07/08 GRANT BOWLER, ROBERTA WILSON

GRANT BOWLER - DEFIANCE

The Action-Packed  Season Finale of  Defiance Airs July 8th on Syfy!  Grant Bowler, Star of the Popular Futuristic Adventure Series Defiance, Offers Listeners a Sneak Peek of Its Exciting Conclusion

Set in the near future, Syfy's hit series Defiance introduced an exotically transformed planet Earth, permanently altered following the sudden arrival of seven unique alien races. In the town of Defiance (a.k.a. the ruins of St. Louis, MO), a newly formed civilization of humans and aliens had no choice but to co-exist peacefully. The tense, action-packed season finale of Defiance – which has been renewed for a second season – airs July 8 on Syfy.

Grant Bowler, who stars as Nolan on Defiance, was last seen on the small screen as Richard Burton in Lifetime's popular movie Liz & Dick. He also starred as ‘Cooter’ in the hit vampire series True Blood on HBO, and is well known for his recurring character roles on Ugly Betty and Lost.

Here's a confirmation for your interview with Grant Bowler of the Syfy show "Defiance" on MON, 7/8, at 8:10am PT.


ROBERTA WILSON - "COOKIES FOR A KOZ"

Roberta Koz Wilson didn’t start out making cookies for a living. She graduated from UCLA and quickly rose through the ranks at MTV Networks. When she left her career in 2004, after much soul searching and schedule juggling, she was the Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing.
While Roberta and her brother, Jazz musician Dave Koz knew all about great cookies, the real cookie magician in Roberta’s family was her mom, Audrey. She was a pharmacist by trade (when women were not working much out of the home, let alone in pharmacies), and a true “angel on earth” at heart whose cookies were legendary.

When Audrey died suddenly in 2005, leaving “a void in the universe,” Roberta found herself not only at a crossroads in search of a new career challenge, but also in a position to honor the legacy of her beloved mother…

“I started my business, Cookies For A Koz (the “cause” being the Starlight Foundation–Audrey’s favorite charity), initially as an online gift business. About two years ago I decided to branch out into the wholesale business.  This was a HUGE learning curve for me as it was a whole different animal than my small online business that I was doing all the baking for.  I had to learn about manufacturing and packaging, and develop a version of my recipe that could have a six-month shelf life for retail. My first deal came about 1 1/2 years ago with Home Goods who agreed to carry four flavors of my cookies.  I felt from the minute I received that news until the time the cookies finally got on the shelves in their 400+ stores that I took a crash course in business school…there was that much learning involved!

The biggest lesson was that you don’t have the same fears when starting a new career at 50+ as you do as when you’re much younger and starting out. I was fortunate to have a ‘what have I got to lose’ attitude which made me feel more fearless. I asked lots and lots of questions, and people were very generous with sharing their knowledge.

I now know it is possible to reinvent yourself in midlife if you find something you are passionate about. If you have the will and determination, you will figure out how to do it. The thing to remember is not to get overwhelmed with the entirety of the project, but to take small steps every day toward your end goal–mini successes give you the fuel and inspiration to continue to move forward.”

The creation and growth of this business also created a positive learning experience for Roberta’s daughters, ages 20 and 18. They know that she left a rewarding career because at a certain point it didn’t allow her to maintain the priorities that she had set for herself.  They are very proud of their mom’s encore career. (They also love the charity component and that Cookies For A Koz  honors Audrey, whom they adored.)  Roberta says, “They have learned along with me what it takes to grow a small business from the ground up once you roll up your sleeves and get to work.”

Things are finally coming together for Roberta’s business: “We are going into the Gelson’s grocery store chain in Southern California this week and I hope over the next year to be in TJ Maxx and Marshall’s stores. I like to joke now that I’ve never worked so hard to make so little money–but I truly love it and hope that one day all the hard work will pay off, and that the Starlight Foundation will continue to benefit from even more profits. I feel passionate about what I am doing. I know my mom is smiling ear to ear and sitting on my shoulder helping me to take the next steps in my business.”

