3/3 Can TV Kill You?, Master Sommelier Michael Jordan,Santa Barbara Vintner's Assoc., Mardi Gras at Pat O'Breins

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Can Watching Too Much TV Kill You? Nutrition Educator Doug Ingoldsby Will Tell Us If It Can!

We all know that sitting in front of the television set for hours-on-end probably isn't the healthiest thing to do. But in a study published in "Circulation", a journal of American Heart Association, researchers have determined that staring at the Boob Tube isn't just a health hazard… it can actually trigger your premature death.

"In a six-year study of 8,800 adults, scientists found those who watched TV four hours or more per day were 80 percent more likely to die from heart disease and 46 percent more likely to die from any cause than those that watched TV two hours or less," says nutritional educator Doug Ingoldsby. "Each additional hour spent in front of the TV increased the risk of dying from heart disease by 18 percent and the overall risk of death by 11 percent," he said.

Ingoldsby says that 284 people died during the study. What turns TV-watching into a lethal pastime? Ingoldsby says researchers are suggesting marathon TV watchers are dying prematurely because of two factors:

1. Lack of exercise 2. Too many high-calorie TV-time snacks

But Ingoldsby says there is also a very important hidden third factor which plays a major role in triggering premature death for TV addicts. 3. Lack of sun exposure and lethal vitamin D deficiencies

Ingoldsby says a concluded study of 27,686 patients who were 50 years of age or older with no prior history of cardiovascular disease showed that those with very low levels of Vitamin D were 77 percent more likely to die, 45 percent more likely to develop coronary artery disease, and 78 percent were more likely to have a stroke than patients with normal levels. The year-long study of 27,686 adults was administered at the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

About Doug: Doug Ingoldsby, known to radio and TV audience as "The Vitamin Professor, is the founder of ALL ONE® Supplements, manufacturer of the world's first high potency multiple vitamin/mineral/protein powder, ALL ONE. The Ingoldsby family has been in the vitamin business since 1936. Doug's father, James, was responsible for creating the first "high potency" vitamin C tablet, and he also worked with nutritionist Adelle Davis to create the first "stress" formula, many of the first multiple vitamin and mineral combinations and the first nutrition candy bar, "Tiger's Milk."

For more info, go to http://www.all-one.com/

Master Sommelier Michael Jordan Talks About His What's Cookin' on Wine Show and Tells Us the Difference Between Various Pinot Wines!

What's Cookin' on Wine with Michael Jordon is on Friday Night from 6-7 on CRN 1. He interviews winemakers from around the world!

Jordan had a nine year stint with Disney as Global Manager of Wine Sales and Standards (and Wine Educator) for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts® Worldwide and general manager of the world famous Napa Rose Restaurant . Jordan recently left Disney to create his own brand WORD VINEYARDS with his wife Teresa.

WORD is a small production line of high quality, hand crafted artisan wines made from some of the finest fruit grown in California and other regions of the world.Similar to Napa Rose, Jordan has received praise for his efforts and accomplishments. The California Restaurant Writers Association (CRWA), a journalist organization, named Jordan “2001 and 2002 Sommelier of the Year,” the Southern California Restaurant Writers (SCRW) also voted him “2002 Sommelier of the Year.” The STARWINE International Wine Competition Board named Michael “Wine Educator of the Year 2003” and in 2005 Orange Coast Magazine named Michael “General Manager of the Year 2006” and also voted him “Restaurant Professional of the Year 2005.”

Additionally, in 2008 the Southern California Restaurant Writers (SCRW) voted him “2008 General Manager of the Year” and the Whitefish Food & Wine Summit honored Jordan as “Sommelier of the Year 2008”Passionate about wine education, he is a regular ‘radio sommelier’ on KABC Talk Radio, KFWB and KLSX FM all in Los Angeles and Jordan is the creator and Host of his own radio show with Mike Horn called What’s Cookin’ on Wine - heard on the Cable Radio Network (CRN) and many AM radio markets across US including New York, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit and Chicago including KSPA 1510 AM in greater Los Angeles area.Prior to joining Disney, Jordan opened the award-winning Pinot Provence restaurant in Costa Mesa where he was the general manager.

Jordan was the chef /owner of Bella Teresa restaurant in Corona del Mar; and general manager of the Five Diamond award-winning Pavilion Restaurant at The Four Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach. He was also the general manager of Spencer’s restaurant in Pasadena.

