7/3 MASTER SOMMELIER KEITH GOLDSTON, MORGEN MCLAUGHLIN, STEVE EVANS

MASTER SOMMELIER KEITH GOLDSTON- HOW TO PICK A GREAT WINE BEYOND THE PRETTY LABEL

How to pick a great wine beyond the pretty label:

Intro: You don’t have to be a wine snob to have a great sense of smell, but earning the title Master Sommelier truly puts your sense of smell to the test. It’s the discerning palates from the Court of Master Sommeliers that have developed the go-to method of deductive tasting – a catalogue of clues that help to focus your sniffer and train your taste buds. What’s really cool is that there are exercises you can do to sharpen your sense of smell and get even more flavor, more happiness out of the next glass of wine you sip.

Who: We’ll put that promise to the test and conduct a little sniff therapy session with Master Sommelier Keith Goldston, one of just 140 in the United States to pass the most elite sommelier wine exam and earn the title of Master Sommelier.

What you do: Uncork the nose’s secret power with a guided tasting of two wines – white and red; $12-$18 price range, readily accessible.

• Learn to look at, smell, and taste wine like a pro
• Recognize aromas and flavors in the glass by using the data bank of memories you already have
• Discover how to calibrate your palate
• Uncover the basics of food and wine pairing

Call to action: Power up your sense of smell with a little practice and join the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Course in Washington DC at Mandarin Oriental Hotel on August 10-11, a two-day seminar of the Court’s tasting method that includes wine, beer, sake spirits, and food and wine pairings. Upon successful graduation you’ll be a Level 1 sommelier, and on the road to professional wine smeller. Details about the course will be added as August approaches.

The Court of Master Sommeliers was established to encourage improved standards of beverage knowledge and service in hotels and restaurants. Education was then, and remains today, the Court's charter. The first successful Master Sommelier examination was held in the United Kingdom in 1969. By April 1977, the Court of Master Sommeliers was established as the premier international examining body. It took the Court ten years to perfect its qualifications, which are recognized internationally.

About Keith: Born and raised in Napa Valley, Keith Goldston is one of the world’s youngest Master Sommeliers and the proud recipient of the illustrious Krug Cup trophy. His more than 25 years of experience includes front of house serving, writing award-winning wine lists, and consulting, training and lecturing for prestigious and renowned restaurants, hotels, cruise lines and wineries including Domaine Chandon, Masa’s, Spago, Picasso, Aureole, Charlie Palmer Steak, Crystal Cruises and Diageo Chateau and Estates. His “Have Corkscrew – Will Travel” attitude has found him making sake in Japan, judging wine competitions and teaching wine classes in Korea and China, opening wine bars in India, chasing kangaroos in Australia, crossing the Andes in search of great wine, working for the Culinary Institute of America, as well as teaching and examining for the Court of Master Sommeliers. At RANGE, Goldston draws on his travels to create a wine program that showcases hundreds of selections from all corners of the globe from classic styles to wines sourced from the most celebrated producers. With extensive hands-on experience and a natural born talent, it is no wonder Wine Spectator calls Goldston “a wizard at matching food with interesting wines.”


MORGEN MCLAUGHLIN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS – RECAP ON LAST FRIDAY’S TASTING WITH STEVEN SPURRIER

About the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association: The Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association is a non-profit organization (501c6) founded in 1983 to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a premium wine producing and wine grape growing region. The Vintners’ Association produces festivals, seminars, and wine tastings as well as providing information to consumers and the wine and travel media.

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

WWW.SBCOUNTYWINES.COM



STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

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

7/2 LARRY LIPSON, ALEXIS EATON, SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA, 2014 KFRESH

LARRY LIPSON - WINE REPORT FROM FLORIDA

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Costa Rica 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.



ALEXIS EATON - PR MANAGER, SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA - 2014 KFRESH

In two years, Ka‘anapali Fresh has become ‘the most blogged about’ culinary destination event on Maui. Produced and hosted by Ka‘anapali Beach Resort Association, (whose members include resort hotels and condominiums, world-class golf courses, shopping centers, restaurants and ocean activity providers) the three-day festival features Maui-inspired cuisine paired with local farms and international wines and spirits.

