4/21 ACTRESS BRITNE OLDFORD, HUNTERS ON SYFY, CORDON-BLEU CERTIFIED CHEF MICHELLE DUDASH, CAMPAIGN TRAIL MIX, JIM FOX, THE LOS ANGELES KINGS “BEARDATHON”

ACTRESS BRITNE OLDFORD - THE NEW DRAMATIC THRILLER SERIES HUNTERS ON SYFY

Britne Oldford — who many viewers remember from her roles in American Horror Story and The Flash as well as MTV’s Skins — stars in the new dramatic thriller series Hunters on Syfy.  In ‘HUNTERS’ (from exec producer Gale Anne Hurd who brought us The Walking Dead and The Terminator movies), Britne plays Alison Regan, one of the toughest and most valuable operatives of the Exo-Terrorism Unit, a secret government agency charged to hunt down ruthless alien terrorists who have adopted human form and surreptitiously live among us.

Britney can discuss the new series and how it uses science fiction storytelling to address real-world terrorism concerns.  (Interesting article from the LA Times

“HUNTERS” AIRS MONDAY NIGHTS AT 10PM, 9PM CT ON SYFY
A Secret Government Unit Hunts Down Alien Terrorists in Syfy's Thrilling New Series, Hunters 
Britne Oldford Helps Lead the Charge as Exo-Terrorism Operative Allison Regan 

Inspired by Whitley Strieber’s best-selling novel, Alien Hunter, Syfy's Hunters is part gritty crime drama and part sci-fi thriller from executive producers Gale Anne Hurd (The Walking Dead, The Terminator trilogy) and Natalie Chaidez (12 Monkeys, Heroes). When a decorated FBI agent's wife suddenly disappears, his search leads him to a secret government unit charged to hunt down ruthless terrorists called "Hunters" who are not from this world.

Britne Oldford plays Allison Regan, one of the most valuable operatives of the Exo-Terrorism Unit. Britne first starred on MTV’s popular series Skins before memorably playing the role of ‘Alma’ on the second season of the award-winning American Horror Story. She's also had recurring roles on ABC Family’s Ravenswood, Richard Lagravanese’s WE tv series The Divide and CW’s The Flash.

WWW.SYFY.COM/HUNTERS


CORDON-BLEU CERTIFIED CHEF AND REGISTERED DIETITIAN, MICHELLE DUDASH WILL SHARE SOME OF HER CAMPAIGN TRAIL MIX RECIPES INSPIRED BY THE CANDIDATES THEMSELVES

POLITICAL CAMPAIGN TRAIL MIX
If you can’t decide who to vote for, you might be equally as confused as to what to snack on, which is why, America, Michelle has created the World’s First Political Campaign Trail Mix. It’s time for America to TAKE BACK SNACKING, and make it great again. **A NON-PARTISAN SPOOF**

Trump’s Build a Wall-Nut Trail Mix 
Hillary’s Hidden Email Trail Mix
ElecTED's Flaming Hot Political Tex Mix
Feel the Bern Spicy Trail Trail Mix
Kasich’s Buckeye Trail Mix
For the presidential candidate you don't like


ABOUT MICHELLE :
Award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, Cordon Bleu-certified chef and best-selling author Michelle Dudash has created the award-winning recipes for busy moms struggling to feed their families nourishing meals while the clock is ticking. As an on-the-go working mom herself, Michelle understood early on that it is possible to cook like a chef while eating like a nutritionist, which is where the idea materialized for her first book, Clean Eating for Busy Families (Fair Winds Press). In January 2016, Michelle launched her online program Clean Eating Cooking School: Monthly Meal Plans Made Simple.
• Finalist on The Chew Search for The Weight Watchers Chef
• Awarded Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Recognized as one of 12 alumni making a difference in nutrition by University of Wisconsin’s Grow magazine

Clean. Fresh. Fast. It is Michelle’s mission to make these three principles a part of your everyday food choices. Teaching millions of families how food and health can deliciously co-exist has been Michelle’s mission for over 18 years – one meal at a time. From clean eating BBQ fixes, revealing which foods keep you cool in the heat (while not melting in your bag) and snack packs that save your day, Michelle is the expert in empowering you how to approach food with a nutritionist’s perspective whether you’re in the kitchen or on the road.

Recipe Developer, Chef Speaker, Nutrition Spokesperson
Michelle is a sought after recipe developer, nutrition and culinary speaker, food writer andregistered dietitian spokesperson for select international brands in the whole foods, clean eating space.

Michelle is the healthy recipe columnist for the Arizona Republic’s “Dish with Dudash®,” a regular contributor to Food Network’s “Healthy Eats” blog, and she has also contributed her savory creations to Diabetic Living, Better Homes and Gardens “Skinny Slow Cooker,” OXYGEN, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living, and a variety of food companies. Her clean eating articles have appeared in EatingWell, SELF, Parents, Food Network and Shape. Journalists regularly call on her expertise for publications including USA Today, Today.com, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Kiwi,REDBOOK, WebMD, Family Circle, Time, Prevention, Today’s Dietitian, TheCookingChannel.com and many more. Michelle has appeared as an expert on The Doctors, The Chew, FOX & Friends, Better TV, The List, HuffPost Live, KABC Los Angeles, KCBS Los Angeles, Good Day Chicago and Radio Disney. Michelle is a regular guest on Arizona Midday on NBC-KPNX and The List, a nationally syndicated show airing on ABC and NBC affiliates across the country.

Education and Training
Michelle graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. degree in dietetics and a few years later she earned her toque from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale. Her recipes have appeared at A-list celebrity events, she cooked at the Mobil Five Star restaurant Mary Elaine’s, and was a private chef serving guests including English royalty. Fresh out of college, she learned the art of foodservice management with Compass Group, USA.

Active in Her Profession and Community
Michelle has served in leadership roles in many levels of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including past-president of the Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is currently the Education Chair of the Food and Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group. Michelle continuously mentors interns as they complete nationally accredited dietetic programs and is a guest lecturer at Arizona State University. Michelle is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and Les Dames d’ Escoffier, an invitation-only professional and philanthropic organization, as well as Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group.

Michelle practices yoga, relishes a brisk run, and squeezes in weight lifting when she can. When traveling, she is always on the lookout for the best food experiences, whether it is bringing a container of tuna poke to the beach, noshing on a juicy peach at the local farmers market, or savoring a fine chef’s creations. When at home in Scottsdale, Arizona, she loves to cook whole-foods meals for her husband and two young daughters.