In his younger years, he followed in his celebrity restaurateur father Matteo’s footsteps and was chef at his family’s Italian restaurants, and later general manager & “maitre d’ to the stars” at Matteo’s in California and Hawaii. In all, he has more than 35 years of experience in the restaurant and beverage industry.

For more info, go to http://www.crntalk.com/whatscookintodaymenu/whatscookinonwinewithmichaeljordan

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Jim Fiolek, Exec. Director of the Santa Barbara County Vintner's Association, Tells Us About the Latest Wines & Events 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/

Are You Ready For MARDI GRAS? Pat O'Brien's Scott Touchton Gets Us Prepared for Mardi Gras Adventures!

Home of the famous "Hurricane," Pat O'Brien's has been and always will be an important part of New Orleans culture.At the end of prohibition in 1933, Pat O'Brien converted his speakeasy to a legitimate drinking establishment in the 600 block of St. Peter Street called, of course, Pat O'Brien's. Business was good and the bar was always filled with neighborhood folks. There was a little upright piano in the corner for entertainment and there was always lively conversation.

A few years later Pat realized that he had outgrown his little space. He and his friend Charlie Cantrell decided to become partners and buy the building at 718 St. Peter Street, the building that is now home to the world famous bar. The structures were originally built circa 1791 and became home to the first French Theater Company in New Orleans.

In the mid 1940's, Pat O'Brien's Bar propelled when the Hurricane Drink was created. At that time, there was short supply of liquor such as whiskey, bourbon and scotch. There was, however, access to rum coming up the river. Bar owners were forced to buy large quantities of rum, 50 cases or so, in order to purchase other liquor. Through trial and error, they came up with a drink that everyone loved! Pat O'Brien paired it up with a glass shaped like a Hurricane lamp and the drink was perfected!

Under the management of George Oechsner Jr., Pat O'Brien's quickly became the most popular bar in New Orleans. The new concept of dueling piano players in the Piano Lounge had everyone dancing in the aisles. The Main Bar was a mainstay for neighborhood friends, and the Patio a perfect place to socialize.

When he was old enough to hold a broom, Mr. Oechsner brought his son, Sonny, to help clean up. As he grew older his job duties changed, and so did his passion for Pat O'Brien's. In the late 1970's, Sonny Oechsner and his father began to buy the business with a vision of greatness. Sonny realized the potential of the brand and pursued the concept of franchising. He also realized the need for private parties and purchased a building on Bourbon Street when opportunity arose. At this time, the company has four independently owned franchises, two restaurants in New Orleans, an online catalog, a bottling plant and endless possibilities.

Even though the corporation has branched out, the main reason for its success is the fervor New Orleanians have for the place. "Even though millions of people visit Pat O's every year, locals are the reason the doors stay open" says Shelly Oechsner Waguespack, Vice President. "Locals are the heart and soul of what we are all about... Passion for fun and life."

Fore more info, go to www.patobriens.com/

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3/2 Cinnabar Winemaker George Troquato, Q'ero Restaurant in Encinitas, Larry Lipson's Wine Picks, Sam The Cooking Guy

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Cinnabar Winemaker George Troquato Tells Us About His Latest Crop

Cinnabar Winery produces award-winning wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains, California’s Central Coast, and other distinguished growing regions such as Sonoma County, the Red Hills of Lake County, the Clements Hills (above Lodi), and Santa Clara Valley.

The Tasting Room is situated along the “Saratoga Wine Trail”, offering daily wine sampling, gift and decorative accessories, custom gift baskets, regional festivals, corporate events and lifestyle seminars.

About George: Winemaker George Troquato always knew he would be in the farming business. “I love agriculture … it follows the seasons,” says George. “There is a beginning, a middle and an end. You do your best to make a wine; then it takes on a life of its own.”

George was born in the southern California city of Riverside. A move north brought him to the town of Los Gatos in 1966. He was an active member of the Future Farmers of America while attending Campbell’s Westmont High School. His father’s grape growing and winemaking hobby introduced George to the wine industry in his pre-teen years.

“I cut my teeth on old vine zinfandel from the Santa Clara Valley,” says George. “Winemaking at the age of 12 is anything but romantic. While other kids were playing baseball, I was helping my dad with a winemaking hobby that became a commercial winery in 1985.”

Intent on continuing the family winemaking tradition, George graduated from the California Polytechnical Institute (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo in 1985 with a degree in crop science.

George gained valuable cellar experience at a few other wineries before joining Cinnabar in 1990. He helped his father at Troquato Vineyards from 1985–88, worked at J. Lohr in 1989 and 1990, and spent the summer of 1990 in the Beaujolais region of France.

