Tuesday, July 5, 2016

07/05 SHAWNA DAWSON, LA FOOD FEST, TRONG NGUYEN, SUGAR 2.0

SHAWNA DAWSON – LA FOOD FEST IS ALMOST HERE! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS & DUST OFF YOUR STRETCHY PANTS!

JULY 8TH, 9TH AND 10TH
Exposition Park - 800 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Established 2010 // 100+ chefs + beer/wine + cocktails + music + more…

LA‘s largest and most affordable tasting event just got even better! The LA Food Fest–TIME OUT Magazine's #1 Reader Voted Event in Los Angeles–returns for its seventh consecutive year with a new location and expanded schedule!

The event kicks off on Friday, July 8 with a Dinner in the Rose Garden celebrating the Food Fest's past and present.  The main event spans Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 at Exposition Park beginning at 11:00AM for the all inclusive VIP "Golden Hour."  The general admission MRKT opens at 2:00PM where attendees can choose their own adventure with food, drink and more for purchase from 100+ food, beverage, beer, wine and craft cocktail vendors each day.

Saturday and Sunday will also feature intimate, chef-driven "long table" events in the Food Fest Rose Garden Pop-Up Restaurant for a "hangry brunch", lunch and dinner.

LAFOODFEST.COM


TRONG NGUYEN – PRESIDENT, FOODS 2.0 & FOUNDER, SUGAR 2.0 

Trong van Nguyen, Southern California Food Product Developer is the President and principle food developer for his company Foods 2.0, whose mission is to enhance everyday food products. Foods 2.0 develops “clean label” foods using just a few main natural, non-GMO ingredients — no byproducts or fillers.

Nguyen immigrated from Vietnam with his family at the age of 5, settling in the Los Angeles area. After graduating from high school, Nguyen joined the U.S. Armed Forces.

A health enthusiast, Nguyen found his passion in health foods and nutraceutical products. Currently, Nguyen develops and exports health foods overseas.

In 2015 Nguyen introduced the game-changing Sugar 2.0, a non-GMO cane sugar product with half the sugar, a third less calories yet with the same familiar taste and mouth feel as real sugar. Born out of Nguyen’s concern over how much sugar his children were eating every day, Nguyen used his knowledge to address the issue in a simple yet innovative way.

Nguyen was born in the year of the ox, a sign synonymous with diligence and determination in the Chinese Zodiac. Unsurprisingly, Nguyen is a workaholic. He enjoys solving problems and sharing new ideas with others. When Nguyen is not working, he enjoys designing gadgets for fun and hopes to one day bring some of his ideas to market.

Nguyen currently lives in the Greater Los Angeles area. He is a soccer dad who shuttles his four children to football and cheerleading practice. He is enjoying watching his children grow up to become healthy and productive individuals.

SUGAR 2.0 CUTS SUGAR IN HALF!
Sugar 2.0 is simply better sugar. Sugar 2.0 has 1/3 less calories than regular sugar with the benefits of soluble fiber.

Sugar 2.0 is made from non-GMO real cane sugar and non-GMO soluble prebiotic fiber. There are no artificial ingredients or high intensity sweeteners in Sugar 2.0. Sugar 2.0 is a 1:1 replacement for table sugar. 1 cup of Sugar 2.0 = 1 cup of sugar.

Recipes do not have to be adjusted when cooking or baking your favorite meals or desserts. Use it in your coffee and tea. It’s great for baking, cooking, soups and marinades. Now you can love sugar again!
Trong Nguyen developed Sugar 2.0 in hopes of addressing the World Health Organization’s call in 2015 to reduce sugar consumption in half. What if you could cut your sugar intake by half? Would it make a difference in your life and the lives of your family? Now you can, with Sugar 2.0!

WWW.SUGAR2PT0.COM

Monday, July 4, 2016

07/04 CHEF JEFFREY SAAD, BUSH’S BEANS HUMMUS RECIPES, CHAMPION BBQ PITMASTER MIKE PETERS GIVES GRILLING TIPS, TOM BERGERON HOSTS “A CAPITOL FOURTH ON PBS”, EIGHT-TIME HOT DOG EATING CHAMPION JOEY CHESTNUT PREVIEWS CONEY ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

TELEVISION HOST & AUTHOR CHEF JEFFREY SAAD HAS TEAMED UP WITH BUSH’S BEANS TO CREATE AN ARRAY OF TASTY YET QUICK WAYS TO SERVE UP AND JAZZ UP THE ALL-TIME FAVORITE HUMMUS

CHEF JEFFREY SAAD TALKS ABOUT UNIQUE, EASY HUMMUS RECIPES FOR THE SUMMER! 

Chef Jeffrey teamed up with Bush’s to create an array of tasty yet quick ways to serve up and jazz up the all-time favorite hummus, using a new, three-step DIY “Hummus Made Easy” mix that just came out.

ABOUT CHEF JEFFREY:
Jeffrey Saad is an American chef, author, restaurant owner, and television personality from Chicago, Illinois. He is currently the host of United Tastes of America on the Cooking Channel.

Saad became interested in the culinary business when he was a teenager working at a diner behind his junior high school. Later in his life, he enrolled in the Hotel Restaurant Management Program at Iowa State University. There he earned the title of chef de cuisine during his sophomore year. He continued studies at the Culinary Institute of America and the California Culinary Academy. He performed his internship in London, with Anton Mosimann.

In 1993 Saad traveled to Mexico looking to expand his knowledge of the Mexican cuisine. This led him to open a Mexican-influenced restaurant called Sweet Heat in San Francisco. After that, he opened two more restaurants and started his own signature line of bottled chutneys. Among his culinary and business ventures, he became a partner of California's Pasta Pomodoro Italian Restaurants. After that, Saad moved to Los Angeles with his wife and they both started running a real estatecompany.