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JIM FOX - FORMER NHL PLAYER AND TV ANALYST FOR THE LA KINGS – PLAYOFFS AND THE LOS ANGELES KINGS “BEARDATHON”

LOS ANGELES KINGS “BEARDATHON”

Los Angeles Kings “Beardathon”  raiseS money for the March of Dimes who’s mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.  If you are able to pledge for Jim's beard, every little bit helps…

ABOUT JIM:
Jim Fox is in his 26th season as the Kings Television Analyst, joining Bob Miller in the booth for club broadcasts on FOX Sports West.  

Ninth on the Kings all-time scoring list, ninth in assists and 11th in goals with 479 points (186-293=479) in 578 games, Fox spent his entire 10-year career as a member of the Kings after being selected in the first round (10th overall) of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.  A three time 30-goal scorer, Fox enjoyed his most productive season in 1984-85 when he recorded 83 points (30-53=83), and in 22 career playoff games with the Kings, Fox had 12 points (4-8=12).  Over his playing career with the Kings, Fox also holds the distinction of playing the fourth most games -- starting, ending and only with the Kings (Dave Taylor holds the mark followed by Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar).

Prior to becoming a King, Fox enjoyed a standout junior career with the Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).  As the club’s captain during the 1979-80 campaign, Fox recorded at least one point in every game, including preseason, regular season and the playoffs, and he was a finalist for the Canadian Jr. Player of the Year after earning OHL Most Valuable Player and Leading Scorer awards.

Internationally, Fox represented Canada at the World Junior Championship in Helsinki (1979-80) and he also earned a bronze medal at the World Championship in Moscow in 1986.

Upon retirement as a player in 1990, Fox became Director of Community Relations for the Kings, a position he held until 1994.  During that time, he was responsible for creating the Kings Care Foundation and annual Foundation events such as Tip-A-King, the team’s charity golf tournament and the Kings Youth Hockey Camp.

He remains one of the strongest forces in the Kings community development and charitable efforts, as a Special Ambassador, and he spends an enormous amount of time supporting and developing programs that benefit the children of our community, while also sitting on the board.  For 25 years, Fox also co-hosted the Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic with Dave Taylor, and now he actively serves as Commissioner for the new Los Angeles Kings High School Hockey League.  In 2015 the Kings named their Community Service Award, which is given annually to an active Kings player, after Fox.

Fox, 55 (5/18/60), a wine lover, has participated as a judge in the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Los Angeles County Fair “Wines of the World,” both international wine-tasting competitions.  Fox, along with winemaker Mike Smith, produces single vineyard designate Pinot Noir from California under the brand name “Patiné Cellars.”  Patiné is French for “to have skated!”  This past September he hosted the fifth annual “Sunset Sip” wine tasting fundraiser to benefit The Guidance Center.

Fox played himself in the popular 1999 movie “Mystery, Alaska,” and he was the first Kings recipient of the club’s Community Service Award (1988-89).  In addition to his duties in the broadcasting booth, Fox has also served as the co-host of the Los Angeles-area Emmy Award-winning “Kings Live” pre-game show on FOX Sports West for several seasons.

In the October 2, 2006, issue of Sports Illustrated, Fox was named the Best Analyst in hockey.  From 1998-2012 Fox was named the Best TV Color Commentator in Southern California by Los Angeles Daily News Columnist Tom Hoffarth (the one year he did not win the award was when there was no NHL season), and Hoffarth has also named Fox and Miller the “Best Broadcasting Team” in a different award.  In 2008, the Southern California Sports Broadcasters honored him with the top pre and post-game shows commentator award and in 2009, 2011 and 2012, and in 2015 he won for the best TV Analyst for the second consecutive time (and fifth time in the last six years).

Also, on February 11, 2006, the Kings held “Jim Fox Day” at STAPLES Center, and Fox was honored on the ice before a game for his 25 years of service to the organization as a player and broadcaster.  During the 2013-14 season, Fox was a Legends Night Series honoree by the Kings at STAPLES Center.

From 2005-08, Fox also worked for NHL Radio through the Stanley Cup Final, as well as working as a studio playoff  analyst for Yahoo! Sports from 2006-09.

A native of Coniston, Ontario, Jim is a resident of Redondo Beach with his wife Susie.

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04/20 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT, DANIEL MORGAN, MORGAN BAILEY PREMIUM COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY

LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


DANIEL MORGAN - FOUNDER, MORGAN BAILEY PREMIUM COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY

ABOUT MORGAN BAILEY PREMIUM COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY, INC.
Morgan Bailey Coffee, Inc. is the premier African specialty coffee and tea company in the United States. The company was founded in 2010 Los Angeles, Calif. by Daniel Morgan.  Morgan Bailey Coffee is committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality Arabica coffee in the world.  The company’s roast profiles allow customers to experience the very best “Berry Essence” of the coffee bean creating a richer, bolder, smoother, and cleaner cup of coffee.

MBC offers coffees and teas in multiple forms adhering to strict high-quality and taste standards, and controlling product quality through its unique direct store delivery selling and merchandising system. MBC is committed to working with organizations and communities who are concerned about environmental and social responsibility.  By supporting programs that protect land use, assist farmers, and promote sustainable coffee-growing practices.  For more information about Morgan Bailey Coffee, Inc., visit www.morganbaileycoffee.com.

CARBON FOOTPRINT

Green Roasting Technology
Our goal is to offer our customers roasts that are consistent and express the best qualities of coffee. Beyond, and second only to that, we concentrate on producing the best quality and also focus on reducing air pollution and preserving natural gas supplies in the most efficient and cost effective way possible.

The Roast system we utilize is a unique and ultra-efficient recirculation system. It addresses many shortcomings of current roasting technology.  With only 25 in the world, these roasters are the only to utilize this system, focusing on the roast quality and overall efficiency while eliminating smoke emissions. The design and fabrication enhances day-to-day operation and long-term performance while being environmentally responsible.

Based upon data research collected over a six-month period, in which the roaster was compared alongside a conventional drum roaster with afterburner, results showed a reduction of 80% in natural gas consumption.  Also discovered was a reduction in CO2 emissions by 280,000 pounds.  We are a company cutting the edge in roasting technology.  Our secret roast profiles bring a much brighter, more consistent, and cleaner cup to our customers when compared to our competitors.

ABOUT DANIEL MORGAN:
NOLA native Daniel Morgan grew up no stranger to bold flavor. As a young child, in a tiny home in New Orleans, Morgan’s great grandmother used to put a spoon of coffee in his milk. His young palette was being tuned early to fine flavor. It was her love that motivated him to start the Morgan Bailey Premium Coffee and Tea Company.

A balanced and talented artist and entrepreneur, Morgan grew up with four generations of family under one small roof and a ton of love. He began plucking melodies out on the piano at the age of 5, then writing and singing at the tender age of 7. The church allowed him to further develop his skills by directing the youth choir. By age 18 he moved to Japan and took the industry by storm.

