04/09 What's Cookin' Today
Kimberly Williams-Paisley "Walmart Foundation: Feeding America"
Kimberly Williams-Paisley first lit up the screen as the radiant young bride in the comedy feature film series Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II. Most recently, she starred in the Lifetime Movie Network’s highest rated show ever, Amish Grace, and she continues to appear in reruns of the hit ABC TV sitcom According to Jim, after she completed the show’s eight year run. Williams-Paisley was delighted to make her network directing debut on the show, directing three episodes over the course of the series. We are very excited that actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley has joined this special campaign to end hunger in America. You will remember her from the Father of the Bride movies with Steve Martin and for starring with Jim Belushi in ACCORDING TO JIM sitcom. You will remember Kimberly Williams-Paisley from starring roles in the "Father of the Bride" movies or her role for seven years on "According to Jim," but Kimberly Williams-Paisley is more than just an beautiful actress. This mother of two who is married to Country Music Star Brad Paisley, also dedicates much of her time to special causes. Now, she's teaming up with the non-profit Feeding America program, the Wal-Mart Foundation and major food companies for the Fighting Hunger Together initiative that is designed to end hunger in America by providing more than 40 million meals for needy families.
DAN KOSTA - FOUNDER & OWNER KOSTA BROWNE WINERY
Dan Kosta is a native of Sonoma County where wine became an integral part of his life at the age of 5, learning about the enjoyment of wine from his father. At home, wine was served at nearly every dinner and discussion of wine always accompanied the pour. At his dad's wine shop in Santa Rosa, Dan learned about labels, varietals and style. Later, Dan followed his passion for food and worked for more than 15 years in fine dining, with the majority of his experience gained at John Ash & Co. In Santa Rosa, California. He worked every position imaginable at the restaurant, finally landing as the Operations Manager and Wine Director. Dan has consulted for restaurants in the Sonoma County area and sits on the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Vintners Association, and along with his wife Allison, the Make-a-Wish foundation. He continues to participate in numerous judgings such as the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, West Coast Wine Competition, Grand Harvest Awards and the San Francisco International Wine Competition. Dan spends a majority of his time traveling the country attending charitable events where the brand partners with many organizations. “I love how wine and food bring people together and feel very fortunate where we can play a role in helping many worthy causes”, says Dan. When not behind the scenes of a working winery or on the road, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, Allison and three young children, Mazie, Maggie, and Sean.
Jaime Cepero "Ellis" "SMASH"
Armed with irresistible charm, boundless ambition, razor-sharp intelligence and ruthless determination, Ellis seeks to rise to the top of the showbiz heap in "Smash," which marks Cepero's television debut. Originally from Boston, Mass., Cepero has starred in New York workshop productions of "The Voice Within," "Harlem Stages" and "The Concubine," as well as the 75th anniversary national tour of "Porgy & Bess." He has also been featured in regional theater productions of “Hair" at the Prince Music Theatre, "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Alliance Theater Company and Richard Kramer's "Theater District" for the Speakeasy Stage Co Cepero has voiced commercials for American Eagle Outfitters and has also performed as a backup vocalist for several artists, including Kameko and Tituss Burgess. “Smash” is a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross-section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire – to be a “smash.” The series centers on the process of creating a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe – written by the successful songwriting duo of Tom (Tony Award nominee Christian Borle, “Legally Blonde: The Musical”) and Julia (Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, “Will & Grace”). Julia recently began the process of adopting a child with her husband Frank (Tony Award nominee Brian d’Arcy James, “Shrek The Musical”) of many years, but her focus is torn when she has the opportunity to write another Broadway hit. A rivalry soon forms for the lead role between a youthful, inexperienced Midwestern beauty Karen (Katharine McPhee, “American Idol”) – who is trying to find fame in the big city against all odds – and stage veteran Ivy Bell (Megan Hilty, “9 to 5: The Musical”), who's determined to leave the chorus line and finally get her big break. A tenacious producer Eileen (Oscar winner, Anjelica Huston, “Prizzi's Honor”) discovers the “Marilyn” project and jumps on board with a brilliant director, Derek (Jack Davenport, “Pirates of the Caribbean” films) – whose talent is matched by his cunning and egocentric amorality. Jaime Cepero (“Porgy and Bess”) stars as Ellis, and Raza Jaffrey (“Sex and the City 2,” “MI-5”) stars as Dev. SMASH - Mondays (10-11 p.m. ET) on NBC
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