10/03 ADRIENNE O’HARA, TOYS “R” US, HUGH DAVIES, SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS & J. DAVIES ESTATE, JON TAFFER, BAR RESCUE, STEVE EVANS

TOY EXPERT ADRIENNE O’HARA - TOYS “R” US  HOTTEST TOYS AND TRENDS OF 2014

ANNOUNCING THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY HOT TOY LIST FEATURING 36 PLAYTHINGS SURE TO BRING KIDS’ IMAGINATIONS TO LIFE THIS SEASON

With the official start of the holiday shopping season only weeks away, Toys“R”Us is excited to unveil its 2014 Holiday Hot Toy List, THE definitive selection of toys sure to bring the magic of play to life and create memorable moments. Carefully chosen after a comprehensive process conducted by in-house toy experts, the #TRUHotToyList serves as a guide to help parents, friends and family make kids’ holiday wishes come true.

Hot toys for this holiday season categorized by age group:

• Baby’s First Christmas: Bright Starts™ Having a Ball!™ Hide & Spin Monkey™ from Kids II®
• 13 months to 2 years: Giggly Gears™ Twirltable™ from Little Tikes®
• 2 to 4 years: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stretch ‘N’ Shout Leonardo from Playmates Toys®
• 5 to 7 years: Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa from Tolly and MAX Tow Truck™ from JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
• 8 to 11 years: Charmazing™ Color Me Up! from Wooky Entertainment Inc. and Mutant Mania™ Mutant Masher from Moose Toys™
• Big Kids: Hot Wheels® Street Hawk™ Remote Control Flying Car from Mattel®

This year, Toys“R”Us is making it even easier to shop for the season’s most sought-after toys. Now, the company’s most loyal customers have the ability to earn more rewards faster through the updated Rewards“R”Us program. For added convenience, gift-givers can also take advantage of online layaway and Price Match Guarantee at Toys“R”Us. And, those seeking hot toys in a hurry can find great gift recommendations in the “Gift Express” shop at the front of all Toys“R”Us stores, or online using the new Gift Finder.

As shoppers begin searching for the gifts that kids – and kids at heart – hope to see under the tree on Christmas morning, Toys“R”Us toy experts are available to discuss the popular trends influencing toy-buying decisions this year, including The Pet Shop, Out of this World, Customizable Creations and Lights, Camera, Toys!

From furry friends such as FurReal Friends® Get Up and Go My Walpkin’ Pup™ and other-worldly characters from Skylanders Trap Team™, to items that stimulate creativity like LEGO® FUSION Town Master and represent kid-favorite characters such as PAW Patrol Lookout HQ Playset™, this season’s trends reflect the playthings topping kids’ wish lists.

About Adrienne:
Adrienne grew up playing with toys, including Barbie dolls, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cabbage Patch Kids, Pound Puppies and Power Wheels – all of which are ingrained in today’s pop culture. Now, with a career at Toys“R”Us, she is lucky enough to relive her childhood daily, keeping her a “Toys“R”Us Kid” at heart. As a toy industry expert and new mom, Adrienne has participated in hundreds of radio and television interviews, providing parents with her unique insight about the hottest toys and helpful shopping tips.

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JON TAFFER - RENOWNED RESTAURANT AND BAR CONSULTANT - THE SEASON PREMIERE OF THE HIGHLY RATED TV SHOW "BAR RESCUE."

"Bar Rescue" returns for its 4th season on Sunday, October 5, 2014 on Spike TV.
The native New Yorker gives failing eateries nationwide one final chance to succeed by reviewing and revamping every aspect of the business including food, drinks, crowd management, music selection and employee relations. Jon utilizes his now familiar "in your face" style to help transform the bar into a popular and profitable establishment--often despite push-back from the owners, managers and employees. In fact, last season Taffer saved failing bars in Las Vegas, Kansas City, Nashville, Omaha, L.A., Phoenix, Houston and Dallas.  This season, places in peril include N.Y., Philadelphia and New Jersey for starters.

MORE ON TAFFER:
Jon Taffer is an internationally recognized, award-winning restaurant operator, owner and concept developer. He's a respected industry "voice" with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience. In January of 2010 he was appointed by Questex Media Group LLC the president of its Nightclub & Bar Media Group, which includes the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, Nightclub & Bar magazine and related digital media products. Taffer has an impressive background in the restaurant, bar and nightclub industries, and most recently served as chairman of Taffer Dynamics where he acts as a consultant and development adviser to the restaurants, nightclubs and hotels around the world.

