2/8 Veggies, Mario!!!, Dr. Joel Fisher, Winemaker Peter Fanucchi

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Veggie Love is in the Air! Nationally-Renowned Nutritionist Jodie Shield Reveals Her Tasty Tips for Getting Children to Love and Eat Their Veggies!

The recent announcement of updated nutrition guidelines by the United States’ Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services and the introduction of public and private programs, such as the White House’s Let’s Move! Salad Bar program and the passing of the Hunger-Free Kids Act, have reaffirmed the immense importance of veggies for childhood nutrition. With 93 percent of children ages two to 12 not receiving the recommended daily amount of vegetables, it is no wonder that moms are struggling to find ways to convince their children to eat two to five cups of veggies every day.

And now nationally-renowned dietician Jodie Shield is revealing her sought-after tips to help parents who have exhausted the “Here Comes the Airplane” routine and are searching for effective and inventive ways to not only convince their children to eat their vegetables but also to encourage an appreciation for the taste and nutrition veggies provide. In addition, Jodie will discuss the White House’s and U.S. government’s recent work on behalf of childhood nutrition

With more than 20 years of childhood nutrition experience, Jodie will share easy solutions to make children enthusiastic about eating vegetables~including how to purchase, prepare, and serve vegetables in creative ways through child-friendly recipes. Jodie’s tips will help parents cultivate in their children a life-long love of vegetables through both activities and recipes that can be applied at home, at school, and in the community.

The Love Your Veggies campaign was created to help children develop a life-long love of vegetables. While eating vegetables is an obvious necessity, the campaign aims to make eating vegetables an enjoyable experience steeped in education, exploration, and understanding of healthy eating. To help accomplish this, the Love Your Veggies campaign provides moms support in the home, at school, and in the community.

Jodie Shield has been in the field of nutrition for more than two decades and has authored more than 500 articles for prestigious magazines and professional journals. In addition, Jodie is the author of the “American Dietetic Association's Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids” and “Childhood and Adolescent Overweight: A Health Professional's Guide to Identification, Treatment, and Prevention.”

For more information, please visit www.LoveYourVeggies.com.

Mario, the Man - The Real Deal Voice of Mario Sports Mix Games Will Give Us A Play by Play of the Game!

Mario will tell us what his favorite sports are, how athletes can train to be like Mario, how to stay ahead of your competition and what makes this game different from the other Mario games!

Mario Sports Mix is a sports video game developed by Square Enix for Wii. It was released on November 25, 2010 in Japan, and was released in early 2011 in other regions. It featuresvolleyball, both field hockey and ice hockey, dodgeball, and street basketball. The game features mostly characters and locations from the Mario series with a few guest appearances by characters from Square Enix's Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series of games. Players can also opt to play as one of their Mii characters.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Joel Fisher Stops By To Tell Us About The Santa Clarita Valley Winefest!

After five successful years of the LA Winefest in Hollywood, founder Joel M. Fisher, PhD is now moving the wine fun to the Santa Clarita Valley. On February 12, 2011 local wine lovers will meet at the Embassy Suites in Valencia, CA to sample some of the best local food and wine from Napa & Sonoma to Temecula.

Dr. Fisher, a wine educator, writer and Sommelier for the Escoffier Society of So. California created the LA WineFest in 2005. The overwhelming success of this event is now coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for the most anticipated wine tasting of the year! “For more than three years I have been studying the many wine activities flourishing in the Santa Clarita area, including working the largest activities then active,” said Fisher. “We are convinced that a wine fest like ours would find a receptive audience in this part of the region and eagerly undertook the assignment. I look forward to seeing a lot of you in February!" Participants will be sampling wine and spirits from over 100 different brands of wine, spirits & beer, and enjoying educational seminars designed to demystify the art of tasting.

SCV Winefest is also bringing the community together by teaming up with Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley. This new local group is gaining momentum in our valley. Bringing shelter, meals, and support services to families without homes, Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley founder, Larry Comp is very grateful for the chance to expose the community to this important cause. “We appreciate the opportunity to help get the word out as Family Promise spreads throughout Southern California,” said Comp.

Sponsorship and vendor space is currently available to wineries, distilleries, breweries and local businesses to participate in the First Annual SCV WineFest. This event is expected to sell out with attendance estimated at 1200 – 1500.

For more information, check out http://scvwinefest.com.

Winemaker Peter Fanucchi Talks About His Trousseau Gris!

For Peter Fanucchi it all began in 1972 at the ripe old age of 9 years working beside his father Arcangelo, a new vineyard owner at the time, who purchased a very old vineyard property in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley on Wood Road in Fulton, California.

