09/17 Meri Raffetto, ERIN ANDREWS, Renato and Manuel of Sheraton Hacienda de la Mar, Los Cabos

Meri Raffetto "Mediterranian Diet Cookbook For Dummies"

For decades, doctors and nutritional experts have observed and confirmed that Mediterranean countries have much lower occurrences of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes in their citizens than northern European countries and the United States. The Mediterranean Diet For Dummies features expert advice on transitioning to this healthful lifestyle by providing meal planning tips, exercise regimens, and more than 150 recipes inspired by the cuisines of Italy, Greece, southern France, and Spain to improve your health, lose weight, and prevent and fight disease. Rather than focusing on restricting certain foods and ingredients, the Mediterranean diet embraces a variety of food choices that promote freshness, whole grains, healthy fats, more vegetables and less meat, understanding proper portion control, and using items like wine and olive oil to create rich flavors. With The Mediterranean Diet For Dummies you'll find out how a delicious diet can reduce the long-term risk of obesity, heart disease, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and more.


ERIN ANDREWS - FOX SPORTS "DANCING WITH THE STARS"

Erin Jill Andrews (born May 4, 1978) is a sportscaster for Fox Sports. She was born in Lewiston, Maine to Stephen “Steve” Andrews and Paula Andrews. She moved to Tampa, Florida as a young girl when her father, a six-time Emmy Award-winner, began working as a journalist for WFLA-TV. Erin graduated in 2000 from the University of Florida with a degree in telecommunications. While there, she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity and was also a member of the Gator basketball dance team. She has one sister, Kendra, who is a professional hip-hop dancer. Erin was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars for its 10th season. The season premiered on Monday, March 22, 2010. Her partner was Maksim Chmerkovskiy. She and Maksim (referred to by Erin as “The Russian”) were one of three contestants to make it to the finals, where they placed third. On July 1, 2012, Erin joined Fox Sports and will be hosting a new prime time college football show and contribute to MLB on Fox, NFL on Fox and marquee events.


Renato and Manuel of Sheraton Hacienda de la Mar, Los Cabos.
Four Diamond Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf Resort & Spa in Los Cabos

We have the executive chef from the Four Diamond Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf Resort & Spa in Los Cabos visiting Los Angeles, with the general manager of the resort for the Mexican Independence Day holiday September 15 (and several days before and after.) The chef oversees to Five Star Diamond restaurants and all resort food and beverage for the spectacular 270-room resort. He is quite a talent. The resort is the only property in Los Cabos with two restaurants of this caliber

09/14 LARRY VAN AALST, KAREN SCHALER, STEVE EVANS

KAREN SCHALER " TRAVEL THERAPY" "TRAVEL NOW"

Americans alone give up 226 million unused vacation days per
year. Don’t let your listeners miss their “Deadline to Travel”
in 2012. Vacations provide time to reconnect with family and
friends, creating a healthy work-life balance, and it is still
possible to plan and enjoy vacations in the final months of
the year. And who better than the host of the popular
television shows “Travel Therapy” and “Travel Now” and author
of the groundbreaking travel book “Travel Therapy: Where Do
You Need to Go” Karen Schaler to provide your listeners with
“insider” travel tips and tricks on how to plan for regular
travel that is both memorable and affordable throughout the
coming year and the remaining months of 2012 and explain why
she believes that Americans should commit to consistent,
year-round travel. From visiting some of the most luxurious
resorts and spas in the world to whitewater rafting in Bali,
sailing the British Virgin Islands, hiking and skiing in
Switzerland, horseback riding in New Zealand, cave tubingA in
Belize, dog sledding and ice hiking in the Canadian Rockies,
surfing in Hawaii, skiing in Austria, zip-lining, rappelling
and ATV’ing in Puerto Rico, snorkeling in Australia, biking in
Denmark, camping and fly fishing in the Cascade Mountains, and
golfing internationally~Karen has the inside track on amazing
vacation destinations. Having traveled to more than 50
countries and written more than 900 nationally and
internationally published travel and lifestyle articles
(including seven national magazine cover stories)~travel
expert extraordinaire Karen Schaler lives and breathes travel.
In fact, her book “Travel Therapy” is a timeless travel guide
featuring more than 100 inspiring destinations from around the
world based on what you are going through in life. Stressed
out about the economy? , Karen has written for “Travel +
Leisure”, “Delta Sky”, “US Airways Magazine”, “Hemispheres”,
“Huffington Post”, “New York Daily News”, “The Boston Globe”,
“The New Yorker”, and “Town & Country” and has appeared as a
travel and lifestyle expert on “The Today Show”, “Good
Morning, America”, “FOX & Friends”, “FOX News Channel’s”
“AmericHaving grown up outside of Seattle, Washington, Karen
has lived in 10 different states and currently is based in New
York City. Constantly globetrotting around the world, Karen
says her home now, “is wherever I put my suitcase.” a’s News
Headquarters”, “MSNBC”, “CNN”, “Martha Stewart Living Radio”,
and many more.


