07/03 TRACE ADKINS, PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, LAURA KATH, SOLVANG VISITORS BUREAU, MARIANNE GRAVELY, USDA FOOD SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY, GRILLING EXPERT AND THE MASTER GRILLER JAMIE PURVIANCE

COUNTRY MUSIC STAR AND GRAMMY NOMINATED MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY TRACE ADKINS - PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH

PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH WELCOMES JOHN STAMOS TO HOST

AMERICA’S NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION LIVE FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL!

Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) is set to host the 37th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

The all-star musical and fireworks extravaganza will kick off the country’s 241st birthday with performances by: soul men Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi of The Blues Brothers; iconic multi-platinum selling music legends The Beach Boys, with special guests John Stamos (drums) and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath (vocals); legendary Motown stars The Four Tops; THE VOICE Season 12 winner Chris Blue; the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly (additional performers to be announced).  Multi-talented actress and singer Sofia Carson (DESCENDENTS 2) will open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem.”  The concert will also feature a tribute to our men and women in uniform by country music star and Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry Trace Adkins who will perform his new single “Still A Soldier.”  The inspiring moment will be dedicated to our troops and veterans, and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom.  A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET before 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.   The concert will also be live-streamed online on Facebook Live and http://www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4 to July 18, 2017.

LAURA KATH - MEDIA RELATIONS DIRECTOR,  SOLVANG VISITORS BUREAU - SUMMER HAPPENINGS

Solvang, California
The sight of so much beauty in one town is enough inspiration for vacations in Solvang.   Solvang, California is a historic town – really a Danish village filled with a little something for everyone.  Spend some time here, check out our Solvang hotel deals.

Explore Wine Country

Are you a wine lover?  We are home to some of the finest wine tasting rooms.  We feature wine tours, a Solvang wine trail and beautiful vineyards.  Why not have a destination wedding in one of our beautiful vineyards or many other beautiful locations?  If you love to travel and do any central coast travel do not miss the Santa Ynez Valley with the quaint towns of Los Olivos, Ballard, Buellton and Santa Ynez.  We are in the middle of  Santa Barbara wine country, home of the Santa Barbara Vintners.  Take an afternoon and visit the Santa Barbara wineries.  We are home to art, antiques and our Solvang restaurants offer a cuisine for every diner.  Why not plan your next group meeting in this charming town.

If you do any leisure travel along the central coast do not miss Solvang, California – the Danish village with so much to offer.

SUMMER HAPPENING:

JULY 4TH USA INDEPENDENCE DAY

Enjoy the food, wine, beer and fun at the July 4th parade, festival, BBQ and spectacular fireworks! The parade strolls down Alisal Road, Mission Drive, and Copenhagen Drive.  The BBQ is in Solvang Park with fun and games. The festival is at the Olde Mission Santa Inés beginning at 1:30 PM and the fireworks start at around 9 PM.

WINE TASTING SUMMER PASS

The Summer Pass gives you 14 tastings, to be used any time this summer!

Take a self-guided tour of the Santa Ynez Valley's boutique winery tasting rooms. Wine Tasting All Summer Long with The Summer Pass Now through August 31, 2017 One Pass--One Price--14 Wineries! Summertime means sun, fun, and wine tasting with the Summer Pass. The pass allows tasters to visit the premier boutique wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley, any time during the summer for one low price. For just $45, you'll receive one wine tasting at each of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association tasting rooms (over $150 value). You choose the dates you'd like to taste, between May 1 and August 31. Reservations are not required, and there are no blackout dates.

Your pass will expire when you've tasted at all 14 wineries, or on August 31, 2017—whichever occurs first. Summer Passes are available for $45 each, online at www.santaynezwinecountry.com. You may choose to have your passes mailed to you, or you may will-call them at Imagine Wine in Santa Ynez, Alexander & Wayne in Los Olivos, or Casa Cassara in Solvang. Passes are also available for sale at the above three tasting rooms for $50 each. Participating wineries: Alexander & Wayne, Arthur Earl, Buscador Wine, Ca’ Del Grevino, Carivintâs, Casa Cassara Wines, Dreamcôte Wine Company, Imagine Wine, Kalyra Winery, Lincourt Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen, Lucky Dogg Winery, Rideau Vineyard, and Toccata Wine. Savor the tastes of Santa Ynez Valley’s Wine Country all summer long with the Summer Pass.

