12/07 MORGEN MCLAUGHLIN, HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN SANTA BARBARA

MORGEN MCLAUGHLIN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS – HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 

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.

ABOUT MORGEN MCLAUGHLIN: 
Morgen has been deeply involved in the wine and tourism industries since childhood through her family's various projects on the East Coast and Colorado.  Wanting to follow her own path outside of wine, Morgen graduated from Boston College with degrees in English and Secondary Education.  As she prepared to enroll in Graduate School, she was pulled back into the family wine business as the General Manager and eventual Co-owner of McLaughlin Vineyards.  After twelve years at the winery and diversifying the business into special events, direct to consumer initiatives and ag-tourism projects, she left to become the President and CEO of Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association in Corning, New York.  Morgen led the organization and region through six and a half years of tremendous growth and national and international visibility.  Morgen lives in Santa Barbara County with her husband (a fellow wine professional) and three sons. She currently serves on the Visit Santa Barbara Board of Directors, Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Agriculture Advisory Committee, and the Santa Barbara County Right to Farm Committee.

WWW.SBCOUNTYWINES.COM 

12/04 CHEF MARK KALENDERIAN, THE BICYCLE CLUB HOTEL AND CASINO, SUSAN ZIRINSKY, 48 HOURS, STEVE EVANS

CHEF MARK KALENDERIAN – THE BICYCLE CLUB HOTEL AND CASINO 

THE FUTURE OF LUXURY RESORT GAMING IN LOS ANGELES ARRIVES WITH THE BICYCLE HOTEL & CASINO, DECMBER 1, 2015

Seven-Story Boutique Property to Open with 99 Guestrooms & Suites, an Elevated Pool Deck with Private Cabanas, VIP Gaming, and Innovative Dining with ‘The Bike Brewery’

Southern California's finest, The Bicycle Hotel & Casino is an oasis of state-of-the-art amenities and timeless luxury. A place where even a casual player can feel like a tuxedo-clad high roller.

From the pampering elegance of the guest rooms, to the glitz and glamour of the LA nightlife, to the high-stakes gaming and edge-of-your-seat action, every detail is designed to help you escape the ordinary. So try the chef's recommendation, and unwind with a glass of fine wine at a world-class spa. Or try your hand at an exciting new poker game. Whatever you choose to do, extraordinary awaits you at The Bike.

DINING OPTIONS:
BIKE BREWERY - Dive into the pub fare and variety of beers on tap at Bike Brewery, our lively sports bar and grill featuring a wide variety of delicious draft and craft beer selections. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

PHOENIX CAFÉ - Explore the innovative options at Phoenix Fusion Café, our quick-serve Asian bistro, serving up noodles, soups, rice, entrées, desserts, and assorted exotic teas.

PLAZA BAR - This is more than a bar. This is an experience. The moment you enter The Bicycle Hotel & Casino's Plaza Bar, you're transported to an intimate setting where you can sip signature cocktails while you drink in a sophisticated ambience. Add in swanky leather seats and skilled bartenders, and the Plaza Bar will have you toasting to an unforgettable night.

LEGENDS CAFÉ & DELI - If you're looking for foodie-inspired cuisine in a relaxing and casual setting, you've come to right place. Whether you're in the mood for gourmet salads, made-to-order sandwiches, Asian, or authentic Mexican street tacos, The Bicycle Hotel & Casino's Legends Cafe & Deli will please even the most discerning palate. And for those with a discerning sweet tooth, try one of our decadent desserts, including handmade pastries from our on-site pastry chef.

COFFEE BAKERY HOUSE - Try the delicious treats from our Coffee House, which offers fresh-brewed Starbucks® coffee and a variety of freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and scrumptious desserts baked daily by our team of skilled pastry chefs for your delight.