Morgan’s performances are richly layered with vocals. He has an incredible 5 octave range and delivers a powerful performance, clean and bold, but rich and weathered at the same time. Morgan’s talent has taken him around the world-traveling domestically and internationally with Major American, Asian and European artists to great and beautiful countries, bit he never forgot the dreams he had as a boy.

Never far from his vow to his great grandmother, in 2006 Morgan started taking classes for artistry roasting coffee. After traveling the world and enjoying the wonder of different flavors he soon developed a special interest in Ethiopian Coffee. Committing to a full year to discover the true contents of the wonderful and densely flavored beans, he and a native Ethiopian formed Morgan Bailey Premium Coffee and Tea Company.

His musical talents continue to reach the hearts and minds of fans everywhere and now with MORGAN BAILEY he can excite the palette and soul through a royal brand of coffee that embodies peace and love.

WWW.MORGANBAILEYCOFFEE.COM

04/19 ACTOR MARK VALLEY, MICHAEL GERBER, THE AMERICAN BYSTANDER

ACTOR MARK VALLEY JOINS MIKE AND PAUL IN STUDIO TO CHAT ABOUT HIS  CURRENT PROJECTS

Mark Thomas Valley (born December 24, 1964) is an American film and television actor, known for his role as Brad Chase on the TV drama Boston Legal, Oliver Richard on the NBC drama Harry's Law, as FBI Special Agent John Scott on Fringe, Christopher Chance in Fox's action/drama Human Target, as Tommy Sullivan in ABC's Body of Proof, and as CIA Director Gabe Widener in NBC's Crisis.

Early life
Valley was born in Ogdensburg, New York, and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and engineering. He then served in Berlin, where he played rugby for the U.S. military team, The Berlin Yanks Rugby Football Club. He served in the military during the Gulf War. He has a daughter, Sherri, born in 1987.

Career
Valley obtained his first role, on The Innocent (1993), while serving in the U.S. Army in Germany.[1] He landed the role of "Father Pete" on Another World in 1993. He later took over the role of Jack Deveraux on the NBC Daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1994–97. In 2003, Valley played Detective Eddie Arlette, an American police officer in London, on the short-lived Keen Eddie.

He played Brad Chase on Boston Legal, a spinoff of the television series The Practice. Valley also appeared on the television series ER as Richard Lockhart, Abby Lockhart's ex-husband. In 2008 he appeared on Fringe, as FBI agent John Scott. Valley played the lead inFox's drama Human Target.

In July 2012, it was announced that Valley would be joining as series regular on ABC's Body of Proof. He played Det. Tommy Sullivan,Dana Delany's love interest. He also co-starred alongside Delany in her short-lived series Pasadena in 2001.


MICHAEL GERBER - PUBLISHER OF THE NEW HUMOR MAGAZINE, THE AMERICAN BYSTANDER - THE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN FOR THE 2ND ISSUE

NEW HUMOR MAGAZINE THE AMERICAN BYSTANDER RETURNS FOR ISSUE #2

Decades after The National Lampoon and SPY ruled the comedy world, a dream team of writers and artists have resurrected the classic print humor magazine as a new quarterly publication - The American Bystander - www.americanbystander.org

Founded by Michael Gerber, Brian McConnachie, and Alan Goldberg, The American Bystander launched in late 2015 with an enormously successful crowdfunding campaign.

“Reaction was euphoric,” says Gerber. “We made our Kickstarter goal in just four days. And the moment people got issue #1, readers asked, ‘When can I buy #2?’  We were astounded. People aren’t supposed to like print anymore — but they do.”

Hence, issue #2 is now available via a Kickstarter campaign - http://kck.st/22wcKBa - stretching from March 23 to April 21.

If Bystander reaches its $25,000 goal, it will then be available in bookstores and Amazon. As with the first Bystander, issue #2 is a large format softcover book featuring material from some of America’s funniest writers and artists, adding to the dream team assembled for issue #1.

Bystander #2 boasts SNL’s Jack Handey and Brian McConnachie, Letterman’s Merrill Markoe and Steve Young, Slate’s Mallory Ortberg, a whole raft of New Yorker cartoonists young and old, The Simpsons’ Mike Reiss, Onion writers Todd Hanson and John Howell Harris, and a sterling lineup of comic book veterans from Howard Cruse and MK Brown to Rick Geary and Shary Flenniken.

The first issue was a 146-page, full-color softcover book filled with contributions from The Simpsons’ George Meyer, Reiss and Al Jean; Handey and McConnachie; New Yorker cartoonists Roz Chast, Jack Ziegler, Liza Donnelly; legendary illustrators Seymour Chwast, Edward Sorel, and R.O. Blechman; a crop of stellar younger talents like Ortberg, Simon Rich, and Kate Beaton; and a humorous essay by Monty Python’s Terry Jones.

Bystander was created to provide something America’s been missing for almost twenty years: smart magazine-style humor. Bystander offers classic writers and formats that used to be found in Esquire, Playboy, The Atlantic, even on the Times Op-Ed page, as well as humor magazines like The Realist, and National Lampoon and SPY both which went under in 1998.

The editors of Bystander think of the quarterly as the comedy equivalent of “slow food,” a format meant to be savored. From parody to satire, short stories to multi-page comics, there’s something in the magazine to suit every taste.  And more importantly, Bystander showcases the kinds of stuff you don’t see on the web, or can read on your phone.

Gerber stated, “Our goal is to provide an outlet -- connect all these talented writers and cartoonists with the audience. But we can't do it like a big corporate magazine; newsstands are dying, and comedy makes print advertisers nervous. So that's why we went to Kickstarter, directly to readers.”

Behind all the comedy, there’s also a serious purpose; the demise of mainstream publishing has been especially financially tough on these writers and cartoonists, who are the first to be trimmed when budgets get cut.  Editor McConnachie noted, “Here’s a novel idea: We are going to pay our contributors a fair wage, plus let them keep all the rights to their work.”

But the money has to come from readers, not advertisers — currently the Bystander doesn’t accept paid ads. “Humor magazines are the Bernie Sanders of the media world,” Gerber says. “Corporations hate them. They’re grass-roots, eccentric, human-sized. If readers keep loving us, we’ll be fine. If not, we probably shouldn’t exist anyway.”

THE AMERICAN BYSTANDER 
MICHAEL GERBER is a million-selling parodist and publisher living in Santa Monica. BRIAN McCONNACHIE is an Emmy-award winning writer and actor who was a co-creator of the legendary National Lampoon Radio Hour, living in New York. ALAN GOLDBERG is a TV writer/producer and documentarian living in New York City.

