8/19 LIFESTYLE ENTREPRENEUR EXTRAORDINARYMOMMY.COM’S DANIELLE SMITH, AUTHOR CAROLINE WRIGHT, CAKE MAGIC MIX & MATCH YOUR WAY TO 100 AMAZING COMBINATIONS, STEVE EVANS

LIFESTYLE ENTREPRENEUR EXTRAORDINARYMOMMY.COM’S DANIELLE SMITH OFFERS TIPS TO GET BACK IN FULL SWING

Every Tool for Success in School 
ExtraordinaryMommy.com’s Danielle Smith Offers Tips to get back in full swing
As students head back into the classroom, it’s time to start getting the family into the fall frame of mind. From lunch boxes to school supplies – and all things in between, there is a lot to prepare for in the month to come.

Founder of Extraordinarymommy.com, Danielle smith will review the latest and greatest supplies and most coveted trends.
• Snack Attack – Danielle will show viewers simple and healthy snack options (for inside the lunch box or for when hunger strikes after school)
• Healthy Hygiene – Danielle will talk healthy tips to start the day  
• So Many Supplies – Danielle will discuss how to navigate the giant school supply lists; and how to keep things as simple as possible for students

Danielle Smith is a former award-winning television news anchor and reporter turned lifestyle entrepreneur, digital correspondent, host, spokesperson, media trainer, and public speaker. She is the founder of parenting and lifestyle website, ExtraordinaryMommy.com, the author of Mom, Incorporated: A Guide to Business + Baby and most recently Social Media Engagement for Dummies. She has emceed events that included guest appearances by the First Lady, Michelle Obama and Martha Stewart. Additionally, she has worked as a Red Carpet correspondent at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the 2011 Pro Bowl in Hawaii and 2010 Winter Olympic Games on behalf of P&G and has championed the fight against Child Hunger, working directly with the Con Agra Foods Foundation. She is a Social Good Ambassador for Johnson and & Johnson and is thrilled to have recently begun teaching classes as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. As a result of her work, Smith has been featured nationally on the Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, and in USA Today, Forbes, and Publisher's Weekly,

ExtraordinaryMommy.com


AUTHOR CAROLINE WRIGHT - CAKE MAGIC MIX & MATCH YOUR WAY TO 100 AMAZING COMBINATIONS

CAKE MAGIC
MIX & MATCH YOUR WAY TO 100 AMAZING COMBINATIONS

Want to have your cake and eat it, too? Then you'll want to pick up the new book CAKE MAGIC and talk to author CAROLINE WRIGHT on AUGUST 19! When Caroline premiered the book on QVC, it sold 6,000 copies in 8 minutes and host David Venerable praised her for writing a cake book that is so inventive, so easy, and written by someone who understands the needs of home bakers. The cakes in this book are as simple as cakes get. The CAKE MAGIC! method makes baking a great cake possible for anyone!

There is a cake soulmate out there for every person and every moment, if you just know where to look. Take chocolate. A purist savors its pristine richness, yet for others chocolate is best enjoyed married with fresh mint, bourbon, caramel, coconut, chiles, or perhaps just a hint of salt. If cake is a canvas to paint our flavor fantasies upon, then a cookbook that treats its endless variations and delightful possibilities with the proper reverence is long overdue.

Ingeniously applying a Choose Your Own Adventure–style methodology to the art of baking mouthwatering cakes for every taste, CAKE MAGIC! Mix & Match Your Way To 100 Amazing Combinations is an utterly new, highly-visual kind of cookbook that showcases beautiful color photos of every cake in the book to choose from in the front, followed by core recipes in the back.

And, to ensure that everyone really is able to have their cake and eat it, too, Wright includes gluten-free and vegan variations for nearly every cake, syrup, and frosting in the book. She also shares indispensible tips on adapting the method to all pan shapes, measuring ingredients, making substitutions, troubleshooting wonky cakes, freezing baked cakes, and extremely simple frosting and decorating techniques.

Armed with a plethora of delicious flavor adventures to choose from and easy-to-follow instructions for how to get there, the cake’s destination is up to you. CAKE MAGIC! just offers 100 great reasons to make the trip.

Introducing an innovative and remarkably easy new way to make 100 delectable, flavorful cakes, author CAROLINE WRIGHT shares a simple five-ingredient homemade dry mix that forms the foundation for every cake in the book. From there, it’s just a matter of mixing and matching a batter, a flavoring syrup (the professional baker’s secret weapon that imbues the cake with additional flavor and moisture), a frosting, and the occasional topping. By following Wright’s mix-and-match method, it’s possible to introduce nearly endless changes on the same basic cake batter just by switching up the flavoring syrups and frostings.