07/05 LARRY VAN AALST, CHEF BELTRAN, STEVE EVANS

LARRY VAN AALST - SOMMELIER

LARRY HOSTS A WEEKLY PROGRAM ON CRN AND ALSO IS AN EXPERT ON WINE WHO IS SOUGHT AFTER FOR EVENTS, TASTES AND MAJOR SOMMELIER EVENTS IN  THE SAM FRANCISCO AREA. HE COMMENTS ON THE INDUSTRY AND HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT WINE.


CHEF BELTRAN - PASADENA

Passion, commitment to excellence, integrity, humor and a sense of adventure - these words begin to sum up Chef Claud Beltran.

An exotic mix of Mexican and Lebanese heritage, Chef Beltran was exposed to various ethnic foods at an early age. After being mentored by Master Chef Thomas Keller, Chef Beltran set out to make his own name.

For over a quarter century Claud Beltran has established himself as one of Los Angeles preeminent chefs. With his accomplished staff he creates culinary delights and fantastic designs that please all the senses. His experience with multiple venues makes your event experience seamless and his exquisite palate for food and wine makes your meal one to top all others.

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.

07/04 Rick Maynard, Martita Jara, Myron Mixon, Jeremy Wilkinson, Steve Raichlen

HAPPY FORTH OF JULY!

RICK MAYNARD - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS - KFC

Rick talks about "Boneless chicken" and lighter healthier choices at KFC. Ditch the traditional “burgers and dogs” this July 4th, and add some spice and FLAVOR to your barbeque menu! Rick Bayless, award-winning chef and Macy’s Culinary Council member is available to give your viewers some tips and recipes to make their 4th of July celebration the most delicious on the block and help ensure that their guests are as dazzled by the menu as they are with the fireworks display. He’ll also provide a sneak peek at the 2013 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®.


MARTITA JARA - TV Chef Spices Up Your Summer BBQ With a Latin Flair!

Summertime means grilling and backyard parties.  But, if you’re burgered-out and need something creative to wow your palate and your pals, TV Chef Martita Jara has just what you need.  This culinary artist brings her self-proclaimed California cuisine with Mexican flavor to your picnic table.  She’s sharing tips on everything from prepping your grill to her favorite recipes and what she packs in her cooler. See how pro plans a party no one will soon forget! Martita Jara began working in her family’s restaurant business at a young age, and her mom’s authentic Mexican home cooking inspired Martita’s culinary passion. Her parents moved to the U.S. two years before she was born, and Martita credits them with her work ethic and perseverance. A vivacious newlywed who loves to entertain, Martita cooks with loads of Latin flavor and lots of love.

Martita Jara is a self-taught professional chef who last season showed off her skills on the Next Food Network Star”.  Now, Martita is sharing her signature flavors to spice up your backyard barbecue.   Have you ever wondered what some of those unusual peppers are in the produce section?  Martita knows and she will share which ones can add a real kick to your summer feast.

Myron Mixon - World Champion Barbecuer

Learn the Tricks and Secrets to Grilling a Scrumptious Meal  from World Champion Barbecuer Myron Mixon. He is Widely Recognized as the Most Successful and Charismatic Man in Barbecue. You'll See Why When You Catch the New Season of His Mouth Watering Hit Show… "BBQ Pitmasters" And Learn How to Grill Like a Master with Nearly 150 Recipes from His Latest Cookbook "Everyday Barbecue!" From the Best Meat to buy to the Type of Grill that Works Best… Mixon will Share Cooking Tips that Will Make YOU the Grilling Master of YOUR Family. The hit series is back with the deeply competitive spirit of the American BBQ subculture all summer long! Destination America has doubled the number of competitors to shine the spotlight on the best BBQ festivals across the country -- from Austin, TX to New York City. Returning judges include the “winningest” man in BBQ, Myron Mixon, alongside Tuffy Stone, and each week will feature a new twist with a surprise guest judge. At the end of the season, only one will be crowned the ultimate BBQ Pitmaster.


JEREMY WILKINSON - SpecialWinesDirect.com

Jeremy joins Mike and Paul in studio to talk about special wine imports and his vast knowledge of Australian and Foreign wines and their uses.

Limited availability wines, specially selected from around the world-direct to your door. Shop by Wine Origin, Wine Type, or Price Point to find a great range of prices and unique wines that are not available elsewhere. Mix and Match to create your own case for 10% off your order! Access to your own Personal Sommelier to help you find the perfect wine.



