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Thread #113945   Message #2453019
Posted By: Stilly River Sage
29-Sep-08 - 01:20 PM
Thread Name: BS: De-cluttering in earnest - September
Subject: RE: BS: De-cluttering in earnest - September
The following is totally unrelated to decluttering, but it is the kind of story that I think would appeal to all of us de-clutterers because I think it is the kind of thing we would all love to do in our homes, once they're in fabulous shape. I saw the story on the news last week, and went in to find it this morning. The women are in a town north of Dallas. The dish that is featured this week looks so good!

http://cbs11tv.com/fuel-for-thought/Internet.Food.Stars.2.814665.html

Busy Moms Become Worldwide Internet Food Stars

FRISCO [TX] Two Frisco mothers have taken their passion for cooking and created an international sensation. And they're making money too. A Frisco home is the kitchen studio for http://showmethecurry.com/. Friends Hetal Jinni and Anuja Bal Subramanian were looking for something to keep them busy after their kids started school last year. But it didn't take long before their small idea became a much bigger project: An internet based cooking show. They bought cameras, lights and practiced their delivery. Now, about once a week, Anuja and Hetal tape podcasts, each with a new Indian recipe for their viewers to try at home.

Each segment details the ingredients you'll need, and viewers get step by step instructions on how to prepare the dish. They edit everything into a ten minute podcast and post it on the internet. In one year, they've produced dozens of segments and through the reach of YouTube, they have cultivated an international following. Anuja and Hetal say they're having a blast, and they're also making money through advertising on their Web site. The more people log on, the more their revenue goes up.

Anuja and Hetal say they're working on other money making additions to the show, including product placements and product endorsements.