CAROLINEWRIGHTFOOD.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.

8/18 MARIANNE GRAVELY, USDA FOOD SAFETY, THE ‘ADVENTURE GIRL’ STEFANIE MICHAELS, END OF SUMMER AND FALL TRAVEL TIPS, DR. SUMITRA MURALIDHAR, MILLION VETERAN PROGRAM (MVP)

MARIANNE GRAVELY - USDA FOOD SAFETY EXPERT SHARES FACTS, MYTHS & TIPS TO SAFELY PACK YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH

Back to School Food Safety: What You Don't Know About Packed Lunches

Back to school means it's back to packing lunches and after school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers and all the children who carry lunch or snacks to and from home. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to help parents keep their families safe by debunking food myths and sharing simple tips on how to assemble a food safe lunch, being careful to protect those lunches from the bacteria that cause food poisoning. Since children are among the most vulnerable to food poisoning and may not have proper storage while at school, it makes sense to take extra precautions when preparing the lunch and snacks they take with them.

Food poisoning is not simply an upset stomach; it is a serious public health threat in America. In fact, the CDC estimates that about 1 in 6 Americans (about 48 million people) could suffer from foodborne illness this year. The result is approximately 128,000 hospitalizations and an estimated 3,000 deaths. Within just two hours at room temperature, the microorganisms that are growing on food can multiply to dangerous levels, which can cause foodborne illness. With most students unable to properly refrigerate or store their lunches, it's important to practice safe packing tips and educate your children on safe eating.

To help parents and kids prepare for the back-to-school season, the Food Safe Families campaign offers helpful tips for making school lunches that highlight the four key safe food handling behaviors:Clean. Separate. Cook. Chill.


THE ‘ADVENTURE GIRL’ STEFANIE MICHAELS SHARES TIMELY TIPS & SUGGESTIONS FOR END OF SUMMER AND FALL TRAVEL

Stefanie Shares her ’60 MORE DAYS OF SUMMER’ Deals for Great Adventures for Labor Day & Beyond!

Kids are returning to school and the summer heat will soon be over. For some, that’s a relief…but for Adventure Girl Stefanie Michaels it’s a reminder that it’s time to travel.   On August 18th, the travel expert with more than 1 million Twitter followers is available to share her latest steals and deals for fall travel. Known as the go-to-girl for “living life’s adventures,” Stefanie has carved a unique niche in the world of sharing tips with national publications such as People magazine, Access Hollywood, and the New York Times.

Just in time for Labor Day Weekend and the start of the fall travel season, this amazing expert will explain why fall is the best time of the year to travel. She will also share some great last-minute deals for a family or adults-only fun vacation. Stefanie will have some super suggestions for what to do in Myrtle Beach, her go-to vacation destination for fall!

THE ADVENTURE GIRL SHARES HER TRAVEL CHECKLIST: 
• FALL IS FOR FOODIES: Where to find a memorable restaurant experience
• ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAS: Travel destinations that include star-studded fun
• THE REAL DEAL: The best travel steals and deals are available in fall
• OUTDOOR FUN: Why enjoying water sports, zip lines, fishing and nature is better in fall



DR. SUMITRA MURALIDHAR - MILLION VETERAN PROGRAM (MVP) SIGNS UP 500K VETERANS TO STUDY HOW GENES AFFECT HEALTH  

MVP Aims To Be One of the Largest Databases of its Kind in the World

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached the halfway mark in collecting DNA samples and health data from 1 million Veterans in the Million Veteran Program (MVP). MVP was launched in 2011 and is now the largest database in the U.S. of health and genomic information. It links genetic, clinical, lifestyle, and military-exposure information to help researchers learn about the role of genes in health and disease. A cornerstone of VA’s efforts to improve Veterans’ health, MVP has also become part of the White House’s Precision Medicine Initiative, which aims to improve health care for all Americans by individualizing treatment. The program also has historical data on various health conditions that are common in Veterans. For example, some 62 percent of MVP enrollees report a current or past diagnosis of high blood pressure, and about a third report tinnitus. Also, nearly a third—32 percent—report a history or current diagnosis of cancer. For that reason, MVP is expected to play a key role in the National Cancer Moonshot initiative, announced by President Obama earlier this year.

Research findings based on MVP may lead to new ways of preventing and treating illnesses in Veterans. Such findings may help answer questions like "Why does a treatment work well for some Veterans but not for others?"; "Why are some Veterans at a greater risk for developing an illness?" and "How can we prevent certain illnesses in the first place?" With the expected enrollment of one million Veterans over the next four years, MVP aims to be one of the largest databases of its kind in the world.