WWW.AMERICANBYSTANDER.ORG

04/18 PHILIPPE COUSTEAU, THE EARTHECHO WORLD WATER MONITORING CHALLENGE, FOOD NETWORK HOST & VETERAN SUNNY ANDERSON, OPERATION GRATITUDE, SPAMERICAN FOOD TRUCK TOUR

TAKE A STAND FOR CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THIS EARTH DAY WITH THE EARTHECHO WORLD WATER MONITORING CHALLENGE! PHILIPPE COUSTEAU TELLS US ALL ABOUT IT

ABOUT PHILIPPE COUSTEAU
An award-winning television host, producer, author, speaker, philanthropist and social entrepreneur Philippe is the son of Philippe Cousteau Sr. and grandson of Jacques Cousteau. His life-mission is to empower people to recognize their ability to change the world.

Philippe is the host and executive producer of Awesome Planet a new series that airs every Saturday morning syndicated on Fox and then Sunday free on Hulu. As a special correspondent for CNN he has hosted several award-winning shows including Going Green and Expedition Sumatra.

Over the years he has hosted television series for the BBC, Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.
As an author, Philippe has co-written many books including Going Blue and Make a Splash both of which have won multiple awards including Learning Magazine’s 2011 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family, a Gold Nautilus Award and a 2010 ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Gold Award.

Philippe is also a successful social entrepreneur who believes in the power of commerce to do good.  In 2012 he partnered with AdvisorShares Investments to launch the Global Echo Exchange Traded Fund on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GIVE).
His philanthropic efforts are focused on solving global social and environmental problems. In 2004 he founded EarthEcho International, a leading environmental education organization that is creating a whole new generation of environmental citizens; youth equipped with the knowledge to understand environmental challenges, the critical thinking skills to solve them, and the motivation to do so.

In addition, Philippe founded the GlobalEcho Foundation, a sister organization to his investment fund which donates a percentage of the fund’s management fee to support projects around the world which support woman, environmental education and micro-enterprise.  Most recently the foundation made a grant to support installment of solar panels at the Panzi Hospital in Eastern Congo, an award winning hospital focused on the treatment and empowerment of women as well as much needed maternity care for thousands of women and children each year.

Philippe serves on the National Environmental Education Foundation and on the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund.  Philippe has also testified to Congress on issues of ocean management and off-shore drilling.

TAKE A STAND FOR CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THIS EARTH DAY WITH THE EARTHECHO WORLD WATER MONITORING CHALLENGE

How well do you know your water?  In celebration of Earth Day this April, Philippe Cousteau, Jr. and EarthEcho International invite you to be part of the solution for clean water and healthy waterways worldwide with the EarthEcho World Water Monitoring Challenge (WWMC).  This international program helps all participants to better understand and protect their water resources, starting with the simple act of testing their local water and sharing the results.  Protecting the quality of water in local watersheds is a critical part of ensuring the overall health of the environment and our communities.

Individuals, schools, businesses and communities -- literally anyone -- can be part of the solution with three simple steps:

• Test – It all begins by understanding the state of water quality in your community. Get started by purchasing a simple test kit at www.monitorwater.org;
• Share - Upload your results to our web portal or our Android App. 
• Use #MonitorWater16 on social media to share your stories and photos with us and other program participants. 
• Protect – Armed with knowledge about your local water resources, you can use the information and tools available at www.monitorwater.org to protect your community’s water every day. 

Citizens from 120 countries have participated in the Challenge.  The program runs annually from March 22 (the United Nations World Water Day) through December.

The EarthEcho World Water Monitoring Challenge is made possible through the generous support of Xylem and the Legacy Foundation Fund.  In addition, the following organizations are collaborating with the EarthEcho World Water Monitoring Challenge through outreach, resources and events: Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Boy Scouts of America; Google Education; LaMotte Company; National Environmental Education Foundation; Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum; Southwest Airlines; YMCA of the USA; and Youth Service America.

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FOOD NETWORK HOST & VETERAN SUNNY ANDERSON PARTNERS W/ OPERATION GRATITUDE & THE SPAM BRAND TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITIES TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION THROUGH THE RETURN OF THE SPAMERICAN FOOD TRUCK TOUR

It seems every community and family has an experience to share about a military service member or first-responder having an impact on their lives. This spring, Sunny Anderson is partnering with Operation Gratitude and the SPAM brand to provide an opportunity for communities to show their appreciation through the return of the SPAMERICAN Food Truck Tour.

 Anderson, a Food Network host and veteran who completed her basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and began her career as a radio broadcaster and journalist in the Air Force in Korea, is helping the brand take their gratitude on the road with, with a letter writing campaign. The brand will donate $1 for every letter of gratitude submitted on SPAM.com and written in the 16 communities that the truck will to visit.

Taking a break from her Emmy nominated show, The Kitchen, Sunny is available on Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22 to discuss this close to her roots cause. As part of the New York launch, she will unveil her signature Tour recipe- Operation SPAM Gravy with Biscuits – also bringing the Food Truck and other Chef-curated recipes such as SPAM Bahn Mi and SPAM fries for tasting.

•The return of the SPAMERICAN™ Tour showcases a new partnership honoring those who serve our nation. Following a successful and fun first year, the brand is unveiling new and unique SPAMTASTIC™ recipes created by some great chefs across America. (I can share them with you)
•The SPAM® brand is pledging a $1 donation for every personal letter written to include in each Operation Gratitude care package. Everyone can support the Operation Gratitude goal of meeting their 2 Millionth Care Package goal by writing a own letter at the interactive writing station when the SPAMERICAN Tour stops in their community, or at SPAM.com.

BIO:
While growing up traveling the world as an Army brat, Sunny's parents always encouraged her to indulge in the local cuisine, which she continued to do after beginning her career as a radio broadcaster and journalist in the Air Force. Upon leaving the Air Force an award-winning broadcaster, she continued her travels as a radio DJ, culminating in her dream job at a #1 rated radio station in New York. As a hobby she began cooking for her friends in the entertainment business and turned her growing client list into a catering company. That led to a guest appearance on Food Network’s Emeril Live! in 2005 and shortly after, she left her radio career and closed her catering business to chase yet another dream, sharing her recipes with the Food Network audience. Sunny’s first show, Gotta Get It, was quickly followed by Cooking for Real, How'd That Get On My Plate and other Food Network appearances. Her cooking style combines classic comfort foods along with unique flavors inspired by her many travels. She is the author of New York Times Best Seller Sunny's Kitchen: Easy Food for Real Life and is currently a co-host on Food Network's Emmy nominated The Kitchen. In 2015, as a long-time SPAM brand fan, Sunny partnered with the brand to serve as a brand ambassador to kick off the National SPAMERICAN™ Food Truck Tour and created a mainstay dish for the Tour – Coconut SPAM® Spears with Spicy Pineapple Chutney.

Sunny lives in Sunset Park, Brooklyn with her 3 rescue cats, Truffle Tycoon, Milky Mouth and Sea Salt and rescue dog Ella Edam.

