6/1 Beating Allergies!, Larry Lipson, Chef Claud Beltran, Alpha Omega Winery

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

FITNESS Magazine’s Executive Editor Pam O'Brien Offers Insights and Advice From the Experts as We Try to Enjoy More Time Outdoors

You’ve been enjoying the warmer weather – though you have to admit to being sidelined by your allergy symptoms more than once. You might think the worst is over, but what you might not realize is that symptoms can linger well into June. You just want to enjoy what’s left of Spring!

Seasonal allergies affect approximately 46 percent of people in the United States today, and scientists say that the incidence of common adult seasonal allergies has increased by two or three times since the 1970s. In the May 2011 issue of FITNESS Magazine, experts assert that due to rising temperatures, plants are actually producing more pollen than they were in pre-industrial days. So if you’re suffering, you’re not alone. And the good news is that there are ways you can fight and treat your allergies.

Pam O'Brien is the Executive Editor of FITNESS magazine, where she oversees the magazine’s nutrition, fitness, health, beauty, and features coverage. She was formerly Articles Director at Organic Style magazine, Executive Editor of Lifetime magazine, Executive Editor of Ladies' Home Journal, and senior editor of More magazine, a publication she helped launch. O'Brien has appeared on many national TV and radio programs, including Today, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Fox News Live, CNN Headline News, Extra!, Access Hollywood and Inside Edition.

Traveling Time! The Great Larry Lipson Tells Us About His Latest Finds!

Reporting from Costa Rica, CRN's international wine correspondent Larry Lipson will tell us about his latest Wine Finds!

Larry always has something cooking up at the Lipson Institute of Advanced Wine Studies! Larry forages all of Costa Rica for the absolute best wines. No region is spared from his intense search. No mountain or range or valley is safe from his reach. He leaves no grape unturned, this man of passion. Wine is his life. His love for wine is only paralleled with his love for his lovely parter in wine, Lillian Lipson.

Be fully prepared for this master of vino as he shares his food and wine pairing techniques and experiences with you on this great day in America - and the world.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

We're Talking with Chef Claud Beltran from Claud & Co!

Claud & Co was established in 2000 and provide all services for custom catered events. Whether it is a wedding, birthday party, wine dinner or coroporate event, we will make it a success. Each menu is refined for every event to make it a special one.

Chef Claud Beltran, who studied under Master Chef Thomas Keller, ventured down verious roads. He opened his our restuarant, currently at Noir Food and Wine in Pasadena, Ca. Spreading his art further, he opened Claud & Company so that more people could enjoy his food.

We're Taking A Trip to Beautiful Napa Valley and Visiting with Eric Skar at Alpha Omega Winery!

Alpha Omega is located in legendary Rutherford in the heart of Napa Valley and is one of Napa’s newest boutique wineries. Surrounded by vineyards and mountains, the beauty of this rustic, farm-style winery is as captivating as its wine.

Alpha Omega’s extraordinary winemakers, along with historic vineyards, combine to create wines that express the essence of this famous wine region. Talented young winemaker Jean Hoefliger has teamed up with one of the world’s finest palates, Michel Rolland, to create wines that express their passion for excellence as well as the unique terroir that is Napa Valley. By sourcing prized grapes from the many appellations of Napa Valley, the winemakers blend the essence of exceptional terroir ranging from valley floor, hillside, mountain and coast. Using natural techniques, they handcraft finesse-driven, complex and balanced wines, which express the aromatic profile of the best Napa Valley has to offer.

Hoefliger and Rolland’s combined award-winning winemaking techniques create elegant, approachable and perfectly balanced wines of the highest quality through blending the best of Old World and New World wine styles. A gifted young winemaker and a master winemaker are discovering together the excitement of creating world-class wine from world-class grapes in world-class terroir for Alpha Omega

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5/31 Brian J. Smith from Syfy's Red Faction: Origins, Heart Association says, "Go Fish!", Dave Williams from Brennan's, Tom Skerritt

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Brian J. Smith from Syfy's Red Faction: Origins Stops by to Tell Us About His Show!