Peter and his father quickly became friends with their veteran wine grape growing neighbors who very graciously taught them traditional viticulture methods which they rigorously employed on the circa 1906 Zinfandel vineyard. They took their lessons very seriously and they studied the art of wine grape growing intensely.

As a result of their studies, they began integrating modern viticultural methodologies gathered from a wide array of periodicals to experts into the vineyard along with the astute lessons learned from their legendary neighbors and most importantly observing how it the cultural practices effected the vines in their specific environment on Wood Road.

As with traditional “field blend” vineyard plantings employed by most Italian growers of the late 19’th century, the Fanucchi’s vineyard was no exception. Planted amongst the Zinfandel vines were vines of different varietals one of which was Trousseau Gris. They discovered it thrived in their vineyard so after purchasing the fallow land next door to their property in 1981 the Fanucchi’s planted it.

Unfortunately, in 1984 just a few weeks before their first significant harvest of Trousseau Gris, Peter’s father died suddenly. It is indeed unfortunate that he was unable to experience the maiden harvest but Peter knows he would be very proud of the result today. It has been their keen ability to marry the uniqueness of the “terroir” of the vineyard, the incredibly hearty nature of the vines, the insightful lessons of their veteran neighbors and the insight from all of the lessons learned over the years that has made the Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard the incredible success that it is today. Peter, along side his father, was a keen observer. All the knowledge that his father gained transitioned to Peter because he was a great listener & observer. Peter has assertively employed his learnings and he has spent decades enhancing the viticultural foundation that his father, friends and neighbors bestowed upon him. His extreme attention to detail manifests itself in the vineyard, in the reputation of the vineyard and, most importantly, in the highly acclaimed wines he and others have produced from his wine grapes.

For more info on Fanucchi Wines, go to www.fanucchivineyards.com!

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2/7 Aml Ameen, Cake Baker Nancy Siler, Wine Producer Eva Bertran, Travel Experts Nancy Gonzalez & Bonnie Sherman!

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Aml ("Ah-mel") Ameen Talks About His New Role Opposite Kathy Bates in “Harry’s Law” as Malcolm!

Ameen began his career at the age of 7 when he attended the Barbara Speake Stage School in West London where he showed a passion and talent for dancing, singing and acting. He landed his first TV role in the British children’s series, “123 Hullabuloo.” At age 11, Ameen starred in his first stage role, playing young Sammy Davis Jr. in the West End production of “Jolson.” He went on to a leading role in the West End musical, “Oliver” and continued with many stage performances including touring with his own choreographed tap dance and performing with Michael Jackson at the 1996 Brit Awards with Jarvis Cocker. Upon graduation, Ameen landed the coveted role of Trife in the cult classic British indie film “Kidulthood.” His highly acclaimed performance and the film’s rave reviews earned Ameen a nomination for Best Newcomer at the 2006 Screen Nation Awards, as well as a spot in The London Times’ list of best new actors of the year. Ameen also won the 2007 Screen Nation Award for Best Actor on the BAFTA Award-winning hit series “The Bill.” Before venturing to Hollywood earlier this year, Ameen returned to the London stage to star in three plays simultaneously off the West End. His portrayals of three very different characters once again earned him critical reviews. In the play “Detaining Justice,” Ameen played the title character “Justice,” a Zimbabwean asylum seeker fleeing persecution for his political views. In “Category B,” he portrayed a convicted rapist who finds his faith in prison, and in “Seize the Day,” he played an intellectual street kid, likened to Tupac Shakur.

Along with his acting career, Ameen has set up his own production company with his first feature screenplay already optioned by Revolver. He plans to continue with both acting and directing, while spending as much time in Los Angeles as possible.

For more info on Harry's Law, check out their website at www.nbc.com/harrys-law/

Nancy Siler Takes the Cake - and Tells Us How to Bake it and Decorate it!

Nancy Siler has been baking and decorating for over 25 years. In her hundreds of decorating demonstrations for programs on ABC, CBS, NBC, WGN, PBS, Discovery Channel and QVC Networks, Nancy has shown that everyone has the ability to serve something spectacular. As Vice President of Consumer Affairs and Public Relations for Wilton Industries, Inc., she helps make decorating easy and exciting for consumers. As Director of The Wilton School, Nancy continues to develop the world's most popular decorating courses.

For more info on Nancy's show, check out the website at http://www.bakedecoratecelebrate.com/about/!

For more info about Nancy, check out her site at http://www.nancysiler.com/!

What's Cookin' Hour TWO:

Wine Producer Eva Bertran Tells Us How To WOW Our Sweethearts on Valentine's Day!