WWW.SOLVANGUSA.COM


MARIANNE GRAVELY - FOOD SAFETY EXPERT, USDA OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR FOOD SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY 

USDA OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR FOOD SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY

Cases of Foodborne Illness Surge in the Summer Season

Independence Day is one of the most popular times to break out the grill - retail beef sales jumping 20% the week of the holiday – and because of this it’s critical that consumers take the necessary steps to protect their families from foodborne illness (commonly known as food poisoning). Incidents of food poisoning surge during the summer because harmful bacteria multiply more quickly in the hot and humid climate, and more people are cooking outside at picnics, barbeques, and on camping trips away from the conveniences of the kitchen that help them stay safe.

Research shows millions of Americans are not taking the necessary steps to protect themselves and their families from getting ill.  For example, nearly two-thirds of Americans are not using a food thermometer regularly to check the temperature of meat and poultry even though 1 out of every 4 hamburgers turns brown before it has reached a safe internal temperature. Fourteen percent of Americans are also not using different or freshly-cleaned cutting boards for raw meats and ready-to-eat foods, such as fruits and vegetables. The CDC estimates that 48 million Americans (at least 1 in 6) get sick from food poisoning every year, resulting in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

In preparation for July 4th festivities, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is promoting the Food Safe Families campaign to raise awareness about the risks of food poisoning and motivate consumers, particularly parents, to take specific actions to reduce their risk and keep their families healthy.

The national campaign directs audiences to visit www.FoodSafety.gov, where they can learn about food safety practices and access “Ask Karen,” an online database with over 1,500 answers to specific questions related to preventing foodborne illnesses.  Additionally, consumers can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

WWW.FOODSAFETY.GOV


GRILLING EXPERTS AND THE MASTER GRILLER JAMIE PURVIANCE -  AUTHOR, WEBER’S GREATEST HITS

WEBER’S GREATEST HITS 
125 Classic Recipes for Every Grill and Everyone 

All Killer, No Filler: The Absolute Best Weber Recipes Ever Published, in One Amazing Collection.

For decades, Weber grills have set the standard for backyard grills, and Weber’s cookbooks have delighted grilling enthusiasts. But out of more than 2,000 total recipes for every kind of dish, which ones are the very best of the best? Written by James Beard Award nominee and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Jamie Purviance, Weber’s Greatest Hits features the very best-of-the-best recipes—as rated and debated by Weber grilling experts and fans—and is destined to be a classic.

Weber’s Greatest Hits includes more than 115 recipes, including popular favorites like Beer-Marinated Chicken Tacos and Best-on-the-Block Baby Back Ribs, plus beloved side dishes like Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob. The book includes all-new photography, and special features such as the Top Ten Grilling Dos and Don’ts and technique-focused Top 5 lists for the foods people like to grill most.

The book is organized by chapters on Starters, Beef & Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Fish & Shellfish, Sides and Desserts.  In addition, a collection of fun short stories from Weber’s rich and often hilarious history, including “How Do You Grill Cod Tongue?” and “Building the Grilling Culture Around the World” go above and beyond to entertain and inform readers.

WWW.WEBER.COM

06/30 TRACE ADKINS, PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, ROBYN MORENO, SUMMER ENTERTAINING TIPS, STEVE EVANS THE MOVIE GUY

COUNTRY MUSIC STAR AND GRAMMY NOMINATED MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY TRACE ADKINS - PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH

PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH WELCOMES JOHN STAMOS TO HOST

AMERICA’S NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION LIVE FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL!

Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (FULLER HOUSE, SCREAM QUEENS) is set to host the 37th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

The all-star musical and fireworks extravaganza will kick off the country’s 241st birthday with performances by: soul men Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi of The Blues Brothers; iconic multi-platinum selling music legends The Beach Boys, with special guests John Stamos (drums) and Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath (vocals); legendary Motown stars The Four Tops; THE VOICE Season 12 winner Chris Blue; the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly (additional performers to be announced).  Multi-talented actress and singer Sofia Carson (DESCENDENTS 2) will open the show with a special performance of the “National Anthem.”  The concert will also feature a tribute to our men and women in uniform by country music star and Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry Trace Adkins who will perform his new single “Still A Soldier.”  The inspiring moment will be dedicated to our troops and veterans, and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our freedom.  A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET before 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.   The concert will also be live-streamed online on Facebook Live and http://www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4 to July 18, 2017.


