2/14 Jason Biggs, Nate Corddry, Barbara Drady, Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdales' Ahmed Labbatte

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Happy VALENTINES Day From All of Us at CRN and the What's Cookin' Today Show!

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We LOVE YOU!!! ❤

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Now, here's what's on the show, Valentine!:

Ready for Some "Mad Love" This Valentine's Day? Jason Biggs Talks About This New CBS Series!

MAD LOVE is a comedy about a quartet of New Yorkers - two who are falling in love and two who despise each other... at least for now. Ben, a lawyer, is a hopeless romantic trying to build a relationship with Kate, a beautiful, smart girl whom Ben thinks is the woman of his dreams. Larry, Ben's unrefined best friend and co-worker, is a guy who doesn't believe in love and has a long track record as the third wheel. Connie, Kate's roommate, works as a nanny and finds Larry aggravating... or does she? Larry and Connie have a lot in common, but refuse to let their guard down long enough to see it.

Jason Biggs began his acting career at the age of 5 in national commercials as well as modeling. He won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his role on the daytime drama, "As the World Turns," and appeared on the shows "Drexel's Class" and "Total Security." At age 13, Biggs made his Broadway debut opposite Judd Hirsch in the critically acclaimed Broadway play, "Conversations with My Father." Other theater credits include the Broadway production of "The Graduate," opposite Kathleen Turner; "Boy's Life," a coming-of-age comedy by Second Stage Theater in which he starred opposite Rhys Coiro; and Daniel Goldfarb's play, "Modern Orthodox," in which he starred Off-Broadway opposite Craig Bierko and Molly Ringwald.

Biggs quickly became one of Hollywood's most talked-about young actors after his breakthough role in the "American Pie" trilogy. His film credits also include "Jersey Girl," written and directed by Kevin Smith, in which he starred alongside Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler; the Woody Allen project "Anything Else"; the film adaptation of Elizabeth Wurtzel's best-selling biography Prozac Nation, opposite Christina Ricci; the romantic comedy "Saving Silverman" with Jack Black, Steve Zahn and Amanda Peet; the Amy Heckerling film "Loser"; the romantic comedy "Boys and Girls," opposite Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Claire Forlani; Saul Metztein's black comedy "Guy X"; the Disney hit "8 Below," an adventure film in which he starred opposite Paul Walker; "Over My Dead Body," a romantic comedy with Paul Rudd and Eva Longoria; and Lionsgate's romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Girl," in which he starred opposite Kate Hudson.

Recently, he completed production on the features "Grass Roots," Stephen Gyllenhaal's directorial debut, and "BFF & Baby," in which he will star opposite Kate Bosworth and Krysten Ritter. The Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., native resides in Los Angeles. His birth date is May 12.

David Munksgard, Iron Horse Vineyards’ Winemaker, Tells Us What To Drink On Valentine's Day!

The name Iron Horse came from a train that stopped at Ross Station at the turn of the 20th Century. The logo, the rampant horse on a weathervane, came from an actual weathervane that was unearthed when they were leveling the ground to build the winery.

In the arena of sparkling wines, Iron Horse stands at the top. The wines have been served at the White House for the past five consecutive presidential administrations, beginning with the historic Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Meetings, which lead to the end of the Cold War.

The winery is proud to produce a limited number of special cuvees for Charlie Palmer, Michael Mina, Bradley Ogden, Commander's Palace, and Disney.

Iron Horse is truly a family affair. Audrey and Barry's daughter Joy Sterlings the CEO and lives at the foot of the vineyard. The Sterlings' son Laurence, his wife Terry and their children moved to Iron Horse in 1990 and built their home on the far southwest corner of the property. Laurence is Director of Operations. Audrey and Barry are retired, but still reside at the heart of the estate in the original Victorian built in 1876. Forrest Tancer retired in 2005.

About the Winemaker: David Munksgard is Iron Horse Vineyards’ winemaker. He joined Iron Horse in February 1996, bringing with him 16 years of experience in producing premium sparkling and still wine in California's Russian River Valley and New York's Finger Lakes region.

Now in 2010, after 14 years serving as winemaker for Iron Horse, David still sees his position here as evolving much as he sees the wines. “Our goal here is to make better wines each year. That really keeps you on your toes, forces you to re-think everything, nothing is sacred, nothing is cast in stone.” Believing that great wines start with great grapes, David has further involved himself with the details of the vineyard. “Here I am 30 years into my career when most would be contemplating retirement and I’m so excited about our future wines I can hardly be contained.”

David is a 1980 graduate of the Enology/Viticulture program at California State University, Fresno. David and Page, his wife of 38 years, have two sons: Vincent, a teacher who is married and has two sons, and Sterling, who is pursuing a career in law enforcement. Page is registrar at the local Junior College Public Safety Training Center.

Of his winemaker position at Iron Horse, "I'm doing everything I've always wanted to do. I'm working with estate-grown grapes; I'm making still and sparkling wines; I'm working for and with some very fine people all of whom are driven by one single goal--to make wonderful wines that we can all be proud of.

Summing up his feelings about winemaking, David concludes with: “For those of us who are fortunate enough to have found ourselves in winemaking, it is not that we should be winemakers, we simply MUST BE winemakers. Nothing else will satisfy that need to craft; to imprint onto and into our wines what we feel and see when we walk the vineyard and dream of what it might be.”