It’s our credo that good food brings people together no matter where they’re from … We invite you August 29 – 31, 2014 to explore the bounty of the island with dishes creatively prepared by our resort chefs as well as celebrity chefs from Hawai‘i. Discover new ways to build cocktails with fresh ingredients, explore a Maui farm, and experience authentic Hawaiian culture.

Along the way, indulge in the beauty of Hawai‘i’s legendary master-planned resort at Ka‘anapali: stroll on America’s Best Beach, frolic with marine life in the clear blue sea or simply enjoy the warm sun and lush landscape.

KAANAPALIFRESH.COM
WWW.SHERATON-MAUI.COM

7/01 TERRY HALL, ST. HELENA, JILL POLLACK, PETER J. MCALLISTER, NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGY & HEADACHE

TERRY HALL - ST. HELENA LIGHTS UP NAPA VALLEY’S MAIN STREET WITH FIREWORKS ON JULY 4, 2104

St. Helena celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks show on Friday, July 4.  If quintessential wine country, home-town charm is what you’re looking for, join residents and visitors on Napa Valley’ Main Street, St. Helena.  Centered in the middle of town, the show will be launched just south of Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch and across Main Street from St. Helena’s Welcome Center.

With the site at Stanton Vineyard, the fireworks will be visible to revelers all over St. Helena.  Mills Lane will be closed to traffic but it won’t be difficult to find a site throughout town, such as the Welcome Center, Long Meadow Ranch, Tra Vigne, or anywhere along St. Helena Highway.  Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm, and we anticipate another thrilling show!  For more information, go to www.sthelena.com/fireworks.

Firework Viewing Event at Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead Restaurant
Friday July 4th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm; 738 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead is thrilled to host the inaugural Fourth of July Fireworks Party at its three-acre food, wine, and agricultural destination in St. Helena, the heart of Napa Valley.

Revelers will enjoy the very best views of St. Helena’s eagerly anticipated new fireworks show from Long Meadow Ranch’s expansive lawn. Guests may feast on Executive Chef Stephen Barber’s special Fourth of July menu, featuring a Heritage Breed Whole Hog, Cowboy Beans, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, and more. Friends and families may engage in plenty of fun and games, including Horseshoes, Petanque, and other fun-loving activities.

As anticipation leading up to the fireworks show builds, Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead presents a special main stage performance by the Jimi James Band, known for playing its rollicking classic country every Friday evening at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch’s Outdoor Bar.

$25 per person; each guest receives a complimentary bottle of LMR Ranch House Red or Sauvignon Blanc and one govino glass with admission; free admission for children ages 8 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs and blankets.

www.longmeadowranch.com/fireworks 
707.963.4555 x.7105


JILL POLLACK, ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERT AND PETER J. MCALLISTER, M.D. MEDICAL DIRECTOR - NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGY & HEADACHE 

Dr. Peter McAllister and Jill Pollack will put Chronic Migraine into perspective, lay out ways to de-stress their lives and discuss treatment options.  

As June is Migraine Awareness Month, it’s time to get the hard facts about Chronic Migraine including information on a treatment many people are not aware of – BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). BOTOX® is the first and only FDA-approved, preventive treatment for Chronic Migraine shown to reduce headache days every month. It has been approved to prevent headaches in adults 18 years or older with Chronic Migraine who have 15 or more headache days each month with headaches lasting four hours a day or longer. It is not known whether BOTOX® is safe or effective to prevent headaches in patients with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month (episodic migraine).  

Dr. Peter McAllister:
Peter J. McAllister, M.D. is the Medical Director of the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, and a Clinical Assistant Professor, Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. Board certified in neurology, Dr. McAllister has been practicing medicine for more than 15 years. He has served as the principal investigator in more than 30 studies and supported an additional 15. Dr. McAllister is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, and the American Academy of Pain Practice Management.

Jill Pollack:
Jill Pollack is busy organizing clients in their homes and offices and finished work on the second season of Consumed, a one-hour decluttering and life-changing TV show for HGTV. Jill became an organizational expert after over thirteen years as a TV producer. She worked at CBS News, The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, Extra, The Queen Latifah Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Gayle King Show, PSEUDO.com, Girls Behaving Badly (to name a few) and ended her illustrious career with the primetime reality show of The Wedding of Trista and Ryan (“The Bachelorette”). She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Columbia University and a Masters in Journalism from NYU and is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO).