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HUGH DAVIES - SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS & J. DAVIES ESTATE  

Schramsberg Vineyards is now in the hands of Jack and Jamie Davies' youngest son, Hugh. Born in 1965, the year his parents Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic Schramsberg Vineyards property in Napa Valley, Hugh was named President and CEO of the 40-year old sparkling wine house in 2005. Prior to this, he held the dual responsibilities of Winemaker and General Manager. He holds a master's degree in enology from the University of California, Davis, and has his undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College in Maine.

At Schramsberg, Hugh has led the ongoing effort to fine-tune winemaking and grape growing techniques, building upon the winery’s venerable track record of producing award-winning sparkling wines. Schramsberg’s current stable of vineyards includes more than 90 specially selected sites in the Carneros district of Napa Valley, the Anderson Valley, and along the Sonoma and Marin coasts. The winery's commitment to small lot base wine production has yielded extraordinary blending opportunity for the 8-10 sparkling blends produced each year. Over 200 lots are evaluated after harvest, representing many variables: vineyard terroir, grape clone, barrel fermentation, stainless tank fermentation, malolactic fermentation, etc.

Additionally, Hugh was instrumental in replanting the historic hillside Diamond Mountain District vineyards adjacent to the winery to Bordeaux varietals. They are now used by the Schramsberg winemaking team to make J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon. From the first vintage in 2001, J. Davies has received both public and critical acclaim. Hugh serves on the board of directors for the Napa Valley Vintners (he was President, 2006) and, with his family, he chaired the 2004 Auction Napa Valley. Hugh, along with his brother Bill, heads up the Jack L. Davies Fund, which is committed to carrying on efforts initiated by his father to preserve the Napa Valley for its highest uses: agriculture and wild lands.

For prior hands-on experience in the wine industry before joining Schramsberg, Hugh worked with Möet et Chandon in Epernay; Petaluma Winery in South Australia, and Mumm Napa Valley, among others. His political and public service background includes work with the San Francisco Trust for Public Land and assisting California Congressman Tony Coelho in Washington, D.C. Hugh lives on the Schramsberg grounds with his wife, Monique and his three young sons Emrys, Nelson and Hugh Lawrence. He enjoys spending time with his kids, backpacking and going to the Oakland A’s baseball games.

Hugh is dedicated to continuing the quality enhancement of Schramsberg and J. Davies wines. With his leadership, Schramsberg Vineyards is in good, sturdy hands.

WWW.SCHRAMSBERG.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.

10/02 MATT MURPHY, PRESQU’ILE WINERY, CELEBRATION OF HARVEST FESTIVAL 2014, JAN MILLER, BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS NEW COOK BOOK

MATT MURPHY, THE PRESIDENT OF PRESQU’ILE (PRESS-KEEL) WINERY - CELEBRATION OF HARVEST FESTIVAL 2014

PRESQU'ILE WINERY (press-keel) is located in the Santa Maria Valley on California's Central Coast. Created by two transverse mountain ranges on the Pacific Coast, Santa Maria Valley provides a unique west-to-east flow of cool marine breezes ideal for producing exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

The Murphy Family
Presqu'ile winery is a venture with deep roots. For over a century, four generations of our family have partnered in farming, forestry, oil and gas and conservation. Today, two generations of Murphys form the heart of Presqu'ile: Matt, Amanda, Jonathan, Lindsey, Anna, Madison and Suzanne, together with winemaker Dieter Cronje and vineyard manager Jim Stollberg. To Presqu'ile Winery, we bring our heritage, pursuit of excellence, affinity for the land and the motto: If we aren't having fun, why bother?

SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS PRESENTS: 23RD ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF HARVEST WEEKEND & FESTIVAL

Four days of celebrating another successful wine harvest in Santa Barbara County
October 10 – 13! Festival Grand Tasting on Saturday October 11th, 1 – 4pm with 100+ wineries, more than two dozen restaurants, live music by Ocassional Mustache and Donna Green and the Roadhouse Daddies, pop-up wine seminars, and an oak barrel toasting demonstration

To purchase tickets or learn more: www.celebrationofharvest.com, (805) 688-0881

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JAN MILLER – BETTER HOMES & GARDEN EXECUTIVE FOOD EDITOR - BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS NEW COOK BOOK 16TH EDITION

The newest edition of America’s #1 cookbook is here!