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Brian J. Smith is a graduate of the four-year acting program at The Julliard School in New York City. Since graduation, Smith has starred in the feature film “The War Boys,” written by award-winning playwright Naomi Wallace and Bruce McLeod, and appeared in the thriller “Redhook.” Both pictures were released in 2009.

In addition to his leading role as First Lieutenant Matthew Scott on Syfy’s “Stargate Universe” series, Smith starred on the ITV television movie “Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express” and appeared on NBC’s “Law & Order.” Smith performed on Broadway in “Come Back, Little Sheba” opposite Epatha Merkerson, and off-Broadway in “Good Boys,” “True” and “Three Changes,” opposite Dylan McDermott and Maura Tierney.

Health Educator Stuart Tomc has the New Dietary Recommendations from the American Heart Association and They are Saying, "Go Fish!"

The AHA (American Heart Association) has just released a statement touting the benefits of "substituting fish high in omega-3 fatty acids instead of meats high in saturated fat" when it comes to managing triglyceride levels, the molecules of dissolved fats in our blood which are associated with cardiovascular disease.

With over twenty years experience in the field of nutritional medicine, Stuart Tomc is one of North America’s leading authorities on dietary supplements. He is a respected former consultant to the World Health Organization and integrative physicians worldwide. Serving in the capacity of educator and media spokesperson for dietary supplement maker Nordic Naturals, Mr. Tomc has given thousands of lectures and interviews on both TV and radio discussing the latest available scientific research on natural alternative therapies for bringing about increased levels of health and wellness.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Dave Williams General Manager Takes Us On A Tour to Disneyland's Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen!

Pass under the striped awning of Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen and you'll think you've been transported to the French Quarter. The authentic New Orleans cuisine and nightly live jazz make this a great spot to dine and relax.

Feast on traditional Big Easy favorites like muffellattas, gumbo ya-ya, jambalaya and catfish, or traditional fare like juicy steaks or fresh salads. For the perfect ending to your meal, be sure to order bananas Foster or fresh hot beignets.

Listen to the sounds of jazz live every night. From toe-tapping Dixieland to the smoother side of jazz, the changing music menu offers something to please every jazz lover.

The Jazz Kitchen's courtyard is lined with ornate iron railings and lush plants with a bubbling fountain in the center. Inside you'll find authentic French Quarter touches, like the colorful Mardi Gras umbrellas hanging from the ceiling.

About Dave: Born and raised in Seattle, Dave has been involved in restaurants, catering and event planning his entire career. Earning his first General Manager position at age 21 for the Creative Concept Division of Red Robin International, Dave was on the fast track. He created a solid track record as a General Manager, Regional Manager (Multi Unit), and Director of Catering for Seattle’s most successful and well known establishments. Motivated by new challenges, Dave has overseen concept creations, concept repositioning, restaurant and catering company openings and operations, and has successfully spearheaded many high profile events.

Relocating to Los Angeles in 1998 as Director of Catering, West Coast Operations for Restaurant Associates, Dave represented Restaurant Associates as the exclusive Food and Beverage operator at Los Angeles Music Center and San Francisco Performing Arts Center while overseeing all on and off premise catering operations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Some career highlights include: creation and opening of Chandler’s Crabhouse and Daniel’s Broiler in Seattle, executing all opening events of Nordstrom Flagship store, conducting all opening events and Galas as exclusive food and beverage operator for the Benaroya Symphony Hall (new home of the Seattle Symphony), catering a PGA tournament, exclusive caterer for the 1999 Academy Awards including the world media event; The Governors Ball, exclusive caterer for the Los Angeles Opera, LA Philharmonic, San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Symphony. Dave’s tenure in Southern California has involved overseeing successful Pasadena restaurants; Parkway Grill and Arroyo Chophouse, joining forces in 2004 with the owners of Yamashiro restaurant and the Magic Castle in Hollywood as Chief Operations Officer, and most recently joining the Ralph Brennan’s Restaurant Group in 2009 as General Manager and Director of Operations for Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen at the Disneyland Resort.

Dave has three young adult sons and loves music, swimming, basketball, cooking, reading, camping, travel and researching restaurants. A lifetime student of personal development, Dave is passionate about mentoring and motivating others who pursue a successful life mission.