Dr. Sumitra (Suma) Muralidhar, Program Director of the Million Veteran Program from the VA is available for you and your listeners on Thursday, August 18, to discuss MVP and how genes affect health.

ABOUT DR. SUMITRA (SUMA) MURALIDHAR:
Dr. Muralidhar has worked at the VHA Office of Research and Development (ORD) for over sixteen years in various scientific program management roles, including VA’s Genomic Medicine Program.  For the past ten years, she has played a leading role in the development and implementation of the Million Veteran Program, to establish one of the world’s largest databases to study the interplay between genes, lifestyle, military exposure and health. She serves as the Designated Federal Officer for VA’s Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, A FACA panel of national experts advising the VA Secretary on genomic medicine/precision medicine. Currently, she serves as the Program Director for the Million Veteran Program and ORD’s liaison to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for the Precision Medicine Initiative. In 2005-2006, Dr. Muralidhar served as Health and Science Advisor to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.  Prior to joining the VA, she was an Associate Professor at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Georgetown University.

WWW.RESEARCH.VA.GOV/MVP 

8/17 CELEBRITY CHEF AARÓN SÁNCHEZ, HEALTHY FAMILY EATING FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL, LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

CELEBRITY CHEF AARÓN SÁNCHEZ COOKS UP HEALTHY FAMILY EATING HABITS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL   

Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, cookbook author and philanthropist.  He is the Chef/Partner of Johnny Sánchez restaurants in New Orleans and Baltimore, and the co-star of Food Network’s Chopped and Chopped Junior. Aarón is passionate about preserving his family’s legacy through food and encouraging diversity in the kitchen.

Aarón shares that being a father has given him a deeper purpose in life – to provide for his son, and set an example for him. His family is his foundation and food is what brings them all together. Aarón believes cooking is a collaborative effort and provides an important opportunity to share quality time and meals with his family.

As a dad Aarón has found that “you shouldn’t forget to get the kids involved in meal planning. If they’re part of the process, chances are they’ll select the healthy choices they enjoy the most and will be more likely to eat them.”

The close of summer marks an excellent opportunity to stir up new healthy habits for your kids and the entire family. After all, good nutrition is important for learning and that includes breakfast, lunch, snack time and dinner. Among the must- have ingredients in the Sánchez kitchen are grapes from California, which  are versatile and can be enjoyed as a snack or incorporated into your favorite dishes including salads and desserts.

Today we join Chef Aarón Sánchez as he demonstrates and tells the audience how to easily incorporate a healthy eating program into their back-to-school to do list this year.
Aarón is a Chef Ambassador for WhyHunger and Food Bank NYC. He is also a mentor for Chefs Move!, a scholarship program in New Orleans, LA.  He’s an avid music lover and writes poetry.  He’s also known for his many tattoos and is a partner in a world-famous New York City tattoo shop.


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.

8/16 SALLY JAMES, AUSTRALIAN BLACK TRUFFLES, JENNIE GARTH, STRESS FREE FAMILY TRAVEL FUN

SALLY JAMES  - AUSTRALIAN FOOD, WINE, TRAVEL WRITER AND AUTHOR TALKS ABOUT AUSTRALIAN BLACK TRUFFLES MAKING THEIR WAY INTO THE US AND BEING FEATURED ON SEVERAL LA RESTAURANT MENUS 

A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber. Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi and are therefore usually found in close association with the roots of trees. Spore dispersal is accomplished through fungivores, animals that eat fungi.

Some of the truffle species are highly prized as food. French gourmet Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin called truffles "the diamond of the kitchen".[1] Edible truffles are held in high esteem in Croatian, French, Georgian, Greek, Italian, Middle Eastern, and Spanish cooking, as well as in international haute cuisine.

In 1999, the first Australian truffles were harvested in Tasmania, the result of eight years of work. Trees were inoculated with the truffle fungus in the hope of creating a local truffle industry. Their success and the value of the resulting truffles has encouraged a small industry to develop.

In June 2010, Tasmanian growers Michael and Gwynneth Williams harvested Australia's largest truffle from their property at Myrtle Bank, near Launceston. It weighed in at 1.084 kilograms (2 lb 6.2 oz).[13] Mrs. Williams told ABC Radio in Australia that it is valued at about A$1,500 per kg.

ABOUT SALLEY JAMES:
Sally James is an award-winning Australian author, educator, chef, television presenter and radio host whose books and recipes have won international acclaim for food & wine pairing, health and creativity. Sally is the author of eighteen cookbooks and publications, including her best-selling Simply Healthy—winner of the prestigious World Cookbook Awards, Versailles, France, 1999 for Best Health Cookbook; Fresh and Healthy–Winner of the 2001 IACP International Cookbook Award in the Health category; Simply Sensational, a finalist for the IACP Award in 2003; Escape to Yountville – Recipes for Health and Relaxation from the Napa Valley, and the Australian Heart Foundation Cookbook.