Pinot Noir pairs well with Valentine’s Day, however - love can be fickle and so can Pinot Noir! In both cases, a little tender loving care, respect, and attention to detail go a long way in growing it into something truly beautiful. So this Valentine’s Day, Gloria Ferrer is offering some Pinot Noir themed pairings both men and women can use to celebrate their love, beyond the standard gift of red roses and chocolate.

For Her

• A night out on the town is always a treat, so tell her to get dressed up and be prepared to kick up her heels. Begin the evening at home with a glass of Gloria Ferrer VA de VI and a platter of fresh fruits and berries paired with Brie and crackers. Spoil her further with a limousine stocked with Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée, then hit the best club in town for a night of dancing.
• Or for a more romantic night, celebrate at Gloria Ferrer’s special Valentine's Day Concert planned for Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 7:30pm featuring Flamenco guitarist Eric Symons and special guest Patrick Imbimbo. Enjoy the sensual sounds of Flamenco while enjoying a decadent Dessert Buffet and 2 glasses of award winning sparkling wine. Price $35 per person, $29.75 per person wine club members.
• Women try to do it all, so a gift that is totally about pure luxury and relaxation will let her know she deserves to be pampered. Put together a custom made gift basket containing a bottle of Gloria Ferrer Brut Rosé, rose scented body butter and bath salts, and chocolate covered strawberries, for a purely indulgent night she won’t forget.

For Him:

• They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. That means cooking him a great meal paired with the perfect wine. Start off with stuffed mushrooms and a bottle of Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir to really set the mood. Follow that with braised short ribs, risotto, salad, and a bottle of Gloria Ferrer José S. Ferrer Pinot Noir, and the night is complete.
• Or if he enjoys sharing his wine knowledge with his friends, help him show off a little with a sophisticated wine decanter, stainless steel wine stoppers and a bottle of Gloria Ferrer 2005 Rust Rock Pinot Noir.

Here’s to making Valentine’s Day 2011 a special one, and if a marriage proposal is being planned, be sure to have a chilled bottle of Gloria Ferrer Carneros Cuvée on hand to toast the happy news!

About Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards: The Ferrer family of Spain established Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards as the first sparkling wine house in California’s Sonoma Carneros region 25 years ago. In creating exceptional sparkling and still wines, blended to pair perfectly with a diverse array of food, Gloria Ferrer embodies Spanish winegrowing history, time-honored tradition and centuries-old sustainable practices. True to tradition, the Ferrer family’s culture of generosity is expressed in their commitment to high quality, affordable wines for everyone to enjoy.

For more information on Gloria Ferrer Wines, check out their website at http://www.gloriaferrer.com/!

Travel Guru's Nancy Gonzalez and Bonnie Sherman Take Us Sailing on the 7 Seas - the Silverseas, That Is!

In a global world of continually merging, multi-national conglomerates, Silversea Cruises is owned and operated by one family — the Lefebvres of Rome. That means genuine pride in ownership and a true Italian passion for embracing the best of life. And that also means a deep commitment to maintaining the high standards of cruise excellence that have been the cornerstone of Silversea from the very beginning.Silversea is recognised as the defining luxury cruise experience. In the early 1990s, the Lefebvre family conceived and organised this unique, luxury cruise line, pledging to build and operate the highest quality ships in the ultra-luxury segment and to offer a product unlike any other.

Silversea launched its first ship in 1994, thus creating a new niche for the ultra-luxury travel market with a class of smaller, purpose-built vessels that could slip into more exotic ports off the beaten path.These elite and intimate ships are specifically designed for fewer guests, featuring more space and the highest levels of personalized service.

Accommodations are amongst the largest at sea; all have ocean views and butler service and most feature private verandas.Dining is an exquisite affair with open-seating options so guests dine when, where and with whom they desire. But what is also unique is that although the ships are intimate, they incorporate amenities usually found only on larger ships, such as an elaborate show lounge featuring nightly entertainment, casino, and state-of-the-art spa and fitness facilities.

As an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise segment with all-inclusive pricing and an unmatched onboard lifestyle, Silversea is the preferred luxury cruise line among modern affluent travellers from across the globe – providing for a convivial cosmopolitan ambience and yet another unique Silversea distinction.Following the launch of Silver Cloud in 1994, Silver Wind in 1995, Silver Shadow in 2000 and Silver Whisper in 2001, Silversea introduced Silversea Expeditions aboard the Prince Albert II in 2008, offering the uncommon experience of authentic adventure combined with signature Silversea luxury.

In late 2009, Silver Spirit debuted as Silversea’s beautiful new flagship. Together, these magnificent Silversea cruise ships offer an expansive schedule of worldwide voyages that encompass all seven continents.Silversea caters to the cosmopolitan world traveller and maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore. The company’s headquarters are based in Monaco.