For more than eighty years, BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS NEW COOK BOOK has been the go-to resource for recipes, culinary instruction, inspiration, and how-tos. This book revolutionized home cooking when it was first published in 1930. With millions of copies sold, there are few homes that don’t have a well-used edition, and for good reason. This is America’s # 1-selling cookbook that has transformed and modernized the way Americans cook at home. The vision was to “change as America changes,” and that is still the case today. The newest edition improves on this classic, making the 16th edition even better, more current, and an essential book for every home.

The BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS NEW COOK BOOK 16th is completely revised and updated. More than 1,200 recipes, broken down into 24 chapters, have been revamped and include new cooking trends such as how to make pasta from scratch, expanded canning and pickling how-tos, and classic cocktails. One thousand color photos plus ID shots of produce, fruits, meat cuts, cheese varieties, and more make this cookbook not only a recipe resource but also a shopping guide.

The NEW COOK BOOK 16th Edition also includes foundational tips and information to help home cooks learn and grow. The “Secrets to Success” feature in each chapter demonstrates key details for making each recipe right the first time, such as techniques for making artisanal bread, roasting chicken, and perfecting fudge. Also new is the “8 Ways With …” feature that enables cooks to customize recipes with simple changes and additions. Foods that are seen as a blank canvas—fish fillets, chicken breasts, and Greek yogurt—are enhanced with flavor boosts and new ideas. Icons throughout the book show recipes that are Fast, Best Loved, and Low-Cal, helping readers sort through the recipes and chapters more easily. Cooking basics, charts on measurements, equipment, techniques, and cooking methods are provided, making this more than a recipe book: this is the ultimate cooking resource.

Jan Miller, Executive Food Editor, Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Media, is available for interviews. The iconic BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS brand is one of America's most trusted sources for information on cooking, gardening, home improvement, home design, decorating, and crafting. Today, the brand encompasses books, magazines, video, licensed products, and digital media that reach nearly 40 million consumers every month.

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10/01 LARRY LIPSON, DANNY LIPFORD, LEE ABBAMONTE

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 Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.
                                                 


HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPERT DANNY LIPFORD HELPS IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Over the years, homeowners have made their houses more energy efficient by caulking, weather-stripping, and insulating--great for lower energy bills but not so great for indoor air quality! Poor indoor quality is the source of allergies, breakouts and respiratory illnesses.

The lack of adequate ventilation, improper storage of chemicals and improper filtering is causing the air inside your home to be 5-8 times more polluted than outside air. There are some very simple things that can be done to vastly improve the indoor air quality of your home. Home Improvement Danny Lipford is here to share his tips to improve your home’s I.A.Q. just in time for those colder months spent indoors!

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

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LEE ABBAMONTE, TRAVEL EXPERT SHARES THE LATEST TECH TRENDS IN TRAVEL AND PROVIDES TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT VACATION 

Planning a vacation to a new place can be stressful and exciting at the same time.  Whether you’re traveling to Las Vegas or another iconic destination, knowing what you’re getting yourself into in advance can help calm those pre-travel jitters. Thankfully, there are new travel trends that make this possible with the click of a mouse, making planning easier than ever before!

As the youngest American to have visited every country, Lee Abbamonte knows the ins and outs of planning an amazing vacation and is ready to share what he has learned!  On Tuesday, September 30, Lee is available for live interviews to discuss the hottest travel trends around.  He will introduce viewers to GeoVegas - an exciting travel tool that will help travelers optimize their next trip before leaving home by using Google technology.

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9/30 MICHELLE M. WINNER, INTERNATIONAL FOOD WINE & TRAVEL WRITERS ASSOCIATION, FRANCINE BRYSON

MICHELLE M. WINNER – PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL FOOD WINE & TRAVEL WRITERS ASSOCIATION (IFWTWA) 

ABOUT IFWTWA
The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is now a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them.

ABOUT MICHELLE
President, Board Member, Conferences & Media Trips Committee Co-Chair Michelle believes that the exploration of a country through its food culture makes for a compelling story. And after her ride through Patagonia on the back of a horse, she is most recently addicted to adventure travel. She is an editor for special projects at New York Times and was a twice weekly contributor at Conde Nast Digital Media’s Hotelchatter.com. she reviewed hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants and wrote about chefs. She is Editor at Large for Lifestyles at the new Luxebeatmag.com and contributes to glossy art and architecture magazines and travel magazine features. She highlights wonderful finds at Afar.com, And features at Justluxe.com and Jetsetextra. Her work has been featured on Forbes.com ( Chef Mavro), BusinessInsider.com ( Chef Jin of Alison Inn) and WSJonline.

