I was recently contacted by Studio 5, a day time lifestyle show on KSL- NBC's affiliate in Salt Lake City. They stumbled upon my blog and fell in love with my Banana Cinnamon Chip Cake and asked me to make it at the studio, LIVE.
I have done a lot of TV interviews for my "real" job, the topic is always something health related. The segments are short and no big deal, but to cook LIVE on TV, that is a different story. Of course I agreed to do it, but I was a little nervous.
Well today was the big day! I got up early to work out and make the "show" cake. I also measured out all of the ingredients for the live segment. Josh was sweet and came with me to the studio. I got there plenty early so I could set up and breathe:) My segment was in the middle of the show. It was fun watching the other segments behind the scenes:)
The butterflies hit me when I saw the "teaser" of my segment. It was too late run though, I was already there and ready to go. Darin, one of the hosts, was in the kitchen with me. He made me feel very relaxed and was easy to talk to. I demonstrated how to make the cake and talked about our blog for a bit. It was actually a lot of fun. Everyone loved the cake too. I am glad it was a success.
If you want to watch the video clip, click here. I really hate watching myself, but I know my friends and family will appreciate the link, so ENJOY!
If you haven't tried my banana cinnamon chip cake, I suggest you do. It is delicious and SO easy!
That is so cool! Congratulations! I can't wait to see the clip!
ReplyDeleteOh my you look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteahhhhhhhhhhhhh! You are so going to be super famous, I knew it! You look gorgeous! So glad it went well, I cannot WAIT to see the clip! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYay! You look great on there!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Looks like a fabulous recipe.
ReplyDeleteAwesome - both on the recipe and your tv blog debut!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Maria!!!
ReplyDeleteThe recipe is elegant and luxurious :)
I can't wait to see the clip!
Cheers!
Gera
SO EXCITING!!! And you look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Maria!! I was so excited to see you *live*! You are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery Exciting! Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! The clip is on the post, just click to watch it. Thanks for all of your nice comments.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!! You look so beautiful of course.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, that is so fun!
ReplyDeleteVery cool Maria! Congratulations, the segment was great!
ReplyDeleteYou did great!!! I loved seeing it. Thanks for posting the link. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :)
ReplyDeleteand loved the banana cinnamon chip cake recipe :)
- Indhu (www.thayirsaadham.com)
Maria,
ReplyDeleteYou did awesome! Totally poised and professional. What a great clip. Thanks for posting about it!
This is my first time on your blog - I saw the excerpt this morning. I was watching it with your mom. We've been on your blog for the past couple of hours. We are so excited to try your recipes. They all look so tasty! We are making the banana cinnamon chip cake today! So excited.
ReplyDeleteWow Congratulations! That's so exciting!!! I would have been nervous too. Can't wait to see the clip!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! You were great, and you didn't even seem nervous.
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations! How fun that must have been :)
ReplyDeleteSo fun! You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou did great, congrats:)
ReplyDeleteMaria, Amazing! Great job, and you look fab! Whoohoo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's so great! I'm really happy for you...
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
I love you all, thank you for your sweet comments!
ReplyDeleteYay! I just watched the video! You were great! You're so adorable!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Im so happy for you. The set looks incredible and you look lovely. I must try this famous cake!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
Congrats on a job well done! You didn't look nervous at all. :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! I'm so happy for you! You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job today!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHa! Loved the clip. You did great. I am so glad your blog is taking off!! I am going to need to try this recipe too.... looks so good! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you were so nervous yesterday! My goodness you did so well sweetie. All those crazy nerves for nothing because you did so well. I'm so proud of you!!!!
ReplyDeletewoooooo...... that's such a great news!!! you're famous!!!!! :D You look gorgeous and looking forward to see the clip! :)
ReplyDeletewow you're famous :) That is so nice! And as far as the cake goes...whats NOT to love about it...it looks fantastic :) Way to go!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Maria
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job!
I think Martha better watch her back. LOL
I stumbled on to your blog about 5 months ago and I haven't missed a day.
I discovered your blog a few weeks ago and have loved it. I was thrilled when I saw you on Studio 5 today! You did a great job, and your banana cake looks amazing. I love those cinnamon chips, so I can't wait to try it!!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! You look great and the cake sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Congrats, you look great! I can't imagine cooking on a show. I was on a lunch show at our local news one time just to talk. That alone was enough for my nerves. I wouldn't have been able to keep my hands from shaking! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSO AMAZING!!! loved it :) gorgeous girl!
ReplyDeleteWent and saw the clip, how fun! That's great, seriously so cool. Your blog is as fab as always Maria. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Your recipe looks fabulous and you did an incredible job!
ReplyDeleteI watched the clip; great job Maria! I think that's awesome that you're being recognized for your skills. Next will be your own show!
ReplyDeleteNow we need to go make that cake. Except that we eat bananas a little too quickly in our house.
Oh my goodness, I can't believe you didn't warn me so I could have caught it on tv. You looked so beautiful. And I loved watching the clip, I'm so glad you added it. I have made this one before, I feel I I am a real follower now!! I think I need to go to Costco and get some more banana's and I need to try it with the cinnamon chips this time! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteI just got back from watching the tv clip! You did a great job and looked like a pro!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Congrats to you the cooking celebrity!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! how cool are you?!?!?!! so exciting! congrats :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations Maria. What a fantastic experience and an awesome cake. Here's to many more tv appearances.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! Congrats! You look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat clip! Josh, you are a lucky man! Glad to hear that you do the dishes. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! What exciting news. I'm definitely trying this recipe the next time there are bananas waiting on the counter! I couldn't be happier for you, Maria!