Actor Tom Skerritt Reminds Us to Celebrate Summer the Old Fashioned Way - Fishing!

As a celebrity angler and father of four, Tom Skerritt, star of blockbuster films such as Top Gun and A River Runs Through It, knows a thing or two about spending quality family time on the water. So, in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week Tom, in tandem with Take Me Fishing™ is urging kids, families and outdoor adventurers to celebrate summer the “old-fashioned way” — by getting outside and making some real memories on the water.

According to a 2010 Special Report on Fishing and Boating, fishing is recognized as the top “gateway-to-the-outdoors” activity spurring involvement in other outdoor interest. In fact, in 2009, fishing participants made 996 million outings. National Fishing and Boating Week offers plenty of opportunities for those interested in taking out a boat or tossing in a line. With free fishing days in 37 of the 50 states and thousands of places to boat and fish, most people are only a few miles from the nearest river, lake, stream or ocean. And, what many people don’t realize is that a portion of all fishing bait, tackle, license, as well as boat supply and registrations, goes toward local and national conservation efforts. That means boating and fishing isn’t just fun, it helps sustain resources that promote safe and responsible use of our nation’s waters.

To jumpstart the week, the Take Me Fishing™ campaign has even developed the ‘Memories on the Water’ contest running from June 2 – July 1, 2011. During that time visitors to the Take Me Fishing™ Facebook Page will have the opportunity to submit a short video — new or old — showcasing a memorable moment on the water. One grand prize winner will be selected, earning a trip for four to their choice of fishing and boating destinations.

For a listing of places to boat and fish, local events taking place during National Fishing and Boating Week and information about free fishing days, visit TakeMeFishing.org.

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5/30 Beer Event in Wash. DC, Beaches of America, Cindy Laverty, Jim Fiolek,

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Irene Firmat & Jamie Emmerson Tell Us About the Savor Craft Beer Event on June 3 & 4 in Washington DC!

Now in its fourth year, SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience returns to Washington, D.C. and expands from one to two nights. Presented by the Brewers Association (organizers of the Great American Beer Festival®), SAVOR, the benchmark of beer and food events, is a must-attend happening for beer lovers and foodies alike.

Attendees will sample craft beers from 72 small and independent craft brewers who team up with a duo of expert chefs to pair each craft beer with delicious savory and sweet dishes. Educational salons and private tasting salons will provide additional opportunities for attendees to interact with some of America’s most talented craft brewers and chefs.

Dr. Leatherman Tells Us About America's Top 10 Beaches!

A professor of coastal research at Miami’s Florida International University, Dr. Leatherman is one of the world’s leading authorities on coastal sciences, having authored or edited more than 16 books and written hundreds of journal articles on the subject. His much-anticipated yearly ranking of America’s top beaches has become a media favorite, with past contenders including gorgeous strands of shoreline in places like Hawaii, the California coast, the rocky cliffs of the Pacific Northwest, all the way to the windswept shores of the Carolinas and the exclusive hideaways of the Hamptons.

With more than 90,000 miles of American coastline to scour, it’s no easy task to find the best beach. Fifty criteria are used to evaluate beaches, which include water and sand quality as well as safety and environmental management. According to his website, “His annual list of America’s Top 10 Beaches is to the travel and tourism industry what the Oscar is to the movie industry.” It’s tough work, but someone’s gotta do it. The Oprah Winfrey Show profiled him for having one the best jobs in the nation.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

We're Talking With Cindy Laverty, Owner or The Care Company & Host of the Cindy Laverty Show!

While caring for her ill and aging former father-in-law for several years, Cindy Laverty discovered that compassionate caregiving was her true calling and formed The Care Company, a southern California-based home care provider.

Today, as a leading spokesperson for the industry, Ms. Laverty has expanded her commitment to helping caregivers help others, through her entertaining, educational and insightful advice driven radio show. Her warm, yet practical approach to the process of caregiving provides listeners with first step knowledge and resources they can use to manage their lives and those they care for more peacefully.

For more info on Cindy, go to http://www.cindylavertyshow.com/!