STEVE EVANS - THE MOVIE GUY

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE
PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE
WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE
WEKEND.

09/13 IIIZA SHIESINGER, Dandy Dons Ice Cream, Kareem Abdul Jabbar

IIIZA SHIESINGER HOST OF CBS "EXCUSED"

Entering its sophomore season, EXCUSED is the half-hour syndicated dating reality show from the same producers of the long running hit syndicated series, “Blind Date.” Hosted by comedian Iliza Shlesinger, who won the sixth season of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” EXCUSED offers a fresh take on the dating scene, mining the comedy that traditionally comes with relationships. Since its debut last Fall, the show revitalized the 30-minute syndicated dating show format, ushering in a wave of new comedy-based dating series. With all the options out there these days, finding love can be difficult. The perfect princess can quickly turn into a drama queen….while Mr. Right turns into Mr. Please Stop Texting Me. EXCUSED is here to help. Set in a Hollywood home, each episode follows a group of men competing for the affections of two women (or vice versa). Based on first impressions, personality profiles and intimate dates, the pair of women systematically eliminates the group of men down to one. The final man standing will have the opportunity to select the woman he wants to date and ultimately, one final couple has the chance for love.


Dandy Don – Dandy Dons Ice Cream

Don Whittemore is a funny man with a huge personality who loves to make people happy. Good thing he makes ice cream, huh? Once Upon A Time (circa 1962 – 67), Don was a stand-up comedian. He worked under the name Don Harris in Atlanta, Miami Beach & Newport, KY. (Check out his snazzy tux in this ancient head shot.) If you have some free time one day, ask him to tell you some jokes. The next part of this biography starts just after that but still long long ago, in the Time Before CDs. Don was in the record business. He convinced DJs to play records by Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Beatles, David Bowie, and Cat Stevens (to name a few). Some of those records went gold. Here’s a photo of him with New York disc jockeys Wolfman Jack (on the left) and Murray The K (center). In the late ’70s, Don decided to leave the record business for good. Too much temptation for a family man, he thought. And too few creative DJs. In 1981 Don and his lovely wife Linda (pregnant with their second child) bought an ice cream shop in Tarzana, California called The Creamery. They thought it would be a gold mine. They were wrong. So they worked their keesters off, got into the wholesale business, and began a catering division. These are photos of Don (photo on the left, 3rd from the left) and Linda (photo on the right) at one of their first hot fudge sundae bar catering gigs at the Directors’ Guild of America. This is how the catering division of their company—now with over 1,000 customers—got its start. They no longer have The Creamery, or any retail shop. But they have begun putting their homemade ice cream into pints, so once again regular folks can buy their product retail. Funny how things come full circle, even if they do take 20+ years. Don’s favorite part of doing business is dealing with people. He loves talking to his clients, making ice cream with them, and helping them promote their businesses. He loves selling his ice cream to new clients, finding out what they want, tempting them with great service. He just loves people. And he loves making people happy. Good thing he makes great ice cream.


Kareem Abdul Jabbar - CML Awareness Day

To gain attention for those impacted by CML, September 22ndhas been designatedCML Awareness Day in the United States. On this day, Americans are encouraged to help raise awareness of CML, to recognize the advancements made in the treatment and to honor those affected by the disease. CML isa disease in which the body produces cancerous white blood cells and is responsible for 10 to 15 percent of all adult cases of leukemia.Over the last decade, significant advances in the understanding of this disease have led to improved patient outcomes. As a result, CML is now a disease that may be managed in many patients for a long time by working with a doctor to develop the best possible treatment plan. In 2011 alone, there were about 5,150 newly diagnosed cases of this disease in the US. In honor of CML Awareness Dayand this upcoming event, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, CML Patient Advocate,is available to discuss living with CML, including the active role patients can take in managing their disease and the importance of connecting with others.