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4/15 DEE WALLACE, MORGAN MCLAUGHLIN, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS, VINTNERS SPRING WEEKEND & FESTIVAL, STEVE EVANS

ACTRESS DEE WALLACE – CURRENT PROJECTS

Dee Wallace is a beloved feature film actress (130 films, 4 TV series, 200 commercials) author (5 books), radio host and life coach (20 years) known world-wide for her stand out role as the beloved mom in Steven Spielberg's classic film “ET The Extraterrestrial.”

The illustrious actress has just been nominated “Best Guest Performer” for her role as Patricia Spencer on “General Hospital” and she will attend “ The Daytime Emmy Awards” on May 1, 2016.  Dee states, “I am surprised, honored and grateful that my work on ‘General Hospital’ has been acknowledged this way. It is an exciting time for me! I played Patricia Spencer, Luke’s sister, a character that had been discussed since the beginning of the show! ”

 Dee currently costars on the Amazon Prime TV series “Just Add Magic,” has two feature films, “Ayla” (supernatural love thriller) and “Death House” (a unique horror genre film with social commentary) completed and recently guest-starred on “The Supernatural.”

Dee is most excited about the remarkable plush toy, Buppa LaPaloo that she recently created to promote self-esteem and self-love for children.

Combining her love of teaching and empowering people Dee Wallace has created a unique first-of-its-kind best friend for children. Buppa LaPaloo. This is an adorable teddy bear that interacts with children of all ages to teach them strong and fun statements that help them know how special they really are. This is a remarkable, cuddly toy that teaches self-love and self-esteem. Parents will love this bear as it helps them participate and help their children expand on the experience of being awesome!

Psychologists agree that a child’s personality and basic life pattern is firmly embedded by the ages of 4-7. The core of bulimia, anorexia, bullying, poor grades, anger, etc. is due in part to a lack of self-love, importance and self-esteem while growing up. Early childhood self-love is vitally important to how children will see, be and interact in their world. The Buppa LaPaloo Bear helps kids learn how to own their power.

When you press the adorable Buppa LaPaloo Bear's right paw, one of 14 positive empowering messages is delivered that a child can repeat back. Some of the statements include: “I love me.” “I love to laugh.” “I love to smile.” “I love to dance.” The simple exercise of repeating these messages creates strong self-definitions and builds a child’s self-esteem and self-love.

When you press the Buppa LaPaloo Bear's left paw a parent or child can record a personal empowering, happy message. Buppa LaPaloo is a wonderful gift for anyone who loves holding a plush teddy bear and hearing great messages each day. It brings a smile to your face no matter what age!

Dee Wallace has combined her high school teaching degree and eclectic illustrious career to create a unique toy that can make a difference in a child’s life. Dee’s lifelong work is based on the principles of accepting responsibility and loving ourselves early in life so we can create the life we desire.

For more information about BuppaLaPaloo please visit: www.BuppaLapaloo.com

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MORGAN MCLAUGHLIN – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS – VINTNERS SPRING WEEKEND & FESTIVAL (APRIL 21-24) AND OTHER SB HAPPENINGS

ABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS’ ASSOCIATION
The Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association is a non-profit organization (501c6) 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 wine tastings as well as providing information to consumers and the wine and travel media.

Through the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation, the Association contributes to the community through local charitable, art and educational and scholarship organizations with proceeds from its various events, such as Santa Barbara Wine Auction, held every other year and benefitting Direct Relief International, and silent auctions at all the Association’s festivals.

ABOUT VINTNERS SPRING WEEKEND & FESTIVAL
The Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend April 21-24 brings together wine makers, grape growers, chefs, and wine lovers for four days of wine and food.  From the four day Vintners Visa, Friday Big Bottle Bash Dinner, Saturday Wine Seminar amd Festival, to the many winery special events, you don't want to miss this must attend weekend in Santa Barbara Wine Country.

The highlight of the weekend is the Saturday afternoon Vintners Festival held on the beautiful grounds of the River View Park in Buellton. More than 100 Santa Barbara County wineries will pour their newest releases alongside some of the region's best restaurants and food purveyors.

VINTNERS VISA
The Vintners' Visa gives you one complimentary wine tasting at 12 different wineries throughout Santa Barbara County. The Visa lasts for the entire Spring Weekend starting on Thursday, April 21 - Sunday, April 24, 2016

EVENT CALENDAR
There are plenty of fun and exciting events taking place over the Spring Weekend. Check out winery open houses, special wine maker dinners or lunches, vineyard hikes, and more.

WWW.SBCOUNTYWINES.COM


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.

04/14 JOE FILIPPINI, ENTRE NOUS WINES, THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS, TIFFANI THIESSEN, COOKING CHANNEL’S DINNER AT TIFFANI’S, MARK LACH, PREMIER EXHIBITIONS

GENERAL MANAGER AT ENTRE NOUS WINES. JOE FILIPPINI JOINS THE SHOW TO CHAT ABOUT THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS 

WELCOME TO ENTRE NOUS WINES, A SMALL FAMILY WINERY IN THE HEART OF NAPA VALLEY DEDICATED TO EXQUISITE, HAND-CRAFTED ESTATE WINES.

“Entre Nous” in French means “between us” – bringing those together who have both a role in making the wine and those who enjoy drinking it. In addition, “entre nous”, when applied to wine – indicates this is a beverage that is best enjoyed with others!

Entre Nous released their first wine in 2007 – a Cabernet Sauvignon. This gem of a property in Oakville is planted to 26 acres of vines – most of which is sold to premium wineries. Each year, Kristine Ashe harvests from select blocks and makes about 500 cases of wine. All grapes for their wines are from the estate.

Proprietor Kristine Ashe grew up in Marin County in the San Francisco Bay area and used to take trips up to Napa – where she ultimately fell in love with the lifestyle and the region’s wine. In 2000 she purchased her Oakville Estate – hired well regarded vineyard manager David Abreu – who promptly sectioned the property into smaller blocks to better micro manage the vineyard.

Today the vineyard is carefully managed, fruit is watched closely and dropped throughout the growing season, leaving only the most healthy quality bunches to fully ripen before harvest. The property is organically farmed – even sheep are brought in seasonally to graze the cover crop between the vines.

More recently, much sought after winemaker Phillipe Melka was hired and currently is their winemaker. Phillipe consults for a number of premium producers in Napa. He is well recognized in the industry and was voted American Winemaker of the year in 2005 by Robert Parker in Food & Wine Magazine. Philippe has a geology degree as well as a degree in oenology and agronomy (he knows his Napa terroir very well). He is as detailed in the vineyard as he is with the wine-making.