LIFESTYLE EXPERT & TV HOST ROBYN MORENO - SUMMER ENTERTAINING TIPS

We’re in the middle of the summer season, so one of the top lifestyle experts in the country is on a mission to remind people that it’s never too late to plan a great party! TV Host and Practically Posh Author Robyn Moreno is here to remind your viewers to plan a Fourth of July Bash, family reunion, pool party or a summer soiree, and she has some tips and tricks for great entertaining.   We hope you’ll let Robyn show your viewers and listeners why summer fun equals good food, good friends and good times.

POSH PARTY IDEAS FROM ROBYN MORENO:

• SIZZLING THEMES—A few easy ways to turn any fun weekend into a party your friends and family will never forget
• FOOD STYLE FOR A SMILE –Food presentation & why it can make or break a party
• MAKING MEMORIES—Special suggestions to bring families and friends together

WWW.TIPSONTV.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.

06/29 MARIANNE GRAVELY, USDA TIPS FOR FOOD SAFETY, NASCAR CREW CHIEF LARRY MCREYNOLDS, MARK MALPIEDE, WILLIAMS SELYEM, THE PATINA RESTAURANT

MARIANNE GRAVELY - FOOD SAFETY EXPERT, USDA OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR FOOD SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY 

USDA OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR FOOD SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY

Cases of Foodborne Illness Surge in the Summer Season

Independence Day is one of the most popular times to break out the grill - retail beef sales jumping 20% the week of the holiday – and because of this it’s critical that consumers take the necessary steps to protect their families from foodborne illness (commonly known as food poisoning). Incidents of food poisoning surge during the summer because harmful bacteria multiply more quickly in the hot and humid climate, and more people are cooking outside at picnics, barbeques, and on camping trips away from the conveniences of the kitchen that help them stay safe.

Research shows millions of Americans are not taking the necessary steps to protect themselves and their families from getting ill.  For example, nearly two-thirds of Americans are not using a food thermometer regularly to check the temperature of meat and poultry even though 1 out of every 4 hamburgers turns brown before it has reached a safe internal temperature. Fourteen percent of Americans are also not using different or freshly-cleaned cutting boards for raw meats and ready-to-eat foods, such as fruits and vegetables. The CDC estimates that 48 million Americans (at least 1 in 6) get sick from food poisoning every year, resulting in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.

In preparation for July 4th festivities, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is promoting the Food Safe Families campaign to raise awareness about the risks of food poisoning and motivate consumers, particularly parents, to take specific actions to reduce their risk and keep their families healthy.

The national campaign directs audiences to visit www.FoodSafety.gov, where they can learn about food safety practices and access “Ask Karen,” an online database with over 1,500 answers to specific questions related to preventing foodborne illnesses.  Additionally, consumers can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

WWW.FOODSAFETY.GOV


LEGENDARY NASCAR CREW CHIEF AND BROADCASTER  LARRY MCREYNOLDS EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB

Many men – and women – love power tools. Any gadget or tool that will make difficult jobs in the home easier and more efficient have always fascinated people. Now, a whole new generation of power tools and technology are on the market that have gained the admiration of our ‘engine’ expert, legendary NASCAR Crew Chief and broadcaster, Larry McReynolds. While McReynolds is best known for his expertise at producing cars that go 200 miles per hour, on June 29th he looks at automatic lawn mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers that are changing the way we work. McReynolds is also happy to discuss any racing or engine-related questions your listeners will find interesting!


MARK MALPIEDE - VP OF SALES & MARKETING, WILLIAMS SELYEM - WILL BE HOSTING A DINNER THIS FRIDAY AT THE PATINA RESTAURANT 

Imagine taking a vacation from your “day job” to crush grapes. That’s how Williams Selyem was born.

Williams Selyem Winery began as a simple dream of two friends, Ed Selyem and Burt Williams, who started weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, California. It took less than two decades from their first commercial vintage in 1981 for Burt and Ed to create a cult-status winery of international acclaim. Together, they set a new standard for Pinot Noir winemaking in the United States, raising Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley to among the best winegrowing regions in the world. Here’s a brief history of Williams Selyem’s rise in the sometimes heartbreakingly cruel world of Pinot Noir.