For more information on this fabulous cruise line, check out their website at http://www.silversea.com

For more information on Bonnie Sherman, check out her website at www.BonnieShermanTravel.com!

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2/4 Jerry O'Connell, JB Brown, Nolan Harrison, Falafel Republic, Debi Shawcross, Carmen Policy, Movie Guy Steve Evans

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Jerry O'Connell Stops By to Talk About His Role as Pete Kaczmarek in the Defenders

With an impressive body of work that encompasses film and television, Jerry O'Connell has emerged as one of Hollywood's most versatile and sought-after talents. His film credits include "Obsessed," "Scream 2," "Can't Hardly Wait," "Mission to Mars," "Jerry Maguire," "Kangaroo Jack," "Tomcats" and "Stand By Me." Other independent film credits include "Baby on Board," "Yours, Mine and Ours," "Man About Town" and "Room 6." In 2004, O'Connell sold the screenplay for "First Daughter," which starred Katie Holmes. O'Connell executive produced the film, which was directed by Forrest Whitaker. In motion pictures, he will next be seen starring in the remake of Joe Dante's 1978 cult classic, "Piranha 3-D," about a school of flesh-eating piranhas released into a summer resort.

O'Connell's other television credits include "Sliders," "The '60s" and television movies "Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou" and "What The Deaf Man Heard" on CBS. O'Connell previously starred in the drama, "Crossing Jordan," as a character who crossed-over to another series, "Las Vegas." O'Connell began his acting career at the age of 11 but took a break from acting and did not return to it full-time until after he completed his BFA at New York University. O'Connell was born and raised in New York and currently resides in Los Angeles with wife, actress Rebecca Romijn, and their twin daughters. His birth date is Feb. 17.

Sports Caster James “JB” Brown will be joined with Former NFL Player, Nolan Harrison III, to Tell Us About Family Opportunities Through Education!

In an effort to reinforce the importance of college and advanced education and demonstrate how it can transform a family, AARP and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) today announced a new education initiative—Family Opportunities Through Education—that will assist students and their families in getting into higher education institutions. Through Family Opportunities Through Education, teens in participating markets will have the opportunity to apply to be paired up with an NFL Player and an AARP member who will be their mentors throughout their college preparatory and application process. The program will begin as a pilot in seven states (California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Georgia and Washington DC) this fall, with an expansion planned in 2012 to the 32 markets with NFL teams.

A comprehensive co-branded advertising program with radio, print and social media will launch in the fall to encourage students to apply to participate. One student will be selected in each market. To expand the reach of the program beyond just those students selected, local information sessions with schools, churches and local developmental programs will be offered for communities in the targeted markets so students and families have the tools they need to help get their children into college. Through this new mentoring program, AARP and the NFPLA hope to demonstrate to communities that gaining access to higher education is a very real possibility.

In the coming months, education partners and organizations will be engaged on a local level to help support students and their families with education and life-skills development options. They will also help to shape the criteria for the program which begins with identification of the student’s aspirations and current competency level. Students will also have the opportunity to work with local AARP volunteers in their area on a series of exercises and tools focusing on interviewing skills, essay writing, career path options, scholarship application process, college application, acceptance, and how to matriculate and graduate with a degree in their chosen field. Family Opportunities Through Education is the second initiative launched by the two organizations who began working together in 2010 on a community involvement initiative tied to AARP’s Create the Good program. This next level of growth allows the organizations to build on community engagement, resulting in social change.

The NFLPA and AARP made the announcement today at the annual NFLPA Super Bowl press conference in Dallas, Texas. Host of CBS NFL Today, Showtime’s Inside The NFL and AARP’s Community Ambassador, James “JB” Brown, has been involved with community engagement initiatives with AARP for the past two years and will help recruit and mentor NFPLA players throughout this process.

JAMES J.B. BROWN. He is a native of Washington , DC and brings a lifetime of experience and service—both in the sports arena and in his community—to the table. A well known figure in the sports and broadcasting arenas and the host for CBS Television Network's NFL pre-game show, THE NFL TODAY, Brown’s personal passions include an active community and family life, mentoring youth as a Pastor at his church, philanthropy and neighborhood engagement. Through his JB Awards, in partnership with NFL Players, he annually raises in excess of one million dollars for Special Olympics DC.

NOLAN HARRISON III ---Former NFL Player and the Senior Director of the NFLPA. Harrison is a former American football defensive lineman who played ten seasons in the National Football League for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Washington Redskins.

Susan Guerin, ( “Gerr-in”) Director of Marketing for Falafel Republic Tells Us Everything We Ever Wanted To Know About This Mystery Orb of Edible Fun, AKA - The FALAFEL!

