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Joel Fisher - "Wine Guru" - lists Wine Events Nationwide
The wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout CA
Greg Beckett - "Flan King"
Flan, pronounced [FLAHN] is commonly used as a term to describe the Spanish, Portuguese or Mexican version of Cr̬me Caramel normally baked in a water bath and turned out of its mold onto a plate for serving. "I don't really like Flan but I LOVE this (Flan King) Flan . . ." along with, " Oh My Gosh - this is Ammaaazzzziiiinnng, the best flan ever!!!!" РThis is what we hear on a daily basis! What is it about Flan King that makes it so good? Our award winning flan (2008 Artisanal Treasure Award Winner - "Best in Sweets" presented by The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills) has a smooth creamy texture and a fantastic flavor that teases the palate. It is so delicious you will want to lick the plate - and some customers actually do!
Mayte Garcia Judge Oxygen's "Dance Your Ass Off"
Garcia started ballet training when she was three years old and soon after started performing as a belly dancer across the U.S. She appeared on the television program “That’s Incredible” as the youngest professional belly dancer at the age of eight. Garcia moved with her family to Germany and continued her study of dance, where she had the opportunity to perform with the classical ballet company Wiesbaden Staatstheater. In 1990, she caught the attention of music artist Prince and received her breakthrough role touring with Prince’s “Diamonds and Pearls” album and appearing in his music video “Seven.” Soon after, Garcia elevated her role and became the focus of his next album. Garcia’s exceptional choreography skills span a variety of dance styles, including hip hop, salsa and freestyle, and she has captured the attention of music icons, including pop superstar Britney Spears. Garcia was hired on by choreographer Wade Robson for the music video “Slave 4 U,” and was responsible for teaching Britney Spears the belly dancing moves for the video and her memorable live performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. She was also the director of the New Power Generation Dance Company and toured throughout the world showcasing the choreographic works of several well-known choreographers as well as her own. As a dancer, Garcia appeared as a spokesmodel for Bed Head hair products and was the featured dancer in the Hindi Film “Dus.” As an actress, she continued to branch out into both film and television roles. Her guest spots on television shows include “Las Vegas,” “The Closer,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Big Shots,” and “CSI: NY.” Garcia co-starred in the Twentieth Century Fox film “Firehouse Dog” and guest starred in “Love Don’t Cost a Thing.”
Beth Fenner, Assistant Managing Editor MONEY
Beth is an assistant managing editor at MONEY magazine. She created MONEY's highly acclaimed first annual "100 Best" list in 2008 and masterminds many other cover packages, including the annual Best Places to Live and Forecast issues. She came to MONEY from the launch team of Women's Health magazine, where she was executive editor from 2005 to 2007. Before that she was with Time Inc. for 17 years, where she was an editor at FORTUNE, PEOPLE and MONEY and managed some of those magazines' most important franchises, including FORTUNE's Most Admired Companies and PEOPLE's Most Eligible Bachelors. She has appeared as an expert in a broad range of topics, from fashion to health to finances, on such TV shows as Oprah, The CBS Early Show, and Entertainment Tonight.