UPCOMING WINE DINNER AT THE PATINA RESTAURANT 
Located at The Walt Disney Concert Hall
Where: 141 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
When: June 30, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM
Who: Dinner by Chef Andreas Roller, hosted by Mark Malpiede, Williams Selyem VP of Sales & Marketing
Parking details: Valet parking is available. $8 with validation.
Complimentary valet parking after 8 PM with validation.
Cost: $150 (Includes tax and gratuity)
Reservations: patinagroup.com

06/28 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT, CELEBRITY CHEF CHARLES CHEN, KITCHEN HUSTLE & FOOD NETWORK, COOL SUMMER DESSERTS

LARRY LIPSON - THE 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.



CELEBRITY CHEF CHARLES CHEN FOOD NETWORK PERSONALITY AND HOST OF KITCHEN HUSTLE -  COOL SUMMER DESSERTS

AN AMAZING STORY OF LOSING MORE 100LBS, EATING HEALTHY & ENJOYING GREAT DESSERTS

Discover How One Super Chef is Teaming up with ARCTIC ZERO to Create Recipes that will COOL Your Summer Cravings

Chef Charles Chen has an amazing story to tell. As a teenager, he weighed as much as 265 pounds and was pre-diabetic before turning his life around; eventually developing a passion for creating healthy recipes that led him to shows like CHOPPED on Food Network and hosting programs, including the popular KITCHEN HUSTLE. On June 28th, Chef Chen will explain how he lost more than 100 pounds as he unveils a new series of cool summer recipes with ARCTIC ZERO Fit Frozen Desserts™ – a delicious ice cream alternative that’s low-cal and friendly to those with dietary restrictions.  It’s a tasty interview with a top food talent that your viewers won’t want to miss!

CHEF CHEN’S COOL CREATIONS WILL INCLUDE:
DESSERT FOR ALL—Gluten-free? Lactose-free? Low-Sugar? GMO-free? Desserts that can satisfy any sweet tooth
CHEF SECRETS—Saving calories in just about anything
LOVE BITES—Simple ways to cool those cravings and avoid those love handles
SUMMER FUN—How to make fun, low sugar desserts for kids … and adults

Celebrity Chef Chen has been featured on Food Network, Yahoo, AOL, Hulu, TNT, TLC Discovery, Epoch Times, CBS, Natural News, UCLA, Myx TV,  Green Festival, Expo West, New Hope, LA Yoga Magazine, Daniel Magazine, Clean Plates, Whole Foods Market, LA 18, Food & Wine Festival, The Seed Experience, Hay House Radio, Mind Body Green, Veg Fest, Clean Eating Magazine, Create NYC, Seed Miami Food & Wine, I Heart Radio , Green Divas, Natural Gourmet Institute & more!  The wellness chef and TV host also created the personal blog Charles Chen TV. He's the founder of the pop-up dining experience known as the Dinner Club and the Party In Your Mouth wellness festival. He was appointed a brand ambassador for the American Heart Association.

06/27 TOM GAMBLE, GAMBLE FAMILY VINEYARDS, COLLEEN BURNS-HARRISTHAL, MOMARCHY

TOM GAMBLE - FARMER & OWNER, GAMBLE FAMILY VINEYARDS

FAMILY LEGACY

My (ad)venture in wine seems to me to be a natural progression of history. As a third generation Napa farmer, I have been influenced all my life by my forebears' lives in agriculture. They have left, as part of their legacy, their deep and abiding affinity for the land from which came not only their livelihood, but also a life full of purpose. I am hopeful I can transfer that way of life to yet another generation.

Given this legacy, one does not continue farming for dispassionate reasons alone—there are easier ways to make a living.

And thus, taking the next step and putting one’s name on a bottle of wine does not come lightly.

All our wines are produced in small quantities, with the careful attention to farming my forebears would expect. I hope you will try one or more of my wines and let me know if you agree.

TOM GAMBLE OWNER / Farmer
Napa native Tom Gamble is a farmer first.

“My most lasting memory of childhood is dirt. Playing in dirt. Walking in dust behind the tractor. Wandering aimlessly on foot, horseback and mini-bike all summer long—enjoying everything the dirt and our climate gives to life.” Tom’s boyhood days often began before sunrise; herding cattle, working irrigation lines and emulating older ranchers and farmers from the back of the pack.