“I can’t imagine a more hard working, loyal and committed employee,” said Cinnabar Founder Tom Mudd about his winemaker. “George challenges the status quo and pushes everyone else. In fact, he literally ran from task to task in his early days at Cinnabar.”

Away from the winery, George enjoys quality time with his wife Kristi, daughter Camilla and sons Dominic and Xavier. They have two pets: a Vizsla named Oliver and a Chinese Fighting Fish. He also enjoys cooking, gardening, snow skiing and rollerblading. His favorite food is grilled lamb chops with fresh garlic and rosemary accompanied by a bottle of Cinnabar Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir. He continues to help his father make wine and farm heirloom tomatoes.

George has a profound understanding about the finality of winemaking: “Mother Nature makes a different offering every year, but you only get 20 to 30 vintages in a lifetime.” With many successful harvests under his belt, he is making the most of his chances.

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

A Taste of Peru in Enchanting Encinitas! Owner Monica Szepesy Tells Us All About Her Restaurant, Q'ero!

One of the most elegant and classy restaurants on the Encinitas strip, Q'ero is a fine dining establishment that specializes in Peruvian and South American food. Its dining philosophy is in tune with the "slow food" movement, focusing on food preparation as an artistic craft.

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

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Traveling Time! Larry Lipson Gives Us Wine Bargains From Chile & Argentina!

Reporting from Costa Rica, CRN's international wine correspondent Larry Lipson will tell us about two inexpensive wines he's discovered: an under-$10 cabernet sauvignon-merlot blend from Chile and an equally bargain-priced cabernet sauvignon from Argentina's famous Mendoza Valley.

Sam The Cooking Guy Helps Us Grill a Better (and More Interesting) Meal!

Do you like to grill, but are bored out of your mind by cooking the same old stuff? Or maybe you never cook outside because the equipment intimidates you. Whatever the reason, Sam can help. Sam will tell us:

• Why not enough women grill - and how to change that!
• How to keep grilling costs low in this economy!
• How to grill indoors!

Sam the Cooking Guy (Sam Zien) is about an everyday guy (ok, so he has 12 Emmys) who has found a way to make cooking casually understandable. With no fancy equipment and by speaking English instead of ‘chef-speak,' he's sort of the everyman of television cooking. The show is shot right in his house – and he cooks with his kids, dogs and neighbors occasionally around – just like we all do. There's no fois gras... no white truffle oil, no ‘Peruvian mountain-raised squab in sesame-lime-soy marinade stuffed with braised forest turnips and wild inoki mushrooms in a hand pressed plum and raspberry glaze'. He's just a regular guy, using regular words showing how to cook easy, great food... Food that's ‘big in taste and small in effort'. It's a handful of ingredients and a few steps – that's it. This is a cooking show "for the rest of us," he likes to say. And now it's on several networks and stations.

Just Grill This! is Sam's new book and it features Sam the Cooking Guy’s simple and occasionally unconventional recipes for cooking anything on the grill. With his trademark irreverence and humor, Sam demystifies the age-old process of cooking with fire—and he leaves nothing out. From the same guy who brought you Cap’N Crunch Seared Tuna and Mashed Potato Tacos in his second book, you’ll find everything from great dogs and a week’s worth of burgers to seafood and desserts.

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

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3/1 Philippe French Dip, the Pinot Shootout Wrap-Up, Corky's Ribs & BBQ for National Pig Day!

Richard Binder, General Manager of Phillipe - Home of the Original French Dip, Gives Us the Low-Down on This Los Angeles Landmark!

Phillipe the Original has been operating for more than 100 years. The restaurant moved to its current location on North Alameda Street in 1951.

The French Dip sandwich was created at Philippe's back in 1918 by founder Philippe Mathieu. For beverages, Philippe's serves cans of soft drinks, freshly brewed iced tea, lemonade, coffee, select wines, and beer.

Historically, homemade wine had been available. The current owner, a wine aficionado, has added a small selection of California wines to the menu. Philippe's is famous for serving cups of regular coffee for 9 cents to this day, in honor of old-fashioned prices. The price was last raised from 5 cents in 1977.

For more on Philippe's, go to http://philippes.com/

Master Sommelier and Creator & Host of Wine Oh TV, Monique Soltani, Gives Us the Wrap-Up on the Pinot Shootout!