6/30 JENNIFER JOLLY, CHEF AIDA MOLLENKAMP

CONSUMER TECH JOURNALIST JENNIFER JOLLY - “HOTTEST LIFE HACKS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER"

Consumer Tech Journalist, Jennifer Jolly, Debunks the Myths and Shares Fun, Useful Tips for Making the Most of Your Technology.

Ah those lazy days of summer... time for sun, fun and selfies. Consumer tech journalist, Jennifer Jolly, wants to help everyone make the most of their summer; from finding your lost car in a parking lot to taking the perfect summer selfie, she’s got some fun and useful life hack tech tips that could really save you this summer!

Some Life Hack Tech Tips Jennifer will demonstrate include:

• Lost in a parking lot at the beach? Hold your car remote under your chin to amplify your car’s remote’s signal. It really works
• Cell phone battery dying and you can’t get to a charger? Turn off your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dim your screen and disable location services to extend some precious minutes.
• Heading to a party, the pool or your backyard and want to pump up the music from your Smartphone? Use a ceramic bowl and a cloth to amplify sounds and cut back on reverb
• To take the perfect summer selfie by using your ear buds without reaching
• Transform your Hoodie into a fun, relaxed boho-chic summer laptop case for easy transport to the beach, backyard, party or pool
• Ride the wave of summer sales by surfing in the right places to accumulate points and redeem for gift cards, magazine subscriptions, or even free gasoline for your car for the simple searches you do online every day.

Jennifer Jolly: Emmy award-winning consumer tech journalist, Jennifer Jolly, is your BFF for advice on all those digital doodads, techy tools, and cyber services that are supposed to make your life easier, more organized, and just plain better. Jennifer hosts two digital lifestyle series; TechNow for USA Today and Tech’s Appeal, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Gadgets. Both series provide a no-geek-speak go-to for your wired world, giving you the how-to and what-for in a way you can totally understand.

www.bing.com
www.jenniferjolly.com


CELEB CHEF AIDA MOLLENKAMP - ENTERTAINING TIPS ON HOW TO GET CREATIVE IN THE KITCHEN

With a diverse culinary background and a passion for sharing her knowledge with food enthusiasts, cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp prepares delicious dishes while providing answers to questions submitted by Food Network viewers in her interactive cooking show, Ask Aida. From recipe and ingredient issues to advice on kitchen machinery and tools, Aida even offers guidance for impromptu parties, feeding a crowd, make-ahead dishes, and time-saving tips.

Growing up with an Italian-American mother and a French stepmother, Aida was always surrounded by good food. Eventually, she made her way into the kitchen and discovered her true passion for cooking. In the years since, Aida has worked everywhere from a gourmet deli and California Pizza Kitchen to the Hotel Bel Air and, most recently, at CHOW.com.

Having studied Hospitality Management at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, Aida worked at Ernst & Young in Hotel and Restaurant Consulting before traveling to Europe to attend culinary school at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Paris. She lived between Florence, Italy and Paris, France for two years, and graduated with a Grand Diplôme in 2004.

In January 2005, Aida joined the editorial staff at San Francisco-based CHOW.com, a Web site created for food and drink enthusiasts. As the Food Editor, Aida fulfills many roles. She regularly appears in instructional videos for the site, serves as an expert spokesperson, runs the test kitchen, works as a lead food stylist, develops recipes, and writes informative articles.

When not working, Aida continues to live the life of a food fiend, whether hunting out the hottest restaurants, searching for the newest artisanal products, or hosting her friends and family at laidback dinner parties and lively cocktail hours. She currently resides in San Francisco.

6/27 CHEF GEORGE DURAN, JORDAN REID, STEVE EVANS

CHEF GEORGE DURAN - “UPSCALE BBQ” AND GRILLING TIPS FOR THE SUMMER/JULY 4TH 

Go kosher with Hebrew National Hot Dogs for higher quality meats when grilling this summer!

George Duran is an international chef and entertainer. Author of Take This Dish and Twist it, known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and most recently host of TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off. He’s appeared as guests on the Dr. Oz Show, NBC Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Wendy Williams Show, The Nate Berkus Show and many others.