In 2009 Saad auditioned for the fifth season of the show The Next Food Network Star. He ended up as the first runner-up, losing to Melissa d'Arabian in the finale. However, Food Network gave him the opportunity to host his own web series called Spice Smuggler, where he highlighted spices and foods from other countries. The web series ran for a year, and then Cooking Channel asked him to be the host of the show United Tastes of America.

Saad is a partner and executive chef of "The Grove" restaurants in San Francisco. He also distributes his own collection of spice blends. In 2012, Saad released his first cookbook titled Jeffrey Saad's Global Kitchen: Recipes Without Borders. On December 9, 2013, he opened the restaurant, La Ventura in Studio City, California.

WWW.BUSHBEANS.COM
WWW.JEFFREYSAAD.COM

CHAMPION BBQ PITMASTER MIKE PETERS GIVES GRILLING TIPS FOR A 4TH OF JULY MENU EXPLODING WITH FLAVOR  

The 4th of July is the biggest grilling day of the year and the perfect opportunity to show off your skills at the grill. Grab your apron and treat your guests to a flavorful menu they will enjoy more than the fireworks display!

To help backyard chefs prepare an epic menu, Great American BBQ tour host Mike Peters will share his grilling expertise with tips and recipes for upgrading your grilled chicken game and how to add smoky flavor to your grilled goods like a pro pit master – no smoker required!

Mike knows a thing or two about making magic on the grill. Peters has been a member of the Kansas City Barbeque Society since 2008. He and his wife Christine travel the country preaching the “Gospel of Q” as the hosts of the Great American BBQ tour and KCBS ambassadors to the world.

 How to get smoky pit master-quality flavor in your backyard:
• Upgrade your classic grilled chicken with an extra layer of bold flavor
• Make ribs on the grill that your guests will swear came straight from a smoker
• Add high-flavor seasonings to seafood like salmon for quick summer weeknight dinners

ABOUT MIKE PETERS:
Mike Peters’ competition roots began in 2003 at the “Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival” in Springfield, Missouri. Since then, he has built a resume that includes numerous category and event championships, including qualifying and competing in the prestigious “Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational.” Since 2008, Mike and his wife Christine have been traveling the country teaching festival attendees and fans about the “Gospel of Q” as the charming and affable hosts of the “Great American BBQ” tour. As tour hosts, they are the Kansas City Barbeque Society’s ambassadors to the world. During the past five years, the Peters’ have journeyed tens of thousands of miles across the nation and back, acting as the voice of KCBS and promoting BBQ while teaching professional grilling tips and tricks to millions of festival attendees. This is now their ninth year touring. Mike Peters has served on the KCBS board for four years and last year he was President.


EMMY AWARD-WINNING TELEVISION PERSONALITY TOM BERGERON - “A CAPITOL FOURTH ON PBS”


This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 240th birthday as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back  Emmy Award-winning  television personality  Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS)  to host festivities.

Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, “A Capitol Fourth” this year will also feature performances by: legendary Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson; platinum selling recording star and Grammy Award-winner Kenny Loggins; multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw; Award-winning country vocalist Cassadee Pope; actress and singer Amber Riley (GLEE), who is set to star in DREAMGIRLS THE MUSICAL on London’s West End; musical prodigy and classical crossover star Jackie Evancho; Tony Award-winning Broadway and television star Sutton Foster (YOUNGER, GILMORE GIRLS); and the cast of the smash hit Broadway musical “On Your Feet!” the inspiring true story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.  Alisan Porter, the Season 10 winner of THE VOICE, will open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem.” The concert will also feature special segments in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the USO and the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (more details to come).

The 36th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Monday, July 4, 2016 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ETbefore a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.  The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide.

WWW.PBS.ORG/A-CAPITOL-FOURTH



EIGHT-TIME HOT DOG EATING CHAMPION JOEY CHESTNUT - PREVIEW OF THIS YEAR’S CONEY ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP


EIGHT-TIME HOT DOG EATING CHAMPION JOEY CHESTNUT’S QUEST TO REGAIN THE INTERNATIONAL TITLE GOING FOR #9 THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY

There are few champions in any sport who can claim eight consecutive championships. This coming Independence Day, Joey “JAWS” Chestnut will once again try to make history at Coney Island by going for a record ninth championship.  Jaws was upset in the final competition last year, so this year he’s training hard to regain his title and add to his world record.  Whatever happens, Joey has already established himself as one of the all-time greats in the sport of competition eating.

On June 24th, the hot dog eating super star will be in Washington, DC., for one of the qualifying events for the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating contest. He will also introduce your us to Nathan’s Ticket to Fun Rewards (www.NathansTicketToFun.com).  Everyone will want to know how Joey won in 2014 by eating 61 hot dogs in ten minutes, and in 2013 when he consumed a record 69 hot dogs and buns.

NATHAN’S FAMOUS 100TH HOT DOG EATING COMPETITION. FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, THOUSANDS WILL GATHER TO CELEBRATE. JOIN THE FUN THIS JULY 4TH. 

This Fourth of July people will gather by the thousands at the corner of Surf and Stillwell in Coney Island, NY to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Nathan’s Famous by playing witness to the most unique sporting competition in the world. They’ll flock to Nathan’s flagship restaurant to catch a glimpse of these hot dog eating legends and the celebration that is as uniquely American as it is Nathan’s.

