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Larry Lipson - Costa Rica wine correspondent
He's been the Daily News restaurant critic for 50 years, but Larry Lipson has finally called it quits: "Sure, there have been editors who have leaned somewhat heavily on me - especially during one period when I was the only restaurant critic/writer in America featured in a newspaper seven days a week." Talk about knowing the restaurant scene in LA.
Janis Jibrin - Contributing editor to Self Magazine - Chocolate Diet
The Chocolate Diet is an attractive Fad Diet because it includes everyone's favorite food. Besides Chocolate it also includes pasta and popcorn. This sounds like the tastiest diet ever.
Chris Lilly " Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book: Secrets from a Legendary Barbecue Joint " Vice president, executive chef, and partner of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, CHRIS LILLY oversees the two company-owned restaurants as well as their new chain of franchises. Winners of the World Championship BBQ Cook-Off for six years in a row and with hundreds of other contest ribbons as well, nobody does barbecue better than Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama. Chris Lilly, executive chef of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q and great-grandson-in-law of Big Bob himself, now passes on the family secrets in this quintessential guide to barbecue. From dry rubs to glazes and from sauces to slathers, Lilly gives the lowdown on Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q's award-winning seasonings and combinations. You’ll learn the unique flavors of different woods and you’ll get insider tips on creating the right heat—be it in a charcoal grill, home oven, or backyard ground pit. Then, get the scoop on pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, pit-fired poultry, and, of course, ribs.
Lisa Carey - PR Director California Strawberry Festival
California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, CA - May 16, 17, 2009. Now in its 26th season, one of the nation's top outdoor family Festivals Ranked among the top Festivals in the nation, the weekend celebration offers a spectacle of strawberry fun for each and every one. Since 1984, Festival guests have enjoyed award-winning attractions, interactive exhibits, gooey contests, the hottest names in entertainment, the largest collection of Fine Arts & Crafts with 300+ booths, and an unbelievable assortment of delicious strawberry foods and beverages. The Strawberry Promenade offers cooking demonstrations and presentations, Strawberryland For Kids boasts free rides, puppet shows, and more. The California Strawberry Festival celebrates the region’s rich agricultural heritage while raising funds for numerous Southland charities. Since its inception, over $3 million dollars has been collected to benefit others. Twenty-four companies harvest and cool more than 207,646 tons of sweet berries in the area from 11,538 acres with annual revenues topping $300 million to ship them worldwide from the region, known as California’s Strawberry Coast.
Susan Fussell Whiteside - VP National Confectioners Association
In her ten years with NCA, the major association representing the entire confectionery industry, Susan has become the go-to resource on confectionery products, candy sales, holiday celebrations and all things candy. Susan can answer questions on everything from how many candy corns are produced each Halloween to the newest trends and most popular candies and flavors. Susan has been featured on a range of national media from the Today Show to the Food Network and the New York Times, as well as numerous other local publications, broadcast affiliates and networks.