from her Collection of Cake Recipes, which she’d recommend for those like me who are constantly on-the-go with little time to bake. “I’d start with one of the Skillet Cakes or a simple Bundt Cake which has  a total of five ingredients. It’s pretty foolproof”, she states. “As long as you have an oven and a mixer, you’re set”.

She also touches upon her  influences and in addition to ensuring that her Driver always takes a different route when driving through New York City each day so that she can soak-up new inspirations, she reveals, “Great Chefs inspire me. I eat out a lot and I’m constantly visiting with great Chefs and Bakers.  I  appreciate the knowledge they impart.”.

On entertaining with little notice, Stewart swears by some good, strong Cocktails served to Guests on a  tray. “The Caipirinha is a great Icebreaker, as is the Bourbon Sour, or even an icy Martini”, proclaims the Domestic Goddess.

Opening its doors at 11:00 AM, Patrons enjoyed some fabulous offerings at super-reasonable price points from popular Local Businesses. Delectable Oysters from Oyster Boy; scrumptious Meat Pies from Kanga, buttery Lobster Rolls from Buster’s Sea Cove Food Truck; always amazing Tacos from Gourmet Gringos’ Food Truck; Lobster Guacamole from Canyon Creek Chophouse and positively delectable Macarons, Cookies, Lemon Meringue Tarts and Cakes from Petite & Sweet, which had even Stewart raving as she cut into a Celebration Cake designed by them to ring-in the occasion.

I found myself obsessed particularly with Soda Stream, a do-it-yourself-at-home Soda Machine with an array of available Syrups ranging from Kool-Aid to Crystal Light.  I even enjoyed a Killer Mojito made from the Machine and it was one of the best I’ve ever had. I will not deny that I also was a little excited to see an array of British imports available via Mrs. Bridges’ British Bakery and I do admit to stocking-up on some Marks & Spencer Cookies, while noticing a super-cool variety of Goodies including a never-seen-before Maltesers Chocolate Bar.

I had the pleasure of getting a quick Snap with Stewart who for a long time now has been an Idol to me, having religiously watched her The Martha Stewart Show when it was easily available in Canada, and also owning a few of her Books including The Martha Rules, for aspiring Entrepreneurs. Her Drivers were seen throughout the day ushering-in gifts and purchases from Vendors at the Delicious Food Show, while her Security Guards ushered her speedily into her Vehicle after another walk through the Show as the rain began to come down and  the number of Onlookers grew.  “Okay, we’ve gotta be quick!  I don’t want to stand in the rain!”, she said after telling me earlier in the day we’d snap a Photo at some point and although in a hurry, she was amazing still  to make an exception for one Photo.   She is just stunning.

 

 

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(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)