Since relocating to the U.S. in 2001, James has been a guest presenter on the Food Network and UPN Networks, a recurring guest on ABC TV’s View from the Bay, and has been featured in magazines including Cooking Light, Wine Spectator, Fitness, Family Circle, New York Times' Savor Wine Country, Plate, In the Mix and Healthy Cooking.

She has been a guest chef and lecturer for the American Heart Association, the Culinary Institute of America, Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, COPIA, Aspen Food and Wine Classic, the National Restaurant Association Show, Draegar's and Publix Markets, the American Institute of Food & Wine, and Johnson & Wales Universities across the United States.

WWW.SLOWLIVINGRADIO.COM



ACTRESS, TEEN ICON & MOM OF THREE DAUGHTERS, JENNIE GARTH - SHARES TIPS FOR STRESS FREE FAMILY TRAVEL FUN

Find out Why the Star of Shows like Beverly Hills 90210 is Collaborating with the Staybridge Suites!

Jennie Garth has been a TV icon for years, starring on shows like Beverly Hills 90210. Now, this mom of three daughters is busier than ever. Juggling school schedules and activities for three girls doesn’t leave a lot of time to plan a family trip together.

Find out how this actress and super mom manages to make time for her family and make travel fun and stress free. You’ll also find out why Garth is teaming with the Staybridge Suites brand to encourage families to find quality time to create special memories on vacation. Your audience will enjoy meeting this energetic and personable actress, travel expert and mother!

WWW.STAYBRIDGESUITES.COM/VACATION

8/15 JEFF BRANCO, VINCENT VINEYARDS, SHELLY MALONE, “INFLAMED: DISCOVER THE ROOT CAUSE OF INFLAMMATION AND PERSONALIZE A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN TO CREATE A HEALTHY, VIBRANT LIFE”

JEFF BRANCO - VINCENT VINEYARDS

A PLACE FOR WINE, A PLACE TO ENJOY
How it all came to be…
Having visited and enjoyed the Santa Ynez Valley since the early 70’s, when a close friend mentioned an interesting property had become available and had the foundation needed to develop an exceptional vineyard and possibly winery – Tony Vincent didn’t hesitate. Although a sizable project, the opportunity to create something personal and a little different in the Valley proved an inescapable possibility. So, in 2005 Vincent Vineyards was born.

Very careful planning and expertise from soil to farming was paramount, efficient and sparing use of resources using the latest technologies followed, and ultimately the detailed work to create the vintages and facilities we enjoy the benefit of today. As with all personal projects, challenges, setbacks, and successes litter the landscape to the end goals – yet, it is the experience, exceptional people discovered, and pursuit of quality that make it all worthwhile.

Born of very humble beginnings, our founding family patriarch invested a lifetime of persistence & hard work in pursuit of the very best he could conceive of at each step along the journey. A touch of luck, a bit of good fortune, and a handful of decades later he has been graced with a variety of exceptional life experiences, adventures, and accomplishments all of which he has shared along the way with those he loves and calls friends – Vincent Vineyards & Winery is no exception.

Club V and Winery itself have all been designed with sharing the experience and pleasure of wine, wine-making, and just good company at its heart. From the Vineyards 1950’s Packard to the 1949 Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle (a fun naming coincidence) our founders appreciation for unique & well executed vehicles extends similarly to our efforts everyday. Although a continual work in progress from our first days of newness, to the more mature years to follow, our home continues to grow reflecting the people, experiences, and memories that make the best parts of the culture of wine so enjoyable.

Join us. Share the experience. We look forward to it.

WWW.VINCENTVINEYARDS.COM


SHELLY MALONE - DIETITIAN AND AUTHOR OF “INFLAMED: DISCOVER THE ROOT CAUSE OF INFLAMMATION AND PERSONALIZE A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN TO CREATE A HEALTHY, VIBRANT LIFE”

“INFLAMED: discover the root cause of inflammation and personalize a step-by-step plan to create a healthy, vibrant life” is available now from Los Angeles author + dietician Shelly Malone. Her debut book hit Amazon #1 New Release for Healing during it’s first week of release.

Both absorbing and revelatory, INFLAMED isn’t just a story of healing (of an inflammatory, autoimmune condition). It’s a crystal clear guide that cuts through the media hype, offering an anti-inflammatory roadmap to reduce pain, calm chronic symptoms, and light a path to glowing, vibrant health.
Are you are suffering from a chronic illness but not getting the results you want from conventional care alone? Are you without a specific diagnosis, but experiencing issues like fatigue, aching joints, resistant weight loss or digestive or skin problems?