Who were the wine stars in the Pinot Shootout? Monique will tell all! The Shootout is all apart of the Annual Pinot Noir Summit that happened last weekend in San Francisco. Pinot Noir lovers, wine industry attendees and media tasted the selected wines and pit their palates against the expert panel. Each guest rated their preferences. Scores were tallied and compared with the findings of our panel.

Monique Soltani is the Creator and Host of Wine Oh TV and holds a certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Monique is thrilled to share her passion for wine with the world. Monique hosts a weekly wine segment for AOL and covers Livermore, Sonoma, Healdsburg, and Santa Cruz. Monique also works as a food and wine reporter for the syndicated news magazine program California Life which airs throughout the state of California and works as a wine expert for Bestcovery.com.

Monique has over ten years experience working in the entertainment industry. Most recently Monique worked as a Host/Entertainment Reporter at KPIX-TV and KSEE 24 and Traffic Anchor at KPIX-TV. In addition to working as a broadcaster Monique studied acting at The Atlantic Theater Company in New York, comedy at The Groundlings and has worked on various films, television shows, commercials and voice overs.

Some of her hobbies include: wine tasting, working out, hiking, yoga and anything that involves sunshine and waves!

You can find out more about Monique by visiting her website www.moniquesoltani.com

You can find out more about the Pinot Noir Summit and Affairs of the Vine, the company that put it all together, at www.affairsofthevine.com

In Celebration of National Pig Day, We're Rustlin' Up Some Pork At Corky's Ribs & BBQ!

While Corky's has locations in other states, the finest BBQ in the world comes from Memphis, and the best BBQ in Memphis comes from Corky’s - where the recipe got it's start!

At Corky’s, serving the world’s finest hickory-smoked ribs and BBQ is more than a commitment, it’s an on-going legacy of greatness. Born of a unique combination of place, history and just plain knowing what great ribs and BBQ are supposed to taste like, Corky’s unrivaled ribs and authentic, hand-pulled BBQ are meaty, succulent, and falling-off-the-bone-tender. Corky’s BBQ is made with old fashioned southern tradition- slow cooked in BBQ pits with hickory chips and charcoal, hand pulled to select only the best, and basted in our special blend of Corky’s sauces.

Corky’s truly is an award winning combination! That matchless Memphis heritage of unique flavorings, exemplified to perfection by Corky’s very own world-famous BBQ sauce, comes alive with each and every mouth-watering bite. You’ll swear that Beale Street is just around the corner, and that Corky’s is right smack in the middle of down-town “Hog Heaven”!

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

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2/28 Marketta Winery, Oscar Beauty Recap with Bruce Grayson, Pinot Noir Shootout Recap, Shai Cellars,

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

We Learn All About Marketta Winery From Winemaker Marketta Formeaux (pronounced "For-MOE")!

A native of Finland, Marketta Fourmeaux moved to France at a young age where she lived in Paris, earned a M.B.A. in Marketing and Business Administration, and continued her involvement in wine and enological science studies. She worked as an official judge for the prestigious Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO), the highest authority in France for wine, and in the early 1980’s came to California to research winemaking and viticulture. Six months and 2,000 wine tastings later, she sent a report back stating: “Looks good. We stay.”

By 1988, Marketta and her former husband had moved their family to a 273-acre estate on Mount Veeder, Napa Valley to start a new life as winery owners. That winery endeavor was the successful Chateau Potelle. It was here that Marketta made her indelible mark as a viticulturist and winemaker, developing vineyards and growing grapes of great distinction from various regions in California, and producing wines internationally renowned for their balance, elegance and complexity.

Her respect for the individuality of each vine and her commitment to “hands-on” winemaking ultimately earned her the recognition of a top-ranking producer of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and elevated her beyond the label of one of the world’s first female wine producers to the ranks among the most respected winemakers in America. During this time, Marketta also created the wine style and winemaking techniques for her famed Mount Veeder Estate wines.

In 2007, Chateau Potelle was sold, and in 2008 Marketta founded Marketta Winery and Vineyards, a city cellar winery in historic downtown Napa—her third winery creation and her first as a sole proprietor. The ‘Hand Made' wines series, partly produced on site in small quantities of 100-400 cases each, are hand-crafted Vins du Terroir—wines that express the nature of the vineyard.

She constructs each wine with a minimum of technical intervention and racks by gravity, avoiding the use of filtration to ensure that the wines retain their natural intensity and integrity, resulting in wines of extraordinary balance and finesse. “Each barrel is its own world,” says Marketta. “There’s no special trick, or any one thing that makes good wine. It’s like making a painting – you know you want green, but which green? It’s the simple work and details, the sum of every choice you make—big or small—that ultimately affects the wine.”

