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Mario Bosquez

Mario Bosquez

Mario Bosquez is a 30-year veteran of broadcasting and the host of "Living Today" on Martha Stewart Living Radio. Mario was recently nominated for James Beard Award for Excellence in Broadcasting. Mario spends quality time with Becky and Dusty, African grey parrots, and Forrest, a poodle mix. All of his pets are adopted. He also enjoys cooking, indoor gardening, and entertaining.

Contributor's Archive

Portugese Wines for Winesday

Posted by Mario Bosquez

We took a wonderful trip to Portugal (by way of their fantastic wines) with a recent Winesday lesson on “Living Today.”  Heather Laiskonis, general manager of Aldea Restaurant in …

A Chinese New Year Cooking Challenge

Posted by Mario Bosquez

What a Weekend Cooking Challenge we have coming up!!!  Just in time for the Chinese New Year on February 3, we’ll be cooking up two great recipes form Grace Young: Yangchow Fried Rice …

Winesday Tips from the Traveling Sommelier

Posted by Mario Bosquez

Our latest Winesday lesson on “Living Today” was a wonderful refresher course in purchasing, storing, and decanting wine. Carol Berman, the “Traveling Sommelier,” offered up these helpful tips.

Storing wine: …

Winesday with Ellisa Cooper

Posted by Mario Bosquez

During a recent Winesday lesson, we talked with Ellisa Cooper, director of education for The Barterhouse, and learned about some special selections (even a bubbly) that are perfect to …

A Brownie-Inspired Cooking Challenge

Posted by Mario Bosquez

Time for a holiday-flavored cooking challenge!!! This week, we are making Truffle Brownies, and yes, they taste as good as they sound. Award-winning baker, Nick Malgieri provides this …

Mario's Weekend Cooking Challenge: Cocoa Snowflakes and Corn Souffle

Posted by Mario Bosquez

The big Thanksgiving feast is just around the corner.  With that in mind, the latest “Living Today” Weekend Cooking Challenge featured two recipes from the Martha Stewart Thanksgiving …

Mario Crafts with Wine Bottles

Posted by Mario Bosquez

I recently became intrigued by a craft I discovered while perusing ideas online.  I happened upon an idea that takes empty wine bottles and turns them into glasses, vases, …

Thanksgiving Winesday Selections

Posted by Mario Bosquez

For the perfect Thanksgiving experience, the experts tell us we should play close attention to the food and wine pairings on this special day.  During our Winesday segment on Wednesday, Tom …