09/12 Top Chef Master Mary Sue Milliken, LARRY LIPSON, Katherine and Sophie Kallinis, DC Cupcakes

Top Chef Master Mary Sue Milliken – BRAVO - TOP CHEF

CONTESTANT - Co-Chef/ Owner: Border Grill Restaurants and Truck, Los Angeles, CA Competing for Share Our Strength. Mary Sue Milliken is co-chef/owner of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill, serving modern Mexican food in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California, Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, and on the Border Grill Truck. A pioneer of world cuisine since the creation of City Café and CITY Restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1980s, Milliken is also well known as one half of the dynamic "Too Hot Tamales" with longtime business partner Chef Susan Feniger. Milliken is a preeminent ambassador of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare for over two decades and co-authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales, Mesa Mexicana, and City Cuisine. Always a trailblazer, Milliken was the first female chef to work at Chicago's prestigious Le Perroquet in the late 1970s, going on to train at a Michelin two-star, female chef-owned restaurant in Paris, and later joining a handful of progressive women chefs to found Women Chefs & Restaurateurs. An active member of the community, Milliken is on the national board of Share Our Strength, committed to ending childhood hunger in America by 2015 with the No Kid Hungry campaign. In addition, Milliken is passionate about the environment and leads the culinary industry with eco-friendly policies at her Border Grill restaurants and Truck.


LARRY LIPSON - COSTA RICA

OUR COSTA RICA CORRESPONDENT TALKS ABOUT BEATING THE EARTHQUAKE AND SPECIAL FOOD AND WINES FROM THIS SPECIAL COUNTRY. LARRY WAS FOOD & WINE CRITIC FOR THE LA DAILY NEWS FOR MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS AND HE AND HIS WIFE ARE NOW RETIRED IN COSTA RICA


DC Cupcakes - Katherine and Sophie Kallinis

Take two cups of passion, add three tablespoons of motivation and mix with a pinch of know-how. Talk to sisters and stars of DC Cupcakes, Katherine and Sophie, about how they turned their love of confection into a cupcake empire. From finding the right tools and resources, to mixing family with flour, they’ll give tips on how to get started and turn your dream into a thriving business. They’ll share valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way, including advice they wish they’d gotten. On the verge of opening their sixth location, they can also give advice for growing your business while still keeping it manageable.

09/11 JOEL FISHER, BRETT GELMAN, CLAY MAURISTON

JOEL FISHER - CO HOST - JOEL FISHER LA WINE FEST

Dr. Joel Fisher joins us from Napa to talk wine and fill us in on the latest.
Joel is the man behind LA WINEFEST and an expert in the wine industry. He talks about upcoming events and major happenings going on in our region and around the country.



BRETT GELMAN - Mr. K on NBC's "GO ON"

Tuesdays (9-9:30 p.m. ET) on NBC Brett Gelman stars as the enigmatic Mr. K, a participant in the support group meetings, in NBC’s new comedy series “Go On.” It’s not quite clear what Mr. K is grieving. But as badly as his fellow group members would like to know, no one is willing to get close enough to ask. Gelman, an Upright Citizens Brigade regular, is currently co-starring in Adult Swim’s “Eagleheart.” He has appeared in “The Other Guys,” directed by Adam McKay, and both seasons of “Funny or Dies Presents.” Additional credits include a guest starring role on “The League,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Bored to Death.” GO ON Tuesdays (9-9:30 p.m. ET) on NBC He's back, and better than ever! Matthew Perry ("Friends," "Mr. Sunshine") stars as Ryan King, a recent widower and sports talk radio host ready to get back to work after the loss of his wife. Ryan's alpha-male boss, Stephen, played by John Cho ( "Star Trek," "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle"), has a different plan in store for Ryan, making him attend grief counseling before returning to the air. A reluctant Ryan finds himself in a support group for "life change" where he meets an oddball cast of characters all with their own backstories filled with varying degrees of loss. On his very first visit, Ryan convinces the group to deviate from their normal session and starts a tournament-style competition (March Sadness!) to find out whose story is the worst. Ryan’s total lack of interest in "the healing process" proves distracting and he soon butts heads with the by-the-books group leader, Lauren, played by Tony Award-Winner Laura Benanti ("The Playboy Club"). Back at work, Ryan is confronted with the fact that he hasn't really processed his grief and realizes Lauren and the other members of the group might be key in helping him move on. Also starring are Tony Award-Winner Julie White (“Transformers”) as Anne, Bill Cobbs ("The Muppets," "Night at the Museum") as George and Suzy Nakamura (“Dodgeball”) as Yolanda.