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FRANCINE BRYSON – AUTHOR- FALL RECIPES

FRANCINE BRYSON has won more than 200 local and national baking competitions and was the runner-up and crowd favorite on CBS’s The American Baking Competition. Her childhood home in Greenville, South Carolina, was located between those of her Nana and Granny, both keen bakers who started teaching their secrets to Francine  when she was barely tall enough to reach the countertop. A member of the American Pie Council, she lives with her husband in Pickens, South Carolina. Francine’s first television show is currently in development.

In Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen (Clarkson Potter; September 9, 2014; $22.00; Trade Paperback) Franny shares her recipes and baking tips with everyone while staying true to her Southern roots, which means pairing chocolate and peanut butter with bacon, turning an apple pie upside down, using cherry pop in a cake, and always making use of seasonal fresh fruit—and plenty of cream cheese.

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9/29 CHEF MELISSA D’ARABIAN, BIRDS EYE, BOBBY HOLLAND HANTON, DOVE MEN CARE

CELEBRITY CHEF MELISSA D’ARABIAN GIVES US VEGGIE FILLED RECIPES THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE

Summer is behind us and families everywhere are back in the swing of school, sports, homework and the rush of fall-oriented activities. With the hustle of a new season comes the pressure of making sure your family eats right, even when time is limited.  

Celebrity chef, television host, author and mom Melissa d’Arabian is here to give a reliable lesson in meal preparation – particularly as it relates to making sure your family is achieving nutritional balance.

ABOUT MELISSA:
Celebrity chef, television host, author and mom Melissa d’Arabian embodies family home cooking at its finest. With an MBA from Georgetown University, Melissa enjoyed a successful career in corporate finance and strategy before becoming a stay-at-home mom to her four daughters. Passionate about sharing her tried-and-true recipes and money-saving tactics, Melissa then competed on and won season five of “The Next Food Network Star.” She has since become well known for “Ten Dollar Dinners” – her popular Food Network show and New York Times best-selling cookbook – as well as the host of Cooking Channel’s “Drop 5 Lbs with Good Housekeeping” healthy lifestyle series. Melissa’s newest projects include: developing and hosting acclaimed FoodNetwork.com series “The Picky Eaters Project” serving as a regular judge on Food Network competition series “Guy's Grocery Games,” and debuting her highly anticipated second cookbook, Supermarket Healthy, due out December 30, 2014. Melissa and her family live just outside San Diego. Stay in touch with Melissa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest and on her website www.melissadarabian.net.

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BOBBY HOLLAND HANTON - CELEBRITY STUNTMAN - FITNESS AND NUTRITION & GROOMING TIPS 

Bobby is a “real guy superhero,” having doubled guys like Christian Bale (in The Dark Knight Rises), Chris Hemsworth (in Thor 1&2, Avengers 1&2), Chris Evans (Captain America in Avengers 2), Channing Tatum (in Jupiter Ascending), Ryan Reynolds (in Green Lantern), Daniel Craig (as Bond), Jake Gyllenhaal (in Prince of Persia) and much more.

Bobby joins the show today with some Stuntman secrets revealing how he really executes those death-defying stunts!  Fitness and nutrition are very important to him as he needs to quickly change his body to exactly double the actor he’s working with. He'll join  the show with great great tips on how to stay healthy and fit! And most importantly Bobby will give us some of his best Grooming tips! He includes Dove Men+Care in his grooming routine. These products help his skin stay healthy after a long day of hair & make-up transformations – and after being inside that sweaty bat-suit all day!

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9/26 SUSAN ZIRINSKY, 48 HOURS, BERTOLLI’S NEW ITALIAN STYLE TORTA, NIALL GIBBONS, PASCHAL DONOHOE, TOURISM IRELAND, STEVE EVANS

SUSAN ZIRINSKY – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, 48 HOURS SEASON PREMIERE 

48 HOURS: PARADISE LOST – Saturday, September 27, 10 PM ET/PT
A Costa Rican paradise turns into a house of horror. How did a Wall Street millionaire end up shot dead in his bedroom?