MORTALS BECOME LEGENDS
On July Fourth, the world’s top competitive eaters will gather for a chance to become a legend. Will current champions Matt Stonie and Miki Sudo continue in their recently won reigns? Or will the dethroned Joey Chestnut and Sonya Thomas retake their places as best in the world?

ABOUT JOEY
Joey Chestnut is the greatest eater is history. That is not empty editorializing or bloviating. That is empirical fact. Members of the media and members of the scientific community are warmly invited to conduct their own independent analysis; MLE is confident that you will come to the same conclusions. Chestnut defeated Kobayashi at the 2007 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contests to return the Mustard Yellow Belt to the United States. That victory was the start of an unprecedented eight-year run at the top of the Nathan’s Hot Dog World; Chestnut was undefeated at the event he made his own through 2014. He is also adept at a wide variety of foods stuffs, notably chicken wings—he is the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Hooters Worldwide Wing Eating Champion—and chili. At the time of writing, Chestnut holds 40 World Records across 40 disciplines. That is a World Record of World Records. These days Joey Chestnut is truly an American hero and a national treasure. His appetite is legendary and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Keep your eyes open, world, because Joey Chestnut may be coming to a city near you soon.

WWW.NATHANSTICKETTOFUN.COM 

WWW.NATHANSFAMOUS.COM 

Friday, July 1, 2016

07/01 HOT DOG EXPERT JASON WISHENGRAD, THE STAND, NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH, STEVE EVANS, THE MOVIE GUY

HOTDOG EXPERT JASON WISHENGRAD FROM THE STAND HELPS US KICK OFF NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH!

Redefining today’s casual dining scene, The Stand delivers quality, speed and a diverse menu designed to meet everyone’s needs. With locations in Encino, Century City, Woodland Hills, Northridge, and soon to be Irvine, The Stand breaks fast casual stereotypes by catering to both families and young millennials looking for unique, high quality classic American food, at an affordable price. The menu consists of a variety of custom made-to-order original burgers and grilled chicken sandwiches, such as The Stand Burger and Southwest Chicken, as well as sausages and hotdogs, all that can be enriched by a selection of more than twenty loaded toppings including Bacon Tomato Jam, Stand Chili, Chimichurri Slaw, Crispy Onion Strings and Fried Egg. A wide variety of salads, sides and veggies are also offered, including Chili Fries and Chimichurri Slaw. Priced to satisfy a wide range of needs and dining occasions, The Stand brings the comfort of early century American diners to Southern California with a unique, modern

ABOUT JASON WISHENGRAD - Executive Vice President /Designer/Culinary Director    
Jason Wishengrad was born and raised in Newport Beach, CA, before heading east to attend Boston University. Graduating with a degree in Advertising & Communication, Jason immediately began working for his father’s restaurant, The Stand, focusing on business development. As Executive Vice President, Jason oversees daily operations, culinary development, business development, and construction projects. Responsible for the creation of the menu at The Stand and all culinary movements, Jason is also behind the process of design, handling all design aspects of the restaurant, including graphics, menus, menu boards, metal work and advertisements.

WWW.THESTANDLINK.COM

NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH
Hot Diggity Dog!  Or should I say dogs!  Now that weather has warmed up and gotten nice outside, grilling season is upon us yet again.  Time to fire up those grills and buy some nice juicy hamburgers, sausages…. and hot dogs, of course!  July is National Hot Dog Month. Grab your dogs and toppings, because here are some interesting bits on an American classic!  The exact origins of hot dogs are unknown, but likely their predecessor was brought over by immigrants.  What we do know, however, is how they are made (what they are made of).  Hot dogs are usually pork or beef, but they can be made from poultry as well.  The meat is put into a machine to be finely ground until it resembles a paste or batter (don’t look it up….trust us).  Spices and/or flavorings are added for flavor and some brands add sugar or corn syrup for sweetness. Some brands also add preservatives to extend the shelf life of the product.  After the meat has been finely ground, it is sent to a machine that pumps the meat into the casings.  A number of brands use cellulose casings, but some still use traditional natural casing.  After being pumped with meat, the casings go through another machine to link the casings into strands of hot dogs.  Afterwards, the strands of hot dogs are sent to an oven to cook. During this stage, smoke may be used to add extra flavor.  After cooking, the dogs are showered in water to let them cool before being sent to packaging. If cellulose casing was used, the hot dogs are sent to another machine to remove the casing.  Then they are cut into individual dogs, packaged and sealed ready to be sent to a store near you.
Some Fun Facts :

  • Joey Chestnut currently holds the world record in hot dog eating by eating 69 hot dogs (and buns) in 10 minutes
  • The Tokyo Dog food truck located in Seattle, WA has the record for the most expensive hot dog , costing $169
  • The longest hot dog on record, made by Novex SA of Paraguay in 2011, is 668 ft. and 7.62 in. (203.80m.)


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.


Thursday, June 30, 2016

06/30 CHEF JEFFREY SAAD, HUMMUS RECIPIES, TRACY FARHAD, SOLVANG CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU

TELEVISION HOST & AUTHOR CHEF JEFFREY SAAD HAS TEAMED UP WITH BUSH’S BEANS TO CREATE AN ARRAY OF TASTY YET QUICK WAYS TO SERVE UP AND JAZZ UP THE ALL-TIME FAVORITE HUMMUS

CHEF JEFFREY SAAD TALKS ABOUT UNIQUE, EASY HUMMUS RECIPES FOR THE SUMMER! 

Chef Jeffrey teamed up with Bush’s to create an array of tasty yet quick ways to serve up and jazz up the all-time favorite hummus, using a new, three-step DIY “Hummus Made Easy” mix that just came out.

