What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:
Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Tells Us All About Travel Girl Magazine!
On the air, in print, or online, Stephanie Oswald knows how to tell a travel story. As the editor-in-chief of Travelgirl magazine and the host of Comcast’s highest-rated On Demand travel series “Getwaway Atlanta,” she’s one of the country’s premier travel experts. This well-rounded journalist was also the first hurricane web correspondent for The Weather Channel and spent more than a decade as a globetrotting producer and correspondent for CNN, with an emphasis on covering culture, cuisine and adventure travel. As the host of All-Girl Getaways, on the Fine Living Network, Oswald provided expert tips while narrating the adventures of different groups of women traveling on unique escapes across the country. Her expertise was also featured online at www.fineliving.com/allgirlgetaways. The show has a natural connection with Travelgirl magazine, the publication she co-founded in 2002. It was the first national travel magazine to launch after the events of 9/11 and was chosen by industry leader Mr. Magazine as one of the “most notable” launches of 2003. With a dash of celebrity and a large dose of lifestyle, Travelgirl magazine focuses on everyday trends and fabulous journeys for women.
As editor-in-chief, Oswald leads production, develops themes and provides editorial vision for Travelgirl, which is published 6 times a year. The print version of Travelgirl can be found in bookstores and airports nationwide. The magazine serves an additional online audience at www.travelgirlinc.com. The Travelgirl name expanded in December of 2009 when Oswald went on-air at QVC to launch a luggage line. These days, you can pick up your set at T.J. Maxx, with a new line coming soon to Macy’s.
Oswald has become a pro at wearing many hats: She is often hired as a media consultant and travel spokesperson for various broadcast projects. She appears in CNN’s “On the Go” series and has been interviewed by FOX, CBS, ABC and Turner Private Networks, discussing everything from travel bargains to hang-gliding. On the personal front, she’s the proud mom of two tiny travelers: Taryn (age 4) and Trey (age 2). Oswald is a native New Yorker who nurtured her passion for travel and adventure as CNN’s travel correspondent and the host of “CNN Travel Now.” Her CNN reporting took her everywhere from the Grand Canyon to the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. In addition, in 1996, she received an Emmy for her producing work during CNN’s coverage of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. In 2003, she was hired by The Weather Channel to launch a groundbreaking series called The Weather Channel Road Crew, showcasing the “fun” side of weather.
In 2004, alongside meteorologist Jim Cantore, she filed blog and audio reports during hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne as the very first web correspondent for weather.com. In 2008 she was chosen to host the highly popular lifestyle program “All-Girl Getaways” for FLN; it generated more press than any other show in the network’s history. In her personal travels she has hiked the Inca Trail, spent time diving at the Great Barrier Reef, journeyed through India and reached the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Her favorite international destination is Mont-St.-Michel in Normandy, France, and her favorite domestic destination is Crested Butte, Colorado. She graduated cum laude from Boston University’s College of Communication with a degree in journalism and a concentration in French history. Her time is currently split between two home bases: New Orleans and Atlanta.
Joanne Sherman, Owner of Cookies by Joey Tells Us How Her Gourmet Cookies Were Included in This Year's Grammy Gift Bags!
Taste buds at the biggest movie event of the year will receive their “award” after sampling Cookies by Joey’s pure decadence. These gourmet treats were chosen to be included in the Oscars Gift Bags that are provided by Lash Fary, founder of Distinctive Assets, an LA-based entertainment marketing company who has been producing the impressive Nominee gift bags for nine years. Being a part of the Academy Award celebration is just one of the recent accolades Cookies by Joey has received. This rapidly growing, nation-wide company also was invited to participate in the October 2010 Holiday Lookbook, a special event showcasing the newest “in” products of the season that is held in New York for media and press personnel only. Afterward, Examiner.com New York, Lyra Mag, Sisterly Savings and other media outlets gave glowing reviews about the product’s great taste, all natural ingredients and beautiful packaging.
Churning out warm cookies goes hand in hand with the company’s warm heart, as Cookies by Joey is involved with various charitable organizations including Children’s Oncology Services, Inc.(COSI), Clearbrook, Integrative Touch for Kids, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and more. Cookies by Joey proudly donates a portion of its profits to Food for Orphans.
Cookies by Joey was founded in 2008 by Chicago native Joanne Sherman, affectionately known as “Joey.” An 18-year-old single mom in 1988, Joey always baked from scratch for her son which led to the creation of her first signature cookie flavor, “Classic Chocolate Chip.” Family and friends fortunate enough to enjoy Joey’s cookies encouraged her to share the amazing delicacies with the world. Ever since, Joey has been astounding people with her ability to re-invent “the cookie.” Today the world is a happier place now that everyone can enjoy the delicious craze of Cookies by Joey.
