7:20am – In her new book ,Cuban Flavor, Award winning photographer Liza Gershman offers a glimpse into the heart of Cuban cuisine and more. 10:11

7:40am – It is world Giraffe day! To celebrate, we spoke with Karen Gross, Author of Lady Lucy’s Laugh Girafe Journey. 11:19

8:10am – Each day in the United State 6,000 acres of wilderness disappears. In its 25th year, the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust has been helping preserve that land with permanent sanctuaries where wildlife is able to flourish. President of the Wildlife Land Trust’s Board Andrew Rowan tells us more about their purpose. 8:30