Steve Raichlen - Culinary Writer, TV Host, and Novelist

Steven Raichlen is an American culinary writer, TV host, and most recently novelist. Born March 11, 1953, in Nagoya, Japan in Japan and raised in Baltimore, Maryland,  Raichlen graduated in 1975 from Reed College with a Bachelor of Arts in French literature.  He received a Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship to study medieval cooking in Europe, and was offered a Fulbright Scholarship to study comparative literature. He trained at Le Cordon Bleu and La Varenne cooking schools in Paris.  Raichlen lives with his wife, Barbara, in Coconut Grove, Florida and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Since 1998, Raichlen's books have focused on the culture and practice of global grilling. His 28 books include The Barbecue Bible (1998, revised in 2008), How to Grill (2001), BBQ USA, Miami Spice, and Healthy Latin Cooking. His books have been translated into 15 languages. Raichlen also wrote Planet Barbecue!, the story of his travels to more than 50 countries in search of the best barbecue, published by Workman Publishing in 2010.

Raichlen currently hosts Primal Grill (American Public Television, 3 seasons, 2008–present). According to the show's Web site, the new series focuses on the "how-tos" of live fire cooking, employing different grills for each technique, including South American methods on large wood-fired Grillworks models. Raichlen, who holds a degree in French literature from Reed College, also hosts a French-language TV show called Le Maitre du Grill on Zeste in Quebec. Raichlen created the TV show Barbecue University (aka BBQ U, American Public Television, 4 Seasons, 2003–2006).

Raichlen is the founder of Barbecue University, which offers three-day intensive courses on live fire cooking at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.

Steven Raichlen has won five James Beard awards for his cookbooks. High-Flavor, Low-Fat Cooking won the 1993 award for Best Light and Healthy Cookbook, and his follow-up, High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking, won the 1996 award for Best Vegetarian Cookbook.[5] In 1999, Healthy Latin Cooking won the award for Healthy Focus. He also earned the 2001 James Beard Foundation/KitchenAid Book Award for his Healthy Jewish Cooking

More recently his 780-page book, BBQ USA, won the 2004 award for Tools and Techniques. In 2003, Bon Appetit named Raichlen “Cooking Teacher of the Year," the same year that The Barbecue Bible, based on his four years of research while traveling 150,000 miles through 25 countries on five continents, won an IACP Julia Child Award.

Originally from Baltimore, Raichlen has been known to further careers of such barbecue pitmasters thanks to his writing. One being Wayne Mark Schafer, of Baltimore's Pit Beef fame Big Fat Daddy's who was featured in Raichlen's NY Times Article and 425 Fiery Recipes Book.

He battled and defeated Iron Chef Rokusaburo Michiba in a "Battle of the Barbecue Gods" on Japanese television. Raichlen has written for The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Food and Wine, "Bon Appetit" andHemispheres magazines.He has appeared on numerous television programs and networks including Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Discovery Channel, Oprah, Regis & Kelly, The View and CNN.

07/03 LARRY LIPSON, JEREMY WILKINSON, Special Wines Direct

LARRY LIPSON - COSTA RICA CORRESPONDENT

LARRY WAS A FOOD CRITIC FOR THE LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS AND NOW FILES A WEEKLY REPORT DIRECT FROM COSTA RICA AND THE LIPSON INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED WINE STUDIES.



JEREMY WILKINSON - SpecialWinesDirect.com

Jeremy joins Mike and Paul in studio to talk about special wine imports and his vast knowledge of Australian and Foreign wines and their uses.

Limited availability wines, specially selected from around the world-direct to your door. Shop by Wine Origin, Wine Type, or Price Point to find a great range of prices and unique wines that are not available elsewhere. Mix and Match to create your own case for 10% off your order! Access to your own Personal Sommelier to help you find the perfect wine.

07/02 Andre Boada, Patty Sriskiew, Steve Raichlen

Andre Boada - Vice President Brand Management & Strategy


Andre's European parents first introduced him to fine cuisine and wine as a young child. His French mother and Spanish father taught him the importance of gathering and conversing around the dinner table. It is there where he learned that food and wine are a bridge to connecting people. He was naturally drawn into a career in the industry, inspired to develop artisan brands and strategic vision. He brings twenty years of experience to Captûre to oversee marketing, public relations, and brand development. He enjoys traveling, hiking and experiencing the outdoors, and playing tennis. Andre lives in the historic McDonald district in Santa Rosa.