INFLAMED is your concise guide to changing your life by reducing inflammation.

A refreshing voice for readers who appreciate Western medicine, but who are searching for treatments that solve the root cause of their conditions – not just address them with a quick, pharmacological fix – Shelly Malone is the discerning expert chronic sufferers have been waiting for.

INFLAMED closes with a customizable, 25-step action plan the meets you where you are. Learn how to find lasting motivation and make lifestyle change less intimidating with small, specific action steps for consistent progress.

Includes access to over 20 "cheat sheets" from simple meal/snack ideas to product label guides to “lesser evils,” a chart of delicious (and realistic) food substitutions.

Find a reason - and a way - to live a healthy, vibrant life.

8/12 EVA BERTRAN, CHEF STUART O’KEEFFE, GLORIA FERRER GLORIOUS BITES COMPETITION, PATRICK LENIHAN, GOOGLE SEARCH TRENDS, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY

EVA BERTRAN AND CHEF STUART O’KEEFFE - GLORIA FERRER IS GETTING READY TO LAUNCH ITS GLORIOUS BITES COMPETITION

GLORIA FERRER IS OFFERING $5000 FOR THE BEST APPETIZER RECIPE IN THE COUNTRY
2nd Annual Glorious Bites Competition Opens for Entries

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, producer of California’s most awarded sparkling wines, is once again searching for the most glorious appetizer recipe in the country to pair with its Sonoma Brut.  Budding home cooks age 21 and over are encouraged to channel their inner-foodie and submit their signature appetizer recipe for the 2nd annual nationwide contest.  All appetizers will be judged on originality, perceived taste appeal and perceived ability to pair with the Sonoma Brut, a wine that’s been produced by the winery since it was founded 30 years ago.

Each recipe entered will be reviewed by a panel of wine and food experts to select the top 18 semifinalists to participate in three live Regional Semi-Final Cook Off events scheduled to take place Los Angeles, California, Washington, DC, and Austin, Texas in September. Only three competitors will move on to the National Finals scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma, California.   For official rules and to enter by August 31, 2016, as well as event ticket information, please visit www.gloriousbites.com.  

Download custom appetizer recipes from our judges including Luttrell’s perfectly paired Apple-Onion Chutney Point Reyes Original Blue Crostini as well as information on the Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut and full bios for all of our judges at www.gloriousbites.com.

About Gloria Ferrer A pioneering history and approach to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have made Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards a leader in California sparkling wine for almost 30 years.  Founded in 1986 in Sonoma, California, by the Ferrer family of Spain, Gloria Ferrer combines the best of sparkling winegrowing history with the bounty of the Carneros winegrowing region using time-honored méthode champenoise winemaking traditions and centuries-old sustainable practices.  Gloria Ferrer produces the most awarded California sparkling wines that have won over 400 gold medals and received 50 outstanding 90+ point ratings in the last 5 years. Discover the Glorious Life at www.gloriaferrer.com .

WWW.GLORIAFERRER.COM


PATRICK LENIHAN - 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.

TOP TRENDS:
Michael Phelps
US Women’s Gymnastics
#SteveTheClimber
Kendall Jenner
John Saunders

YOUTUBE VIDEO:
Simone Biles blows away competition with near perfect vault


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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.

8/11 LIZ WEISS, VIC PARRINO, COLUMBO’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE AND JAZZ CLUB

LIZ WEISS, MS, RDN - FEEDING YOUR FAMILY WELL FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON SUCCESS

BACK TO SCHOOL FUEL
Feeding Your Family Well for Back to School Season Success!

Back to school is just around the corner, and for many parents, that means dusting off lunch boxes and backpacks and shifting from lazy summer picnics to fast, nutrient-rich lunches and snacks. Keeping kids well fed and well fueled so they can play, learn, and thrive can be a challenge, especially for busy parents trying to juggle it all.

To the rescue is registered dietitian nutritionist and award-winning cookbook author, Liz Weiss, with timely tips for packing healthy lunches and snacks, pleasing picky eaters, and adding imagination to the noontime meal ... and beyond!

