Thursday, November 10, 2011

11/10 Maureen Petrosky, Safeway Culinary Center

11/10 What's Cookin' Today

Maureen Petrosky, Chef And Guest Judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America Is Here To Give Us Some Tips That Will Help Wtih Preparing For Thanksgiving

When it comes to the holidays, most families feel like they have a lot on their plate, but planning for a turkey feast doesn’t have to be stressful. To help you celebrate and prepare a stress free Thanksgiving feast, our nationally recognized chef and entertaining expert Maureen Petrosky comes to the rescue. She will provide helpful ideas on everything from planning the menu and shopping for deals to presentation, décor and quick clean up tips.

Maureen is a professional chef, author and Lifestyle expert. Maureen has made regular television appearances as a food and wine expert conducting segments relating to hot topics in the culinary industry. Maureen has appeared numerous times on NBC’s The TODAY Show, CNN, CNN Headline News, FOX News Channel, the Food Network, and the broadcast network affiliates across the country, representing her own projects as well as appearing as an on-air spokesperson for Better Homes and Gardens, and as a Contributing Editor for Bon Appétit magazine. Most recently Maureen has appeared as a judge for Food Network’s Iron Chef America. In addition, Maureen appears on many webisodes for different television networks and magazines and has hosted DVD series for both PBS and Cuisinart. Maureen is also featured on numerous radio programs and is the featured Wine Expert for “A Chef’s Table” on National Public Radio. Maureen authored her first solo lifestyle book, The Wine Club, A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning About Wine with Friends. The book includes her best recipes as well as wine and entertainment tips. She has contributed as a freelance writer covering food, wine, travel, and the restaurant scene for CNN Interactive, Bon Appétit, Better Homes and Gardens, Wiesner Publications, vinesugar.com, vino.com, Newcomer Magazine, and The Wine Report. Currently, she has a regular wine column in NJ Life Magazine and most recently has been writing for Scripps Networks Inc.’s FoodNetwork.com and FineLiving.com.

Executive Chef Jeff Anderson Safeway’s Culinary Center Tells Us About The New Products From Safeway And Great Ideas On How To Use Them The Best

Chef Jeff Anderson is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and is always eager to share his extensive culinary knowledge. He participates in many consumer culinary events offering cooking tips and easy recipes to help consumers create better home-cooked meals. As the Executive Chef of Safeway's Culinary Center, Jeff is responsible for developing new recipes and product ideas. In his role, he educates consumers about Safeway's newest products shows how to use them in fresh and creative ways. The father of two, Chef Jeff is passionate about creating recipes that are delicious, affordable and simple for busy families to prepare.

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