Tom purchased his first vineyard in 1981. He is the first member of his family to make wine, but hopes he is not the last to work the land. Gamble Family Vineyards is his legacy for future generations, inspired by the hard work of generations past.

Tom Gamble is a farmer first, which is fitting.  Good wine begins on the vine.

WWW.GAMBLEFAMILYVINEYARDS.COM


COLLEEN BURNS-HARRISTHAL, TV JOURNALIST & AUTHOR OF MOMARCHY, WHY MOMS RULE THE WORLD - TALKS SUMMER SURVIVAL TIPS

A SUMMER SURVIVAL GUIDE FROM THE MOTHER OF SIX BOYS, AGES 8 TO 19

Colleen reveals her summer survival tips and explains how she transitioned from news to ‘MOMARCHY’! Colleen also has some creative suggestions on how to solve the summertime blues for your family.
 
COLLEEN’S SUPER SUMMER SURVIVAL TIPS INCLUDE: 
• FUN FOODS: Why eating out doesn’t have to mean eating unhealthy foods
• TIME SAVERS: Meals that will help you save time for some real fun
• EXPLORE TOGETHER: Planning memorable trips on a budget
• CLEANING UP: Simple hacks to save mom’s time and sanity
• TECH FLEX: How new appliances can be a mom’s best friend

WWW.TIPSONTV.COM

06/26 SOMMELIER ROXANNE LANGER, MORAGA VINEYARDS, NGUYEN TRAN, STARRY KITCHEN

ROXANNE LANGER - SALES & MARKETING MANAGER, MORAGA VINEYARDS

MORAGA IS A PREMIER WINERY FOUNDED IN 1989, BEL AIR CALIFORNIA.

Moraga Vineyards is a wine growing estate in the Santa Monica Mountains at an elevation of 600 to 900 feet, five miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Los Angeles community of Bel Air. From the care of each individual vine, to the selection and blending processes, to the hand labeling of each bottle, every effort is taken to produce wine of distinctive style and quality.

OUR STORY
Grapes are not foreign to this canyon land. The overland expedition of Don Caspar de Portola, which established the route of the California missions (El Camino Real), passed by Moraga Canyon in August of 1769. In his diary, expedition member Father Juan Crespi mentions a “profusion of wild grapes and Castilian roses in full bloom” in the canyon. Wild roses still exist on the property and are represented on the four corners of the Moraga wine label.

OUR WINES
Our focus is to create the highest quality wine while preserving the essence of place. With the experience of each vintage, we have been able to improve our understanding of the ripening patterns of the vineyards. We selectively pick from vines that have come to full maturity on the basis of taste. Ultimately, it is all about flavor and tannin development.

WWW.MORAGAVINEYARDS.COM


NGUYEN TRAN - AUTHOR,  ADVENTURES IN STARRY KITCHEN: 88 ASIAN‐INSPIRED RECIPES FROM AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS UNDERGROUND RESTAURANT

ADVENTURES IN STARRY KITCHEN: 88 Asian‐Inspired Recipes from America’s Most Famous Underground Restaurant by Nguyen Tran chronicles this remarkable DIY story in full—from the restaurant’s unlikely origin to its shiny new brick‐and‐mortar restaurant in Echo Park, including all the misdemeanors, milestones, mishaps and amazing meals that contributed to the restaurant’s success. Fully illustrated with color throughout, the behind‐the‐scenes tales are paired with 88 (a lucky number in Chinese culture) recipes for Pan‐Asian comfort food, mouthwatering and easy‐to‐make dishes like Singaporean Chili Crab w/ Buttermilk Beer Beignets, Pandan Churros, and Starry Kitchen’s trademark Crispy Tofu Balls.

ADVENTURES IN STARRY KITCHEN is a hilarious retelling, and gorgeously rendered guide for accomplished and aspiring at‐home chefs alike that demonstrates you don’t have to be a desperately hip (or even trained) chef to master modern food that will amaze and delight, whether cooking for two, four, or even your own underground operation.