Jim Fiolek, Exec. Director of the Santa Barbara County Vintner's Association, Tells Us About the Memorial Day in Santa Barbara Wine Country!

The Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a premium wine producing and wine grape growing region. The Vintners’ Association produces festivals, seminars and tastings and provides information to consumers and the wine and travel media.

For more info, go to http://www.sbcountywines.com/

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5/27 Savor Craft Beer, America's Top 10 Beaches, Morton's Steakhouse, Lodge at Torrey Pines, Movie Guy Steve

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Irene Firmat & Jamie Emmerson Tell Us About the Savor Craft Beer Event on June 3 & 4 in Washington DC!

Now in its fourth year, SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience returns to Washington, D.C. and expands from one to two nights. Presented by the Brewers Association (organizers of the Great American Beer Festival®), SAVOR, the benchmark of beer and food events, is a must-attend happening for beer lovers and foodies alike.

Attendees will sample craft beers from 72 small and independent craft brewers who team up with a duo of expert chefs to pair each craft beer with delicious savory and sweet dishes. Educational salons and private tasting salons will provide additional opportunities for attendees to interact with some of America’s most talented craft brewers and chefs.

Dr. Leatherman Tells Us About America's Top 10 Beaches!

A professor of coastal research at Miami’s Florida International University, Dr. Leatherman is one of the world’s leading authorities on coastal sciences, having authored or edited more than 16 books and written hundreds of journal articles on the subject. His much-anticipated yearly ranking of America’s top beaches has become a media favorite, with past contenders including gorgeous strands of shoreline in places like Hawaii, the California coast, the rocky cliffs of the Pacific Northwest, all the way to the windswept shores of the Carolinas and the exclusive hideaways of the Hamptons.

With more than 90,000 miles of American coastline to scour, it’s no easy task to find the best beach. Fifty criteria are used to evaluate beaches, which include water and sand quality as well as safety and environmental management. According to his website, “His annual list of America’s Top 10 Beaches is to the travel and tourism industry what the Oscar is to the movie industry.” It’s tough work, but someone’s gotta do it. The Oprah Winfrey Show profiled him for having one the best jobs in the nation.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Roger Drake, SVP of Marketing and Communications at Morton's Tells Us About Their Status as the Official Steakhouse of the PGA TOUR!

For the Sports Fan: Recently, Morton’s was announced as “The Official Steakhouse of The PGA TOUR.” To celebrate Morton’s entry into golf, a new “Above Par” wine menu was created that features world-class wines chosen for their revered quality and high ratings. T

he new selections include the first vintage wine from Jack Nicklaus’ reserve line, a 2008 Jack Nicklaus Private Reserve (Napa), as well as an Ernie Els Bordeaux Blend (Stellenbosch, South Africa) and Greg Norman Shiraz Reserve (Adelaide, Australia) -- two wines that have consistently received 90+ point Wine Spectator ratings over the past 10 years.

Morton’s has also created a signature Double Cross Mortini, garnished with a Chilean baby pear skewered on a golf tee, with $1 of every Mortini donated to Birdies for the Brave, a non-profit organization that supports military homefront groups that provide critical programs and services for wounded warriors and military families. Each of these will be available nationally starting on April 18.

Steve Pelzer-Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Tells Us ALL About The Lodge at Torrey Pines!

Perched upon the dramatic coastline of Southern California with a stunning backdrop of rugged cliffs, the rolling Pacific and soul-stirring sunsets; The Lodge at Torrey Pines® is located in La Jolla, one of the most sophisticated resort towns on the Southern California Coast. The hotel occupies six and one-half acres immediately adjacent to the 18th green of the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course, with holes three and four being the most picturesque.

The Torrey Pines State Reserve, a beloved California State Park with beaches, golden cliffs and forests of Torrey pine - the rarest native pine in the U.S. - is but a short walk away. The Lodge is a 20-minute drive from downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport.

Movie Guy Steve Evans Gives us the Movie Hits and Misses!

Steve Evans, the Movie Guy, is going to tell us what we need to run out and see and what we can avoid in the movie theaters, this week!