Nate Corddry Talks About His Role as "Adam Branch" on NBC's "Harry's Law!"

Emmy Award-winning writer/producer David E. Kelley ("Boston Legal," "The Practice," "Ally McBeal") weaves his rich storytelling into a new legal dramedy starring Academy Award winner Kathy Bates in the title role - about how people can embrace the unexpected and other curveballs that life can throw at them.

Harriet "Harry" Korn (Kathy Bates, "Misery," "About Schmidt") doesn't believe things happen for a reason, but she discovers that they sometimes do. A curmudgeonly ex-patent lawyer, Harry is abruptly fired from her blue chip law firm, forcing her to search for a fresh start. She finds it when her world unexpectedly collides, literally, with Malcolm Davies (Aml Ameen, "Kidulthood"), a kind-hearted college student who desperately needs Harry's help with his pending court case, and he subsequently goes to work for her.

Harry soon finds her balance as well as new offices in an abandoned shoe store just as legal hotshot Adam Branch (Nate Corddry, "The United States of Tara," "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip") accidentally hits her while driving. Inspired by Harry's no-nonsense understanding of the law, Adam decides to take leave of his shiny corporate firm to go and work with her. Harry, Adam and Malcolm - unlikely but kindred spirits - along with the help of Harry's shoe-savant assistant, Jenna (Brittany Snow, "Hairspray," "American Dreams"), are now ready for whatever walks in through the doors of their unique establishment - Harriet's Law and Fine Shoes.

"Harry's Law" is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with David E. Kelley Productions and Warner Bros. Television. David E. Kelley ("Boston Legal," "The Practice") and Bill D'Elia ("Boston Legal," "The Practice") serve as executive producers. D'Elia also serves as director.

Nate Corddry began his career on “The Daily Show with John Stewart” and was then cast as a series regular on “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” created and produced by Aaron Sorkin. Corddry went on to work in such feature films as “ The Invention of Lying” with Ricky Gervais and “The Ugly Truth” with Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. Corddry recently appeared in a lead role in Warner Bros. Feature film, “Yogi Bear,” and will soon be heard as the voice of a lead character in the animated “Tron” series.

On the big screen, Corddry will also star this winter in a lead role opposite Julianne Moore in the feature “Shelter.” Most recently, Corddry’s credits include the series lead in Larry Charles’ “Our Show,” HBO’s miniseries “The Pacific” (produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks), a starring role opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar in the HBO pilot “The Wonderful Malady’s,” a 10-episode arc on the Spielberg-produced Showtime drama “The United States of Tara,” and a guest cameo on the Emmy Award-winning NBC series “30 Rock.”

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

It's Time For Some Pinot! Barbara Drady is the President & Founder of Affairs of the Vine & She's Here to Give Us Some Great Wine Tips To Woo Your Sweetheart AND to Tell Us All About the Upcoming Pinot Noir Summit!

The Pinot Noir Summit, one of the best Pinot Noir events in the world, returns to the Bay Area for its 9th year on February 26, 2011.

Pinot Noir can be mysterious and somewhat intimidating. This event creates fun, excitement, and allows people to trust their own palates.

If you love Pinot Noir or just want to know what all the fuss is about, you must attend this interactive, educational and fun event.

About Barbara Drady

President and founder of Affairs of the Vine, one of the industry's top wine education and communications companies, Barbara Drady has always loved wine. Her many years in the wine industry, combined with "her thirst for knowledge" for wine have resulted in her extensive knowledge of wine, winemaking, and wine growing practices.

Barbara is the creator of the innovative "Wine Boot Camp" concept which has gained wide media attention and industry recognition. She developed, designed and directs the Wine Shootout competitions that allow wine lovers to pit their palate against the experts.

Drady has been a featured guest on radio talk shows demystifying wine and has been a visiting educator at University of California, Davis, the California Culinary Academy, New England Culinary Institute, and other culinary schools throughout the United States. Barbara has been recognized by Wine Business Monthly and Bay Area Business Woman as one of the leading women in the wine industry.

For more information on the Pinot Noir Summit, check out their website at http://www.affairsofthevine.com/!

Ahmed Labbatte General Manager of Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza Shares Their Valentines Day Menu!

After more than two decades as neighbors catering to Manhattan's Upper East Side clientele, Charlie Palmer and luxury retailer Bloomingdale's finally get together under one roof at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza, one of the country's ultimate luxury destinations. Drawing upon wine as the design inspiration, the restaurant flooring is crafted from reclaimed wine barrels, with the burnished patina of the wood enhanced by vintage leather chair coverings in warm tones to create a rustic but sophisticated environment.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Amar Santana, the menu builds upon this rich earthiness with dishes such as Liberty Duck Breast with toasted cumin and Roasted Sonoma Chicken in garlic jus. Complimenting the seasonally inspired menu is a diverse wine list highlighting an impressive collection of small artisan Champagnes, select vintages of Château Lafite-Rothschild, Bordeaux and verticals of Barolo from producers such as Giacomo Conterno.

Accessible through the restaurant as well as Bloomingdale's is a branch of Palmer's innovative new wine retail shop, Next Vintage where shoppers as well as diners can search wines by price, region, winery, year, varietal and even food pairing on a touch screen through wirelesse Winebooks.

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