A WORD FROM JOE:
Entre Nous has been quite the unexpected and gratifying journey. Our family endeavor has taken me from sage brush and barbed wire to biodynamic farming and hand de-stemming some of the finest grapes in the world. Collaborating with relatives really strengthened our connection to one another, and created a community electrified with talent, zeal and unparalleled work ethic. I’ve found my place here, surrounded by family, friends, and work that I love. I don't take a single moment for granted. – Joe

WWW.ENTRENOUSWINES.COM

ABOUT THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS

Saturday, May 14th, 2016 6PM
at Warner Bros., “Midwest Street”

A wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuvres dinner benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of WINE SPECTATOR’S “TOP TEN U.S. CHARITY WINE AUCTIONS” will be held on the “Midwest Street” backlot at Warner Bros.

The California Winemasters is a perennial Wine Spectator Top 10 Charity Wine Auction set for May 14, 2016 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.  This extraordinary event showcases 50 international chefs and 75 of California’s Finest Wineries.  “Winemasters” has raised nearly $29 million in support of the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The CF Foundation is a nonprofit donor-supported organization dedicated to attacking cystic fibrosis from every angle.  It’s focus is to support the development of new drugs to fight the disease, improve the quality of life for those with CF and ultimately, to find a cure. The Foundation’s drug development success has been recognized by Harvard Business School and by publications such as Forbes, Discover Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. Make your reservations NOW for this wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuves dinner!


TIFFANI THIESSEN - ACTRESS, WIFE, MOTHER & HOST OF COOKING CHANNEL’S DINNER AT TIFFANI’S MAKES EVERYDAY OCCASIONS SPECIAL WITH DELICIOUS CULINARY TIPS AND TRICKS  

MAKE EVERYDAY OCCASIONS SPECIAL, WITH DELICIOUS CULINARY TIPS AND TRICKS
 Join actress, wife, mother and host of Cooking Channel’s Dinner at Tiffani’s, Tiffani Thiessen
A meal is more than just food on the table. It’s also the source of powerful memories—from “Grandma’s spaghetti sauce” to “mom’s signature homemade cookies.”

Actress, wife, mother and “Cooking Channel” host Tiffani Thiessen knows this first hand. Finding time to whip up an elaborate four-course meal from scratch can be tough, especially with her busy schedule, but that doesn’t mean delicious food – or a special moment – has to be sacrificed. Tiffani is sharing her favorite tips and ingredients because as a working mother herself, she understands the importance of buying quality products for her family that help her turn the simplest of moments into special memories…from a morning cup of coffee to weeknight pasta.

TIFFANITHIESSEN.COM 
WWW.COOKINGCHANNELTV.COM

ABOUT TIFFANI THIESSEN:
Host of Cooking Channel’s “Dinner at Tiffani’s,” actress Tiffani Thiessen began her acting career with a starring role in the television series “Saved By the Bell.” At the same time, she made her feature film debut in “Son In Law” opposite Pauly Shore. In 1993, Aaron Spelling cast her in “Beverly Hills 90210,” where she portrayed Valerie Malone. A versatile performer, she has proven her talent from comedy to drama in a variety of film and television roles. From Woody Allen’s comedy “Hollywood Ending” to SNL’s “The Ladies Man,” Tiffani’s charisma has kept her career moving constantly forward and has gained her the adoration of millions internationally. She most recently starred as Elizabeth Burke in the USA Network original series, “White Collar.”


MARK LACH - CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PREMIER EXHIBITIONS, INC - ARTIFACTS RECOVERED FROM RMS TITANIC WILL BE ON DISPLAY FOR THE LAST TIME

SEVEN SOON-TO-BE RETIRED ARTIFACTS WILL BE EXHIBITED ONE LAST TIME DURING THE 104TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINKING OF TITANIC 

The infamous story of Titanic is as fascinating to people around the world today as it was in 1912…Seven priceless artifacts recovered from the wreck site of RMS Titanic will be retired from public view forever and put into permanent conservation after a 4-month special engagement exhibit in Las Vegas. This will be the last time people can see these artifacts, incredibly rare paper documents and clothing, for themselves. The rarest artifacts ever recovered, the vast majority of paper and textiles aboard Titanic rapidly decomposed in the harsh undersea environment that exists 2.5-miles below the surface of the Atlantic, unlike heartier glass, metal and ceramic items that largely were intact when the wreck site was found in 1985.

On Thursday, April 14th, 104 years after Titanic struck an iceberg in the Atlantic, Mark Lach, Creative Director, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition for Premier Exhibitions, will be available to discuss the artifacts that will be retired this year, never to be seen in public again. Among them is the haunting declaration of intent to seek U.S. citizenship of an immigrant who went down with the ship and a chilling mateless leather shoe that has never before been on display. This is the first time recovered artifacts from the wreck site of Titanic will be retired from public view. The selection represents a remarkable cross section of Titanic’s passengers and provides an intimate glimpse into life aboard the ship over a century ago.

MORE ABOUT MARK LACH:
Mark Lach has been a part of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition since 1999 serving as its creative director and original exhibition designer.

During his tenure with Titanic, Lach visited the wreck site of Titanic on the 2000 and 2004 Expeditions.  Lach is a part of an exclusive group of individuals who have gone down in a submersible to the wreck site and was a part of the team recovering artifacts that are conserved and put on display in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition by Premier Exhibitions.

In addition to the creative design of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Lach has had a storied career designing some of the world's most famous and popular traveling museum exhibitions.

PREMIEREXHIBITIONS.COM

4/13 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE EXPERT, VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL ELSA HOSK TALKS SUMMER & SPRING FASHION TRENDS

LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL ELSA HOSK - SUMMER & SPRING FASHION TRENDS

TALK ABOUT SUMMER & SPRING FASHION TRENDS, & “THE MOST TALKED ABOUT BRA IN YEARS” WITH VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL ELSA HOSK

Swedish Supermodel shares the NEWEST Spring & Summer Bra Trends; Plus, Why it’s Important that Bralettes are Finally Here!

Swedish Supermodel Elsa Hosk has the iconic beauty that has made her one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion world. In addition to being the face of some of the top brands in fashion, the energetic beauty is a Victoria’s Secret Angel. On April 13th, just in time for spring and summer, Elsa will discuss the newest bra fashion trends that women everywhere are talking about.  Find out how the new Victoria’s Secret Bralettes are changing the way women think about comfort and style. Your viewers and listeners will enjoy meeting this fascinating personality, who went from being a professional basketball player to becoming one of the top supermodels in the world.

BIOGRAPHY:
Growing up in Sweden, Elsa was presented with offers to model during high school after her father submitted photographs to three modeling agencies in Sweden when she was 13, Elsa was accepted in all three agencies; she began modeling at 14. She did some modeling in high school (including some campaigns for GUESS) but decided to primarily concentrate on her studies instead.