• For those listeners who don’t know, what is falafel?

• Are there health benefits?

• What are other serving suggestions for falafel?

• Does it complement beer or wine?

• Where is Falafel Republic available?

Susan will give us the scoop!

For more information on the Falafel Republic, go to their website http://www.falafelrepublic.com

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Everybody Loves a Party and Debi Shawcross Tells Us How To Throw a Perfect Super Bowl Shindig!

Debi helps us with these important questions:

• For those out there who don't yet have a Super Bowl party menu planned, what do you suggest they do to pull it together? Is it too late?
• What does the ultimate Superbowl menu look like?
• Are you hosting a party? Or going to a party?
• How can you prevent your guests from bringing the same dish to your party?
• What types of drinks are best for a Superbowl party? Beer? Wine? Mixed drinks? How best to serve?
• Aside from potato chips and dip, what are some snack type foods you can serve to take it up a notch?
• Are there certain foods you should avoid serving at a Superbowl party? Are some trickier than others to serve/eat during the game?
• What do you think about serving food in the same room as the TV? Okay to have bowls of snacks out on a table in front of guests? Or better to serve in a separate room?

Debi Shawcross is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and Arizona State University. After completing a specialized study in wedding cakes from CCA, Shawcross launched the wildly successful Silver Spoon Desserts of San Francisco. With a move to Richmond, VA, in 2003 she opened Signature Menus, providing specialized cooking classes and dinner club instructional sessions that cater to private parties and corporate events. She is the author of the best-selling Signature Salads, now in a third printing. Shawcross is a regular guest on Virginia This Morning and a repeat guest on Martha Stewart Sirius Radio. Her blog “Table Talk” was named to Saveur Magazine’s “Sites We Love: Best on the Web” and she remains a contributing blogger to Food Gawker and Skirt! Magazine.

About the book - Friends at the Table: Shawcross knows exactly how to reign in a frantic host, deliver a perfect four course menu and entertain without tripping on the delicate timing of it all. She aims to fix the supper club frenzy in Friends at the Table. It is a gorgeous, step by step plan that details what to prepare, how to prepare, what to drink, how to present and the clockwork timing of everything involved. A 24 hour countdown / task manager in addition to wine pairings makes this a truly solid guide. Menus are sectioned into Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall and offer options from grand and elegant to more casual and ethnic.

Winemaker and Former San Franscisco 49'er President & CEO Carmen Policy Gives Us His Outlook on the BIG GAME!

Today, Carmen gives us an insiders look on the Super Bowl, from his own experience with the 5 time Super Bowl champs, the San Francisco 49'ers. Carmen answers these questions:

• Do the Steelers have a definite edge having been in the Super Bowl and winning in recent years with many of the same players?
• What are the intangibles that could impact the game?
• Does Green Bay have to win to truly move beyond Bret Favre’s shadow?
• You have been to 5 Super Bowls with the 49ers, what was it like the night before the game?
• What was it like at the Victory Parties?

Carmen’s first career was that of a trial lawyer providing an opportunity to help defend and promote the interest of his clients in a competitive and dramatic setting. He moved from the courtroom to the gridiron. Following from his successful career in law, Carmen joined the San Francisco 49ers organization, where he played a key role in all five of the 49ers' Super Bowl winning teams, helping to establish them as one of the preeminent franchises in all of sports. He and Gail found their new life and their new home in San Francisco to be a virtual fairytale come true.

The San Francisco 49ers became an extension of a strong sense of family that they both carried with them from their native Ohio. After 25 years of happily toiling in the NFL vineyards and creating a treasure trove of memories and accomplishments, Gail and Carmen realized, sometime in the 1990’s, that they were compelled to pursue the amazing lifestyle and challenges that winemaking and Napa Valley offered. Wine, sunshine, great food and romance were the enticements that could not be resisted.

For more information about Carmen Policy's winery, check out the website at www.casapiena.com!

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 including…

• The Roommate - A psychological thriller starring Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly about a deranged college freshman who becomes obsessed with her new roommate.
• Sanctum – A 3-D action thriller from Executive Producer James Cameron which follows a deep-sea diving team. The team, headed by a father and son, gets trapped in an underwater cave system, and face a two-day battle for survival.
• The Other Woman – Academy Award Nominee, Natalie Portman stars as a young newlywed struggling to find a way to connect with her precocious new stepson.
• Waiting for Forever - A down-on-her-luck actress re-connects with a long-lost childhood friend who never stopped loving her.