Patty Sriskiew - Restaurant Manager of Natalee Thai

LA Top Eatery Natalee Thai is the ultimate authority on how to properly cross cultures when making Thai food for the American market. With its two locations in Beverly Hills and Venice, the restaurant has a vast menu ranging from Pineapple Crab Fried Rice to Chicken and Beef Sate. Natalee Thai offers an abundance of choices for their customers. Their specialty cuisine aims to satisfy any and every palette.



Steve Raichlen - Culinary Writer, TV Host, and Novelist

Steven Raichlen is an American culinary writer, TV host, and most recently novelist. Born March 11, 1953, in Nagoya, Japan in Japan and raised in Baltimore, Maryland,  Raichlen graduated in 1975 from Reed College with a Bachelor of Arts in French literature.  He received a Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellowship to study medieval cooking in Europe, and was offered a Fulbright Scholarship to study comparative literature. He trained at Le Cordon Bleu and La Varenne cooking schools in Paris.  Raichlen lives with his wife, Barbara, in Coconut Grove, Florida and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Since 1998, Raichlen's books have focused on the culture and practice of global grilling. His 28 books include The Barbecue Bible (1998, revised in 2008), How to Grill (2001), BBQ USA, Miami Spice, and Healthy Latin Cooking. His books have been translated into 15 languages. Raichlen also wrote Planet Barbecue!, the story of his travels to more than 50 countries in search of the best barbecue, published by Workman Publishing in 2010.

Raichlen currently hosts Primal Grill (American Public Television, 3 seasons, 2008–present). According to the show's Web site, the new series focuses on the "how-tos" of live fire cooking, employing different grills for each technique, including South American methods on large wood-fired Grillworks models. Raichlen, who holds a degree in French literature from Reed College, also hosts a French-language TV show called Le Maitre du Grill on Zeste in Quebec. Raichlen created the TV show Barbecue University (aka BBQ U, American Public Television, 4 Seasons, 2003–2006).

Raichlen is the founder of Barbecue University, which offers three-day intensive courses on live fire cooking at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.

Steven Raichlen has won five James Beard awards for his cookbooks. High-Flavor, Low-Fat Cooking won the 1993 award for Best Light and Healthy Cookbook, and his follow-up, High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking, won the 1996 award for Best Vegetarian Cookbook.[5] In 1999, Healthy Latin Cooking won the award for Healthy Focus. He also earned the 2001 James Beard Foundation/KitchenAid Book Award for his Healthy Jewish Cooking

More recently his 780-page book, BBQ USA, won the 2004 award for Tools and Techniques. In 2003, Bon Appetit named Raichlen “Cooking Teacher of the Year," the same year that The Barbecue Bible, based on his four years of research while traveling 150,000 miles through 25 countries on five continents, won an IACP Julia Child Award.

Originally from Baltimore, Raichlen has been known to further careers of such barbecue pitmasters thanks to his writing. One being Wayne Mark Schafer, of Baltimore's Pit Beef fame Big Fat Daddy's who was featured in Raichlen's NY Times Article and 425 Fiery Recipes Book.

He battled and defeated Iron Chef Rokusaburo Michiba in a "Battle of the Barbecue Gods" on Japanese television. Raichlen has written for The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Food and Wine, "Bon Appetit" andHemispheres magazines.He has appeared on numerous television programs and networks including Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Discovery Channel, Oprah, Regis & Kelly, The View and CNN.

07/01 Larry Smyth, Carriage Vineyards, Ignacio Monero

Larry Smyth - Carriage Vineyards

Carriage Vineyards is tucked away in the country, outside the small historic town of Templeton , near Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County on California 's Central Coast . We are half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco .

From the North: Take hwy 101 south into the town of Templeton (just south of Paso Robles). Exit Vineyard Drive and turn right onto Vineyard. Follow Vineyard and turn right onto Templeton Road. Take Templeton Road until you come to South El Pomar. Make a left onto South El Pomar. You will find us on the right hand side nestled back on the hillside.