After graduating, she decided to pursue a career in the Swedish women’s basketball league. Elsa has commented that the level of play in the Swedish professional basketball league was not on par with the WNBA, and that interest in the sport was not as great in Sweden as in the United States. Although she ultimately abandoned professional basketball for modeling, Elsa has said that the intense rigor of practices and travel helped prepare her for the physical and travel demands of the modeling world.

After playing professional basketball for two years, she began receiving many job offers and soon moved to New York City to begin modeling full-time. Some writers have speculated that her work with Victoria’s Secret was what brought her into the top tier fashion world, but Elsa has said it was her work with Guess what opened doors for her, she was featured in multiple campaigns for the brand since 2006 with Spring/Summer 2012 being her most recent GUESS campaign.

She is ranked 18th on the Top Sexiest Models list by models.com. In 2011 Elsa started working for Victoria’s Secret and became the spokesperson for their PINK line up until 2014, when she was given a full Angel contract and walked a segment outside PINK for the first time in the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Elsa works to support the anti-human-trafficking organization, FAIR Girls. She became interested in the issue after seeing the movie The Whistleblower, which dealt with issues of sex trafficking.

Family: Elsa is the daughter of father Pål and mother Marja. She has two siblings, a younger brother Lukas and older brother Johan. Her cousin, Alice Herbst, is also a model and she won Sweden’s Next Top Model in 2012.

WWW.VICTORIASSECRET.COM

4/12 AUDREY JOHNS, LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING, BRANDON MAEDA FROM THE WESTIN KĀ‘ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS, GO GREEN WITH JEN BOULDEN

AUDREY JOHNS – AUTHOR, LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING

LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING (on-sale April 12, 2016) by Audrey Johns is all about making the naughty nice and taking the foods you crave, and giving them a delicious makeover with some simple (and inexpensive) smart swaps creating skinny versions.

Like many people, Audrey Johns struggled with fad diets and constant weight gain. Fed up and broke, Audrey taught herself to cook and created “skinny versions” of all her favorite foods and lost 150 pounds in 11 months and successfully keep the weight off. Audrey’s remarkable weight loss story was features on CBS’s “The Doctors” and she was featured on the cover of Women’s World. You may also remember her as a contestant on season 2 of ABC’s “The Taste.”

LOSE WEIGHT BY EATING shares more than 130 of her guilt-free, low-calorie, unprocessed recipes that are child friendly and husband approved! Audrey’s plan won’t make you give up everyday family staples, such as pasta, scones, fried chicken, nachos, meatloaf, and cookies—it’s all about making the naughty nice. She even shares recipes that transform fast food into healthy versions!

Here are a few examples from the book:
• “Jelly Doughnut” French Toast
• California Club Pizza
• Veggie-Packed Lasagna
• Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
• Skinny Cheesecake with Raspberry Drizzle
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip with Fruit


BRANDON MAEDA, DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE AT THE WESTIN KĀ‘ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS - CELEBRITY CHEF VIKRAM VIJ TO WOW KĀ‘ANAPALI WITH THREE SPECIAL EVENTS, APRIL 12-14 

CELEBRITY CHEF VIKRAM VIJ TO WOW KĀ‘ANAPALI WITH THREE SPECIAL EVENTS, APRIL 12-14 

Celebrated chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality Vikram Vij will bring his high energy Indian cooking prowess to Kā‘anapali Beach Resort for three special events, titled Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire. From April 12-14, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa and The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas will host the functions, giving attendees a rare chance to get up close and personal with Canada’s hottest chef.

“Local foodies and culinary travelers seeking an extraordinary experience can look no further than Kā‘anapali, especially when chef Vikram Vij comes to visit,” said Shelley Kekuna, executive director of the Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Association. “We are excited to savor his renowned Indian cuisine alongside the island-inspired cuisine of our own chefs Francois Milliet and Gevin Utrillo. We are also thrilled to welcome him to Maui, and show him firsthand why Canadians love to visit our special island home year
after year.”

Following two Maui Pop-Up Dinners held in Vancouver in May and December 2015 with chefs Milliet and Utrillo representing Kā‘anapali Beach Resort, three events are planned in Kā‘anapali.

To purchase tickets to the following events, visit honoluluboxoffice.com/cooking. Prices listed do not include ticketing fee.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tickets: $25
Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire – “Cooking Demo”  
Hālona Kai, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

In collaboration with Japengo chef de cuisine Gevin Utrillo, Vij will bring this two-hour cooking demo to life, highlighting his heritage and educating attendees on cooking with Indian spices. Interact with the recognized restaurateur and cookbook author, and taste his creations as he demonstrates his expertise in the kitchen.

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. | Tickets: $15
Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire – “Talk Story”
Hālona Kai, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Join Hyatt Regency Maui and Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Association for a casual and intimate “talk story” session with Vij, a recognized restaurateur and cookbook author. Engage in the stories of Vij’s background and culinary training, from his passion for pairing wines with cuisine as a certified sommelier, to opening award-winning restaurants, writing two cookbooks, and more.

Thursday, April 14, 2016 | 6 p.m. | Tickets: $90
Cooking without Borders: The Ring of Fire – “Dinner Event” 
Pūlehu, an Italian Grill, The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas’ award-winning restaurant, Pūlehu, an Italian Grill, in partnership with Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Association, will host this collaborative dining event with accredited Canadian restaurateur and author Vij and executive chef Francois Milliet of The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas. This culinary and beverage experience will feature action stations offering dishes highlighting Vij’s Indian heritage, as well as the island-inspired fare of Milliet, paired with wine and beverages from around the world. For Milliet, the dinner is especially meaningful as it follows up his own visit to renowned Vij’s Restaurant in Vancouver, B.C. “I really enjoyed chef Vikram’s food, especially the jackfruit in black cardamom and cumin curry,” says Milliet. “I’m very excited to learn more about his unique style of Indian cuisine and also show him the nuances of our locally inspired island fare. We look forward to sharing our aloha and hope that Kā‘anapali feels like a second home to him.”

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GO GREEN WITHOUT GOING CRAZY WITH GREEN LIVING EXPERT JEN BOULDEN - EASY AND EFFICIENT TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ECO-FRIENDLY JUST IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY 

According to a new poll, more than 90 percent of Americans are recycling — but fewer than 5 percent have taken recommended actions, like driving less or reducing utility use. Going green doesn’t need to be a difficult task or cost you a lot of green. On Tuesday, April 12th, our environmental expert, Jen Boulden will give your viewers the tips they need to create a home that is more eco-friendly that will make both you and the earth proud!

Her simple steps will teach your viewers how to be more sustainable and make smarter decisions when it comes to purchasing things for inside and outside the home. Jen’s recommendations will prove that making small changes in our daily routines can make a BIG difference.