So, grab your popcorn, folks! Get your movie news and reviews right here on the What's Cookin' Today show! Steve “The Movie Guy” will take a look at what’s hot at the box office and the new films being released this weekend:

The Hangover Part II - Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis are back as best buddies who wake up in Bangkok with big problems.

Kung Fu Panda 2 - Jack Black returns as the voice of Po the Dragon Warrior, facing his greatest challenge yet in another animated martial arts adventure.

The Tree of Life - Brad Pitt stars in director Terrence Malick's story of a man seeking answers to the meaning of life and the existence of faith.

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5/26 Jazzy Summer Salads, Tyler Florence, Chocolate Milk Ban, Pia Toscano, Barbara Balik, TGIC Importers

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Add Some Pizazz to Your Summer Salads! Candice Olson & David Kamen Show Us How!

Salad creation is the hottest new culinary art form taking over kitchens across America. From color to contrast and texture, a variety of factors can impact the creation of a salad. And with the different combinations of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins, the possibilities are endless! As National Salad Month comes to a close, what better way to kick off the summer season than by unlocking your inner culinary artist and whipping up some masterpieces of your own?

Candice Olson is the nine-year host of HGTV’s “Divine Design” and will be premiering her new series, “Candice Tell All,” later this year. The Toronto resident is also a celebrated author and published her first book Candice Olson on Design in December 2006, which sold more than 240,000 copies. Her second book, Candice Olson—Kitchens & Baths goes on sale in 2011. More titles in the Olson series are planned for 2012 and beyond. The design expert is also regularly featured in In-Style, Elle, Coastal Living, Woman’s Day and other magazines.

David Kamen is a professor in Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). His professional kitchen experience includes positions at several New York City establishments, including banquet chef for the catering company Robins Wolfe Eventures, executive chef at the Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel, sous chef at the Novotel Hotel, and day chef at Poccino's in the Empire Hotel. In 2010, he won a gold medal and Best in Show at the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique Salon of Culinary Arts in New York.

Hot Dog! We're Talking with Tyler Florence About His Oscar Mayer Wienermobile!

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile vehicle, Food Network Chef Tyler Florence will help open a unique “restaurant” in Times Square – the first-ever, special edition Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Food Truck.

Everyone has their favorite hot dog topping combination and Tyler does, too. He developed a special toppings menu for the debut of the new Food Truck and will offer suggestions that appeal to everyone in the family. To help continue the Oscar Mayer Good Mood Mission, Tyler Florence and the Oscar Mayer brand will be making a donation to help fight hunger. Your viewers can help do some good, too, by joining the Oscar Mayer Good Mood Mission at OscarMayer.com. Simply share a good deed that has made someone else’s day a little better and be entered for a chance to win $100,000 to do even more good in your community.

Tyler Florence graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the Charleston, South Carolina, campus of Johnson & Wales University in 1991. For the last 15 years Florence has hosted numerous shows on Food Network, and just launched season two of “The Great Food Truck Race.” He has written several cookbooks and in the last year opened his first three restaurants in the San Francisco area. He lives in Mill Valley, California with his wife and three kids.

The Great Chocolate Milk Debate: Should We Ban Chocolate Milk From School Lunchrooms? Dr. James Rippe Shares His Thoughts.

Bowing to public pressure and concerns about childhood obesity, numerous public schools across the country have banned chocolate milk from their lunchrooms. This has sparked a heated debate among parents, doctors, nutritionists and school administrators about whether chocolate milk helps kids get vital nutrients or just makes them fat. Both sides believe they’re doing what’s best for children – but emotions can run high, facts can get distorted and common sense can get lost in the fray.

James Rippe, M.D. – cardiologist, editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine and founder of the Rippe Lifestyle Institute – has just completed several studies about added sugars in the American diet, and in milk in particular.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

American Idol's Pia Toscano Stops by to Tell Us About The National Memorial Day Concert Featuring a Special Commemoration of 9/11!

Each year, the National Memorial Day Concert presents a unique program honoring the valor and patriotism of Americans who have served our country in times of conflict. The show pays tribute to their sacrifices as well as those of their families and loved ones. The 2011 event will focus on the following themes:

A 10-year commemoration of September 11th.