For more info on these cookies, check out the website at http://www.cookiesbyjoey.com/!
What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:
We're Off To Napa Valley Where John Evans Takes Us On A Tour of Beautiful Silverado Resort!
John will tell us what's new at the resort, his role as general manager, news about their restaurants & upcoming events!
Silverado Resort and Spa is your gateway to the enchanting allures of Napa Valley. Tucked into the rolling hills of California's world-famous Wine Country, the resort combines state-of-the-art business facilities with endless recreational possibilities.Whether you prefer to unwind with a round of golf on one of the two award-winning, PGA championship courses, or with a soothing fireside massage in their full service spa, you'll discover renewal and rejuvenation around every corner. Take a dip in one of 10 swimming pools, play a game of tennis on one of 13 courts, or explore our many hiking and biking trails. Of course, the close proximity to more than 200 wineries means you're never too far away from a spectacular Pinot Noir or Chardonnay.
Their prime location also means you'll dine on fresh, local, and seasonal produce, seafood, meats, and cheeses at one of three outstanding restaurants. Celebrate a successful day of business over martinis on the Patio Terrace, or reconnect with that special someone over a romantic, candlelit meal at The Royal Oak.
Silverado Resort and Spa features more than 15,000 square-feet of meeting space within our multi-million dollar Silverado Mansion Conference Center. An elegant ballroom, 13 handsomely appointed meeting rooms, and multiple outdoor venues all come equipped with the latest technology and audio-visual equipment to bring your event to life. Socialize with hors d'oeuvres under a canopy of Redwood trees, or inspire colleagues with a cutting-edge presentation in a comfortable meeting room bathed in natural light.
Enjoy learning about the Silverado Story and understand why it is legendary in Napa.
For more info on the Silverado Resort, check out the website at http://www.silveradoresort.com/!
Jason Connery Tells Us About His Latest Project, ScyFy's Area 51!
Directed by Jason Connery (Sean Connery’s son), Area 51 premieres Saturday, February 26, at 9PM (ET/PT). In the movie, the Air Force decides to allow a few reporters into the most secretive base on the planet, Area 51, but the visit turns into violent mayhem when one of the captive aliens leads an escape. Area 51 stars Bruce Boxleitner (Tron: Legacy, Babylon 5), John Shea (Lois & Clark: The Adventures of Superman, Mutant X) and Jason London (Dazed and Confused, MonsterWolf). A production of After Dark Films.Jason Connery performed many roles in theatre and subsequently had minor parts in "b-list" movies. His first film debut was in The Lords of Discipline (1983). He appeared in the Doctor Who serial Vengeance on Varos in 1985; he also portrayed Robin Hood (a role his father had taken on in the film Robin and Marian) in the final season of the television series Robin of Sherwood in 1986.
Connery became well known in England for this role.Connery also portrayed James Bond creator Ian Fleming in the 1990 television drama Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming. (Fleming created the James Bond character, which was the role that made his father Sean Connery a star.)
Employing thousands of disadvantaged workers from areas like East Africa, PG tips has always concerned themselves with the treatment, conditions, and livelihood of those who make PG tips possible.
In 1997, he shot a fantasy movie (originally intended as a pilot episode for a longer series); playing the title role of Merlin in Merlin: The Quest Begins, directed by David Winning and filmed on location in Peebles, Scotland; he appeared in Faithful Dealing (2001) in London, an English Restoration Whodunit, produced byDominic Madden. In 2003, he toured with a stage production of The Blue Room.
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In 2004, he starred as a main character in the children's show Shoebox Zoo and returned in the second series in September 2005.He made many Continental European films in the lead with the lead role in the film Night Skies (2006), and a lead role in the film Lightspeed(2006). He played a vampire hunter in Brotherhood of Blood (2007). In 2008, he made his directorial debut with the movie Pandemic and in 2009 directed The Devil's Tomb. He will direct the "After Dark Originals" film 51.
Enjoy Some English PG Tips Tea While Watching (We Hope!) The King's Speech Oscar Acceptance Speech! Adam Ferguson Tells Us All About PG Tips Tea!
Established in 1930, and recognized as England’s tea of choice, PG tips tea is made from high quality, top tier tea leaves, allowed to dry and ferment, resulting in the dark brown color and signature earthy taste at the heart of the PG tips tea experience. Sold in distinctive signature pyramid bags that give the tea leaves room to breathe, much like loose tea in a kettle, PG tips’ tea bag design produces exceptionally flavorful and refreshing tea. PG tips tea is made from a natural blend of single estate teas from around the world.
Employing thousands of disadvantaged workers from areas like East Africa, PG tips has always concerned themselves with the treatment, conditions, and livelihood of those who make PG tips possible.For More information on PG Tips Tea, check out their website at http://www.pgtips.co.uk/!