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Master Chef Michael Chiarello
IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD THE RESTURANT, BRING THE RESTURANT HOMEWith Money tight, eating out is tough. Michael Chiarello shows how to bring the resturant experience home. From a good wine choice to fresh ingredients, you don’t have to spend a lot to eat well every night of the week! Owner of Chiarello Family Vineyards, Michael Chiarello knows how to make a great product. He also knows that an authentic Italian meal requires more than simply putting pasta on a plate, so just in time for National Pasta Month, Michael is here to show your viewers how they recreate a fine Italian dining experience in their homes, for less.. To Michael it’s not about how many dollars you spend, but rather how you can get the most value for your money. Michael Chiarello has twice been named Chef of the Year in America . He currently has 5 cookbooks on the shelves with 2 more due out in the near future. Michael was also a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Master’s series. Michael Chiarello is an award‐winning chef, Emmy‐winning Food Network host, tastemaker behind the NapaStyle retail company, highly rated vintner, and noted cookbook author. Throughout his career, Michael has combined his Southern Italian roots with Napa Valley living to pioneer culinary and lifestyle trends. Michael’s ongoing endeavors inspire friends and family to gather around the table and create meaningful traditions in their own lives. Michael incorporates his personal passion for seasonal, sustainable living, into all that he does. From the growers that he supports as chef and owner of Bottega Napa Valley and his product designs for NapaStyle, to his earth‐friendly farming practices for his vineyards and the storylines for his Emmy‐winning Food Network show, Michael shares his unique perspective on what comprises good food and healthy living in an old‐world lifestyle. Michael Will Talk About: • Finding ways to stretch your food dollar without compromising quality;• Simple meals yo!u can make from scratch at home;• What to do when you don’t have time to cook from scratch every night, and more.
Lora Van Velsor - Vice President Marketing - Duncan-Hines
Duncan Hines®, an iconic brand that has been helping families create life’s most delicious moments for over 50 years, is launching a variety of new products this month reinforcing its commitment to bring “so much more” to the home baking experience. The new 100% Whole Grain Muffins, Moist Deluxe® Confetti Cupcakes and Duncan Hines Snack Line featuring cupcakes, one brownie, and one cookie mix will hit shelves nationwide in April ’09. “We’re passionate about baking and committed to product innovation,” said Lora Van Velsor, Vice President of Marketing for Duncan Hines. “We are confident these new products will excite consumers and bring their baking experience to a whole new level.” Duncan Hines will introduce two new 100% Whole Grain Muffin flavors and has upgraded existing muffin flavors to 100% Whole Grain. The 100% Whole Grain Muffin lineup continues to deliver an unbelievably moist and delicious taste, contains no Trans Fat per serving and is a good source of fiber. The line includes two new flavors Triple Chocolate Chunk and Apple Cinnamon and upgraded household favorites Blueberry Streusel, Wild Maine Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon. New 100% Whole Grain Muffins are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2.79-$3.49. Appealing to kids and kids at heart everywhere, Duncan Hines will debut Moist Deluxe Confetti Cupcakes. The new Confetti Cupcakes provide a great opportunity for families to spend quality time in the kitchen creating moments that are “so much more.” Cupcakes are the perfect treat for a variety of occasions including birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, anniversaries, and bake sales. The new Confetti Cupcakes are available for a suggested retail price of $1.79. The new Duncan Hines Snack Line is the perfect solution for the everyday snacking occasion! The new Snack Line delivers the opportunity to sink your teeth into the right portion of a Duncan Hines treat, without baking an entire cake. The new Snack Line features cupcakes Classic Yellow , Devil’s Food, & Confetti along with a Chewy Fudge Brownie, and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. The Snack Line carries a suggested retail price of $1.00.
Celebrity Chef Kathleen Daelemans'
Cooking with Maple SyrupNamed one of the country's "top Ten Rising Star Chefs" by John Mariani, chef Kathleen Daelemans' recipes have been showcased in respected food and wine journals including Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator, Gourmet, Food & Wine, and Eating Well. Not only has Daelemans received praised from the culinary community, but her work is regularly featured in fashion and fitness magazines such as Elle, Shape, Self, Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, Fitness, Esquire and House Beautiful. Richard Sax, Roy Yamaguchi and others have showcased Daelemans' recipes in books featuring West Coast, Pacific Rim and American Regional cooking. When it comes to healthy cooking and eating, Daelemans is "her own best advertisement," having lost 75 pounds when creating a new regional cuisine for one of the world's most luxurious five-star resort and spas, The Grand Wailea, in Maui, Hawaii. While at Café Kula, her restaurant at the resort, Daelemans cooked for and gave private cooking lessons to celebrity guests including Sharon Stone, Kathy Smith, Suzanne Sommers and Paula Abdul. When most people think of maple syrup, they imagine it drizzled on pancakes or waffles on a Sunday morning. But there’s a lot more to this all-natural sweetener than meets the eye. 5 Things You May Not Know About Maple Syrup: 1. Maple syrup can be used as a healthier alternative to sugar - 2. Maple syrup contains fewer calories than corn syrup and honey. 3. Maple syrup can add depth and complexity to cooking, as an ingredient in glazes, rubs or barbeque sauces for poultry, meat, seafood or vegetables. Visit www.purecanadamaple.com 4. Canada produces 80% of the maple syrup sold in the world.- 91% of Canadian maple syrup is produced in the province of Quebec . 5. Maple syrup contains antioxidants, which can delay or prevent free radical induced diseases, such as diabetes and cancer. - A portion of ¼ cup of maple syrup contains as much antioxidant activity as one serving of raw tomato or broccoli.