24-HOUR SNACK BAR - Drop by the quick-service Snack Bar anytime. Open 24 hours, you can get a fresh-made warm bite on the go, plus choose from a delectable selection of fresh-made sandwiches, salads, soft drinks, juices, and draft beer.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Of course the hottest place to be in LA has the biggest parties around. The Bicycle Hotel & Casino is host to a variety of exciting and entertaining events to dazzle you and your friends all year round. Whether it’s a Guys Night Out with KROQ's The Kevin & Bean Show, a live music concert or a viewing of a championship boxing match, The Bike is the perfect place for a fun and thrilling evening out.

WWW.THEBIKE.COM


SUSAN ZIRINSKY – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, 48 HOURS 

ALL NEW | SATURDAY, DEC. 5 | 10 P.M. ET/PT

Sneak peek: Dear Savanna

She eluded the FBI for two decades, but she couldn't outrun her past. In a first-ever interview, a mom speaks out to "48 Hours" about taking her child abroad. Correspondent Maureen Maher has the story Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

WWW.CBSNEWS.COM/48-HOURS


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.

12/03 TOP TECH MOM JEANA TAHNK, SARAH JANSSEN, THE WORLD ALMANAC

TOP TECH MOM, JEANA TAHNK - HOLIDAY TECH GIFT GUIDE

Consumers are hitting the malls and going online in search of the coolest gifts this holiday season…but with so many options, it can be tough to find the perfect gift for your loved ones.  Tech expert Jeana Tahnk can help by putting a spotlight on some of the hottest tech that will ensure your gift is the star of the holiday!

Harman Audio is known for creating top-of-the-line audio equipment! From wireless bluetooth speakers, revolutionary wireless headphones with new active noise cancellation and more Harman has a variety of gadgets that look good and sound AMAZING. Parents and kids both love these products and Jeana is excited to share some of the latest trends for viewers.

AT&T Cricket Wireless:  A perfect option for cell phone users who don’t want to be weighed down with contracts. Cricket's cell phones and plans are prepaid, so there's no contract for annual phone service because payments are month to month. The biggest benefit is flexibility. With Cricket's prepaid cell phone plans, you can update your service with ease and choose the device you want.
3D Robotics: Drones are coming….to your holiday celebrations! 3D Robotics offers the highest-tech drones with features like pushbutton flight and computer-assisted Smart Shots, all controlled from an app.

eyeSight singlecue: With singlecue, you can control your TV, media and smart home devices using touch-free gestures. Just lift your finger and get control of the devices you already have in your homes, connecting them into one magical experience.

Plus Jeana will share her tips for being tech savvy, and her favorite advice for parents out there and how to make Holiday Season Shopping fun from her own personal arsenal of tricks!

TOPTECHMOM.COM


SARAH JANSSEN, THE SENIOR EDITOR OF THE WORLD ALMANAC

The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2016

~ The Newest Edition of the Best-Selling Reference Book Features Most Memorable Super Bowls, 2016 Election Guide, and More ~

What were the most memorable milestones of 2015? Which moments caused the biggest uproar for fans at the Women’s World Cup? How did U.S. immigration policy evolve to where it stands today? While 2015 may be coming to a close, the events will endure in The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2016, available in print on December 1 and as an eBook for all platforms on December 9. This latest edition of America’s best-selling reference book contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere, and will quickly become your go-to source for the upcoming year.

New features include “U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature,” covering the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration; “World Almanac® Editors’ Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls,” in which the editors revisit the most unforgettable “big games;” as well as brand-new employment statistics and a 2016 election guide. Making their return are the popular sections “Year in Sports,” “Top 10 News Topics,” “The World at a Glance,” and “Time Capsule.”

ABOUT THE WORLD ALMANAC 
The World Almanac®'s history as a publisher of award-winning reference titles dates back more than 140 years. The imprint includes the iconic title The World Almanac® and Book of Facts, the best-selling American reference book of all time.

The World Almanac® brand is part of Infobase Holdings (www.infobaseholdings.com), an educational media company that owns such well-known brands as Facts On File, Films Media Group, Chelsea House, Bloom's, and Ferguson’s. Infobase is a portfolio company investment of Veronis Suhler Stevenson (www.vss.com), a private equity firm that invests in the media, information, and education industries.