Born and raised by Armenian parents in Caracas, Venezuela, George’s diverse background helped him succeed at NYU as the host of the award winning radio talk show, HYE Time Radio. Post college, Duran continued to follow his Radio Muse, working as an on-air personality for comedy segments at WPLJ-FM in New York. By 2000, Duran told his Radio Muse he’d like to “take a break” and after hosting on the Latin music television station HTV he moved to Paris, France to study French cuisine at the Ecole Superieure de Cuisine Francaise, Groupe Ferrandi. Six months into his studies created and hosted in French a culinary show called Pop Cuisine on France’s Cuisine TV network. His unpretentious, quirky culinary style was a hit—garnering Pop Cuisine a nomination for a 7 d’Or (French Emmy) for Best Cable Show.

In 2005, Duran returned to New York, taking his career as a TV Chef to the next level—creating and hosting Food Network’s popular Ham on the Street. The program showcased George’s keen interviewing and culinary skills—and determined once and for all that you can’t fry a fudge-cicle.

In February 2007, Duran expanded his presence on Food Network, hosting The Secret Life of…, a light hearted exploration of the history of the foods we love.

In October, 2008, George’s first book, Take This Dish and Twist It hit bookstore shelves. As colorful and funny as the chef himself, Duran’s book is packed with highly useful tips revealing his delectably unexpected take on comfort food. During this period, Duran partnered up with the number 1 Hispanic cookware company, IMUSA as its spokesperson and shortly afterwards with Hunt’s Tomatoes. The enormous success of both campaigns resulted in the expansion of George’s role with both companies including all ConAgra products on a national and Hispanic stage. Most recently he has hosted on HSN for kitchenware products by IMUSA and T-fal.

In 2010 George was asked to join TLC’s prime time line-up by hosting Ultimate Cake Off where the nation’s top cake artists compete against each other to build the ultimate cake. Duran’s interests lie in French, Armenian and South American cuisines as well as cinematography and video editing. He currently lives in Long Island City, NY.

www.georgeduran.com
www.hebrewnational.com


JORDAN REID - BLOGGER, AUTHOR AND LIFESTYLE EXPERT - HOW TO ‘STINK PROOF’ YOUR HOME AND BOOST THE POSITIVE SUMMER SMELLS

We are well on our way to the heat and humidity of summer. As the temperatures are rising, we are spending more time outside and bringing in both the good and bad outdoor odors, such as the barbecue, sweat and garden, indoors with us.  Scent Specialist, (or a Scent Sommelier), Jordan Reid will tell us how to ‘stink proof’  our home and boost the positive summer smells.

New Snuggle Scent Boosters™ infuse your laundry with a long-lasting scent and freshness that give a boost to your laundry routine and lingers in your folded clothes for weeks. They are available in two scents – Lavender Joy and Blue Iris Bliss™ – that infuse your clothes with a long-lasting scent that gives a delightful boost to your laundry routine and lingers in your folded clothes for weeks. Using Snuggle Scent Boosters™ is easy – there’s no mess, measuring or spills! Just toss a single pac in the washer drum before adding laundry, add detergent and Snuggle® liquid fabric softener as you normally would and wash clothes per care instructions. They dissolve completely in all water temperatures. Snuggle Scent Boosters are available in the laundry aisle at retailers nationwide. To learn more about Snuggle Scent Boosters, visit www.snuggle.com.

Jordan Reid grew up in New York City, studied cognitive neuroscience at Harvard University, and worked as an actress for over a decade before turning her focus to her true passions – fashion, beauty, entertaining, home décor, and DIY – by creating the lifestyle website Ramshackle Glam.

Reid has been called “a star of the post-expertise how-to landscape” by The New York Observer, and Ramshackle Glam (www.ramshackleglam.com) has been deemed a “survival guide for those who don’t have a clue how to be domestic” by the Daily Beast. In a feature on Ramshackle Glam, Time Magazine wrote, "Of all the changes wrought by social media, few underscore the reach of the individual like the rise of Reid."

Set-up: Creating a happy, energized home during the warmer months starts with tapping into your senses – particularly the sense of smell – can also boost the mood throughout your home. Get the most out of your home in the laundry room and beyond with these fun, simple and creative tips from author, blogger and lifestyle expert Jordan Reid of Ramshackle Glam.

www.snuggle.com
www.ramshackleglam.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.