ABOUT CHEF JEFFREY:
Jeffrey Saad is an American chef, author, restaurant owner, and television personality from Chicago, Illinois. He is currently the host of United Tastes of America on the Cooking Channel.

Saad became interested in the culinary business when he was a teenager working at a diner behind his junior high school. Later in his life, he enrolled in the Hotel Restaurant Management Program at Iowa State University. There he earned the title of chef de cuisine during his sophomore year. He continued studies at the Culinary Institute of America and the California Culinary Academy. He performed his internship in London, with Anton Mosimann.

In 1993 Saad traveled to Mexico looking to expand his knowledge of the Mexican cuisine. This led him to open a Mexican-influenced restaurant called Sweet Heat in San Francisco. After that, he opened two more restaurants and started his own signature line of bottled chutneys. Among his culinary and business ventures, he became a partner of California's Pasta Pomodoro Italian Restaurants. After that, Saad moved to Los Angeles with his wife and they both started running a real estatecompany.

In 2009 Saad auditioned for the fifth season of the show The Next Food Network Star. He ended up as the first runner-up, losing to Melissa d'Arabian in the finale. However, Food Network gave him the opportunity to host his own web series called Spice Smuggler, where he highlighted spices and foods from other countries. The web series ran for a year, and then Cooking Channel asked him to be the host of the show United Tastes of America.

Saad is a partner and executive chef of "The Grove" restaurants in San Francisco. He also distributes his own collection of spice blends. In 2012, Saad released his first cookbook titled Jeffrey Saad's Global Kitchen: Recipes Without Borders. On December 9, 2013, he opened the restaurant, La Ventura in Studio City, California.

WWW.BUSHBEANS.COM
WWW.JEFFREYSAAD.COM


TRACY FARHAD - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SOLVANG CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU - SOLVANG CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016 WITH PARADE, FREE CONCERTS, BBQ, FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS SHOW

SOLVANG CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016 WITH PARADE, FREE CONCERTS, BBQ, FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS SHOW

Recently named one of the “Best Historic Small Towns in America” *, Solvang is ready to celebrate USA Independence Day 2016 with special events and activities for the whole family. 

Monday, July 4, 2016--
10:00 a.m.  -- Free Concert by Valley Wind Ensemble at Solvang Park Gazebo (Mission Drive & First Street).

11:00 a.m. -- Independence Day Parade presented by Solvang Breakfast Rotary Club that steps/rolls/canters west along Mission Drive (Route 246); turns south on Fourth Place, then east along Copenhagen Drive and back to the starting point at Old Mission Santa Ines (1760 Mission Drive). This year’s theme is “Valley Life and Liberty.” Grand Marshals are brothers Erik and Hans Gregersen, whose grandfather Rev. Jens Gregersen was one of Solvang’s founders in 1911.

Noon- 2:00 p.m. -- BBQ and Free Concert by the T-Bone Ramblers at Solvang Park sponsored by Solvang Breakfast Rotary Club featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, linguiça and all the fixings for $5-7 combos--with chips and soda or water. (www.solvangrotary.com )

2:00 p.m. -- 22nd Annual Solvang Independence Day Festival & Fireworks Show sponsored by Rotary Club of the Santa Ynez Valley. Gates open at Old Mission Santa Ines starting at 2:00 p.m. throughout the afternoon and evening. Admission is $10.00 per adult; and FREE for children ages 7 and under, as well as FREE for active duty military and their immediate family members with ID. The Festival will feature food booths, wine & beer garden, kids’ activities including bounce castle, face-painting and plenty of time to kick-back and relax. All proceeds benefit local charities. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://squareup.com/store/Santa-Ynez-Valley-Rotary-Club  or at the gate. www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org

5:00 p.m. --Live entertainment on the outdoor Solvang Independence Festival stage at Old Mission Santa Ines featuring six 2016 Teen Star finalists: Jillian Garnett, Kaitlyn Chui, Daniel Geiger, Rachel Guron and Jericho Guron

9:00 p.m. – Solvang Fireworks Show held at Old Mission Santa Ines.
BONUS: Also at 2:00 p.m., the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale and The Jamboree Band will perform at the Old Mission Santa Inés this year (since Solvang Veterans Memorial Building hall is currently under renovation). The concert will feature 100 percent made-in-America music including “What a Wonderful World,” a medley of songs celebrating the West and patriotic, rousing tunes such as “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Happy Wanderer” under the direction of Chris Bowman. Concert goers who arrive before 2 p.m. may enter for free; after 2:00 p.m., admission fee to the Solvang Independence Day Festival is requested.

There is free parking in public lots and businesses throughout Solvang year-round. The Solvang Visitors Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at 1630 Copenhagen Drive offering free maps, guides, savings coupons and plenty of information—operated by the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau, a not-for-profit organization formed in 1986 to promote the City of Solvang, its Northern European culture, cuisine, arts and attractions of the village known as “California’s Little Denmark.

WWW.SOLVANGUSA.COM

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

06/29 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE EXPERT, HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPERT DANNY LIPFORD, OUTDOOR SUMMER TIPS

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.


HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPERT DANNY LIPFORD SHARES HIS BEST TIPS TO MAKE YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS BEST FOR THIS SUMMER AND ALL YEAR-ROUND

“OUTDOOR LIVING AT IT'S BEST"

Summertime & The Outdoor Livin’ is Easy!

One of the strongest trends in home remodeling over the last few years has been creating usable, attractive, fun outdoor living spaces. But many times, homeowners are frustrated that they can’t enjoy the space year round! Well, guess what? Rain, shine, hot or cold we’ve got the solution for you!