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2/3 Susan Davis, Michelle Bernstein, Dr. Malissa Wood, Mario Lopez, Paso Robles' Maryann Stansfield, Christine Woods

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Dietitian Susan Davis is Going to Tell Us About the Wild, Wild Blueberries - and the Importance of Blueberries in Our Diet!

Throughout the 2010 Guidelines, increasing vegetable and fruit intake is always at the top of the list of recommendations. Lowering calorie intake is also strongly recommended throughout the Guidelines. Wild Blueberries are extremely low in calories, yet contain an abundance of nutrients that can prevent certain cancers and even lower the onset of diabetes. They are easy to come by in the grocery store, as several producers quick freeze Wild Blueberries during harvest season, and they retain all of their taste and nutritional properties for up to two years.

Susan Davis is a registered dietitian who has done extensive research with the health benefits of incorporating Wild Blueberries into ones diet. She is able to elaborate on the different ways in which one can incorporate Wild Blueberries into daily consumption.

Celebrity Chef Michelle Bernstein and Dr. Malissa Wood Offer Tips on Talking About Heart Disease, Including a Recipe That Starts the Conversation!

Heart disease is still the number one killer of women, taking the life of one out of every three women each year. This means women just like you - mothers, sisters, friends - are dying at the rate of one per minute because they don’t know that heart disease kills.

This year, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement is encouraging your audience to Make It Their Mission to stop this number one killer by telling 5 women they love about the risk of heart disease. The AHA is turning to all of us to spread the truth about these staggering statistics: 90percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease and 80 percent of cardiac events in women may be prevented.

To help get the conversation started, celebrity Chef Michelle Bernstein will be on hand, to offer a heart healthy recipe you can share with special women in your lives and start the conversation about personal heart health. Joining Chef Bernstein today, February 3, 2011 (the day before National Wear Red Day) is Dr. Malissa Wood a nationally recognized expert in cardiovascular diseases in women.

Chef Michelle Bernstein is a James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef from Miami, Florida, known for her Latin-style flavors of cooking. She has enjoyed various appearances on the Food Network and Top Chef. Her restaurant Michy's was one of Gourmet magazine’s "Top 50 restaurants in the country" and Food & Wine magazine dubbed it "Best New Restaurant 2006." She has since opened three additional restaurants and a Miami chapter of Common Threads, a program designed to inspire culinary prowess in underprivileged children ages 8-11. Michelle will also be launching her own line of cookware, called Michelle B, which will be sold on HSN.

Dr. Malissa Wood is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in women. Dr. Wood currently serves as the Co-Director of the MGH Heart Center Corrigan Women’s Health Program and is the PI of the Happy Heart Trial – a primary prevention in low income women study designed to improve the cardiovascular health of high risk women. She has worked on research with populations from pregnant women to Olympic athletes and has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters.

The Super Bowl is an American tradition filled with parties, exciting commercials and – of course – football. This year, it also offers fans an opportunity to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Mario Lopez Tells Us About Fun, Easy Way for Super Bowl Fans to Support Boys & Girls Clubs!

The Super Bowl is an American tradition filled with parties, exciting commercials and – of course – football. This year, it also offers fans an opportunity to raise money for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Mario Lopez, actor and Fitness Ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs, is teaming up with Coca-Cola to raise up to $250,000 to benefit the nonprofit’s “Triple Play” program, which teaches and encourages tweens and teens to take care of their mind, body and soul in order to live a healthy life. Participants can log onto www.CokeCheers.com to take part in the program.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Maryann Stansfield, Marketing Director of the Travel Paso Robles Alliance, Gives Us All the News for Beautiful Paso Robles!

In Spanish, Paso Robles means “Pass of the Oaks,” a tribute to the rolling hills and majestic oaks that captivated our pioneers. Today, these oaks are joined by vineyards, olive orchards, farms and ranches that inspire the local cuisine and culture.

Paso Robles resides midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California’s Central Coast. Our community of 30,000 residents is known for its warm hospitality and entrepreneurial spirit. The heart of downtown is called City Park, a classic plaza featuring grand old shade trees, a Carnegie library, a children’s playground and a traditional bandstand that serves as the centerpiece for our many events. All around the park, restaurants, wine bars, pubs, inns and specialty shops set a relaxed and flavorful tone amid early 20th century-style architecture.

Just minutes from town, along country roads, you will discover what Sunset Magazine recently called the West Coast’s “most exciting wine region,” where more than 200 wineries make their home.

Brimming with good taste yet always down to earth, Paso Robles is pleased to be in your plans!

Christine Woods Visits Us & Talks About Her Role on "Perfect Couple!"