“PARADISE LOST” - A brilliant, but troubled, wealthy American and his beautiful, but equally troubled, American wife built a lavish home and wildlife preserve in the jungles of Costa Rica.  After making over $90 million dollars on Wall Street, John Bender relocated to Central America.  He and his wife Ann used their immense wealth to buy 5,000 acres in the jungle; build a house that James Bond would find intriguing.  But they also  created an animal reserve on their property and with the help of a local attorney, set up a trust to manage their money.  They had exotic tastes, and collected over 550 Tiffany lamps to illuminate their jungle home.  They also transferred some of their money into precious gems.

Not surprisingly, their wealth and high profile made them a target for angry locals.  Aside from the Benders love of nature – they shared an illness, he suffered from depression, his wife Ann Bi- polar.  They lived what was to be an idyllic life for almost a decade but between suspicions by the Costa Ricans, financial issues at home and their self-imposed isolation… they became paranoid.  Arming their own security force  to protect them – each sunk deeper into depression.

When John Bender’s life came to an end with a single gunshot wound, investigators had to determine whether he, who had attempted suicide before, finally took his own life, or whether he died at the hands of his wife Ann. Ann Bender would face not one… but two trials.  Ann has been battling on a third front as well.  The fortune that she and John accumulated has been decimated by an unscrupulous attorney.

After hearing testimony and reviewing evidence, a panel of three judges ruled there was insufficient evidence to convict Ann of murdering her husband, John.  That should have been the end of the story, but the laws in Costa Rica are not like the laws in the United States.  It’s not just the defense that has the right to appeal convictions; the prosecution can, too, if they are not satisfied with the verdict.  Ann Bender could have left Costa Rica but she didn’t.  And with no double jeopardy… prosecutors brought Ann to trial a second time for the murder of her husband.

48 Hours explores the fascinating case with our own team of forensic experts and full access to the house and the bedroom where the alleged murder occurred.  Their results are astonishing.


NIALL GIBBONS & PASCHAL DONOHOE FROM TOURISM IRELAND  - IRISH CULTURE AND CUISINE 

The launch of Ifest Boston runs September 26th – 28th at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.

Ifest is being billed as the ultimate Irish party bursting with music, Irish cuisine, entertainment & laughter. Don't miss this exhilarating celebration of modern Ireland.

The Minister carries with him an important message about an Irish tourism industry and an Irish economy that have come through some challenging times but both  are now well positioned to move forward with confidence into the future.

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CHECK OUT BERTOLLI’S NEW ITALIAN STYLE TORTA!

A fresh twist on a classic recipe, Bertolli’s new Italian Style Torta is a delicious, hearty meal to satisfy your craving for Italian. Each Torta is filled with premium ricotta cheese, kettle-cooked marinara sauce, and Italian herbs and spices, all stuffed between two layers of flakey, buttery crust. Baked to perfection in Bertolli’s unique tray, the Torta delivers crisp, oven baked flavors straight from the microwave in just minutes. Bertolli Italian Style Tortas sell for $2.99 and can be found in your grocer’s frozen meals section. Bertolli Italian Style Tortas are available in two delicious varieties, three Cheese Marinara and Italian Sausage. Go to www.VillaBertolli.com for more info


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.

9/25 CELEBRITY CHEF ROBERT IRVINE, ROB DYRDEK, LUNCHABLES

CELEBRITY CHEF ROBERT IRVINE - TIPS ON MAKING DINING A PART OF YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

According to a recent study, nearly 90 percent of respondents say the visual presentation of their food is important. In addition, most agreed that even the restaurant décor is an important part of the experience when dining out. Whether you’re planning for an upcoming vacation or starting to book a trip over the holidays, where and what you eat can greatly impact your overall travel experience and even make your sightseeing more enjoyable.

Chef Robert Irvine, host of the Food Network hit show Restaurant: Impossible (which has filmed seven seasons and more than 80 episodes since 2011),  is available for live interviews to share his tips for making the dining experience a central part of your travels, no matter where you’re headed. On the road for more than 300 days each year and traveling internationally on a regular basis, Chef Irvine knows first-hand what it’s like to venture out in new cities and unfamiliar locations, and the challenges of spotting the best restaurants in town, finding little-known places that use local flavors to make one-of-a-kind dishes, and making the time to truly enjoy each meal as both a visual and sightseeing opportunity. Since Chef Irvine is always focused on maintaining his health and fitness, he can also provide more about how to stay fit on the road, including the healthiest foods to eat – even some that specifically benefit the health of your eyes – and easy “anywhere” workouts so you can see and feel your best to truly enjoy all of the sights during your trip.