6/26 JOHN JORDAN, JORDAN WINERY, BBQ PITMASTERS, TUFFY STONE, MOE CASON

JOHN JORDAN – CEO, JORDAN WINERY

Born in Colorado in May 1972—the same day his parents, Tom and Sally Jordan, signed the deed on their first Alexander Valley property and established Jordan—John Jordan has served as Chief Executive Officer of the winery since October 2005.

The Jordan family permanently moved from Colorado to California in 1979 to live on the winery estate. John attended grade school in Healdsburg and spent many nights and weekends fishing at the winery’s lake. An interest in airplanes arrived during preparatory school, and John earned his Private Pilot Certificate in Sonoma County at age 17. Before leaving home for college, John attained his Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings, and type ratings in Gulfstream and Citation aircraft.

John studied economics in college, then attended law school. He is a 1995 graduate of Occidental College in Los Angeles and a 2002 graduate of Empire College School of Law in Santa Rosa, Calif. During college, he continued to feed his passion for flying and received his Airline Transport Pilot License at age 23 (minimum age requirement). While studying law, John also attended graduate school and received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of San Francisco in 2002. He also served in the military reserves in his twenties and thirties.

After passing the California Bar Examination in December 2002, John joined the Santa Rosa-based law firm where he’d worked as a clerk in college, then opened his own private firm in Sonoma County in 2004. In 2005, John stepped away from his thriving law practice to oversee day-to-day operations of the family winery. John moved back to the property in 2006, then built a home overlooking the lake where he grew up fishing.

With a commitment to preserving the foundation on which his parents successfully built the Jordan brand–elegant, balanced wines and exceptional hospitality—John has utilized his business acumen and philosophy to reenergize the winery. He has built upon Jordan’s brand equity by fostering a culture of excellence where passionate, knowledgeable people are encouraged to perfect their respective crafts every day. From energy-efficient roofs, solar arrays and water recycling to fruit sourcing, extended bottle aging, soil-mapping studies, iPad integration and the overall hospitality experience, John has elevated the winery’s relentless commitment to quality in every aspect of the business.

In 2010, John co-founded a technology company that specializes in digital wine list solutions for restaurants. He also created the John Jordan Foundation in 2012—a private, charitable foundation focused on income stability and educational attainment, which funds projects in elementary schools for literacy and technology, as well as micro-loan programs for low-income families to launch small businesses.

When not running the winery or traveling the country to champion Jordan wines, John enjoys flying his Piper Cub and fishing for bass on Jordan lake. He also serves as a professor at the Empire College School of Law, and speaks German and Russian. He shares his hillside home with Labradors he adopted from a local shelter.

WWW.JORDANWINERY.COM


BBQ PIT MASTERS, TUFFY STONE AND MOE CASON OFFER TIPS AND RECIPES TO REV UP YOUR SUMMER GRILLING MENU 

With grilling season in full swing and the 4th of July (the most popular grilling holiday) around the corner, BBQers across the nation are looking to rev up their menus for summertime grilling.

BBQ Pitmasters Tuffy Stone and Moe Cason are passionate about making simple and authentic barbecue that not only win competitions, but is also perfect for everyday backyard grilling and tailgating. Their mouthwatering recipes are full of sweet, savory and spicy flavors, guaranteed to bring your tailgate or backyard BBQ straight to the winner’s circle.

Visit ReadySetRibs.com and vote for your favorite Pitmaster’s tip or recipe for a chance to win hot grilling prizes, like a private cooking lesson with Tuffy Stone, Walmart gift cards or a new grill.

Tuffy Stone and Moe Cason both competed on Destination America’s reality competition program “BBQ Pitmasters” and are now judges on the show. Stone, a classically trained French chef and former Marine, got his nickname “The Professor” due to his obsession over the physics and science of wood, smoke, spices and molecular composition of meat to create barbeque perfection. He founded his BBQ team “Cool Smoke” in 2004. Cason, a Navy Veteran who served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, is a self-taught Pitmaster. What was initially a hobby is now a way of life. His team, “Ponderosa BBQ,” which is also the name of his restaurant, has been competing since 2006. Stone and Cason have competed in hundreds of BBQ competitions and have racked up an impressive amount of awards, winning championships on a local and national level.

6/25 LARRY LIPSON, PEGGY TROTT, INN AT LAGUNA BEACH

LARRY LIPSON - WINE REPORT FROM FLORIDA

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Costa Rica 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.