In addition to new vineyard development and winemaking, Marketta oversees vineyard management of the grapes she procures from select vineyards.

Marketta is a member of the Napa Valley Vintners, and has served as a Board member of The Wine Institute and as the president of the Mount Veeder Appellation Council. She is also a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship and wine for business executives, and is involved in several non-profit organizations, including Building Better Ethics (founding member), Keiretsu Forum, and aiding children with cancer through St. Jude Hospital and L’Chaim Napa Valley. Of special note: October 2010 the French Consulate in San Francisco hosted a reception in Marketta’s honor to present her with the prestigious Medaille de Chevalier de L’Ordre du Merite Agricole (past recipients include Louis Pasteur), which she was awarded by the French President and Government for outstanding achievement in her profession.

For more info on this winery, check out their website at www.markettawinery.com.

Hollywood’s Winning Looks From 83rd Annual Academy Awards Head Make-up Artist to the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards, Bruce Grayson, Recaps the Best (& the Worst!) of Beauty at the Oscars!

Since the day the 2011 Oscar nominations were announced, Hollywood’s hottest actors and actresses got busy preparing for one of the biggest nights of their lives. When their A-list glam squad was finally assembled, it took days - even weeks of careful planning to create a winning look.

Here to break it down and recap the best of beauty the next morning, is the Head Make-up Artist to the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards, Bruce Grayson, who is in charge of the looks for celebrity clients like Rosario Dawson, Jenna Ushkowitz of ‘Glee,’ Jenna Elfman and Denzel Washington. He'll tell us who shined brightest on the red carpet and we'll learn directly from him the tricks of the trade and how you can get these looks at home.

Bruce will also talk about upcoming trends we can expect to see on and off the red carpet, like bold red and soft pink lips, lustrous hair, flawless skin and bright eyes with metallic shimmer shadows in gold, bronze and silver. Bruce will also offer advice for the guys on how to prep for a big night out (hubba, hubba!).

A Los Angeles native, it's no surprise that Emmy-nominated make-up artist Bruce Grayson was involved with the entertainment industry at a very early age. As a second-generation Hollywood make-up professional, Bruce was exposed to the craft at an early age while working alongside his father, a top make-up artist of his day. After high school, Bruce began working alongside NBC’s head makeup artist on “The Tonight Show”..

Bruce has an extensive media background and has shared his beauty expertise on shows such as E!, ET Insider, Entertainment Tonight, KXAS-TV (Dallas) and KUSA-TV (Denver). He has been quoted or mentioned in national magazines including Vogue, In Style, Self, Cosmopolitan Style, Entertainment Weekly and Us Weekly. Bruce is the make-up department head for the Primetime Emmy Awards and Academy Awards telecasts. He has also worked on and managed make-up teams for television series including The Larry Sanders Show, Less Than Perfect, Married to the Kellys, News Radio and Just Shoot Me. He is currently working on CBS's Rules of Engagement.

Bruce’s celebrity clients include Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Brooke Shields, Kate Walsh, Denzel Washington, Sarah Silverman, Hayden Panettiere, Sarah Rue, Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Steve Martin, David Spade, Caroline Kennedy and Nancy Pelosi. He has also had the honor of working as the personal make-up artist for President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

Winemaker Mat Gustafson Tell Us All the Latest News from the Beautiful Paul Mathew Vineyards!

Mat's passion for wine began while working at his uncle's store in his home state of Michigan. By the young age of 18, Mat earned his hotel/restaurant degree and began managing restaurants. He then moved to Colorado and received a degree in Political Science from University of Colorado, Boulder. He worked his way through college holding the position of Sommelier at the Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder. While the Flagstaff House continued to earn the Grand Award from the Wine Spectator since 1983 and having over 2000 wines on the list, Mat was able to taste some of the finest wines in the world! This is where he became hooked on Domain Leflaive White Burgundy, which would one day become his model for making Chardonnay.

When Mat graduated from UC, he came to Napa Valley and started working for Joseph Phelps Vineyards. He was a tour guide, worked in the cellar, and then the Napa Valley wine sales representative. As Phelps was in need of a Southern California sales person, Mat relocated to Los Angeles for a three-year contract. After serving his position, he returned to Northern California and went back into the restaurant business holding the position as Wine Buyer and Sommelier at John Ash & Co in Santa Rosa.