ABOUT JEN BOULDEN
Jen Boulden is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and a fierce animal lover.  She co-founded Ideal Bite in 2005 to cater to the untapped “light green consumer” market, and grew the company to over half-a-million subscribers to the daily eco email before selling the venture to The Walt Disney Company in 2008. Jen has appeared on shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, Martha Stewart and The View, and has authored articles for publications ranging from Fast Company to The Huffington Post. A graduate of William & Mary, Jen received a “green MBA” from George Washington University, where she recently was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

WWW.JENBTV.COM

04/11 LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN EXPERT KELLY EDWARDS, PATRIK PETR, CRYSTALITE BOHEMIA

SPRUCE UP FOR SPRING WITH LIFESTYLE AND DESIGN EXPERT KELLY EDWARDS AS SHE OFFERS SPRING-SEASON HOUSEHOLD TIPS

Spring is here, and as the sun starts to shine brightly through the windows, your viewers are likely realizing that it’s time to spruce up the home! Lifestyle and design expert Kelly Edwards is on hand and available to give her latest tips and tricks to get the home in order.

From cleaning tips to design advice, Kelly will share the following: 
• Clean & Green – Environmentally friendly options that clean & disinfect
• Comfort & Style – Chic and comfortable trends for the family room/living area
• Summer Accessories – Finishing touches to freshen up any space

Kelly Edwards is the co-host and design coordinator for HGTV's “Design on a Dime” as well as STYLE Network's “Tacky House”. In addition to being seen weekly on television, Kelly can also be seen as the segment host and home decorating expert for Shelter Pop where she offers online visitors her trade secrets and unique approach to design. The celebrity designer has been offering dwellers with decorating dilemmas, distinctive design tips, bargain-decorating projects, and total home makeover transformations inspired by personal style and popular trends. Kelly is well known for her knack in re-purposing everyday items into extraordinary collectibles, refurbishing unique home accessories, and crafting recipes for creative cleaning solutions.

Most recently Kelly has been seen on the Marie Osmond Show, Rachael Ray show, in the pages of national magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Life & Style and Midwest Living, and deemed over the airwaves as the “MacGyver of Design”, thanks to her amazing ability to turn a simple space into an innovative interior with only a $1,000 budget. Not just another designing diva, this former teen beauty queen is also a do-it-yourself darling with passion for all things self-created from fabrics to fashions to foods.


PATRIK PETR - MANAGING DIRECTOR IN THE US FOR CRYSTALITE BOHEMIA – THE COMPANY IS EXPANDING TO THE US WITH A NEW NY SHOWROOM AND WILL BE AT THE TABLETOP SHOW (AUG 12-15)
 
The company is now expanding to the US with a new NY showroom at 41 Madison.  41 Madison is a showroom made up of artisan manufacturers from around the world.  The Tabletop Show begins August 12-15.

ABOUT CRYSTALlITE:
Crystalite Bohemia s. r. o. was established in October 2009 and, at present, it owns two production plants. The first one is the glass factory in Světlá nad Sázavou with fully automated production of beverage and decoration glass (the glass factory was established in 1967); the other is the Květná glass factory based in Strání (established in 1794) where glass is still manufactured manually even today and, in addition, the glass is decorated using various techniques. At present, the company has more than 800 employees working in the two production plants, generating a turnover of close to EUR 37.5 million per year. A vast majority of their products are headed abroad, as the company currently exports to more than 72 countries worldwide.

An environmentally friendly crystallite glass melt has been used for many years to manufacture the entire range of products, as it does not contain any lead compounds and, since recently, includes also titanium guaranteeing a greater resistance of the final product. This glass melt offers top-class parameters such as Czech crystal and high lifetime, and can also be washed in a dishwasher without the risk of grey fading. Products made of this material will thus be stronger, more resistant to a higher number of cycles in the dishwasher, with an improved light refraction and the glass is even more abrasion resistant.

Both plants work in synergy nowadays. In addition to the manufacturing, the Světlá plant accommodates also the commercial and administrative base of the entire company, while the Květná plant deals with decorations, engraving or grinding of both beverage and decoration glass not only from Květná itself, but also of glass made on the automatic lines in Světlá nad Sázavou.

ABOUT THE TABLETOP SHOW:

The New York Tabletop Show ® is April 12-15

• 95+ showrooms open offering over 120 brands.
• April 13 - Breakfast seminar with Antiques Roadshow appraiser Nicholas

REGISTER NOW to reserve a seat.

• April 14 - Interior Designer Day sponsored by Traditional Home

Breakfast 9:30-10:30 a.m. at A Voce Restaurant

Senior Style Editor of Traditional Home, Krissa Rossbund, to moderate a panel discussion: "Tabletop: A Secret Sauce to Bottom-Line Success." The value and impact that tabletop and accessories can bring to a designer's business. Following, guests can explore and shop the participating showrooms, meet with company executives and see firsthand the newest products and latest trends. Showrooms remain open until 6 p.m.

WWW.CRYSTALITE.ORG

04/08 WINEMASTERS, GOOGLE TRENDS EXPERT, STEVE EVANS, THE MOVIE GUY

A CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS 

ABOUT THE 27TH ANNUAL CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS
Saturday, May 14th, 2016 6PM
at Warner Bros., “Midwest Street”

A wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuvres dinner benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of WINE SPECTATOR’S “TOP TEN U.S. CHARITY WINE AUCTIONS” will be held on the “Midwest Street” backlot at Warner Bros.

The California Winemasters is a perennial Wine Spectator Top 10 Charity Wine Auction set for May 14, 2016 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank.  This extraordinary event showcases 50 international chefs and 75 of California’s Finest Wineries.  “Winemasters” has raised nearly $29 million in support of the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The CF Foundation is a nonprofit donor-supported organization dedicated to attacking cystic fibrosis from every angle.  It’s focus is to support the development of new drugs to fight the disease, improve the quality of life for those with CF and ultimately, to find a cure. The Foundation’s drug development success has been recognized by Harvard Business School and by publications such as Forbes, Discover Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. Make your reservations NOW for this wine tasting extraordinaire and spectacular hors d’oeuves dinner!

CALIFORNIAWINEMASTERS.ORG


GOOGLE SEARCH TRENDS EXPERT - WEEKLY TOP SEARCH TRENDS

Google’s Top Search Trends program provides a revealing — and sometimes surprising — look at the people, places and topics that send the country searching for answers each week. Topics That Fascinated the U.S. Selected from Millions of INTERNET Searches!

Hear the hottest content on the web each week directly from the source! Become part of Google’s weekly Top Search Trends program to find out what news makers and trends are capturing the imagination of the country each week. Encompassing searches from across pop culture, sports, music, politics, news, and more a Roya will discuss five of the hottest trending queries on the web.


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.