Home improvement Expert Danny Lipford has just completed the ultimate outdoor living space at his own home in Mobile, Alabama. With just a touch of a few buttons, the line between inside and out are blurred with the help of motorized retractable screens, remote control heating/cooling ductwork, a fire table, large folding door unit and more.

Danny Lipford is a veteran remodeling contractor and television personality known to audiences as Host of the Emmy-Nominated and nationally-syndicated home improvement TV and radio shows: Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford. Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade, and has made more than 160 national television appearances. Danny has been a longtime contributor to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine and BHG.com, and is a source for hundreds of other popular magazines and websites each year.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

6/28 MICHAEL "DR. WOODY" WOODWARD, EMMY AWARD-WINNING TELEVISION PERSONALITY TOM BERGERON, “A CAPITOL FOURTH ON PBS”

MICHAEL "DR. WOODY" WOODWARD, PHD – SPENDING QUALITY FAMILY TIME – EVEN IN SHORT BURSTS – CAN RESET STRESS LEVELS TO NORMAL 

DID YOU KNOW STRESS AT WORK CAN EFFECT FAMILY BONDING?  

Spending Quality Family Time – Even in Short Bursts – Can Reset Stress Levels to Normal

According to the American Institute of Stress, 48 percent of Americans say work stress negatively impacts their personal life, while 35 percent stress out about how much their job actually interferes with family time.

There’s hope! The remedy lies in a weekend getaway with your family. Vacation destinations that offer something for the whole family help strengthen bonds and reduce stress levels. You don’t have to go abroad to truly escape. There are plenty of fully immersive vacation experiences just a short drive away.

Michael “Dr. Woody” Woodward, PhD is an organizational psychologist and CEC certified professional coach who works with both private and corporate clients to develop management and leadership capacity as well as engaging and motivating employees. As a work-life expert Dr. Woody has appeared on The TODAY Show, LIVE w/ Kelly, and Fox and Friends among many others. He received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami, a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Springfield College, and a PhD in industrial and organizational psychology from Florida International University.


EMMY AWARD-WINNING TELEVISION PERSONALITY TOM BERGERON - “A CAPITOL FOURTH ON PBS”

This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 240th birthday as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back  Emmy Award-winning  television personality  Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS)  to host festivities.

Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, “A Capitol Fourth” this year will also feature performances by: legendary Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson; platinum selling recording star and Grammy Award-winner Kenny Loggins; multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw; Award-winning country vocalist Cassadee Pope; actress and singer Amber Riley (GLEE), who is set to star in DREAMGIRLS THE MUSICAL on London’s West End; musical prodigy and classical crossover star Jackie Evancho; Tony Award-winning Broadway and television star Sutton Foster (YOUNGER, GILMORE GIRLS); and the cast of the smash hit Broadway musical “On Your Feet!” the inspiring true story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.  Alisan Porter, the Season 10 winner of THE VOICE, will open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem.” The concert will also feature special segments in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the USO and the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (more details to come).

The 36th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Monday, July 4, 2016 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ETbefore a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.  The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide.

WWW.PBS.ORG/A-CAPITOL-FOURTH

Monday, June 27, 2016

6/27 PARKER WALLACE, EAT RICH, STAY SKINNY: A GIRL’S GUIDE TO HOLIDAY FEASTING, AWARD WINNING COUNTRY VOCALIST CASSADEE POPE, A CAPITOL FOURTH ON PBS, MIRIAM CROSS, KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE

PARKER WALLACE – AUTHOR, EAT RICH, STAY SKINNY: A GIRL’S GUIDE TO HOLIDAY FEASTING - FIND OUT HOW TO CREATE A GREAT SUMMER PARTY & STILL FIT INTO THOSE SKINNY JEANS

MAKING INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL WITH THE FOUNDER OF WHAT’S ON PARKER’S PLATE

Find Out How to Create a Great Summer Party & Still Fit Into Those Skinny Jeans

If you’re looking for the ingredients for a fantastic Fourth of July party – or any summer party for that matter – then you’ll love this interview with Parker Wallace, founder of What’s on Parker’s Plate. Parker is also the author of a best-selling cookbook, called: Eat Rich, Stay Skinny: A Girls’ Guide to Holiday Feasting.” On June 27th the super chef will provide your viewers and listeners with a guide for Independence Day holiday eating that will inspire them to try some new and innovative products. Parker is ready to show your audience how to turn their regular July 4th celebration into a super party that all their neighbors, friends and relatives will remember for years. Parker will also share some recipes that will still allow you to fit into those skinny jeans, even after the holidays.


AWARD WINNING COUNTRY VOCALIST CASSADEE POPE – WILL PERFORM AT THIS YEARS “A CAPITOL FOURTH ON PBS”

This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 240th birthday as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes back  Emmy Award-winning  television personality  Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS)  to host festivities.

Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, “A Capitol Fourth” this year will also feature performances by: legendary Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson; platinum selling recording star and Grammy Award-winner Kenny Loggins; multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw; Award-winning country vocalist Cassadee Pope; actress and singer Amber Riley (GLEE), who is set to star in DREAMGIRLS THE MUSICAL on London’s West End; musical prodigy and classical crossover star Jackie Evancho; Tony Award-winning Broadway and television star Sutton Foster (YOUNGER, GILMORE GIRLS); and the cast of the smash hit Broadway musical “On Your Feet!” the inspiring true story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.  Alisan Porter, the Season 10 winner of THE VOICE, will open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem.” The concert will also feature special segments in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the USO and the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (more details to come).

The 36th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Monday, July 4, 2016 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ETbefore a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network.  The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide.

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MIRIAM CROSS – STAFF WRITER, KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE - SUMMER TRAVEL–IS IT BETTER TO BOOK DIRECT OR USE AN ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY?


HOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS ON ALL YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL NEEDS

Is it Better to Book Travel Directly or Use an Online Travel Agency?
Each has its merits, but what's the better way to pay?

It’s hard to beat the convenience of online travel agencies, such as Expedia and Priceline, when shopping for the cheapest airfare or choosing a hotel. OTAs not only aggregate flights, accommodations, rental cars and vacation packages but also let you compare options by price, user rating and other criteria. Sometimes they offer discounts and attractive package deals, too. But it doesn’t always make sense to book with an OTA.

When direct is better. For domestic travel, prices are similar when you book directly or through a third-party site, says Douglas Quinby, vice president of research at Phocuswright, a travel-industry research firm. But going to the source has benefits: It’s easier to compare fare options and bundled fees on an airline’s website, for example. Plus, third-party sites are not currently bound by the federal rule requiring U.S. airlines to give travelers 24 hours to hold or cancel a ticket. Many sites mention a similar window for canceling, but the policies are not always spelled out.

Hotel chains such as Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott offer small discounts to their loyalty members for reserving directly, and you usually have to book directly to earn rewards points. Plus, “there is a good amount of anecdotal evidence that hotels treat people better when they book directly,” says Pauline Frommer, editorial director of travel publisher Frommer’s.

Travel forums and consumer review sites detail a slew of instances in which OTAs bungle customer service when things go wrong. Plus, changing or canceling your flight or itinerary can cost extra, and some smaller sites charge a service fee for booking. For example, Priceline adds $30 on top of the airline’s change fee if you need to modify your itinerary; CheapOair, Vayama and others slap on $100 or more. If you need to cancel a nonrefundable fare, credit may or may not be available through the airline. Southwest, Allegiant and many international budget airlines aren’t searchable on OTAs, so you need to look up their fares separately.

To cover your bases, use a meta-search engine, such as Kayak, to compare OTA rates with prices from the airlines, hotels and car rental companies, then weigh how much the savings mean to you.

When OTAs get the nod. If you’re planning an international trip, an online travel agency is a good way to simplify the booking process and find low rates. “The hotel market is more fragmented, and airfares are more competitive, so you will see a lot more variation in price,” says Quinby. OTAs often cobble together complex itineraries using multiple airlines in a way that would be difficult—and time-consuming—to replicate yourself.

If you’re not loyal to a certain brand, you may benefit from an OTA’s rewards program, such as the Hotels.com “free night” reward after you stay at eligible properties for 10 nights. You can also find good value using an OTA to bundle flights with hotels or cars, especially for popular destinations. Before you decide to buy, price each component separately to be sure you’re getting a good deal, and check for inflexible cancellation and change policies, such as nonrefundable rates. For an expensive, special vacation, you may feel more comfortable piecing the trip together yourself—or letting a traditional travel agent plan it.

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Friday, June 24, 2016

6/24 B.J. FAZELI, FAZELI CELLARS, EIGHT-TIME HOT DOG EATING CHAMPION JOEY CHESTNUT, CONEY ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY


B.J. FAZELI – OWNER OF FAZELI CELLARS TALKS TRAVEL, FOOD AND WINE IN TEMECULA 

A pioneer in the direct response industry, B.J. has made a second career out of his dream of owning his own winery. After turning over his successful infomercial business to his daughters, B.J. moved to Temecula – and succeeded, growing his new endeavor with a roster of wine that is produced from 45 estate vineyard acres and select local growers. Careful consideration is made when it comes to selecting the unique names of the wines, each of which bears a meaningful connection to Fazeli’s Persian heritage.   In addition to the winery, B.J. also owns a restaurant in Temecula. With the goal of merging ancient Persia with contemporary California, Baba Joon's Kitchen provides a unique – and extensive – Mediterranean Persian fusion menu that results in a perfect wine pairing experience.  Many of the menu items were created by B.J., reflecting his singular passion for the art of cooking and wine-pairing that gives traditional Persian ingredients and dishes an original twist and modern feel.

ABOUT FAZELI CELLARS:
Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of the De Portola Wine Trail – the famed ‘Wine Row” of Southern California’s spectacular Temecula Valley wine country – Fazeli Cellars soars as a state-of-the-art winery offering a combination of stunning architecture, breathtaking scenic beauty and the finest selection of boutique wines the region has to offer.

Owner Bizhan “BJ” Fazeli fulfilled a life-long passion in the acquisition and development of his Temecula vineyards/winery.   Since its first vintage in 2006, Fazeli Cellars today boasts more than 20 varietals of boutique wines from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvginon Blanc, Petit Sirah to Mourvedre, and Viogner to Chardonnay that have earned numerous prestigious festival competition awards – and the loyalty of enthusiasts across the region.  

BJ built Fazeli Cellars to reflect pride for his own rich cultural heritage.  The result is a unique combination of Modern Moorish architecture and ambiance that honors ancient Persian traditions, while paying tribute to the contemporary character of California as is reflected on the back label of all his wines “Ancient traditions of Persia rooted in the modern expression of California.” Wine tasting and dining are enjoyed in a luxurious setting where panoramic windows overlook Temecula’s spectacular vistas. Grand-scale events are presented with exquisite flair in Fazeli Cellars’ extraordinary banquet facilities.  And wedding ceremonies – a Fazeli Cellars and Winery mainstay – are lovingly conducted in magnificent park-like surroundings against a backdrop of Temecula Valley’s dazzling splendor.  The winery also houses Baba Joon’s kitchen – Fazeli Cellars’ A-rated dining destination for lunch and wine pairing.