While tasting a 1975 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, he discovered great quality and age-ability from this incredible Sonoma County Appellation. Mat's passion turned to Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs. He then opened the Oakville Grocery in Healdsburg where he was the Wine Buyer and Assistant Manager. However, Mat decided his desire was to make wine. He was hired at Oakville Ranch Winery and worked for two years in the cellar. This is when Mat decided to take his passion for wine to the next level.

He began a vineyard development business in western Sonoma County and started making wine on his own. While developing vineyards during the heightened grape-planting boom in the late 1990's, Joe Dutton of Dutton Ranch recommended Mat for small production sites. Mat crushed his first vintage of chardonnay at Sebastopol-Dutton Estate Winery.

In 2001, Mat sold his share of his vineyard management company and began working at Sebastopol-Dutton Estate Winery. He started making wine under Merry Edwards, as she was the consulting enologist for the winery. In 2002, he was promoted to head winemaker as Merry handed the art of the winery's winemaking to Mat. His knowledge and understanding of the best vineyards sites at Dutton Ranch is unsurpassed. Mat states, "grape sources are never an issue."Mat is dedicated to low-input winemaking techniques. Whenever possible, indigenous yeast is used for fermentation as well as indigenous ML bacteria. He uses as little SO2 as possible and bottles the wine without filtration. "Slower indigenous fermentations make for more a complex wine and a more refined and seamless wine as well," says Mat. "Lower levels of SO2 in the barrel allow for 'elevage', the elevation of the wine quality in the barrel that higher levels of SO2 stifle." Mat is committed to Burgundian and Rhone varietals and winemaking. His plan is to make some of the best wines in Sonoma County.

Paul Mathew Vineyards is committed to low input winemaking using indigenous yeast and Malolactic bacteria. This winemaking style produces wine lush on the palate with seamless flavors. This process is much slower and more time consuming than traditional commercial winemaking. Low input winemaking showcases the fruit and the site..

For more info on Paul Mathew Vineyards, check out the website at http://www.paulmathewvineyards.com/

Shawn Shai (pronouned "Shy") Halahmy Tells Us About His Venture Into Winemaking & His Winery, Shai Cellars!

Shai is Shawn's Israeli name. It means gift in Hebrew. To Shawn, wine is an amazing gift. Meant to be enjoyed with a meal, with family and friends. The magic of wine in a bottle. The same wine, over time will change, it is living, breathing, and evolving everyday inside a bottle.

Shawn was born in Israel and moved to CA when he was about 11. He has been a Realtor in the LA area for the past 20 years, and still is. He fell in love with wine many years ago in the mid 90's. After visits to all the major wine regions of northern CA, and the Central Coast he quickly fell in love with the vibe. His thirst for knowledge about the wine making process was insatiable. He found himself asking lots of questions and seeking out new information.

As the years went by and his private wine collection at home grew, he found that that was not enough. With Santa Ynez being a 2 hour drive from his home, he found myself there regularly. Beckmen Vineyards is where he gravitated towards on my Santa Ynez getaways. Not only are the wines at Beckmen consistently remarkable, but he was always welcomed there. He offered to lend a hand during harvest, they said yes, and well, that was the start of a new phase in Shawn's life. He know he wanted to make wine one day.

In 2008 Shawn approached Mikael Sigouin, winemaker at Beckmen and his own label Kaena, and asked Mikael if he would help guide him through the process. With his guidance, Shawn was fortunate to get his hands on some great fruit. And everyone knows without great fruit, you can't make great wine. So with just under 3 tons of Syrah, under 2 tons of Cab, the purchase of a few new French and a few neutral French barrels, he was off and running. Shai Cellars was formed. Shawn's goal is to produce small quantity hand crafted wines with great attention to quality and detail.

For more info on Shawn's wines, check out the website at http://shaicellars.com/

2/25 Travel Girl Magazine, Cookies by Joey, Silverado Resort, Jason Connery, PG Tips Tea!

What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:

Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Tells Us All About Travel Girl Magazine!

On the air, in print, or online, Stephanie Oswald knows how to tell a travel story. As the editor-in-chief of Travelgirl magazine and the host of Comcast’s highest-rated On Demand travel series “Getwaway Atlanta,” she’s one of the country’s premier travel experts. This well-rounded journalist was also the first hurricane web correspondent for The Weather Channel and spent more than a decade as a globetrotting producer and correspondent for CNN, with an emphasis on covering culture, cuisine and adventure travel.