Christine Woods stars as Julia, one half of the “everyday couple,” on “Perfect Couples.” Most recently, Woods starred in the ABC drama “FlashForward” as FBI agent Janis Hawk. She has been the lead in the television pilots “Roman's Empire” opposite Kelsey Grammer, “Mike Birbiglia’s Secret Public Journal” with comedian Mike Birbiglia, “Atlanta” alongside Freddie Prinze Jr. and Leslie Bibb, and “Madness of Jane” from the creators of “24.” She has guest-starred on “In Plain Sight,” “NCIS,” “House” and “How I Met Your Mother,” and recurred on the short-lived series “Welcome to the Captain.”
Woods is a California native from Lake Forest in Orange County. She studied musical theatre at the University of Arizona.

PERFECT COUPLES
Thursdays (8:30-9 p.m. ET) on NBC
“Perfect Couples” is a romantic comedy that follows three flawed pairs trying to get it right.
Dave (Kyle Bornheimer, “Worst Week”) and Julia (Christine Woods, “Flash Forward”) are the “everyday couple,” messed up in all the “normal” ways. Dave struggles to keep both his wife and his needy best friend, Vance (David Walton, NBC’s “100 Questions”) happy. Vance and the volatile Amy (Mary Elizabeth Ellis, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) are the high-passion, high-drama couple who bring out the best and worst in each other.

The third duo features Rex (Hayes MacArthur, “She’s Out of My League”) and Leigh (Olivia Munn, “Attack of the Show,” “The Daily Show”). Rex is a reformed party guy who has channeled his jock energy into a competitive drive to be the ideal mate. Leigh, a self-anointed relationship guru, has formed the perfect union with Rex, and now considers it her duty to mold the other couples in their image.
“Perfect Couples” is produced by Universal Media Studios. Show creators Jon Pollack (“30 Rock”) and Scott Silveri (“Friends”) serve as executive producers with Andy Ackerman (“Seinfeld,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine”), who also directed the pilot.

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2/2 Leinie's Beer, Show Me The Tax $!, Leslie Bonci, Ted Broer, Tobin James

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Today In Food

-Groundhog Day

-National Heavenly Hash Day http://www.mahalo.com/national-heavenly-hash-day

-California Kiwifruit Day

1826 Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin died. A French lawyer and politician, author of ‘La Physiologie du gout’ (The Physiology of Taste) (1825). He was probably the greatest food critic that ever lived.

1852 The first public lavatory opened in London (Hey! This is important! It's the, er, final process of food!)

1880 The first successful shipment of frozen mutton made it to London from Australia, aboard the SS Strathleven. Yes, you needed to know this

1887 The first Groundhog day is observed in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (the Ground Hog does eat food. Oh, and, his predictions affect crops!)

Guests

Jake Leinenkugel From the Leinenkugel (lie-nin-coo-gell) Brewery Gives Us Brew Tips & Pairings For Super Bowl Sunday!

Following in his great-great grandfather’s footsteps, Jake has led the 144-year-old award-winning Jacob Leinenkugel’s Brewing Co. to become one of the nation’s top craft brewers. Jake, who began his career in the beer business in 1970 by working summers in the brewery, has overseen the launch of more than 20 new Leinenkugel’s brews.

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin at 124 East Elm Street. It is the 7^th oldest brewery that is in the United States. Leinenkugel Brewing Company has been serving their famousbeers for about 140 years now. And if you have ever tried one, you know why it has been around that long. To shorten its name up and for people to pronounce it easier they are also known as Leinie's.

For more info on Leinie's, go to http://leinie.com/av.html

Kathy Pickering, Exec. Dir. of H&R Block's Tax Institute Shows Us the MONEY!

The economy is still in turmoil and at the end of the first week in February, the first unemployment numbers for 2011 will be released. Millions of consumers collecting unemployment in 2010 may think preparing this year’s tax return will be easy – but there are a number of tax benefits they may be overlooking.

With more than a decade of experience in tax operations and 25 years in information technology, Kathy Pickering is responsible for the strategic direction and management for a team of the nation’s top experts on tax issues.
As head of The Tax Institute, Pickering oversees enrolled agents, CPAs and attorneys who provide information and analysis on the real world implications of tax policy and tax proposals. Pickering speaks about taxes and tax policy issues to policymakers, journalists, tax policy experts and tax preparers. Also, she has been quoted in the Associated Press, Bloomberg, USA Today, National Journal, New York Post, BusinessWeek, Investor’s Business Daily; has appeared on New York 1 News and Fox Business News and has participated as an expert in many tax-related forums.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Today In Food

-Groundhog Day

-National Heavenly Hash Day (http://www.mahalo.com/national-heavenly-hash-day)

-California Kiwifruit Day

1659 Jan van Riebeeck, the first governor of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, planted a vineyard in 1655. On February 2, 1659 he made the first wine from grapes grown at the Cape.