ABOUT LIZ
Liz Weiss, MS, RDN is an award-winning broadcast journalist, healthy food blogger, and spokesperson. She is the co-author of three cookbooks: The Smoothie Bowl Coloring Cookbook, No Whine with Dinner, and The Moms’ Guide to Meal Makeovers. Liz champions good nutrition on her podcast, Cooking with the Moms, and on her website, MealMakeoverMoms.com where she shares healthy “makeover” recipes and practical mealtime advice for families.  For nearly two decades, Liz wrote and reported on nutrition and health for CNN, PBS, and ABC Boston. Currently, she hosts the “Meal Makeovers” cooking segment on CNN Accent Health, which runs in 30,000 doctor's office waiting rooms nationwide. She has written for numerous publications including Nick Jr. Family Magazine, Kiwi, and Relish magazine and has appeared as a guest on TODAY, CNN Headline News, the Food Network, FOX News, Good Morning America, and many more. Liz lives in Lexington, MA with her husband and two sons.

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VIC PARRINO – COLOMBO’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE AND JAZZ CLUB

Serving Los Angeles Since 1954

We have been serving our community since 1954. We serve breakfast, lunch (Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM) and dinner. Relax with our live Jazz entertainment and legendary drinks. Italian American Cuisine: Prime Rib, Steak, Chicken, Sea Food, Pasta, mouth-watering salads, side dishes and dessert. Founded by Ms. Ann Colombo and her late husband Sam, it’s now run by their nephew Vic Parrino.

Come for family, business and affordable fun and relaxation.

Come for the Food Stay for the Live Music Every Night, Fridays and Saturdays til Closing!

“Some things in our restaurant are more obvious than others. However, the dedication to excellence and elegance is unmistakably expressed in everything we do. In a restaurant committed to the maximum, that while a good meal is simply food; a great meal is an inspiration!” ~ Ann Colombo

1833 Colorado Boulevard
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Mon, Fri and Sat 8 am – 12 am
Sun, Tue -Thu, Sun 8 am – 10 pm

COLOMBOSRESTAURANT.COM

08/11 PARENTS BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE WITH NICOLE FELICIANO, RYAN SUTTER, COCOAVIA® COCOA EXTRACT SUPPLEMENT, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY

PARENTS BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE WITH NICOLE FELICIANO

THE BUSY PARENT’S
Back to School Guidebook

Mourning the summer’s end and suffering from the “back-to-school blues” is hard enough, but factoring in busy mornings, sports practices, and work schedules on top of a busy school day makes it is easy to feel overwhelmed!

So how does a parent who does it all, get it all done? Momtrends founder, Nicole Feliciano is here to help the entire family transition smoothly from the lazy days of summer into the hectic school season!

Nicole Feliciano, is Founder and CEO of Momtrends. After graduating from Vanderbilt with a degree in English Literature, Nicole ventured into the (sometimes) glamorous world of advertising. In 1997, she switched gears and went to work for Ralph Lauren–combining her business acumen with her love of fashion. In her seven year career with the luxury brand, Nicole managed retail stores and eventually landed a coveted position at the corporate headquarters in NYC. Soon after that Nicole became a freelance writer and began contributing to Babble.com, Time Out New York Kids, and many more online and paper publications. Momtrends launched in 2007 and continues to provide the latest news on things trendy and cool for moms. Momtrends is packed with fashion tips and trend reports aimed to help busy, style-starved women keep in touch with what’s hip and cool. When she’s not scoping out fads and fashions, you can find Nicole in NYC with her two young daughters and extremely patient husband.

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RYAN SUTTER - FIREFIGHTER, ATHLETE, FATHER AND REALITY STAR IS PARTNERING WITH COCOAVIA® COCOA EXTRACT SUPPLEMENT TO DOCUMENT HOW HE LIVES HIS LIFE

CocoaVia® brand launches video on living with passion with reality star Ryan Sutter        
Today, the CocoaVia® brand launched a documentary-style video featuring Ryan Sutter—firefighter, athlete, father and reality star—to showcase how CocoaVia® daily cocoa extract supplement helps Ryan feel his best, so he can be his best in all aspects of his personal and professional life.

“Life is most fulfilling when lived with passion—when you put energy and heart into everything you do,” said Ryan Sutter. “Whether it’s spending time with your family, training for a marathon, or advancing your career, the more you put into your pursuits, the more you’ll get out of them.”

The documentary video shows Ryan’s enthusiasm and use of cocoa flavanols, which work with the body to sustain healthy levels of nitric oxide.  Nitric oxide helps maintain the healthy flow of oxygen-and nutrient-rich blood to support the entire body.

When consumed daily, the cocoa flavanols in CocoaVia® supplement are scientifically proven to promote healthy blood flow from head to toe†, which is critical to overall health.

“For me, ‘Living with Heart’ means hiking with my wife, skiing with my kids, or responding to an emergency in my work as a firefighter,” said Sutter. “CocoaVia® is part of my total routine that supports my health, so I can live life to the fullest.”