WWW.WORLDALMANAC.COM

12/02 MARTIN RIESE, WATER PAIRINGS, TAYLOR HICKS, AMERICAN IDOL

AMERICA’S ONLY WATER SOMMELIER, MARTIN RIESE TALKS WATER PAIRINGS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES

Flat? Sparkling? Mineral? Tap? Forget wine. It’s all about the water.

Everyone knows they should pair wine with food when entertaining for the holidays. But choosing the right water is just as important to consider in the context of how it pairs with food and cocktails. As Americans get more sophisticated about eating and dining, it makes sense that they would care more about their water too. Enter Martin Riese, a true expert on water and America’s only water sommelier.

Most people do not realize that water has a huge impact on everything presented on a plate or in a glass. For example, water can lower acidity and tannins in wine or balance out some of our other favorite holiday drinks like champagne, helping it gain in flavor. The right water pairing can also enhance flavors of salty / umami and balance the flavor of spice, bitter and sour in food. For example, with a smoked holiday ham complementary water can enhance the umami taste of the ham and balance the smoky flavors. It can also enhance the sweet notes of sugar cookies and lower the spice level of gingerbread to make the cookie more rounder and more balanced in flavors.

So this year, when hosting your holiday party, think differently about your water choices and make the holiday dishes – and drinks – you choose really sing!

ABOUT 
The only certified Water Sommelier in the United States, Martin Riese began his renowned career in his native Germany. Today, he is a Water Tasting Educator, acclaimed author, Water Sommelier at Patina Restaurant Group in Los Angeles, and the world’s foremost expert on water. Riese has appeared on numerous national media outlets including Good Morning America, CNN, The New York Times, Bon Appétite, Los Angeles Times, NPR, Buzzfeed and Conan O’Brien.


THE SEASON 5 WINNER OF AMERICAN IDOL, TAYLOR HICKS TALKS NEW MUSIC, HIS RESTAURANT, FINAL SEASON OF IDOL AND HOLIDAY PLANS

Hicks has become a partner in Saw’s Juke Joint – located in the Birmingham area. One of the most popular restaurants in the region for barbecue, Saw’s story centers around North Carolina native Mike Wilson, aka “Saw.” Earning a degree in Restaurant and Hospitality management from the University of Alabama in 1996, Wilson continued his culinary pursuits at Johnson and Wales University in Vail, Colorado. He began his career at the prestigious Dean & Deluca restaurant in Charlotte, and then moved on to Birmingham, where word of his unique flavor of barbecue began to spread. Wilson opened the original Saw’s BBQ in 2009, and has proven to be so popular that he – and his partners have opened two additional locations in Birmingham - Saw’s Kitchen, and Saw’s Juke Joint, which includes Hicks as a partner.

A look at the menu offers customers several options to whet their appetite, including their Carolina brand of Pulled Pork Smoked Chicken. Another popular item on the menu is the “Carolina Dog,” a hot dog doused with chili and slaw. A mouth-watering array of side items are also available, such as their delicious brand of Vinegar-based Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, and Deviled Eggs. Also a popular item on the menu is their signature BBQ sauce, which is available by the bottle.

WWW.SAWSBBQ.COM

ABOUT
Taylor Hicks is one of the most beloved and popular AMERICAN IDOL winners of all time.
From the start, Hicks’ material on the mega-hit show set him apart, with a unique take on Southern soul, R & B, country and blues. Sixty-four million votes were cast and nearly 37 million American viewers and more than 200 million viewers worldwide tuned in to crown Hicks the Season 5 winner of AMERICAN IDOL, making it one of the most-watched TV events of the last decade.