ReplyDeleteGIRL! You are such a natural. You should seriously consider sending that to food network (if you don't I am!) They need a good baker on there!!!! Come on! Let me know if you won't do it...I totally will ;)
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! Good thing you've had some practice before with the health department!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That is awesome, Maria! You look gorgeous and did a perfect job!!! Thanks for sharing-
ReplyDeleteOh wow, congratulations! That's really fantastic, you look great :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Maria!! You're awesome!! Can't wait to see future tv clips :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You look so pretty & professional...you just might have a new gig :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! You look great and you did such a good job. Love that recipe.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting and nerve-wracking, but totally awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a cutie pie :-)
Awesome! Way to go, girl! You did a fantastic job. The cake sounds soooo good.
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful and your dish looks fantastic, and congratulations to you!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great clip! I think you did an amazing job of talking and cooking at the same time! And you looked so pretty!! I hope they have you back for more!
ReplyDeleteawesome, awesome, awesome! this is an outstanding accomplishment--congratulations! and what a recipe it is. :)
ReplyDeletewow, congratulations! how exciting!
ReplyDeleteyou're really gorgeous, but bet I'm the 10000000000000000000000000th person to tell you that!
You look gorgeous! Congratulations! You are going to be famous!
ReplyDeleteJust finished watching - congratulations! Such a fun and exciting time for you.
ReplyDeleteOh I feel bad I miss you on Studio 5 I am sure you did great with a great recipe.Congratulations
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! You look beautiful (and so does the cake)! :)
ReplyDeleteYay, Maria!! Congrats. How exciting!! You're now a celebrity. And for good reason: you look like a movie star, and that cake looks quite stellar, too! Great job, and congrats again!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on Studio 5! The cake looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteJust watched the video -- you were TERRIFIC! So poised and articulate and interesting and the cake looked great. Congratulations! If the studio is smart, they'll have you back often.
ReplyDeleteIt was especially nice for me to see -- and hear -- you after all the time that we've been communicating via the web. I loved it.
I am so happy for you, you look great!
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations. You looked great and the cake looked yum.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful video! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat is so great that you were on TV...so exciting...good for you!!! I will have to try this cake. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! How fun! You look gorgeous. One small step forward -- who knows what will be next!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Thanks again for all of the nice comments. Everyone is being too too kind!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting! Congrats for you!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! I am waiting for my bananas to get a little more ripe so that I can try this recipe! My sister brought me a bunch of cinnamon chips from Utah and I still have a couple bags in the freezer!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! You're famous! Can I get your autograph?!
ReplyDeleteYAY! Congrats.....you go girl! Please remember me when you go big time! :-)
ReplyDelete~ingrid
Well done Maria! You're so calm on screen, I'd be visibly nervous!
ReplyDeleteHuge Congrats! I'm going to go check ou the video now! You look gorgeous in the pic! Get ready for fame and fortune!
ReplyDeleteAHHHH SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You go, Girl! See ya on the Food Network soon! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! How exciting is that?!?! Congratulations, you look terrific :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did! Amazing! You are the next Martha!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome experience!
ReplyDeleteNAOmni
Oh wow, great video!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats darling!!! Nothing hits home like your fab cake!
ReplyDeleteMaria, congratulations...you look very comfy & happy on the set and I must say...you're talling than I imagined.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you'll link or upload the clip for us.
Oops, found the clip! You were a natural on the set...BRAVO!
ReplyDeleteHey girl! Hope the belly is feeling better. Are you talking about the whole wheat bread? I use this recipe: http://www.tammysrecipes.com/homemade_wheat_bread but instead of using 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 2 of honey, I use 1 of brown sugar and 3 of honey.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! How cool is that ...a blogger gets on TV! I would be shakin in my boots. Looks like you did a fab job! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteMaria what a great honour and how excited you must have been!! You look gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteMaria
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Congratulations! I bet that was so exciting...and nerve wracking! Your recipe looks great.
ReplyDeleteI just started following your blog a few weeks ago and decided to try the banana snack cake.I don't have cinnamon chips so I used walnuts instead...so good. I love banana bread but this is quicker and moist. Thanks for the great recipe.
ReplyDeletegreat pictures- you did a great job. I really should take some photos next time I am on.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, congratulations! Your hair looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMaria - I am a faithful reader of your blog - and you are truly an expert cook! You look absolutely gorgeous on the video - and you were so poised and perfect! Congratulations on your success! Mary Balagna
ReplyDeleteMaria! That is stinkin' awesome! You're famous now! =) Love the video. You're like a pro on camera!
ReplyDeleteWOWIE!
ReplyDeleteYou look terrific and that is just so great! I am excited for you!
Sounds like you were a natural! Where's the youtube??? I'm in awe of anyone who can do this! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteyou did such a great job!!! that looks so yummy, too! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Maria! This is awesome!! You know I love that recipe...how cool you did a segment!! Great job girl!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a big deal! I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeletewow that is so cool! congrats on your live tv debut!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome and the cake oh must be delicious! Pity I don t find cinnamon chips here :( anyways , congratulations :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting! Congratulations! Your cake looks delicious and I'm dying to try the cookies down below, too...
ReplyDeleteI used to work at a television station and often ran camera when we had cooking guests. So, while I've never done it, I have a pretty good idea of how hard it can be to try to cook & talk on television! What a great opportunity!
ReplyDeleteThis is PHENOMENAL!! Congrats Maria
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