CLAY MAURISTON - MAURISTON FAMILY WINERY

OCTOBER 6: CELEBRATE HARVEST WITH US ON THE LAWN
FOOD PAIRINGS: Tim Vallery of Peloton Catering and Healdsburg Toffee Co.
LIVE MUSIC by local instrumental trio EXCLUSIVE WINES
Matt Power - drums, Cameron Peterson - guitar, Josh Fossgreen - bass
ONE-DAY ONLY opportunity to taste the 2010 Cemetery Vineyard

09/10 CLAY MAURISTON, JIM FOX, RICK MAYNARD

CLAY MAURISTON - MAURISTON FAMILY WINERY

OCTOBER 6: CELEBRATE HARVEST WITH US ON THE LAWN!
FOOD PAIRINGS from Tim Vallery of Peloton Catering and Healdsburg Toffee Co. LIVE MUSIC by local instrumental trio…Matt Power - drums, Cameron Peterson - guitar, Josh Fossgreen – bass!!! ONE-DAY ONLY opportunity to taste the 2010 Cemetery Vineyard.



JIM FOX - LA KINGS "SUNSET SIP WINE TASTING"

Hope all is well…just in case you haven’t heard, I am hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, September 20 to benefit The Guidance Center…the Guidance Center has been leading children and their families to a brighter future for more than 60 years by providing quality mental health care to more than 2,000 children and families…from children suffering from abuse and neglect, to teens struggling with depression and substance abuse, to families coping with gang violence



RICK MAYNARD - COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR KFC

RICK TALKS ABOUT THE LATEST FROM THE COLONEL AND NEW AND EXCITING PROMOTIONS FROM KFC. CHICKEN POT PIE, CHICKEN STRIPS, GRILLED CHICKEN.

09/07 COLTON DIXON, CHEF AARON McCARGO, STEVE EVANS

COLTON DIXON - AMERICAN IDOL 2012 TOUR

BREAKING NEWS - JUST SIGNED BY RECORD COMPANY! He is a devout Christian, and has sung at several worship services and is part of a Christian rock band called Messenger. Colton Dixon (born on October 19, 1991) is an American singer from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He placed seventh on the eleventh season of American Idol . Colton Dixon originally auditioned in the tenth season, along with his sister Schyler, at the Nashville auditions. However, neither of them ended up in the Top 24..Dixon performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 3, 2011. Dixon returned in season 11, however he did not plan to audition, initially planning to merely accompany his sister Schyler to her audition. The judges implored Dixon to audition as well, where he sang David Cook's "Permanent". Both he and Schyler were awarded golden tickets. Schyler was cut yet again during the Las Vegas round, which brought him to tears. On his final judgement performance, Dixon performed Coldplay's "Fix You" and dedicated it to his sister, Schyler. On February 23, 2012, Dixon was placed in the season 11 Top 25. In the semi-finals, he performed Paramore's "Decode". He was one of the top five male vote getters and advanced into the Top 13. Guest performer on the Top 13 Results night and runner-up of American Idolseason 10Lauren Alaina named Dixon and fellow contestant Jessica Sanchez as her two favorites to win the competition. His elimination on April 19, 2012 was considered a big surprise because he had never been in the bottom three. After the show, judge Steven Tyler said that he was "beyond shocked" at Dixon's elimination.


CHEF AARON McCARGO - "BIG DADDY'S HOUSE"

Aaron McCargo, Jr. competed on and won season four of Food Network Star in 2008, beating out thousands of culinary hopefuls for the ultimate dream job — his own Food Network show. Big Daddy’s House premiered August 3, 2008. On Big Daddy’s House, Aaron shares his passion for big, bold flavors and fun, family cooking, from comfort foods to barbeque favorites to breakfast delights, Aaron whips up mouth-watering recipes inspired by many years of culinary experience and his fun-loving family while bringing a down-to-earth vibe and warm smile to the kitchen. Whether cooking with his children, relatives, friends, or even by himself, big food and big fun reign supreme. Married with three children, Aaron lives with his family in New Jersey. Gathering with family and friends for a barbecue is an American summertime tradition. This summer, Food Network host Aaron McCargo, Jr., host of “Big Daddy’s House” wants to remind viewers that you don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy ingredients or entertainment gimmicks to throw a great party – keeping it simple is the key to a relaxed summertime bash.


STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.

09/06 FRANK PELLEGRINO, MIKE RICHARDS, EXECUTIVE CHEF BENJAMIN BROWN

FRANK PELLEGRINO - RAO'S NEW YORK

THE OWNER OF NEW YORK's FAMOUS RAO's , NOW WITH A LOCATION AT CAESAR'S PALACE IN LAS VEGAS. WORLD FAMOUS COOK BOOK AUTHOR AND RESTRAUNTEER - KNOWN TO EVERYONE.




