Mark Ballard
About Mark Ballard
An author, artist and entertainer, Mark Ballard has been writing columns for the Telegraph and recording videos for macon.com for several years.
Make changes to life’s recipe
As most of you know, I deal with recipes a lot. In fact, I’ve been surrounded by them most of my life. I came from a family that loved to cook, and as a result, I love to cook. In fact, I’ve been spending a lot more time around recipes recently because I’m in the process of compiling my fifth cookbook...
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MARK BALLARD
Cherishing what Mother left behind
Baking Mother's beloved chocolate cake while using the same pans, bowls and utensils she used helps keep her memory alive.
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MARK BALLARD VIDEO
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Mark Ballard whips up a batch of Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. Stay tuned as he gets tongue tied in the mix. RECIPE: 1 roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough, 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup extra crunchy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 3 egg yolks, 1 (12 oz.) bag of...
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The power of asking for what you want
The other evening I was speaking to a large group of people. As I stood on stage, through the blinding stage lights, I could see some of the faces of the crowd that eagerly watched me. At various times throughout my performance, I was in charge of giving away door prizes. This process is one of ...
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To strive, to seek, to find
I saw the look of panic in Debra’s eyes, even though she was trying desperately to hide it. We were at the Atlanta airport returning from a weeklong trip. Just moments earlier, Debra had ushered me from baggage claim to the paying station for airport parking. “Wait just a second.&#...
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Finding my inner voice
Late every night my rituals are exactly the same. Right before my very eyes, I’ve turned into a creature of habit. What is it I’ve always heard about getting set in your ways as you grow older? This couldn’t be the reason I’ve become so predictable late at night, could...
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Mark Ballard: Hay House was start of happy home
The antique crystal chandeliers hung high above us resembled sparkling diamonds cascading from the heavens. The light they gracefully offered combined with the wall of candles behind us, softly lighting the entire room with a glow. The gilded mouldings of the frames holding the priceless pieces ...
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MARK BALLARD VIDEO
Mark & Chef Chad
Mark Ballard gets a lesson in Spa Cuisine from Chef Chad. Learn how to create veggie rolls and a crisp fresh salad with a sizzling twist. Video By Liz Fabian.
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It’s not Easter without coconut cake
Just before I began to write this column, I made a list of things I need to purchase from the grocery store to bake my annual coconut cake for Easter. It’s just something I do -- something that feels right. In fact, I cannot recollect a time in my life when our family didn’t have a...
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Special home two days a year
The bright sunlight danced around on the variegated pink azalea blooms until they appeared to be glittering. The bumblebees that buzzed around them were, without question, quickly darting in and out of the dazzling blooms. Above them was a bright and perfectly clear blue sky giving permission for...
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MARK BALLARD
Special home two days a year
The bright sunlight danced around on the variegated pink azalea blooms until they appeared to be glittering. The bumblebees that buzzed around them were, without question, quickly darting in and out of the dazzling blooms. Above them was a bright and perfectly clear blue sky giving permission for...
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