As the host of All-Girl Getaways, on the Fine Living Network, Oswald provided expert tips while narrating the adventures of different groups of women traveling on unique escapes across the country. Her expertise was also featured online at www.fineliving.com/allgirlgetaways. The show has a natural connection with Travelgirl magazine, the publication she co-founded in 2002. It was the first national travel magazine to launch after the events of 9/11 and was chosen by industry leader Mr. Magazine as one of the “most notable” launches of 2003. With a dash of celebrity and a large dose of lifestyle, Travelgirl magazine focuses on everyday trends and fabulous journeys for women.

As editor-in-chief, Oswald leads production, develops themes and provides editorial vision for Travelgirl, which is published 6 times a year. The print version of Travelgirl can be found in bookstores and airports nationwide. The magazine serves an additional online audience at www.travelgirlinc.com. The Travelgirl name expanded in December of 2009 when Oswald went on-air at QVC to launch a luggage line. These days, you can pick up your set at T.J. Maxx, with a new line coming soon to Macy’s.

Oswald has become a pro at wearing many hats: She is often hired as a media consultant and travel spokesperson for various broadcast projects. She appears in CNN’s “On the Go” series and has been interviewed by FOX, CBS, ABC and Turner Private Networks, discussing everything from travel bargains to hang-gliding. On the personal front, she’s the proud mom of two tiny travelers: Taryn (age 4) and Trey (age 2). Oswald is a native New Yorker who nurtured her passion for travel and adventure as CNN’s travel correspondent and the host of “CNN Travel Now.” Her CNN reporting took her everywhere from the Grand Canyon to the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. In addition, in 1996, she received an Emmy for her producing work during CNN’s coverage of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. In 2003, she was hired by The Weather Channel to launch a groundbreaking series called The Weather Channel Road Crew, showcasing the “fun” side of weather.

In 2004, alongside meteorologist Jim Cantore, she filed blog and audio reports during hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne as the very first web correspondent for weather.com. In 2008 she was chosen to host the highly popular lifestyle program “All-Girl Getaways” for FLN; it generated more press than any other show in the network’s history. In her personal travels she has hiked the Inca Trail, spent time diving at the Great Barrier Reef, journeyed through India and reached the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Her favorite international destination is Mont-St.-Michel in Normandy, France, and her favorite domestic destination is Crested Butte, Colorado. She graduated cum laude from Boston University’s College of Communication with a degree in journalism and a concentration in French history. Her time is currently split between two home bases: New Orleans and Atlanta.

Joanne Sherman, Owner of Cookies by Joey Tells Us How Her Gourmet Cookies Were Included in This Year's Grammy Gift Bags!

Taste buds at the biggest movie event of the year will receive their “award” after sampling Cookies by Joey’s pure decadence. These gourmet treats were chosen to be included in the Oscars Gift Bags that are provided by Lash Fary, founder of Distinctive Assets, an LA-based entertainment marketing company who has been producing the impressive Nominee gift bags for nine years.

Being a part of the Academy Award celebration is just one of the recent accolades Cookies by Joey has received. This rapidly growing, nation-wide company also was invited to participate in the October 2010 Holiday Lookbook, a special event showcasing the newest “in” products of the season that is held in New York for media and press personnel only. Afterward, Examiner.com New York, Lyra Mag, Sisterly Savings and other media outlets gave glowing reviews about the product’s great taste, all natural ingredients and beautiful packaging.

Churning out warm cookies goes hand in hand with the company’s warm heart, as Cookies by Joey is involved with various charitable organizations including Children’s Oncology Services, Inc.(COSI), Clearbrook, Integrative Touch for Kids, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and more. Cookies by Joey proudly donates a portion of its profits to Food for Orphans.

Cookies by Joey was founded in 2008 by Chicago native Joanne Sherman, affectionately known as “Joey.” An 18-year-old single mom in 1988, Joey always baked from scratch for her son which led to the creation of her first signature cookie flavor, “Classic Chocolate Chip.” Family and friends fortunate enough to enjoy Joey’s cookies encouraged her to share the amazing delicacies with the world. Ever since, Joey has been astounding people with her ability to re-invent “the cookie.” Today the world is a happier place now that everyone can enjoy the delicious craze of Cookies by Joey.

For more info on these cookies, check out the website at http://www.cookiesbyjoey.com/!

What's Cookin' Today Hour TWO:

We're Off To Napa Valley Where John Evans Takes Us On A Tour of Beautiful Silverado Resort!