ABOUT CHEF ROBERT IRVINE:
With more than 25 years in the culinary profession, Chef Robert Irvine has cooked his way through Europe, the Far East, the Caribbean, and the Americas, in hotels and on the high seas. Irvine brings his experience to The Food Network as host of the hit show Restaurant: Impossible, and has previously been seen on Dinner: Impossible, Worst Cooks in America, and The Next Iron Chef. With seven seasons and more than 80 episodes since 2011, Restaurant: Impossible continues its successful run as one of the network’s most popular shows where Robert attempts to save America’s most desperate restaurants from impending failure in just two days with only $10,000.

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PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARDER, MTV STAR, AND ENTREPRENEUR ROB DYRDEK TEAMS UP WITH LUNCHABLES TO HELPING KIDS TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Rob Dyrdek is a self-made American success story. In just two decades, he’s rapidly evolved from an innovative and influential pro skateboarder to a dynamic serial entrepreneur, pop-culture personality and groundbreaking media impresario. His dedication and love for the sport inspired him to create the SLS Foundation (formerly called the Rob Dyrdek Foundation), whose mission is to contribute to communities by providing the healthy and sustainable benefits of skateboarding to design, develop, and construct safe and legal skate plazas around the world. Now, Rob is combining his passion for skateboarding and mentoring by taking part in the launch of a national campaign that helps kids across the country lead fun and active lifestyles.

Lunchables has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide, pledging $1 million dollars over the next five years to renovate and upgrade facilities across the country.

On September 23, professional skateboarder and MTV Star Rob Dyrdek’s SLS Foundation and Lunchables kicked off the program and unveiled a newly revamped skate park at the Boys & Girls Club in Chula Vista, Calif.

Lunchables and Rob Dyrdek have created a new online video series called Fully Uploaded. In each episode, Dyrdek profiles various individuals and groups living their dreams and inspires them to take their skills to the next level. Whether it’s featuring game-changing people like skateboarding phenom Jagger Eaton, pro athletes like NFL leading rusher LeSean McCoy and NBA Champion and Final MVP Kawhi Leonard, to YouTube sensations like Dude Perfect and Freddie Wong, he wants to help your viewers step up their game as they pursue their goals, and invites them to check out the videos at:

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9/24 LARRY LIPSON,CAROL KOZLOWSKI-EVERY, KOZLOWSKI FARMS

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 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.
                                                 


CAROL KOZLOWSKI-EVERY - KOZLOWSKI FARMS

Kozlowski Farms—Preserving Sonoma's wine country kitchen tradition.

At Kozlowski Farms, when we say—"it's just like my grandmother used to make"— we mean it. All our products began with founder Carmen Kozlowski's legendary recipes, including old fashioned jams, no sugar apple butter, no sugar fruit spreads and homemade pies - including Carmen's fabulous Gravenstein Apple Pie. We believe that the best foods from Salad Dressings to Chipotle Grilling Sauces begin with the very best ingredients.

As one of Sonoma County's oldest family-owned farms, we're big on tradition—the kind where everyone stops what they're doing and comes to the table.
Look for our OCTOBER KozClub! Specials!

WWW.KOZLOWSKIFARMS.COM

9/23 PEGGY TROTT, INN AT LAGUNA BEACH, HANS RÖCKENWAGNER, DAS COOKBOOK

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.

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HANS RÖCKENWAGNER – AUTHOR, DAS COOKBOOK: GERMAN COOKING CALIFORNIA STYLE 

Culinary icon, Hans Röckenwagner, brings his inventive Californian cooking with a German flare to kitchens worldwide with the highly anticipated release of Das Cookbook. Drawing from more than 30 years of culinary experience in Los Angeles, Switzerland, and Germany, Hans is pulling together the perfect mix of German comfort and California freshness in his latest cookbook. Das Cookbook will include popular recipes from several of his LA restaurants, such as 3 Square Cafe on famed Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Cafe Röckenwagner in Brentwood, CA.
The cookbook will feature recipes for all occasions, including German-style holiday cooking, bread-making (such as Hans’ famed pretzels and pretzel bread), bar snacks, sandwiches, simple yet sophisticated suppertime dishes and more.