STARRYKITCHEN.COM

06/23 FORMER BACHELORETTE ALI FEDOTOWSKY, RNATIONAL YOGA DAY, MINDFUL SNACKING, STEVE EVANS, THE MOVIE GUY

FORMER BACHELORETTE AND NEW MOM ALI FEDOTOWSKY - INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY & THE IMPORTANCE OF MINDFUL SNACKING

Former Bachelorette and new mom Ali Fedotowsky will be available to talk about International Yoga Day, the current season of "The Bachelorette", how her work-out routine has changed since becoming mom, and much, much more. Even though Ali loves going to yoga, as a new mom she finds it hard to always get to classes but still is searching for new, creative ways to incorporate exercise into her daily routine That’s why she and goodness   KNOWS snack squares are encouraging everyone to get on their path to fitness this summer at their own pace – because every try, no matter how small, is a step to being your best!

Ali will kick off the program on Facebook Live by encouraging fans to get on the mat – or whatever they have around the house – and follow along with yoga instruction led by fitness expert Liz Germain of Super Sister Fitness. Between poses, registered dietitian Carlene Thomas of Healthfully Ever After will show Ali and fans the benefits of mindful snacking with recipes and tips that will fuel your path to greatness.




STEVE EVANS – THE MOVIE GUY

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

06/22 DAN BUETTNER, THE BLUE ZONES SOLUTION, SHAWN ACHOR, SUMMER TRAVEL, ELIZABETH WERNER, FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER AND LONGEVITY EXPERT DAN BUETTNER - EATING AND LIVING LIKE THE WORLD’S HEALTHIEST PEOPLE

THE BLUE ZONES SOLUTION

For more than a decade, National Geographic explorer and longevity expert Dan Buettner has traveled the globe in search of the world’s longevity hot spots, communities he’s identified as “Blue Zones” (Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; the Ogliastra region of Sardinia; Loma Linda, California; and Nicoya, Costa Rica). These are places with high concentrations of 100-year-olds who have grown old without preventable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Buettner’s first book based on his research, “The Blue Zones,” was a New York Times best-seller and media sensation, sparking intense curiosity and conversation around the world about the secrets to living longer, healthier lives.

Since then, Buettner has committed himself to using his findings for a bigger purpose — to help Americans get healthy. In 2009, he launched the Blue Zones Project, the largest preventive health care project in the United States, which has improved the health of more than 5 million Americans. And THE BLUE ZONES SOLUTION: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People reveals how to transform your health using the smart eating and lifestyle practices of the world’s longest-lived people and shows how large-scale community changes — focused on improving the health environment rather than individual behavior change — can replicate Blue Zones in America.

BLUEZONES.COM


HAPPINESS EXPERT SHAWN ACHOR - TOP TIPS ON MAKING YOUR SUMMER TRIP RELAXING AND MEMORABLE

HAPPINESS EXPERT SHAWN ACHOR SHARES TIPS ON MAXIMIZING THE JOY IN YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL

Research shows there is a strong connection between traveling and happiness. So how can you experience the maximum amount of joy when traveling this summer?

Bank of America partnered with happiness expert, Shawn Achor and Condé Nast Traveler to uncover the unique “happiness factors” that make travel joyous. Together, they have uncovered the 10 most joyous destinations in the world for 2017.


CHILD LIFESTYLE EXPERT AND TOY INDUSTRY’S PREMIER PLAYER ELIZABETH WERNER  - FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN 

FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN
               
Summer is here, and your viewers are looking for tips and tricks to fill their kids’ appetites for fun! A combination of quality family time, good nutrition along with lots of outdoor and indoor play is a fabulous way to spend a fun day.

SPECIFICALLY, HERE IS WHAT WE ARE “PLAYING WITH”…
Snacks that make sense – Elizabeth will discuss nutritious (& delicious) treats and summer snack ideas    
Outdoor Play – Elizabeth will show and demo ideas to keep the kids outside this summer
Rainy Day Activities – Elizabeth will show and demo ideas to encourage family time on a rainy day

06/21 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT, BECKY RAPINCHUK, SUMMER MESSES: THE BEST TIPS ON TACKLING THE TOUGHEST SUMMER MESSES!

LARRY LIPSON - THE 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.



BECKY RAPINCHUK - SUMMER MESSES: THE BEST TIPS ON TACKLING THE TOUGHEST SUMMER MESSES!

With the fun of summer comes the "fun" of tackling those summer messes left behind. Don’t let the prospect of cleaning up after those sticky summer soirees keep you from enjoying those special summer moments. Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk has the best cleaning tips and tricks that will make this sunny season even more enjoyable.