John will tell us what's new at the resort, his role as general manager, news about their restaurants & upcoming events!

Silverado Resort and Spa is your gateway to the enchanting allures of Napa Valley. Tucked into the rolling hills of California's world-famous Wine Country, the resort combines state-of-the-art business facilities with endless recreational possibilities.

Whether you prefer to unwind with a round of golf on one of the two award-winning, PGA championship courses, or with a soothing fireside massage in their full service spa, you'll discover renewal and rejuvenation around every corner. Take a dip in one of 10 swimming pools, play a game of tennis on one of 13 courts, or explore our many hiking and biking trails. Of course, the close proximity to more than 200 wineries means you're never too far away from a spectacular Pinot Noir or Chardonnay.

Their prime location also means you'll dine on fresh, local, and seasonal produce, seafood, meats, and cheeses at one of three outstanding restaurants. Celebrate a successful day of business over martinis on the Patio Terrace, or reconnect with that special someone over a romantic, candlelit meal at The Royal Oak.

Silverado Resort and Spa features more than 15,000 square-feet of meeting space within our multi-million dollar Silverado Mansion Conference Center. An elegant ballroom, 13 handsomely appointed meeting rooms, and multiple outdoor venues all come equipped with the latest technology and audio-visual equipment to bring your event to life. Socialize with hors d'oeuvres under a canopy of Redwood trees, or inspire colleagues with a cutting-edge presentation in a comfortable meeting room bathed in natural light.

Enjoy learning about the Silverado Story and understand why it is legendary in Napa.

For more info on the Silverado Resort, check out the website at http://www.silveradoresort.com/!

Jason Connery Tells Us About His Latest Project, ScyFy's Area 51!

Directed by Jason Connery (Sean Connery’s son), Area 51 premieres Saturday, February 26, at 9PM (ET/PT). In the movie, the Air Force decides to allow a few reporters into the most secretive base on the planet, Area 51, but the visit turns into violent mayhem when one of the captive aliens leads an escape. Area 51 stars Bruce Boxleitner (Tron: Legacy, Babylon 5), John Shea (Lois & Clark: The Adventures of Superman, Mutant X) and Jason London (Dazed and Confused, MonsterWolf). A production of After Dark Films.

Jason Connery performed many roles in theatre and subsequently had minor parts in "b-list" movies. His first film debut was in The Lords of Discipline (1983). He appeared in the Doctor Who serial Vengeance on Varos in 1985; he also portrayed Robin Hood (a role his father had taken on in the film Robin and Marian) in the final season of the television series Robin of Sherwood in 1986.

Connery became well known in England for this role.Connery also portrayed James Bond creator Ian Fleming in the 1990 television drama Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming. (Fleming created the James Bond character, which was the role that made his father Sean Connery a star.)

In 1997, he shot a fantasy movie (originally intended as a pilot episode for a longer series); playing the title role of Merlin in Merlin: The Quest Begins, directed by David Winning and filmed on location in Peebles, Scotland; he appeared in Faithful Dealing (2001) in London, an English Restoration Whodunit, produced byDominic Madden. In 2003, he toured with a stage production of The Blue Room.

In 2004, he starred as a main character in the children's show Shoebox Zoo and returned in the second series in September 2005.He made many Continental European films in the lead with the lead role in the film Night Skies (2006), and a lead role in the film Lightspeed(2006). He played a vampire hunter in Brotherhood of Blood (2007). In 2008, he made his directorial debut with the movie Pandemic and in 2009 directed The Devil's Tomb. He will direct the "After Dark Originals" film 51.

Enjoy Some English PG Tips Tea While Watching (We Hope!) The King's Speech Oscar Acceptance Speech! Adam Ferguson Tells Us All About PG Tips Tea!

Established in 1930, and recognized as England’s tea of choice, PG tips tea is made from high quality, top tier tea leaves, allowed to dry and ferment, resulting in the dark brown color and signature earthy taste at the heart of the PG tips tea experience.

Sold in distinctive signature pyramid bags that give the tea leaves room to breathe, much like loose tea in a kettle, PG tips’ tea bag design produces exceptionally flavorful and refreshing tea. PG tips tea is made from a natural blend of single estate teas from around the world.

Employing thousands of disadvantaged workers from areas like East Africa, PG tips has always concerned themselves with the treatment, conditions, and livelihood of those who make PG tips possible.

For More information on PG Tips Tea, check out their website at http://www.pgtips.co.uk/!