Included in these sections are recipes for the following dishes:

• Spring Spätzle
• Homemade Spätzle, Mushrooms, English Peas, Basil, Green Asparagus
• Roast Goose with Citrus-Spiced Red Cabbage
• Whole Goose, freshly ground pepper, citrus-spiced red cabbage
• Kasekuchen
• Combination of German and American cheesecakes topped with a tangy crème fraiche topping and fresh berries 
• Bircher Muesli
• Authentic muesli with raw oats, Apples, Hazelnuts or Almonds, Raisins, Honey, and Mixed Berries
• German Style Pretzels 
• Yeast, Salt, Butter with step by step directions for shaping and variations

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9/22 ARLAN ETTINGER, GUERNSEY’S AUCTION HOUSE, WAYLON JENNINGS, IAN BLACKBURN, LEARNABOUTWINE.COM, TASTING ARGENTINA

ARLAN ETTINGER, PRESIDENT OF GUERNSEY’S AUCTION HOUSE - AUCTION FOCUSING ON THE LIFE AND TIMES OF WAYLON JENNINGS

Arlan Ettinger, president of Guernsey’s, is a walking encyclopedia of all things Waylon.  He has extensive broadcast experience from his years auctioning off everything from the remains of the Titanic, to the estates of Elvis Presley, JFK and much more.

REMEMBERING WAYLON - AN UNPRECEDENTED AUCTION FOCUSING ON THE LIFE AND TIMES OF WAYLON JENNINGS, THE LEGENDARY OUTLAW COUNTRY MUSICIAN WHO CARVED HIS WAY TO SUPER-STARDOM

Memorable objects from Jennings’ career, plus remarkable items from many of his fellow musicians and friends including Hank Williams, John Lennon, Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Muhammad Ali

On October 5 at Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum, auction house Guernsey’s will resurrect the aura of outlaw country megastar Waylon Jennings with the sale of many of his personal belongings. For the first time, Jennings’ legions of fans will have a chance to own a piece of musical history. The featured collection is being offered by country music legend Jessi Colter, Jennings’ wife of more than thirty years with whom he often shared the stage. The event will help bring attention to the important care provided at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
A driving force of the Outlaw Country movement that erupted in the ‘70s, Jennings rejected the conventions of country’s manufactured “Nashville Sound” and reached superstardom with his commanding baritone and stripped-down, updated honky tonk, which gave his music a gritty edge all its own. His style changed the face of country music and influenced countless musicians, as his songs consistently appeared on both Billboard’s country and pop charts throughout a career that spanned more than five decades. Jennings’ album Wanted! The Outlaws – featuring collaborations with his wife, Jessi Colter, Willie Nelson, and Tompall Glaser – peaked at No.1 on the charts and was the first country album to be certified platinum.

Throughout his career, Jennings worked with some of the music industry’s biggest names and was a member of The Highwaymen, the legendary country music supergroup comprised of four of the genre’s most well-known artists. Alongside Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, “Ol’ Waymore” (as he was often called) toured extensively and helped transform country music from a more regional affair to the most popular musical genre in America. Early in his career, Jennings performed with Buddy Holly & The Crickets, who – at the time – were on an ambitious winter tour with early rock ‘n’ roll greats Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. It was during that tour when Jennings gave up his seat on the ill-fated flight that claimed the lives of all three headlining musicians, a date that was immortalized as “the day the music died.”

Don Was, premium producer of our generation with credits too many to number was quoted as saying, "I think Waylon reigns supreme as the innovator who incorporated rock and roll ethics and rock-and-roll rhythms into country music. We can trace him back to his early days with Buddy Holly to see where his rhythmic ideas come from, and I think we see his rebellious attitude manifested in most of the young stars in country music today. He rebelled against the rules, he sort of forsook the award show lifestyle and all the gimmickry and pageantry, simply for the purity of the music.”

Many items from fellow artists are brilliantly preserved in Jennings’ collection, which stands as a timetable and testament to his calling in life. Unpublished photographs, favorite stage outfits, instruments including a selection of Jennings’ iconic guitars, music awards and stage equipment are among the countless treasures to be sold.

Other important pieces in this remarkable collection include the original signed contract for the establishment of The Highwaymen, a handwritten letter to Jennings from John Lennon, Willie Nelson’s braids (which Willie himself famously cut off in 1983 to cheer on Jennings during his path to sobriety), and a custom pair of Nudie cowboy boots emblazoned with a white “H” for their original owner, Hank Williams Sr. Aside from items relating to fellow musicians are pieces that were important to Jennings on a deeper level, such as a pair of training gloves and a ring robe from his personal hero, Muhammad Ali, presented personally to Jennings before his fight in New Orleans against Leon Spinks. A prolific song writer, one of the most compelling sections of the event will be the presentation of Jennings’ hand-written lyrics and soulful thoughts for songs to come, penned in notebooks and on assorted pieces of paper of every description. The collection also includes an array of instruments, among which are several of Jennings’ iconic Fender guitars with his signature design.