Becky Rapinchuk is a cleaning expert, a wife and mom to three, a successful entrepreneur, and a former art teacher. She’s the blogger behind Clean Mama, the leading online homekeeping community, and advises the world’s leading lifestyle brands—Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, SC Johnson, Bissell, and Scotch-Brite—on how to clean up life’s little and big messes. She’s also the go-to girl for the over twenty million readers who follow her online and buy her books, paper goods, and signature cleaning products.

SCOTCH-BRITE.COM 

06/20 DR. SYLVIA TARA, HOW WE METABOLIZE FOOD AND STORE FAT, TONY LYTLE, THE WESTIN MAUI RESORT & SPA, MARK A. MILLER, PROTECTING POLLINATORS

BIOCHEMIST Dr. SYLVIA TARA - THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE BODY’S LEAST UNDERSTOOD ORGAN, FAT - HOW WE METABOLIZE FOOD AND STORE FAT

THE SECRET LIFE OF FAT
The Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You    

Fat has long been a subject of national and personal shame, a repugnant biological adversary that we obsessively seek to eradicate. In 2014 alone, the United States spent $60 billion fighting fat—more money, even, than the $44.7 billion budgeted for Homeland Security. But how much do we know about fat, really? In THE SECRET LIFE OF FAT: The Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You biochemist Sylvia Tara reveals the ways in which our battle with the bulge has been misinformed and misdirected. Fat, it turns out, isn’t just unsightly blubber; it’s an essential and critically misunderstood body part, an endocrine organ that is as vital to our health as our heart, lungs, or stomach.

Tara presents trailblazing research, uncovering fat’s true identity. She recounts fascinating medical stories and introduces the scientists who have revealed fat’s secrets. Tara explores the history and science behind this multifaceted organ’s hidden talents to explain precisely why the fight against fat is so challenging. Did you know that fat can grow even without excess calories? That it can affect the body’s metabolic rate? Fat fights back. THE SECRET LIFE OF FAT describes the unexpected tricks fat uses in order to preserve itself even when we’re trying our hardest to lose it—and offers intelligent solutions for combating fat’s peculiar tactics.

Tara goes beyond the struggle to shed pounds, however, to show us fat’s unexpected importance to our health. We fight it all the time, but in truth we need it. Tara offers an entertaining and informative education in why a healthy amount of it is crucial to our well-being—while also providing useful guidance on managing the body part we love to hate. THE SECRET LIFE OF FAT is a groundbreaking investigation into fat’s complex reality as a reviled but necessary component of the human body—one that we are now discovering enables our reproductive organs, strengthens our immune system, protects us from disease, and may even help us live longer.

This pioneering work of practical, popular science establishes Dr. Sylvia Tara as an indispensable authority on our most misunderstood organ, and it emboldens us to reevaluate everything we thought we knew about fat’s effects on our bodies. THE SECRET LIFE OF FAT is an invaluable and highly insightful look at what is at once our most elusive enemy and our most bewildering ally, poised to spark a revolution in our physical—and mental—health.


TONY LYTLE - DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE, THE WESTIN MAUI RESORT & SPA

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Located beachfront with spectacular views of Lana'i and Moloka'i, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is just minutes from Maui's many attractions, yet remains a world unto itself, where exclusive services, first-rate restaurants, cultured entertainment and thrilling diversions satisfy every interest.

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MARK A. MILLER - PROTECTING POLLINATORS: HOW YOU CAN HELP “BEE” KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Can you imagine a world without berries, apples, oranges, or almonds? Hardly! But without honeybees, butterflies and other pollinators to keep a healthy ecosystem in place, it could happen.

These animals and insects pollinate many of the foods we love, but often they can't find enough food for themselves. Loss of habitat is a key factor in the declining population of pollinators. Urban and suburban environments can play a vital role in restoring these habitats, which is why we’re asking gardeners to help by creating pollinator habitats at their homes and in their neighborhoods. Every garden can help.

On Tuesday, June 20th, Mark A. Miller, Outreach Education Manager for Franklin Park Conservatory, will be available to discuss why pollinator gardens are particularly important today and share key insights on how every one of us can help increase the pollinator population, promote pollinator diversity, and keep our lawns and gardens looking beautiful with the right guidance.

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