Visit www.CocoaVia.com to learn more about Ryan’s approach to Living with Heart and for CocoaVia® recipes that make it easy to get the daily cocoa flavanols that promote healthy blood flow†.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

ABOUT RYAN:
Ryan Allen Sutter was the "winner" chosen by Trista Rehn on the television show The Bachelorette. Sutter, a Colorado firefighter, and Rehn were married in a televised wedding on ABC on December 6, 2003. The miniseries was filmed at "The Lodge" luxury resort in Rancho Mirage, California.[1] Prior to that, he was a star college football defensive back with the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football Leaguein the 1998 Draft, but lasted only a couple of seasons as a professional football player mainly due to injuries.



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.

8/10 LARRY LIPSON, WINE REPORT, BRANDON MAEDA, THE WESTIN KA'ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS, FOOD & BEVERAGE IN MAUI

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.




BRANDON MAEDA - FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR, THE WESTIN KA'ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS - FOOD & BEVERAGE SCENE IN MAUI 

About The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas 
Located on 26 oceanfront acres of North Kā‘anapali Beach, The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas provide spacious villa accommodations with Westin amenities such as the Heavenly Bed, whirlpool tubs, fully equipped kitchens and washers/dryers. The resort also offers convenient outdoor grilling areas, general stores with a deli, excellent restaurants and bars, outdoor pools, Westin Kids Club, full-service Spa Helani, golf and resort activities for all ages. Other fun pursuits such as whale watching (November to April), catamaran sailing adventures, hiking, horseback riding and championship golfing are easily accessible. The resort also offers a multitude of watersport activities, as well as complimentary shuttle services to Lahaina town. Visit westinkaanapali.com.

Pulehu, an Italian Grill
Often recognized for its culinary excellence, the relaxed, upscale Pulehu, an Italian Grill, presents New Italian cuisine served with a local sustainable twist. Overlooking the koi pond gardens, the restaurant is famed for its delicious pastas, appetizers, and pizzas prepared in a wood-stone oven, featured in the venue’s signature show kitchen. Also available is a semi-private room for special occasions.
Hours:
Thursday-Monday
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ocean Pool Bar & Grill
The casual, breezy setting of this poolside restaurant and bar satisfies every palate and thirst. Enjoy local cuisine paired with SuperFoods RX™. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as happy hour.
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:30am
Lunch: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Happy Hour: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dinner: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Bar: 7:00am - 9:00pm

Pailolo Bar & Grill
Relax and unwind with a refreshing cocktail and sample the varied island-inspired fare, prepared in our signature food truck.  The casual and relaxing ambience is a perfect spot for sports fans to gather and celebrate their favorite team, with games featured on large high-definition screens; or catch a brilliant Maui sunset from our fire pit seating.
Hours:
10:30am - 10:00am, daily
Happy Hour: 4:00pm  - 6:00pm

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8/9 CHEF JASON DADY, LA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL, DR. DANA COHEN, ZIKA 101

CHEF JASON DADY FROM JASON DADY RESTAURANT GROUP - TALKS ABOUT HIS APPEARANCES AT THE UPCOMING LA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Since 2001, Texas native Jason Dady has aimed to raise the bar of dining in San Antonio, TX, to match the other elements of what the top tourist destination has to offer. He works beyond the role of restaurant owner to create a tight-knit bond with his team and the local community with Jason Dady Restaurants. His accolades include: “Best Chef San Antonio” by San Antonio Current and San Antonio Magazine, “40 Under 40 Rising Star” in the San Antonio Business Journal, a StarChefs Rising Star Restaurateur Award, CultureMap’s 2016 Tastemaker Award for “Chef of the Year,” and he has been honored as a James Beard semifinalist.

Dady opened The Lodge Restaurant of Castle Hills in 2001, featuring one of the city’s first tasting menus, followed by the modern American cuisine at BIN 555 Restaurant & Wine Bar in 2004. He then refocused on returning to his affinity for fine Italian cuisine, with the launch of  Tre Trattoria—now  his  flagship—in  2007, initiating the movement for restaurants in San Antonio to create handmade pasta. His current concepts include the Northern Italian, Tre Enoteca (2015); an award-winning family-friendly Texas pit ‘cue Two Bros BBQ Market (2008); and B&D Ice House (2014); along with  DUK Truck, a mobile kitchen. Dady introduced the coastal seafood-centric Shuck Shack in July 2015, a spot where thoughtfully approachable food and family fun collide. Next up for Dady is a second Two Bros BBQ Market, slated for early 2017.