From the South: Take hwy 101 north into the town of Templeton (approximately 25 miles north of San Luis Obispo ). Exit Hwy 41 (Morro Road) in Atascadero and head East. Turn Left onto Templeton Road. Take Templeton Road to South El Pomar. Make a right onto South El Pomar. You will find us on the Right hand side nestled back on the hillside.


Ignacio Monero – Los Aljibes Winery

Los Aljibes Winery is part of Los Aljibes estate, located in Chinchilla de Montearagon, province of Albacete, Spain, in the Vino de la Tierra de Castilla wine producing region. The winery building is surrounded by 178 hectares of vineyards, cultivated at almost one thousand meters above sea level.

Los Aljibes is focused on creating functional, modern wines of high expression and was designed for this purpose in an architectural complex of refined culture.

The effort and enthusiasm of our human team, added to the exceptional quality of the terroir and vines, and the meticulous vinification process, assures the production of very distinct, high quality wines.

www.FincaLosAljibes.com

06/28 PHIL LEMPERT, MARTITA JARA, STEVE EVENS

PHIL LEMPERT - SUPERMARKET GURU®

Every year, new products are introduced into the marketplace causing shoppers to spend an extraordinary amount of time analyzing prices and features. Choosing between products which look nearly identical can be a challenge, but according to the Supermarket Guru® Phil Lempert, one way shoppers can be assured that they are choosing wisely is to look for the “Product of the Year” award winners on their local supermarket shelves.  Now in its 5th year in the United States and 26th year worldwide, the Product of the Year seal has proven to make brands stand out in the marketplace, and has helped shoppers choose wisely.

Product of the Year USA has consistently increased in popularity as the largest consumer product award that rewards innovation. Chosen by 50,000 consumers, Product of the Year USA will honor the nation’s most innovative consumer packaged goods of 2013. The purpose of the POY awards is to guide consumers to the best new products in the market and also reward manufacturers for quality and innovation.  POY winners are selected in categories such as food, beverages, personal care, household items and pet care.  

On Friday, June 28, Phil Lempert will be available to discuss more about the 2013 Product of the Year Award winners as well as provide valuable tips on how to navigate your local supermarket like a pro!

About Product of the Year: Product of the Year is the only consumer product award that rewards innovation and is voted on by real consumers. Established 26 years ago in France, POY currently operates in 38 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Backed by the votes of 50,000 consumers, the distinct red POY logo serves as shortcut for shoppers in the supermarket, saving them time and money. For manufacturers of the winning products, the award is a powerful marketing message proven to increase retail distribution and sales by an average of 10-15%. Product of the Year accepts entries every year from consumer packaged goods that demonstrate innovation and were launched within the previous year. Entered products are then placed into specific categories such as food, beverages, personal care, household care, etc. with a product then being chosen as a winner in its category through a nationally representative online study. For more information please visit: www.productoftheyearusa.com


More About Phil Lempert:  For more than 25 years, Phil Lempert, an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape, has identified and explained impending trends to consumers and some of the most prestigious companies worldwide.  Lempert is a distinguished author and speaker who alerts consumers and business leaders to impending trends, and empowers them to make educated purchasing and marketing decisions. As one of America's leading consumer trend-watchers and analysts, Phil Lempert is recognized on television, radio and in print. He has appeared as the food trends editor and correspondent for NBC News' Today show for over 20 years, where he reports on consumer trends, food safety and money-saving tips, as well as showcases new products. He has appeared on The View, CNN, 20/20, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNBC, Discovery Health and MSNBC, as well as on local television morning and news programs throughout the country. Lempert is the author of Being the Shopper and Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. His previous books include: Phil Lempert's Supermarket Shopping & Value Guide, Top Ten Trends for Baby Boomers and Crisis Management: A Workbook for Survival.


MARTITA JARA - TV Chef Spices Up Your Summer BBQ With a Latin Flair!