PEGGY TROTT - INN AT LAGUNA BEACH

A Southern California boutique escape for business and pleasure designed for an intimate and relaxed getaway. This Laguna Beach, CA hotel features 70 thoughtfully appointed accommodations, including spacious village and ocean front guest rooms. Poised atop a bluff near Heisler Park and overlooking the famous Main Beach, Laguna Village and Pacific Ocean, the view is unparalleled and the main attractions are within walking distance. Known as a premier American art colony, Laguna Beach offers a creative culture with an abundance of Zagat and Gayot rated restaurants, unique shopping boutiques, world-renowned art galleries and the annual Pageant of the Masters. For those seeking a business retreat, the Inn offers executive and ocean front meeting facilities for small groups of 2-40. Local catering cuisine and planning services are available.

The Inn is within walking distance of 40 diverse restaurants offering an excellent variety of cuisine, including Mediterranean, Italian, Traditional American, Contemporary American and much more.

www.innatlagunabeach.com

6/24 FELIPE STAHLSCHMIDT, ALAMOS®, JOSEPH K. POON, 53RD SUNLAND-TUJUNGA LIONS CLUB WATERMELON FESTIVAL

FELIPE STAHLSCHMIDT - WINEMAKER, ALAMOS® 

Alamos® Winemaker Felipe Stahlschmidt finds inspiration for his wines by climbing the snow-covered peaks of the Andes Mountains and gazing at the majestic vineyards that have made Argentina famous in the world of wine.

An avid mountaineer, Felipe has climbed Aconcagua, the highest peak in the western and southern hemispheres, no less than seven times.

Felipe believes that great wine represents the terruño of the vineyard. For him, Alamos wines, exuberant and full of character, are a beautiful expression of what nature and humans can create when they work in harmony. Felipe also works to create quality wines that are affordable and pair well with food, handcrafting each Alamos varietal using techniques typically reserved for wines at a much higher price point. The result is a flavorful collection of quality wines at an extraordinary value.

After graduating from the prestigious Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza with a winemaking degree in 2003, Felipe joined Alamos as an assistant winemaker in 2006. Today, he oversees winemaking for all Alamos wines.

WWW.ALAMOSWINES.COM


CHEF JOSEPH K. POON - 53RD SUNLAND-TUJUNGA LIONS CLUB WATERMELON FESTIVAL - JULY 19 & JULY 20

The 53rd Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club Watermelon Festival is pleased to announce the exciting headliners and main stage line-up, special guests and new attractions for their 2014 event. The festivities will be held, July 19 and July 20 on the infield of Santa Anita Park. The venue is located at 285 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Infield entrance and Gate #6 is located off Colorado Place. Festival hours are Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children, $8.00 for seniors and active military personnel, children under two are free. Parking is $4.00. Every admission includes free watermelon slices, a free spin on the Watermelon Wheel for additional prizes, and children's admission includes a free pass to the petting farm or zoo. For additional information please visit www.lionswatermelonfestival.com or call 1-800-955-1277.

The Watermelon Pavilion will have hourly carving and cooking demonstrations. Chef Poon will again be carving his whimsical and easy creations, along with culinary students. At 5:00pm daily, a Watermelon Carving Competition will be held. Celebrity Judges for Saturday include Watermelon Carver Jim Morey, who will also be doing demonstrations and Celebrity Chef Hiep Thi Le who has appeared on Food Network's "Chopped." Sunday's celebrities include Lisa Loring who portrayed 'Wednesday' on the original "Addams Family" television show. Festival goers will also have a chance to bid on the fantastic carvings and take one home as a souvenir in our daily raffles.

New Attractions for this year are pony rides, a petting farm, a zoo, the Euro Bungee and Bubble Rollers. The Trompers of Eagle Rock's vintage car club will also have muscle cars and hot rods on display...and you can also discover the world of the Rolling Robots, not to mention that Lucky and Winnie, the Santa Anita Race Track Mascots will be available for photo ops too.

www.josephpoon.com 
lionswatermelonfestival.com

6/23 JOSEY BAKER, JOSEY BAKER BREAD, SALLY JAMES, AUSTRALIAN TRUFFLES

JOSEY BAKER – AUTHOR OF JOSEY BAKER BREAD   

This is the first true entry-level bread-baking cookbook, from Josey Baker (that's his real name!), a former science teacher turned San Francisco baking sensation. Josey Baker Bread combines step-by-step lessons with more than 100 photographs, offering easy-to-follow guidance for aspiring bakers. Recipes start with the basic formula for making bread— requiring little more than flour, water, time, and a pan—and build in depth and detail as the user progresses to more complex loaves, including Josey's cult favorite Dark Mountain Rye. With chapters dedicated to pizza, pocketbreads, and treats, Josey's playful, encouraging tone makes for a fun read full of great advice for bakers of all levels.