APPEARANCES AT LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE 2016  

AMAZON PRESENTS EAT THE WORLD WITH EMERIL LAGASSE
8/25/16, 7:00p - 10:00p
DOWNTOWN: Grand Avenue and 1st Street
Price: $115.00   VIP: $160.00

The inimitable Emeril Lagasse hosts an evening that brings chefs from all over the country to celebrate the food they are most passionate about. The walk-around tasting that spans one of the most iconic blocks of downtown Los Angeles on the steps of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad features exciting culinary creations from all over the map.

The inspiration for the global take on cuisine comes from the upcoming Amazon Original Series, Eat The World which follows world-famous Lagasse as his award-winning friends and colleagues José Andrés, Mario Batali, Danny Bowien, Marcus Samuelsson, Aarón Sánchez and Nancy Silverton introduce him to the history, techniques and cooking traditions of their favorite locales across the globe.

Guests will sample food from some of the best chefs in the country as they highlight the dishes that inspire them all while enjoying a plethora of beer, wine and cocktails. Creative Cuisine, Delectable Drinks, Magical Music, Stellar Setting….can somebody say, BAM!

VIP Tickets – Beat the crowds with a VIP Ticket which gets you access a full 30 minutes before the general admission.

LIVE on Grand hosted by Tyler Florence
8/27/16, 7:00p - 10:00p
DOWNTOWN: Grand Avenue and 1st Street
Price: $175.00   VIP: $250.00

Enjoy an unbelievable strolling reception with an extraordinary musical performance by a musical guest! An exceptional evening starring 30 chefs and 50 wineries serving up delicious tastings for you to enjoy while enjoying the Cityscapes of one of the greatest cities in the world. This is the culmination of a city-wide celebration of all things Food, Wine, Celebrity, Music and Los Angeles. VIP Access - Early access to the event. Very Limited Quantities are available.

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INTERNAL AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE SPECIALIST DR. DANA COHEN – ZIKA 101 

**ZIKA AND WEST NILE ALERT**
There hasn’t been a travel advisory in the continental United States since polio but now with the outbreak of Zika in Florida we have one, and mosquito bites are inciting fear among many Americans.  According to a recent survey by WebMD, people are more concerned about mosquitoes this year than in past years and are planning to take additional steps to prevent mosquito bites. When asked which diseases spread by mosquitoes were of the most concern, 67 percent said Zika and 60 percent said West Nile.  Both are a problem, but what do we really know about mosquitoes, what attracts them and what viruses they are carrying that we should be most concerned about?

Dr. Dana Cohen, M.D., is a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist who says while Zika is capturing most of the public’s attention, it’s not the only virus mosquitos spread this time of year and that there are even more dangerous mosquito-borne diseases we need to protect ourselves from of such as West Nile, which has now been confirmed in almost every U.S. state.
Cohen will explain to your audience the signs and symptoms of mosquito-borne diseases from chikungunya, West Nile and Zika virus and practical prevention steps to keep you calm, as well as five things that can make you a mosquito magnet and what steps to take to minimize your exposure to bites.

MINIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE  
What attracts mosquitoes to some and not others?  Studies show that mosquitoes find you as targets more easily by:

• Carbon Dioxide: the more you exhale the easier you are to find 
• Body Heat: the more you move around the more heat you create 
•  Alcohol: may cause your skin to emit a chemical that could attract mosquitoes; but more realistically, it can also increase your body heat that is certainly a magnet; 
• Sweat: mosquitoes love moisture so perspiration makes for the perfect target; 
• Genes: (thanks mom and dad) not much you can do about the scent your body gives off through sweat but certain skin secretions can cause an attraction – It was recently refuted that mosquitoes are attracted to certain blood types – so cross that off your worry list! 

ABOUT THE DOCTOR  
Dana Cohen, MD, is a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist whose multi-disciplinary approach has helped treat thousands of patients using a variety of conventional and complementary therapies. In practice for nearly two decades, Cohen trained under the late Dr. Robert Atkins, author of the iconic, “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” and Dr. Ronald L. Hoffman, a pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of the Hoffman Center in New York City. Cohen was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998, and was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), the leading voice of integrative medicine for more than 1,500 MD, DO, ND and master-level health care providers, where she currently serves as advisor to the Board of Directors and advisor to the education committee. Through ACAM, she also developed an integrative medicine boot camp for practitioners. Cohen’s passion for integrative medicine stems from her belief that medicine is an art, and a patient-centered, holistic approach is the vital first step on the path to overall health and wellness. She has helped thousands of patients, on the verge of giving up hope, find relief by restoring their well being. Cohen’s practice emphasizes the individual, and she has helped countless patients limit their dependence on prescription medications by harnessing the power of diet, nutritional supplementation and lifestyle changes to find wellness. Cohen earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed a three-year internal medicine residency at Albany Medical Center and was board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998.