Summertime means grilling and backyard parties.  But, if you’re burgered-out and need something creative to wow your palate and your pals, TV Chef Martita Jara has just what you need.  This culinary artist brings her self-proclaimed California cuisine with Mexican flavor to your picnic table.  She’s sharing tips on everything from prepping your grill to her favorite recipes and what she packs in her cooler. See how pro plans a party no one will soon forget! Martita Jara began working in her family’s restaurant business at a young age, and her mom’s authentic Mexican home cooking inspired Martita’s culinary passion. Her parents moved to the U.S. two years before she was born, and Martita credits them with her work ethic and perseverance. A vivacious newlywed who loves to entertain, Martita cooks with loads of Latin flavor and lots of love.

Martita Jara is a self-taught professional chef who last season showed off her skills on the Next Food Network Star”.  Now, Martita is sharing her signature flavors to spice up your backyard barbecue.   Have you ever wondered what some of those unusual peppers are in the produce section?  Martita knows and she will share which ones can add a real kick to your summer feast.

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.

06/27 JANE SEYMOUR, JULIA DIMON, LARRY MANETTI

JANE SEYMOUR - “An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky”
                   

This summer, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the new feature film “An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky” on Tuesday, July 2nd, featuring Saige Copeland, American Girl’s popular 2013 Girl of the Year! Available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download, the motion picture chronicles the talented young artist Saige, who has a passion for horses, as she sets out to save her school’s art and music programs and find her own voice. Starring Jane Seymour (as Saige’s grandmother who, as a well-known artist and horsewoman, inspires her granddaughter) and Sidney Fullmer (as Saige), the movie is heartwarming, empowering and fun and is for every girl who has ever dared to dream big!

International beauty icon and actress Jane Seymour, who was named an Officer of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 2000 in honor of her humanitarian efforts and artistic career, has starred in numerous feature films, Broadway productions, television movies and miniseries, and television shows. A multiple Emmy-Award winner and Golden Globe winner, Jane made a huge splash into American cinema as the unforgettable Bond Girl Solitaire in the James Bond classic "Live and Let Die" opposite Roger Moore. In addition to her roles in such theatrical releases and television movies as “The Wedding Crashers”, “Love, Wedding, Marriage”, "Somewhere in Time," "East of Eden," "War and Remembrance," "Oh! Heavenly Dog," "Battlestar Gallactica," "Phantom of the Opera," "Lassiter," "The Four Feathers," "Quest for Camelot," “The Richest Man Alive”, “Sunstroke”, "The Only Way," "Young Winston," "Oh! What a Lovely War," "Keys to Freedom," “A Passion for Justice”, “Praying Mantis” “The Absolute Truth”, “Captains and Kings”, “Enslavement: The Fanny Kemble Story”, “Murder in the Mirror”, "The Private," “Blackout”, “Yesterday’s Children”, "The Woman He Loved," “A Marriage of Convenience”, “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”,  "The New Swiss Family Robinson," “Dickens’ Our Mutual Friend”, “King David”, “Dr. Quinn: The Heart Within”, "Frankenstein: The True Story," and "The Best Pair of Legs in the Business," this beautiful and talented brunette is often most recognized for her title role as "Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman."

The former official spokesperson for UNICEF and former International Ambassador for Childhelp USA, Jane founded the Open Hearts Foundation, a non-profit charity established to raise funds to enrich the lives of children in the areas of health, arts, sports, and education. Jane, who is a mother of six (her twin sons named after family friends Christopher Reeve and Johnny Cash), also supports the American Red Cross, City Hearts, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Childhelp, and Camp Soaring Eagle. In addition, Jane, who is married to James Keach, is also an accomplished home fashion designer, baby and children's clothing and accessories designer, painter (who has her own art gallery in Los Angles), and author of children's books.

For much more information on Jane Seymour, please log onto her official website www.janeseymour.com.

Sidney Fullmer is making her debut as the lead "Saige" in “An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky.” Having started by performing in local theater productions and musical performing groups in her home state of Texas, Sidney has also kept busy as a print model and has a passion for education, earning top honors. Sidney also founded "Kindness for Kids with Cancer" as a support organization to assist children facing the challenges of cancer. Sidney was born in San Francisco, California and currently resides in Texas with her parents, three younger brothers, and her dog Saige.