Hicks’ star continued to rise after he stepped off the IDOL stage. Less than three weeks after his IDOL victory, his debut single, “Do I Make You Proud,” entered at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Pop 100, and Single Sales Charts. Coinciding with the single’s release, a cover story named him People magazine’s “Hottest Bachelor of the Year.” His self-titled album (Arista), debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and was quickly certified RIAA Platinum. In 2007, Hicks penned a brisk-selling autobiography “Heart Full of Soul” (Random House). Hicks is the first male IDOL winner to be featured on a Grammy Award-winning album, Jimmy Fallon’s “Blow Your Pants Off,” which took home the 2013 Grammy for Best Comedy Album.

On Broadway, Hicks starred in the hit musical, GREASE as Teen Angel, and when asked to join the national tour, happily agreed. The 18-month tour connected him with fans across North America.
In June 2012, Taylor Hicks began his residency at Bally's Las Vegas. As a testament to his musical talent and showmanship, Hicks continueD to bring the roadhouse to the Las Vegas Strip with a year-long extension through 2013 at a larger venue, Paris Las Vegas, making him the first Idol winner in history to secure a long term residency in Las Vegas. Hicks has since rapidly evolved into one of the most popular acts in the city. He haD an exclusive commitment to Caesars Entertainment, bringing his soulful ballads to other Caesars properties across the country.

Hicks hasn’t slowed down musically, with upcoming concert dates on the calendar, and is working on a new album slated for release in 2016.

WWW.TAYLORHICKS.COM 

12/01 ELLIE KAY, HEROES AT HOME, HOWARD PRICE

ELLIE KAY, BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF HEROES AT HOME & RECIPIENT OF THE ARMY'S HIGHEST CIVILIAN MEDAL TALKS ABOUT A SPECIAL CAMPAIGN TO HELP OUR HEROES

AMERICA’S #1 EXPERT ON MILITARY FAMILIES EXPLAINS WHY THE NEED IS GREATER THAN EVER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Ellie Kay is the author of 14 books, but it’s her role as a military wife and mother to three military children that she cherishes most.   In fact, since she wrote her popular book entitled, HEROES AT HOME: Help & Hope for America’s Military Families, Ellie has been widely recognized as a top expert on the challenges facing military families. It’s the many problems facing these families that has also inspired this best-selling author to team up with Walmart to launch a special holiday campaign called SING TO SALUTE MILITARY FAMILIES, an initiative to support the Fisher House Foundation that for more than 25 years has provided free night stays for military families whose loved ones are in a nearby hospital.

Starting Dec. 1, Ellie and Walmart are calling on the public to sing a part of their favorite holiday song and post it on Twitter, Instagram or YouTube with the hashtag #sing2salute. Each post will generate $100 for the Fisher House Foundation with the goal of reaching up to $1 million to pay for a full year of night stays for military families staying at local houses.  Ellie will be LIVE from a Fisher House in Washington, DC.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE NEEDS OF MILITARY FAMILIES:

• FAMILY SUPPORT – Ellie can discuss current challenges facing military families during the holidays and how everyone can help make a difference this year.
• PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Learn how simple online actions taken online can help the Fisher House Foundation provide free lodging for military families
• COMMITMENT TO VETS – Learn about Walmart’s ongoing commitment to support veterans and their families, including the recent Greenlight A Vet initiative.

HOWARD PRICE JOINS THE SHOW TO TALK ABOUT WINE PAIRING CHRISTMAS PARTIES!

11/30 GIFT INSIDER LINDSAY ROBERTS, AVERYL DUNN, WASHINGTON STATE WINE

THE GIFT INSIDER LINDSAY ROBERTS - TOP DEALS AND GIFTS TO LOOK FOR THIS CYBER MONDAY

EXPERTS PREDICT THAT ONLINE SALES WILL JUMP SEVEN PERCENT THIS YEAR TO MORE THAN 83-BILLION DOLLARS, AND THAT TODAY -- CYBER MONDAY -- CONSUMERS COULD SPEND A RECORD THREE-BILLION DOLLARS.