A thank you to our troops who have been serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, a look at how our service members and military families are coping with the enduring wounds of war, and how we can all become allies in their recovery.

The poignant story of a woman who lost her father in Vietnam, and of other children of war.

A tribute to our World War II veterans on the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

Barbara Balik Shares Highlights From the 22nd Annual Culinary Evening with the California WineMasters at Warner Bros. Studios!

On May 14th, 2011, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted “ A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters” on the “Midwest Street” backlot at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. 1,400 guests from all across the country attended this always sold-out event. Over 45 celebrity chefs from around the world were paired with 70 of California’s most talented winemakers to present a tasting and hors d’oeuvres extravaganza.

The 22nd annual “Winemasters” benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Last May’s event net over $1,650,000 for the Foundation’s vital research and care centers and over 21 million dollars ahs been raised since the event began.

This year, the “Winemasters” boasted one of the most extravagant auctions in history with over 900 live and silent auction items from fantasy trips to exclusive collector wines. The live auction this year included a four-day stay for ten couples in a hilltop villa about Sienna, Italy; a two-week wine tasting holiday to Argentina with visits to every major winery and a side trip to Patagonia; a luxury cruise down the Amazon River; a north and south adventure for two couples created by Honorary Co-chairs Chef Craig Strong of Studio, Montage Laguna Beach and the Schwieger Family and a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture and original drawing from artist Dale Chihuly.

Live auction wine lots included a unique Imperial of 2006 Chateau Haut Brion, a 120-bottle collection from the Mount Veeder Appellation and a “Mountain of Magnums” as part of a Spring Mountain “Stay and Play” getaway from the Spring Mountain District Association.

Major sponsors included American Airlines, Go Country 105 FM, Dole Food Company, Cobblestone Vineyards, the Alfred Hitchcock Family, Warner Home Video, Verizon Wireless, Flask Fine Wines, Universal Studios, Ameristar Casinos, Inc. and BJ’s Restaurant Foundation. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. has donated the limited drawing prize, a 2011 Prius.

Thanks to new treatments, people with cystic fibrosis are now living one year longer for every year of research.

For more info, go to http://www.californiawinemasters.org/!

Bob Guinn, SVP at TGIC Importers, Inc., Tells Us About Their Fabulous Wines!

TGIC Importers, Inc. began 25 years ago as a wine import company with only a single Chilean winery in our portfolio. While their beginnings were small, their dreams were big and their portfolio has grown to include the finest wineries, representing the best winemakers in the world today.

TGIC was founded with the singular focus to bring the best wines of the world to its customers. Their mission is to establish ourselves as a leading international producer, importer and marketer of the finest wines of the world with a rich and diverse portfolio. Through their strong commitments to our suppliers, wholesalers, accounts and consumers, they achieve this through establishing long-lasting relationships and alliances with the best winemakers and distributorships in the world.

Today, they are proud to represent 18 wineries from around the world as a national importer. They also offer a large selection of select imported and domestic wines for wholesale in the state of California.

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5/25 Yellow M&M, Larry Lipson, Ultimate Outdoor Grilling, Masterchef Graham Elliott

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Historic Decision Shocks the Chocolate World! We're Talking with Yellow M&M, Today, To Hear His Story!

The Beatles, Oasis, The Doors…iconic group break ups that shocked many of us. And now, another iconic group is parting ways. America’s most beloved spokescandies, Red, Blue, Ms. Green and Orange, have decided to hang up their ‘M’s and go their own direction. Since they left, each one has started to explore colorful new solo careers!

Yellow, confused by the split, is pleading for America’s help to reunite his friends to reclaim their ‘M’s. You can help “Reunite ‘M” by looking for all five characters under select packages of M&M’S. The iconic candy company is offering consumers the chance to win various prizes valued at over $1.5 million, including $100,000 to one lucky individual, for their help!

Keep up with what is happening at Facebook.com/MMS or www.mms.com.

Traveling Time! The Great Larry Lipson Tells Us About His Latest Finds!

Reporting from Costa Rica, CRN's international wine correspondent Larry Lipson will tell us about his latest Wine Finds!