JULIA DIMON - "THE TRAVEL JUNKIE" 

Julia Dimon is a hard-core adventuress, a travel journalist, and TV travel personality who has traveled around the world to over 80 countries across all seven continents. She’s also the co-host of Word Travels, a 40-episode TV series about the real lives of travel writers, broadcast worldwide on National Geographic Adventure, Travel Channel UK, Halogen, Outside TV, City-TV and OLN, and host of the popular online 18-part travel series, Destination Getaway, for MSNBC. When not on the road, she’s in the studio, as part of a new ‘active lifestyle’ morning show called Outside Today, broadcast on Outside Television network. She also host a series of segments for Outside Television called “Urban Adventures,” where she experiences the extreme – from canyoneering down 100-foot water falls, to kayak fishing in Brooklyn, bouldering to learning the art of horsemanship at ‘cowboy boot camp.’Julia has been featured as a travel expert by ABC Nightline, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, NBC New York Non-Stop, NBC New York Nightly News, Forbes Traveler, MSNBC, Outside’s Go Magazine, Budget Travel, Arthur Frommer’s radio show.


LARRY MANETTI

 Larry Manetti started acting in his hometown of Chicago. After studying acting with the Ted List Theater Players, Larry drove to Los Angeles in 1972. Larry landed an agent and was sent to Universal Studios to audition for an opening as a contract player. Luck was on his side. Jack Webb was casting a new series for NBC called The Chase. Larry played a young detective.

After attending acting school at Sal Dano's at night and doing bit parts by day, he scored. Baa Baa Black Sheep was being produced and cast at Universal, and the now famous writer Stephen J. Cannell was the executive producer and the role was a natural for Larry. He was cast as a cocky, hot shot pilot named Bobby Boyle. The show was a big hit for NBC but was cancelled within two years.

Because the network was so impressed with Larry's on-screen presence, they cast him in a new series called The Duke. Bad luck! The Duke was cancelled in one year. Larry was back to playing whatever Universal told him to.

Hoping to catch lighting in a jar, along came Magnum, P.I. and the role of Rick. This was his elevator...the show became a mega-hit for 8 years. Since Magnum, P.I., Larry has done co-starring roles in 25 feature films and guest starred on many hot TV shows.
Larry is the author of a book titled Aloha Magnum.

06/26 RICK MAYNARD, KFC, RICK BAYLESS, BRAVO'S TOP CHEF, LARRY LIPSON

RICK MAYNARD - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS - KFC

Rick talks about "Boneless chicken" and lighter healthier choices at KFC. Ditch the traditional “burgers and dogs” this July 4th, and add some spice and FLAVOR to your barbeque menu! Rick Bayless, award-winning chef and Macy’s Culinary Council member is available to give your viewers some tips and recipes to make their 4th of July celebration the most delicious on the block and help ensure that their guests are as dazzled by the menu as they are with the fireworks display. He’ll also provide a sneak peek at the 2013 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®.


RICK BAYLESS - BRAVO'S TOP CHEF

Most people know Rick Bayless from winning the title of “Bravo’s Top Chef Master” beating out the French and Italian with his authentic Mexican cuisine. His highly rated on-going Public Television Series, Mexico—One Plate at a Time can be found on television sets coast to coast, as well as his award-winning, seven cookbooks. In 2012, Rick was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for “Best Culinary Host”. His side by side award-winning restaurants in Chicago were founded in 1987. The casual Frontera Grill and the 4-star Topolobampo. In 2007, Frontera Grill won for “Outstanding  Restaurant” by the James Beard Organization. His award-winning Frontera line of salsas, grilling sauces and organic chips can be found coast to coast. On the local front, Rick and his staff began the Frontera Farmer Foundation in 2003 to attract support for small Midwestern farms. Each year, grants are given to our local farmers for capital improvements to their family farms. Rick Bayless has won James Beard awards for: “Midwest Chef of the Year”, “National Chef of the Year” and “Humanitarian of the Year”. Bayless opened his third restaurant: XOCO—a quick serve LEED certified restaurant featuring house-ground chocolate and wood grilled tortas. This year, Tortas Frontera opened in Terminal 1 & Terminal 3 at Chicago’s Ohare airport and in downtown Chicago at the Chase Building. Rick’s latest book, Fiesta at Rick’s (WW. Norton) spent the summer on the New York Times Best seller list. Rick recently finished up a successful 5-week run at Lookingglass Theatre—Rick danced, cooked and brought food to life on stage in the production of Cascabel.