This year, Cyber Monday is again expected to set new records as the busiest internet shopping day in history. With less time to surf for your gifts, the key is to have a plan and a strategy to choose gifts that your family, friends and co-workers will love! Lindsay Roberts of TheGiftInsider.com explainS the basic rules for choosing meaningful gifts and she’ll provide some timely suggestions. You’ve seen Lindsay on gifting segments on all the networks, and her advice makes her a favorite for the network morning shows. Lindsay loves sharing her gift-giving knowledge, and her passion for helping people shows in every interview.

THEGIFTINSIDER.COM 
WWW.TIPSONTV.COM

 
AVERYL DUNN - COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, WASHINGTON STATE WINE – HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

The Washington State Wine Commission represents every licensed winery and every wine grape grower in Washington State. Guided by an appointed board, the Commission provides a marketing platform to raise positive awareness of the Washington State wine industry and generate greater demand for its wines. Funded almost entirely by the industry - through assessments based on grape and wine sales - the Commission is a state government agency, established by the legislature in 1987.

MISSION STATEMENT
On behalf of the state of Washington and its wineries and growers, the mission of the Washington State Wine Commission is to raise awareness and demand for Washington State wine through marketing and education while supporting viticulture and enology research to drive industry growth.

WASHINGTONWINE.ORG

11/27 BEN LYONS, DANNY LIPFORD, JOAN LAWRENCE, CHEF TOM COLICCHIO, STEVE EVANS

MOVIE & HOME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERT BEN LYONS - GREAT MOVIES & TV SHOWS TO WATCH WITH THE FAMILY OVER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Ben Lyons is a Television, Radio, and Online host and producer who covers pop culture like nobody else. Each month with his DEN (Digital Entertainment News) segment, Ben highlights the latest Blu-ray and Digital HD releases and the best ways to watch them.

Ben will highlight some great movie and television titles avaiable on Blu-ray and Digital that you can watch with the whole family over the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Ben will also discuss other recent Blu-ray Digital HD releases and the best ways to watch them, and discuss getting a start on your holiday shopping on Black Friday, a great time to find deals on new 4K TV’s.

Ben is a special correspondent on EXTRA and regular contributor for ESPN LA radio. He is also the host of The Sidebar on Yahoo, an in-depth interview series featuring the biggest names in Movies, TV, Music, and Fashion. Ben is the lead host on Yahoo's LIVE movie premiere and awards show coverage. He reviews movies on Mario Lopez’s national radio show  and has recently, been on The View, Wendy Williams, ESPN's SportsNation, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Good Morning America, and The Artie Lange Show. Previously he appeared on the E! Network and E! News as their lead film correspondent and movie critic. Ben’s latest venture is as chief correspondent and “voice of the fans” at Derek Jeter’s theplayerstribune.com and host of The Players Tribune on SiriusXM radio.  Born and raised in New York City, Ben is the grandson of legendary New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons, and is the son of film and theater critic Jeffrey Lyons. The Lyons family has been covering pop culture in American media for more than 80 years.


HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPERT DANNY LIPFORD SHARES EASY TIPS ON HOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A HOLIDAY FACE-LIFT

The flights have been booked and there’s no turning back- your home is the host for this year’s holiday festivities. There is no better time than now to make your home a holiday haven for your guests all season long. The feeling can be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be!

From quick cosmetic fixes in your bathroom to unfinished projects your kitchen; you can get it all done and still have time to kick back, relax and enjoy the time with your friends and family. Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford is here sharing his most simple and inexpensive ideas to help you improve your home for this holiday season and all year round!

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.

WWW.TODAYSHOMEOWNER.COM


JOAN LAWRENCE FROM THE TOY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)WILL SEPARATE FACT FROM FICTION WHEN IT COMES TO THIS YEARS’ SELECTION 

Fall is in full swing and the holiday season is around the corner! As wish lists begin to grow, shoppers need to not only look out for toys that top the list, but also need to be sure their selections are safe for the kids on their shopping list.  