The entire collection can be previewed at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona on October 3-4 from 10:00am to 9:00pm. The live auction will take place in two sessions on Sunday, October 5, beginning at 1:00pm.

ABOUT GUERNSEY’S:
Approaching its 40th anniversary, Guernsey's has built a reputation as an auction house known for the presentation of the most extraordinary properties. From the largest auction in history (the contents of the ocean liner S.S. United States) to vintage racing cars on to artwork from the Soviet Union, pre-Castro Cuban cigars and the $3 million McGwire baseball, the firm has few rivals when it comes to the presentation of wildly diverse art and artifacts. Guernsey's also has brought some of the most famous and intriguing personalities of the 20th Century to auction in events that captivated the world. The official Elvis Presley Auction featuring items from the Graceland Archives on to treasured items relating to the lives and careers of John F. Kennedy, Princess Diana, Jerry Garcia, John Coltrane, Dick Clark, Mickey Mantle and the Beatles were all Guernsey's events.  High-quality, high-visibility projects continue to be Guernsey's forte. The Auction house is in the midst of its series of events devoted to the legendary, Holocaust-related poster collection of Dr. Hans Sachs and is currently offering one of America's finest, most historic carousels for sale. Record-setting events of exceptional collections have very much become a Guernsey's trademark.

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IAN BLACKBURN – FOUNDER, LEARNABOUTWINE.COM, SOMMELIER – TASTING ARGENTINA 10/22/14

TASTING ARGENTINA  10/22/14 6:30 – 9:30PM
AT THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILL, LA CA

Come and share the excitement, enjoy unlimited tasting, the music, appetizer foods and a robust silent auction.  Learn about the wines of Argentina from the visiting producers, owners, and winemakers themselves at "Tasting Argentina".

ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN:
Master of Wine Student and innovative wine industry spokesperson, Ian Blackburn drinks wine for a living. Since it was established in 1995, Ian Blackburn has worked on building Learn About Wineinto the leading source for wine education and events in Southern California. LearnAboutWine was the first business of its kind: a wine education and event website dedicated to the education, service, and enjoyment of wine.

Today LearnAboutWine has developed into Southern California’s premier company for wine education and events. Ian continues to innovate and focus on demystifying wine for everyone from the casual drinker to the potential collector. LearnAboutWine events include the wildly successful, monthly “TASTE” Series, a large-scale wine social; “PALATE BUILDER” Sensory evaluation class, VINTAGE – High end collectables tastings and LAW SCHOOL – the four week credential program that concludes with the BAR exam (Beverage Aptitude Review). Over 30,000 students in Southern California have participated in LearnAboutWine’s core class “Wine Camp,” an introduction into wine, and it is considered one of the top introduction courses in the region.

With a database of over 18,000 subscribers, Ian’s following and notoriety has grown with the popularity of wine. He has taught classes at Cordon Bleu, Cal Poly Pomona, UCLA, The Learning Annex, and other prestigious universities. LearnAboutWine maintains an active calendar of classes and events offered to the public, but thrive as a source of private and corporate events. Ian’s clients range from small social clubs and church organizations, to Fortune Five Hundred companies like Amgen, Pfizer, Disney, Nestle, Deloitte, Latham Watkins, Ernest and Young, Bank of America/US Trust/Countrywide, Paul Hastings, Quinn Emanuel and KPMG.

Ian’s passion for wine and entertaining makes him one of the top spokespersons in the United States; he was trained as an educational Ambassador for the Napa Valley Vintners and the Region of Champagne, France. Ian’s expertise and entertaining ways can be heard regularly on Los Angeles radio airwaves likeKCRW, KLOS, KROQ, INDIE 103.1, 98.7 and Ian even appeared as an expert on ABC’s “The Bachelor.” Creating wine lifestyle events in order to get more people involved in the enjoyment and appreciation of wine is Ian’s forte. Commissioned by Wiley Publications to write The Pleasure of Wine in 2004, Ian is currently studying for his Masters of Wine and working on his second book at his home office in Downtown Los Angeles.

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To demystify wine for everyone from the casual drinker to the potential collector. Whether it is an intimate sensory class, corporate team building exercise or a large-scale wine social, Learn About Wine is the one stop resource for education, service and enjoyment of wine.

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