Larry always has something cooking up at the Lipson Institute of Advanced Wine Studies! Larry forages all of Costa Rica for the absolute best wines. No region is spared from his intense search. No mountain or range or valley is safe from his reach. He leaves no grape unturned, this man of passion. Wine is his life. His love for wine is only paralleled with his love for his lovely parter in wine, Lillian Lipson.

Be fully prepared for this master of vino as he shares his food and wine pairing techniques and experiences with you on this great day in America - and the world.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Comedians Mike Faverman & Pat Mac Stop By To Talk About Their Hilarious Ultimate Camp Cooking Show!

Ultimate Camp Cooking is a nationally touring comedy cooking show and DVD series that tours to all the major markets and performs their corporate clean 45 minute to 1 hour live show and sells their critically acclaimed comedy cooking DVDs.

They have been on TV over 50 times including local affiliates ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and dozens of independent channels, showing people how to prepare inexpensive meals that are not only easy, but fun to make while you are in the outdoors or even at home.

With their many TV appearances and hundreds of live shows their viewership is estimated at 15 million a year and now with their publishing deal with Andrews McMeel, LLC in Kansas City they are scheduled to be on several national stations promoting their new cookbook.

Cities such as Minneapolis, Denver, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Providence, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wichita are just a few cities that they have performed and appeared on TV. They have produced and released 3 DVDs in the last three years and just finished their 4th which is ready for sale now!!!

They are currently with 4 major sponsors Good Sam Club, Trailer Life Directory, Emergency Road Service and Affinity Events. As of now they are under contract, for part of the year, with Affinity Group based out of Ventura, CA to help market their company's brands and spread the word about the amazing memberships and benefits of their corporations.

Ultimate Camp Cooking filmed 4-30 minute episodes of Savory Kitchen for Fox 12 and have those DVD's ready for distribution in the Fall.

They have 2 tailgate DVD's already edited and ready for sale and distribution in the months to come and their tailgate book is being finalized with their publisher!

For more info, go to http://www.ultimatecampcooking.com!

We're Talking with Masterchef Judge Chef Graham Elliot!

Chef Graham Elliot is the culinary mastermind behind Chicago’s first “bistronomic” restaurant, Graham Elliot, which tempers four-star cuisine with humor and accessibility. In a very short time, the 33-year-old chef has accrued accolades, including Best New Chef in 2004 from Food & Wine magazine and three James Beard Nominations.

At age 27, Elliot became the youngest four-star chef in America. In May 2008, he opened the aptly named Graham Elliot, a restaurant that would not only bear his name, but become an extension of his passionate personality embodying his core principles of humility, courage, vision, respect and focus. Since opening its doors, Graham Elliot has beguiled the city of Chicago garnering two stars from the Chicago Tribune, two-and-a-half stars from the Chicago Sun-Times and one star in the 2011 MICHELIN Guide.

Elliot continues to break the mold at Graham Elliot incorporating his musical talents and passion for fine art into everyday operations. He first appeared at Lollapalooza 2009, a three-day music festival, with a tent in the public food court and a backstage meal for Jane’s Addiction.

This past year, Elliot was enlisted as the Culinary Director for the entire festival orchestrating his own hand-picked lineup of Chicago-based chefs to feed festivalgoers.

In December 2010, Elliot opened Grahamwich, a casual, quick-service sandwich shop in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. In addition, he has appeared on both seasons of the popular cable competition series “Top Chef Masters.”

Elliot lives in Chicago with his wife and two sons.

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5/24 Summer Vacation, Baby Boomer's Health, VML Winery, HK Hotels

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

We're Talking With Stephanie Oswald, Editor & Founder of Travel Girl Magazine & CNN Travel Correspondent About YOUR Summer Vacation!

In print, on the Web or on-air, Stephanie Oswald knows how to tell a travel story.

As the Editor-in-Chief of travelgirl magazine and a Web Correspondent for The Weather Channel, she reports on everything from stress-relieving spa treatments and unique escapes around the world to the human side of a hurricane.

She is the co-founder of travelgirl-- the first national travel magazine to launch after the events of 9/11. The bi-monthly travel and lifestyle publication was chosen by industry leader Mr. Magazine as one of the "most notable" launches of 2003.