MIKE RICHARDS - "PYRAMID" GSN

The original “Pyramid” hosted by Dick Clark was one of the most iconic games shows on television. Now, a new version airing exclusively on GSN combines the classic elements – such as the giant Pyramid board and the Winners Circle – along with today’s hottest TV stars. A long-time friend and colleague of Dick Clark, Mike Richards steps up to host the action.

A game-show veteran, Mike Richards is executive producer for “The Price is Right” and “Let’s Make a Deal” and has created, produced and hosted several shows throughout his career. A three-time Daytime Emmy® Award nominee, Mike has also been a correspondent for the “American Music Awards” and "Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin' Eve." He also hosted the CW reality series “Beauty and the Geek” and the WB reality series “High School Reunion.”

On the morning of Thu, Sept. 7, Mike is available to discuss the return of one of America’s classic game shows, as well as the game show format itself. As a long-time expert in the genre, Mike can discuss the current state of game shows on TV and what the future holds for one of the most enduring genres in television history.




EXECUTIVE CHEF BENJAMIN BROWN - "THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH"

Enjoy big flavors with global influences from renowned chefs who put their special, personal twist on locally grown produce, sustainably caught seafood and top quality meats. Whether savoring an award-winning entrée, or catching a casual bite before or after your round of golf, an exciting array of choices will tempt and indulge you.

09/05 PIERRE ZREIK, DUBRAVKO VUKAS

PIERRE ZREIK - MANAGING DIRECTOR ALLISON INN & SPA

Pierre Zreik, Managing Director A hotelier with a long career managing U.S. luxury hotels and resorts, Pierre Zreik is the managing director of The Allison Inn & Spa, Oregon wine country’s first luxury inn, spa, restaurant and conference center. After training at Lycée Technique Hôtelière in Grenoble, France, Zreik’s 25-year career began with the Four Seasons and Hyatt, followed by a specialization in managing independently owned and operated hotels, including El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico and the Ocean Grand Resort & Spa in Palm Beach, Fla. In 1995 Zreik was recruited to Portland’s 150-room downtown Heathman Hotel where he served as general manager for three years. Following the Heathman, he joined Rosewood Hotels and Resorts at Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, in the Caribbean. In 2001, he returned to Oregon to open the Avalon Hotel & Spa in Portland. Most recently he was the general manager at Cavallo Point in Sausalito, California. “We are thrilled that Pierre is managing The Allison,” said Springbrook Properties President Joan Austin.



DUBRAVKO VUKAS - OWNER OF VINA VUKAS WINERY

When you need the breath of the sea and stone, taste superb wine, softness olives poured into gold olive oil Plereji Illyrian tribe inhabiting the area and its hard on the poor country, rock and sun, they wove a part of myself longing for perfection.Tu težnju nastavljaju i naši stari, pa na strmim padinama Crnjave podno brda Stari grad na nepristupačnom terenu, uz težak i mukotrpan rad, kreću s uzgojem vinove loze PLAVAC MALI. This tendency continues and our elderly, on the steep slopes below the Mount Crnjave old town in rugged terrain, with a difficult and painstaking work, ranging from viticulture Plavac Mali. Nastavljajući dugu tradiciju i usavršavajući nove tehnologije, došli smo do vrhunskih proizvoda koje Vam želimo predstaviti. Continuing a long tradition, and improving new technologies, we have top class products that we want to represent. Želimo da u našem domaćinstvu osjetite dašak te kulture kušajući naše proizvode. We want to feel in our household of that culture by tasting our products. Odlučite se! Decide! Bit ćemo Vam na usluzi i Vaše će nepce uživati u okusima našega kraja. We will be at your service and you will enjoy the flavors of our Vinarija obitelji VUKAS nalazi se na udaljenosti 7 km od Stona u mjestu Ponikve u prekrasnom okruženju netaknute prirode. VUKAS family winery is located at a distance of 7 km from Ston in Ponikve surrounded by pristine nature.

09/04 Larry Van Aalst, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, Heather Atwell, Yankee Magazine

Larry Van Aalst - Sonoma Wine Country Weekend

Larry and Chuck Horn were at the annual event this past weekend in wine country and we get a live update on what happened and the guests and events which were covered on CRN.



Heather Atwell - Communications Manager Yankee Magazine - Dublin, NH

Yankee Magazine's September/October Issue Celebrates What New England Does Best: Fall Foliage Yankee Magazine's September/October 2012 issue, on newsstands August 28, celebrates the foliage season in New England with "Autumn A to Z," a comprehensive guide that shares one aspect of fall for every letter of the alphabet. From acer saccharum (sugar maple) to ziplining, Yankee offers 26 fresh ways to embrace New England's most beloved season.