Visitors can experience wine tasting at the De Portela Trail winery or at Fazeli Cellars’ lavish tasting room located in historic Old Town Temecula.

Exquisite, award-winning world-class boutique wines…superb dining in an airy atmosphere…luxurious settings for an unforgettable wine-tasting experience… unparalleled wedding grounds and wedding event facilities…and a state-of-the-art banquet hall for large-scale private or corporate events to public concerts – Fazeli Cellars is a valley jewel located in one of Southern California’s most majestic travel getaway destinations.

ABOUT FAZELI CELLARS WINES
Exquisite towering structures, majestic grounds and extraordinary dining make Fazeli Cellars a popular and memorable getaway, but it’s the wines that make Fazeli Cellars a world-class winery.

Our Roots Run Deep is the motto of Fazeli’ Cellars where its acclaimed wine offerings celebrate rich ancient Persian traditions.

Describing himself as a ‘blender,’ the wines reflect his discriminating palate.  Because all extraordinary wines start in the vineyard, Fazeli vineyards are tenderly and lovingly cared for.  Fazeli wines are produced from 45 estate vineyard acres and select local growers.  The red wines are aged to perfection in French, Hungarian and American barrels before being bottled. The 10-12,000 cases of annual production are released to consistent demand.  Careful consideration was also made when it came to selecting the unique names of the wines – each of which have bears a meaningful connection to Fazeli’s Persian heritage.

Fazeli Cellars’ popular Seasons Collection celebrates Narooz, named after the spring equinox that coincides with the start of the Persian New Year.  The varietals – Viogner and Muscat Canelli are refreshing white wines with floral aromas; Embrace the Chaos is a collection of wines that includes Pandemonium –a rich blend of five difference varietal – and Mayhem, a savory blend of Cinsault and Mourvedre; For wine that’s sheer poetry, The Heritage Collection pays homage to four noble Persian poets.  Among the most popular of the Fazelli wines, the collection consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Sera and Chiraz.

Visitors can experience wine tasting at the De Portela Trail winery or at Fazeli Cellars’ lavish tasting room located in historic Old Town Temecula.

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EIGHT-TIME HOT DOG EATING CHAMPION JOEY CHESTNUT - PREVIEW OF THIS YEAR’S CONEY ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

EIGHT-TIME HOT DOG EATING CHAMPION JOEY CHESTNUT’S QUEST TO REGAIN THE INTERNATIONAL TITLE GOING FOR #9 THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY

There are few champions in any sport who can claim eight consecutive championships. This coming Independence Day, Joey “JAWS” Chestnut will once again try to make history at Coney Island by going for a record ninth championship.  Jaws was upset in the final competition last year, so this year he’s training hard to regain his title and add to his world record.  Whatever happens, Joey has already established himself as one of the all-time greats in the sport of competition eating.

On June 24th, the hot dog eating super star will be in Washington, DC., for one of the qualifying events for the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating contest. He will also introduce your us to Nathan’s Ticket to Fun Rewards (www.NathansTicketToFun.com).  Everyone will want to know how Joey won in 2014 by eating 61 hot dogs in ten minutes, and in 2013 when he consumed a record 69 hot dogs and buns.

NATHAN’S FAMOUS 100TH HOT DOG EATING COMPETITION. FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, THOUSANDS WILL GATHER TO CELEBRATE. JOIN THE FUN THIS JULY 4TH. 

This Fourth of July people will gather by the thousands at the corner of Surf and Stillwell in Coney Island, NY to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Nathan’s Famous by playing witness to the most unique sporting competition in the world. They’ll flock to Nathan’s flagship restaurant to catch a glimpse of these hot dog eating legends and the celebration that is as uniquely American as it is Nathan’s.

MORTALS BECOME LEGENDS
On July Fourth, the world’s top competitive eaters will gather for a chance to become a legend. Will current champions Matt Stonie and Miki Sudo continue in their recently won reigns? Or will the dethroned Joey Chestnut and Sonya Thomas retake their places as best in the world?

ABOUT JOEY
Joey Chestnut is the greatest eater is history. That is not empty editorializing or bloviating. That is empirical fact. Members of the media and members of the scientific community are warmly invited to conduct their own independent analysis; MLE is confident that you will come to the same conclusions. Chestnut defeated Kobayashi at the 2007 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contests to return the Mustard Yellow Belt to the United States. That victory was the start of an unprecedented eight-year run at the top of the Nathan’s Hot Dog World; Chestnut was undefeated at the event he made his own through 2014. He is also adept at a wide variety of foods stuffs, notably chicken wings—he is the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Hooters Worldwide Wing Eating Champion—and chili. At the time of writing, Chestnut holds 40 World Records across 40 disciplines. That is a World Record of World Records. These days Joey Chestnut is truly an American hero and a national treasure. His appetite is legendary and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Keep your eyes open, world, because Joey Chestnut may be coming to a city near you soon.

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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.


Thursday, June 23, 2016

6/23 CHAMPION BBQ PITMASTER MIKE PETERS, HEATHER MURAN, SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE COUNTRY ROLL OUT THE BARRELS

CHAMPION BBQ PITMASTER MIKE PETERS GIVES GRILLING TIPS FOR A 4TH OF JULY MENU EXPLODING WITH FLAVOR  

The 4th of July is the biggest grilling day of the year and the perfect opportunity to show off your skills at the grill. Grab your apron and treat your guests to a flavorful menu they will enjoy more than the fireworks display!

To help backyard chefs prepare an epic menu, Great American BBQ tour host Mike Peters will share his grilling expertise with tips and recipes for upgrading your grilled chicken game and how to add smoky flavor to your grilled goods like a pro pit master – no smoker required!