Nutritionist Maye Musk Sheds Some Insight on Baby Boomers and Digestive Health!

A Johns Hopkins Medicine study states that nearly 40 percent of older adults experience at least one digestive disorder symptom a year. However, respondents to another recent survey indicate that only 23 percent of baby boomers are very concerned they might have to deal with a digestive health issue as they age. These findings show a need for baby boomers to “listen to their stomachs” and become more knowledgeable about digestive health.

Maye Musk, MS RD is a registered dietitian who has helped thousands of people eat well and maintain good digestive health. Her first MS degree's research was based on bowel disorders and how to alleviate discomfort. Maye’s dynamic career has spanned 40 years and seven cities in three countries. She has worked as a trusted nutrition expert with numerous corporations, associations and universities all over the world. She has appeared on CNN, ABC, Fox, CBS, Court TV and Discovery Health, and been quoted in Prevention, Shape, Fitness, More and Men's Health magazines. Her book, Feel Fantastic (out of print), is a complete encyclopedia of good health habits, empowering readers to live their best life every day. It was featured on one million Special K cereal boxes throughout Canada. In 2006, Maye’s colleagues in dietetics awarded her the Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a great honor. Maye continues with helping people enjoy good health through speaking, media work, writing and her private practice in New York City.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

We're Heading Over to VML Winery with Virginia Marie Lambrix!

While on vacation in South Africa, Virginia Lambrix tasted her first “serious wine.” At that time, she had received her B.A in Psychology from Colgate University, NY and was working for the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology. Captured always by a love of nature and the out of doors, she determined it was time to learn about the art of the vineyard - viticulture. Within a year, Virginia was studying horticulture and agronomy in the master’s program at the University of California, Davis, with an emphasis on viticulture and enology. Upon graduation from UC Davis, she worked at the Hendry Ranch in Napa, in Chile for Concha y Toro.

In 2004, Virginia visited a Biodynamic farm in Chile, and again, was captured. It was immediately clear to her that its principals of respecting nature and nurturing ecology within the vineyard made sense in both a scientific framework and on an intuitive level. She embraced the philosophy and made a point to study and implement its principals at every opportunity. With this knowledge she returned to work in California for Lynmar and De Loach Vineyards, both in the Russian River Valley. During her 3 years at De Loach Vineyards, Virginia worked closely with her growers moving their vineyards to more sustainable farming methodologies and in the process, improving quality and moderating farming costs. Her mentor at De Loach, Greg La Follette, taught her to understand both vineyards and winemaking at an intuitive level.

Working side by side with winemakers, Hugh Chappelle at Lynmar Estate and Greg La Follette, Virginia couldn’t help but to follow their winemaking with interest and began making wine. In 2008 she began making wine for Truett Hurst Winery. Bringing her former background in the Russian River Valley to the attention of the Truett Hurst team she added Russian River Valley wines to the winery’s portfolio. Today she oversees winemaking for the brands of H.D.D. LLC consisting of Truett Hurst wines in Dry Creek Valley, VML Winery in Russian River Valley, as well as the Bradford Mountain and Healdsburg Ranches brands.

Virginia is a strong advocate for alternative agriculture. She is currently on the Demeter Board for education on biodynamic farming with the goal of developing educational resources for farmers that are pursuing biodynamic farming.

We're Talking About Where To Stay in New York with Adele Gutman From HK Hotels!

Whether you require hotels in New York for business or pleasure, with their four ideally situated hotels in New York City, you are sure to find the Manhattan location you need, the lifestyle you desire, and the luxury and personal service you deserve. HK Hotels invites you to explore each of our New York hotels websites and learn more about the ultra posh Hotel Giraffe, a luxurious urban oasis offering a rare balance of excitement and tranquility, Hotel Elysee, private country inn ambiance with an unbeatable Eastside Midtown Manhattan address, the Casablanca Hotel, a Moroccan style oasis of hospitality just off Times Square in New York City, or the Library Hotel , a thought provoking experience on fashionable Madison Avenue.

They are so proud to announce the Library Hotel New York was ranked the #2 Best Luxury Hotel in the United States by the members of TripAdvisor!

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