Now that it’s back to school season, I know moms and dads are worried about their kids getting a healthy start to have all the energy they need to stay alert and focused at school. In fact, one-third of kids in America are either skipping breakfast entirely or are starting their days with empty calories laden with artificial flavors and preservatives. Fast food might be convenient, but it can also be pretty expensive, not to mention loaded with excessive calories, fat and sugar. And store-bought options are often filled with sugar, corn syrup and additives, so here are some simple and easy recipes that anyone can make at home that provide a more healthful and natural alternative. Parents are juggling a million things in the morning, trying to get out the door on time, but still want to make sure the kids are fed a wholesome and nutritious breakfast that will get them through the school day. My first recipe is a granola parfait layered with yogurt, crunchy granola, blueberries and topped with a drizzle of pure Canadian maple syrup. It’s quick and easy, and the kids can eat this at home, or you can just make it in to-go containers for the ride to school. If you want to make something a little more substantial to get your kids through the day, you could also try my Oatmeal P.B. and Banana Pancakes. What people might not realize is the “real thing” comes mostly from Canadian maple trees, and contains only pure maple syrup, a natural product from the earth with no additives, preservatives…unlike pancake syrups that contain mostly high-fructose corn syrup. So, check the bottle to make sure you and your kids are getting the real thing. It tastes much better and is actually better for you than the alternatives. If you want to give your kids a touch of sweetness that is healthy and delicious, this is a great blueberry milkshake recipe for you to try. Studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast have less school absences, can improve math, reading, and test scores, and are less likely to be overweight. One study showed that eating breakfast food high in fiber and low in sugar helped students sustain the cognitive effects of breakfast. So, a good breakfast really is so important for everyone, but especially kids. These recipes are easy and affordable, homemade alternatives to give kids a good start or a great option as an after-school snack. Even better, it’ll help parents save money making kids breakfasts and snacks at home, and the recipes are so delicious, so your kids will thank you for it.
Jim Fiolek Exec Director - Santa Barbara County Vintner's Association
Celebration Of Harvest - The annual Celebration of Harvest is held in October each year, when we're in the thick of the winegrape harvest and winery staff take a needed break to showcase their latest wines, many newly bottled! This year's Celebration of Harvest will be held on October 1oth from 1 to 4pm, and once again on the beautiful grounds of Rancho Sisquoc Winery in the Santa Maria Valley. Online sales of tickets and Vintner's Visas will stop at midnight Friday, October 9th. After that, tickets and Vintner's Visas may be purchased at Wine Country, 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos and at the Green & White canopy outside the Celebration of Harvest at Rancho Sisquoc. If you purchased a ticket or a Vintners' Visa on this website after October 2nd, please pick them up at Wine Country, 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos or at the Green & White canopy outside the Celebration of Harvest at Rancho Sisquoc. Local restaurants, caterers and food suppliers will showcase their talents and produce by providing delicious samples. Live music from several bands will keep our toes tapping. An important part of the Celebration of Harvest is the Silent Auction - your chance to own some very special bottles of wine. And as it’s always a great idea to include a designated driver in your party, we will also offer a special designated driver ticket. DD’s enjoy the event, complete with all the food, the entertainment, non-alcoholic beverages and our sincere thanks for keeping our roads safe. Or, a lot of folks will leave the driving to us and take the bus! Festival buses will bring visitors directly to the Festival grounds, and return them to the pickup location at the end of the day. The Vintners’ Visa is a four-day pass to 12 participating wineries, each of whom will pull out all the stops just for Vintners’ Visa holders. The Vintners' Visa can be used at participating wineries from Friday through Monday, so make it a long weekend! In addition to the Celebration itself, and the special treats offered through the Vintners’ Visa, many member wineries will host special events - from winemaker dinners to Open Houses to tours and tastings at wineries not generally open to the public, there'll be a full slate of events during the long weekend.
Nancy Siler Host PBS Series “Bake, Decorate, Celebrate!”
Americans are busier and more time-starved than ever. In spite of this, our passion for creating beautiful and delicious cakes, cupcakes, cookies and confections has never been stronger. Recent data shows that baking and decorating popularity is on the rise, with 94% of people baking at least once a month, and 76% decorating their baked goods. With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s never too early to start thinking about how to decorate your family’s favorite holiday treats. According to a recent survey, 60%of Americans say holiday baking is more enjoyable than holiday shopping. In fact, 86% of respondents said they bake year-round, and more than half involve their kids when decorating. This year, Wilton Food Crafts, an industry leader in cake decorating, quality bakeware and food crafting, is celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the Wilton School, where thousands of students from 90 countries have learned the art of classic cake decorating. Wilton classes are taught by some of the most experienced cake decorators in the world, while class participants represent all walks of life from doctors and lawyers to school teachers and culinary students. Coinciding with National Bake and Decorate Month, Wilton will also celebrate surpassing 4,000,000 students since classes were first launched in retail stores in 1975. Through the end of October, Wilton is sponsoring an online sweepstakes with a Grand Prize of an all-expense paid tuition/room and board package to attend the two week Master Course at The Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art in Darien, Illinois. Nancy Siler, host of the popular PBS series “Bake, Decorate, Celebrate!” Nancy has been baking and decorating for over 25 years and brings a wealth of experience to the world's most popular decorating courses. As Vice President of Consumer Affairs and Public Relations for Wilton Industries, Inc., she helps make decorating easy and exciting for consumers. In her hundreds of decorating demonstrations for programs on CBS, NBC, WGN, PBS, Discovery Channel and QVC Networks, Nancy has shown that everyone has the ability to serve something spectacular.
Possible questions for Nancy Siler:
• What are some of the popular baking trends for this holiday season?
• What are some of the easiest ways to decorate holiday cookies?
• Do you have any decorating tips that people might not know about?
• How early should you start planning your holiday baking?
• Can you tell me more about the 4,000,000th Student Sweepstakes?
• Where can we find more information