LARRY LIPSON - COSTA RICA CORRESPONDENT

LARRY WAS FOOD CRITIC FOR THE LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS AND NOW FILES A WEEKLY REPORT DIRECT FROM COSTA RICA AND THE LIPSON INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED WINE STUDIES.

06/25 DANDY DON WHITTEMORE, LUCA BOMBARDA, BALSAMIC VINEGAR FROM MODENA, BILL DAVIDSON, HARLEY-DAVIDSON

DON WHITTEMORE - DANDY DON'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

We take so much care in making our ice cream for our clients. It’s not just a job — it’s our life. We started on May 1st, 1981. We’ve been serving restaurants since 1982, and when I get the chance I’ll show you our client list — they’re all very special.

Overrun is the technical term used to define the amount of air in ice cream. For example, 100% overrun equals 50% air and 50% ice cream. Lower-cost ice creams are usually 100% overrun. Dandy Don’s overrun is between 50% and 60%. We use an Emery-Thompson batch freezer allowing us to naturally mix in the air. It’s not just about the taste; it makes a better texture. The ice cream is dense, but it is still light and creamy on the palate. What’s really critical, when you’re buying ice cream for a restaurant, is the weight of the ice cream. Most smart restaurant operators use portion control to manage food costs, so we serve the smarter operators best. Most chefs scoop ice cream by weight, not by sight. A typical scoop is 4 ounces. A tub of Dandy Don’s ice cream may weigh 18 pounds or more, giving you a minimum of 72 four-ounce scoops. If you’re selling ice cream at $3.00 per scoop, your potential net profit is close to $200.00. Our Production Manager makes ice cream better than I do, which makes me a great teacher, by the way. He makes ice cream every day. I think we’re the only ice cream company in Los Angeles to put a “made on” date on every tub and pint. Most other ice cream companies use an expiration date on their product. We’re so anxious to serve ours, we tell you when we made it. In ice cream, freshness counts.

It started with a hot fudge sundae at a Planned Parenthood fund-raiser in 1993. David Tong, who eventually became our partner in China, asked me if I could make ice cream in China. “Sure,” I said. Many years later we’re still pumping out Dandy Don’s American Ice Cream in Guangzhou, China, 120 miles from Hong Kong.

And... all kinds of chocolates, like Bittersweet Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Cappuccino Crunch, Triple Chocolate with Chocolate Chips and Fudge, and Mandarin Orange Chocolate: Because they know the value of measuring by weight, not volume


LUCA BOMBARDA - BALSAMIC VINEGAR FROM MODENA

Authentic Balsamic Vinegar from Italy’s famed Modena is the secret  ingredient in the signature dishes of the world from appetizers to desserts.  Balsamic vinegars line supermarket and specialty shop shelves, priced from $2.99 to $150 or more, and confusion abounds about exactly what’s inside each bottle.  “Something had to be Cesare Mazzetti, president of the


BILL DAVIDSON - GREAT GRANDSON OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON FOUNDER

Driving down the road you see more than just cars.  You see that local icon, that bike that makes that distinguishable sound of ‘potato, potato, potato.’  And, it’s amazing that its manufacturer is already celebrating its 110th anniversary this year.

For nearly a year now, Harley-Davidson has been circling the globe to share epic experiences with their fans in celebration of their 110th anniversary. During that time, the legendary company has staged unforgettable parties in 11 countries on six different continents.  But now, it will all culminate at home this Labor Day weekend in Harley-Davidson’s hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary celebration in Milwaukee will be an epic party,” says Bill Davidson, Great Grandson of Harley-Davidson Founder. “More than 60 bands will rock the Summerfest Grounds, a massive parade will roar through downtown and bikes new and old will be on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum making Labor Day a legendary weekend.”

Talk to Bill Davidson, son of Harley-Davidson styling legend Willie G. Davidson and great-grandson of one of the company’s founders, about the Motor Company’s 110th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee and how both riders and non-riders can join the party this Labor Day. Bill is the Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum. As the museum’s top executive, Bill is responsible for overseeing the marketing activities and daily operations of the museum.