1892 William Painter received a patent for the crown-cork bottle cap with a cork seal. It was used up until the 1970s, when the cork liner was replaced with a plastic liner. Anyone remember that cork in your bottle cap? We do!

1897 Alfred L. Cralle of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, patented an ice cream scooper. His basic design is still used today! A good reminder that many great things come from Pittsburgh! Speaking of which, our first guest works with the Steelers!

Guests

Eat Like Your Favorite Athletes! Health and Diet Tips from 6 TIME Super Bowl Champs PITTSBURGH STEELERS Dietitian and Author, Leslie Bonci Will Tell Us How!

Athletes need to make smart food choices in order to remain at their physical peak. Do you ever wonder how they can keep up with such rigorous schedules while maintaining a healthy diet for optimal performance? Pittsburgh Steelers Dietitian Leslie Bonci gives advice to the pros, and now she’s sharing her insider tips with you just before the biggest football game of the year! Are you ready to shake things up in 2011 and make healthier choices when it comes to your physical wellbeing?

• Simple ways you can eat like your favorite football stars • How to incorporate plant-based proteins into your diet to maximize your health benefits • Tips to shake up your routine and improve your health overall so you can stay on top of your game About Leslie: Leslie J. Bonci , M.P.H., R.D., C.S.S.D., .L.D.N., is director of sports nutrition at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine and a nutrition consultant to countless organizations in Pittsburgh and nationwide. Her latest book, Active Calories, is due out this February. Ms. Bonci is a nutrition consultant to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and numerous high schools and universities. She is the sports dietitian for the University of Pittsburgh Athletics Department and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She has a bachelor’s degree in biopsychology from Vassar College and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Pittsburgh.

For more information on Leslie, go to:http://www.upmc.com/mediarelations/experts/pages/expertspage.aspx?expertid=29

For more info on the PITTSBURGH STEELERS, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7ALxylSbaU Here we go!!!! :D

The Man, The LEGEND, Tobin James - Paso Robles' Wine Person of the Year

Iconic Tobin James, Honored as 2010 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person of the Year 2011 Board of Directors Installed at Annual Event Paso Robles, CA (January 21, 2011) What happens in the wine industry when enthusiasm, irreverence and a little bit of luck blend? You get Tobin James, honored this year as the 2010 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person of the Year. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance presented this award at the organization’s annual Wine Country Gala, held Friday evening (January 21) at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Tobin “Toby” James’ passion for the wine industry began with a job at his brother’s wine shop while attending the University of Cincinnati, when a chance encounter with Gary Eberle from Paso Robles secured himself an internship at the Estrella River Winery. Thirty-one years later the apprentice turned ambassador is at the helm of one of the most iconic brands from the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA). “Toby was first came to work for me in 1980, I had never met someone so excited to be in the wine industry,” said Gary Eberle, owner of Eberle Winery who presented the award to Mr. James. “He went from being the lowest cellar rat to owning one of the premier wineries in Paso Robles. His love of the industry still makes him one of the most effective ambassadors of our business that I know.” Tobin James’ first vintage came about in 1987 when another chance encounter with Laz Morones, a local grape harvester, provided him with his first six tons of Zinfandel grapes. That very first wine won double gold medals and Tobin James Cellars was born. In 1989 Tobin James became the founding winemaker of Peachy Canyon Winery, and secured the use of the winery’s facilities to produce his own Tobin James Cellars label. His first wine, Peachy Canyon 1990 “Westside” Zinfand out of 100 on the coveted Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the World in 1992. This recognition was important in introducing the budding brand identity of Paso Robles wines on the world stage. Toby purchased the property at the end of Union Road, Paso Robles in 1993 establishing his winery and tasting room the following year. Once known as the 10-mile stage stop, this location today houses one of the most popular tasting rooms in Paso Robles Wine Country hosting visitors from all over the world. With partners Lance and Claire Silver, the Tobin James brand has grown to be distributed all across the nation, providing brand identity to Paso Robles in the smallest wine shops, retailers and restaurants everywhere and boasts one of the largest wine clubs of any wine brand in existence. Tobin James’ zeal for life, patriotis unity reverberates on a daily basis, especially when he travels around the world in support of his label. Whether its winemaker dinners, bottle signings or tastings, people walk away learning more about the center of his universe, Paso Robles Wine Country. Tobin James shares his passion for Paso Robles with his family, who are well entrenched in the family business. He and his wife Ermie, who is the daughter of the grape harvester Laz Morones mentioned earlier, have four children, including a son at Fresno State majoring in Enology and Viticulture.

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