Mike knows a thing or two about making magic on the grill. Peters has been a member of the Kansas City Barbeque Society since 2008. He and his wife Christine travel the country preaching the “Gospel of Q” as the hosts of the Great American BBQ tour and KCBS ambassadors to the world.

 How to get smoky pit master-quality flavor in your backyard:
• Upgrade your classic grilled chicken with an extra layer of bold flavor
• Make ribs on the grill that your guests will swear came straight from a smoker
• Add high-flavor seasonings to seafood like salmon for quick summer weeknight dinners

ABOUT MIKE PETERS:
Mike Peters’ competition roots began in 2003 at the “Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival” in Springfield, Missouri. Since then, he has built a resume that includes numerous category and event championships, including qualifying and competing in the prestigious “Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational.” Since 2008, Mike and his wife Christine have been traveling the country teaching festival attendees and fans about the “Gospel of Q” as the charming and affable hosts of the “Great American BBQ” tour. As tour hosts, they are the Kansas City Barbeque Society’s ambassadors to the world. During the past five years, the Peters’ have journeyed tens of thousands of miles across the nation and back, acting as the voice of KCBS and promoting BBQ while teaching professional grilling tips and tricks to millions of festival attendees. This is now their ninth year touring. Mike Peters has served on the KCBS board for four years and last year he was President.


HEATHER MURAN – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE COUNTRY – ROLL OUT THE BARRELS WEEKEND (THURS-SUN, JUNE 23-26)

The wineries of SLO Wine Country boast an average distance of just five miles from the Pacific Ocean, resulting in prevailing marine conditions that are among the most pronounced of any wine region in California.

SLO Wine Country includes two small adjoining American Viticultural Areas—the Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley—and other nearby winegrowing areas.  Each of these areas shares a unifying proximity to the ocean, as well as to each other. Collectively, these growing conditions forge a unifying wine quality that is native to SLO Wine Country:

Cool
The reliable cooling effect of the nearby Pacific Ocean ensures a long growing season, enabling the grapes to achieve physiological ripeness and natural balance. Cool-climate varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir excel in the heart of SLO Wine Country, and even the warmest areas benefit from considerable marine influence.  

Consistent
The ocean proximity also exerts a moderating effect on the climate, minimizing temperature swings so that growing conditions are rarely hot or cold. The result is an extraordinarily steady growing season that fosters balanced ripening and consistent quality from vintage to vintage.

Complex
The imprint of the ocean is also evident in SLO Wine Country's uncommonly complex soils, which are frequently riddled with ancient sea fossils. Soil variation enables the winegrower to mix and match varietals to specific soil profiles, or to add more "colors" to the palette of a single varietal, heightening overall quality and complexity.

ROLL OUT THE BARRELS WEEKEND
Come Roll Out the Barrels with us all weekend long! 

Thursday, June 23rd, 2016
Barrels in the Plaza
Downtown San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza
Tickets:
4:30pm Early Entry, $100
5:30 General Admission, $80
Break out the Barrels!  We'll be featuring over 50 wineries and restaurants dishing out world class wines and tantalizing treats for Thursday evening's “Barrels in The Plaza” grand tasting in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo City, adjacent to the historic Mission de Tolosa.

Friday, June 24th, 2016
Taste the Coast Collaborative Winemaker Dinner
Claiborne & Churchill Winery
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo
Participating Wineries: Claiborne & Churchill, Peloton Cellars, Stephen Ross, Tolosa, and Verdad
Tickets: $160 per person
"Taste the Coast" under the stars at Claiborne & Churchill Winery and join our winemakers for a night of epic wine pairings, partnered with five courses of locally sourced and produced cuisine, prepared by famed local chef Brian Collins of Ember Restaurant.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 25th & 26th
Adventures in SLO Wine Country
Hosted at various participating tasting rooms throughout San Luis Obispo Wine Country
We've got a weekend full of adventures with the winemakers!  Walk the vineyards, barrel sample the new vintage, and enjoy open houses and festivities all weekend long.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

06/22 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT, HEALTH EXPERT JIM MORELLI

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.


HEALTH EXPERT JIM MORELLI SHARES TIPS ON  STAYING FIT, ACTIVE AND HEALTHY THROUGH THE SUMMER SWELTER

With summer finally here, many of us are anxious to bask in the glow of the sunshine and head out to get active! But with the allure of summer comes the bummers- We’ve got Health Expert Jim Morelli here to help us stay healthy and safe for all your summer activities!

SUMMER HEALTH  & FITNESS

Could it be true? Is summer weather FINALLY on the horizon?!

The winter has been ROUGH for most of us, no matter where we live, and many of us are anxious to bask in the glow of the sunshine and head out to enjoy the joys of the warmer weather. You may find your desire to get out of the gym and into the fresh air growing stronger and hopefully you’re inspired to set goals for fitness, health and activity.

Don’t forget, though, that with the allure of summer comes the bummers- Dehydration, exhaustion, injuries, bug Bites, sunburn… But don’t sweat it! Health Expert Jim Morelli is here to help you stay healthy and safe for all your summer activities.

Jim Morelli worked as a pharmacist and poison control specialist before switching to print and eventually television journalism. His publication credits include numerous magazine and newspaper articles, as well as two books, Poison: How to Handle The Hazardous Substances in Your Home and Working Out on the Road. He has worked as a writer for WebMD and as a reporter and anchor for CNN and CNN Headline News.

JIM WILL TALK ABOUT:
• Making health a priority during our busy summer schedules
• The importance of hydration and nutrition
• How to keep active on sweltering summer days
• Health advice for every member of the family

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