SALLY JAMES - AUTHOR, FOOD & WINE CONSULTANT & AUSTRALIAN FOOD & WINE AMBASSADOR - AUSTRALIAN TRUFFLES

The Truffle & Wine Co. is the largest producer of Superior Perigord Truffles in the world. The Truffle & Wine Co. is one of the few Truffières in the world where you can participate in the excitement of a guided truffle hunt and you can discover how we locate the rare and wondrous black truffle.

Freshly harvested Superior Perigord Truffles from Manjimup. Perfect for your next culinary adventure. Our truffles are destined for fine dining restaurants in Australia including Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide as well as being shipped around the world.

We produce Superior Perigord truffles, which are known the world over as a rare and expensive gourmet delicacy. Whilst it is true that truffles are rare, they are not as expensive as we are lead to believe. Truffles do not need to be purchased by the kilo, and you generally only require around 10grams of truffle per person per dish, making them a perfectly affordable delicacy.

TRUFFLEANDWINE.COM.AU 

6/20 LARRY THE CABLE GUY, SHELLEY KEKUNA, KAANAPALI BEACH RESORT ASSOCIATION, 2014 KFRESH, STEVE EVANS

LARRY THE CABLE GUY - HELPING AMERICANS LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST DURING PRIME HEARTBURN SEASON – SUMMER BBQS

Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, New York Times Bestselling author, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. Although he’s usually travelling the country performing sold-out shows, this summer he’s working with Prilosec OTC to help Americans live life to the fullest during prime heartburn season – summer BBQs!

Larry talks about two of the hottest summertime celebrations Prilosec OTC will be going to on the “You Can’t Beat Zero” tour, including the Fourth of July Celebration at the country’s largest Army base, Fort Bragg, and Chicago’s Air and Water Show! He’ll talk about his favorite ways to enjoy barbeque and share details on how you enter the You Can’t Beat Zero Sweepstakes. Throughout the summer viewers will have the chance to win $1000 cash prizes every 14 days and a grand prize of $10,000 and all the fixin’s for an epic end of summer barbeque event of their own.

Larry the Cable Guy, Comedian Larry the Cable Guy is a multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, New York Times Bestselling author, Billboard-award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. For three seasons, he was the host of Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy for History.  In each episode, Larry visited various sites across the country revealing bits of real history while immersing himself in different lifestyles, jobs and hobbies that celebrate the American experience. He completed the Them Idiots Whirled Tour with Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall and Larry, Jeff and Bill also star in an animated show for CMT called Bounty Hunters. Larry’s road to stardom included the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which grossed more than 15 million dollars. The tour’s success led to Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie, two more Blue Collar concert films and a television show, Blue Collar TV. Larry has also created The Git-R-Done Foundation, which was named after Larry’s signature catchphrase, and has donated more than 7 million dollars to various charities. He was named to Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2012.


SHELLEY KEKUNA – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KAANAPALI BEACH RESORT ASSOCIATION - 2014 KFRESH 

In two years, Ka‘anapali Fresh has become ‘the most blogged about’ culinary destination event on Maui. Produced and hosted by Ka‘anapali Beach Resort Association, (whose members include resort hotels and condominiums, world-class golf courses, shopping centers, restaurants and ocean activity providers) the three-day festival features Maui-inspired cuisine paired with local farms and international wines and spirits.

It’s our credo that good food brings people together no matter where they’re from … We invite you August 29 – 31, 2014 to explore the bounty of the island with dishes creatively prepared by our resort chefs as well as celebrity chefs from Hawai‘i. Discover new ways to build cocktails with fresh ingredients, explore a Maui farm, and experience authentic Hawaiian culture.

Along the way, indulge in the beauty of Hawai‘i’s legendary master-planned resort at Ka‘anapali: stroll on America’s Best Beach, frolic with marine life in the clear blue sea or simply enjoy the warm sun and lush landscape.

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STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

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