ABOUT JOAN
Joan Lawrence - As Toy Industry Association (TIA) Vice President of Safety Standards and Regulatory Affairs, Joan Lawrence manages TIA’s product safety programs encompassing the development of safety standards as well as industry and consumer safety education.  Her experience and leadership within the industry spans a broad range of issues – from product safety and quality to environmental and other corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Joan is an advocate for uniform toy safety standards and leads an expert committee that oversees and develops the US safety standards for toys -- working with medical and child development experts, engineers and toy designers, government, industry, and consumer representatives -- to ensure that our US standards are among the toughest in the world.

A lifelong child safety advocate, Joan is the daughter of a prominent pediatrician and, herself, a mother of three young children . . . making her commitment to toy safety much more than a job.

WWW.TOYASSOCIATION.ORG

FOOD WASTE ACTIVIST CHEF TOM COLICCHIO TALKS ABOUT THE TASTE NOT WASTE CAMPAIGN - RAISE AWARENESS FOR FOOD WASTE IN AMERICA

Food waste activist, chef Tom Colicchio continues his ongoing efforts to raise awareness for food waste in America, which is especially high over the holidays, he’s joined the Taste Not Waste campaign. The U.S. generates an extra 5 million tons of household waste each year between Thanksgiving and the New Year – three times as much as at other times of the year. As families begin to prepare their holiday menus, veggies will undoubtedly be a part of side and main dishes, but fruits and vegetables remain the second most wasted food in American homes.
One easy way to combat this is to embrace less-than-perfect veggies. The standards for which produce makes it to the store is loosely regulated, meaning a lot of what is produced by farms, goes to waste. The USDA recently set a goal to reduce food waste by 50 percent by 2030, but an estimated six billion pounds of fruits and vegetables are wasted every year in the U.S. because they are “ugly.” Tom is supporting taking a stand to address the food waste problem head on by moving those wilted, weird, whole and (un)wanted veggies to the center of the plate.

Tom has partnered with Hidden Valley in support of the Taste Not Waste campaign to take a stand to address the food waste problem head on by moving those wilted, weird, whole and (un)wanted veggies to the center of the plate. For more info, as well as tips and techniques for simple changes anyone can make at home visit TasteNotWaste.com.

People can also get involved by posting a photo of how they are fighting food waste at home and using all parts of the veggie with #TasteNotWaste and Hidden Valley will donate $1 to Great Nations Eat. In support of the Taste Not Waste campaign, Hidden Valley created a limited edition bottle for sale exclusively on eBay featuring imperfect veggies on the iconic label. On sale through the end of the year, all proceeds will benefit Great Nations Eat.

ABOUT TOM:
Thomas Patrick "Tom" Colicchio (/kɵˈliːkjoʊ/; born August 15, 1962) is an American celebrity chef. He co-founded the Gramercy Tavern in New York City, and formerly served as a co-owner and as the executive chef. He is also the founder of Craft and Colicchio & Sons restaurants. Colicchio is the recipient of five James Beard Foundation Awards for cooking accomplishments.

He has been the head judge on every season of Bravo reality TV show Top Chef as well asBest New Restaurant which he also executive produces.[2] Colicchio has also been a featured chef on Great Chefs shows.

TasteNotWaste.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.

11/26 DANIEL SIEBERG, GOOGLE TRENDS, MARGE KLINDERA, BUTTERBALL TURKEY TALK LINE, KATIE WORKMAN

DANIEL SIEBERG, GOOGLE TRENDS EXPERT - GOOGLE REVEALS THANKSGIVING TRENDS AND TRAVEL TIPS

Trends Expert Provides Insight into the Most Popular Thanksgiving Customs and How to Navigate the Highway Stuffing or dressing, puh-kahn or pee-can pie, deep fried or roasted turkey? For the first time ever, Google is answering these questions and more with Thanksgivings trends. Find out the most popular – and maybe surprising – Thanksgiving recipes and other fascinating trends for your city.

In addition to Thanksgiving trends, Google can help you get you through the Thanksgiving travel rush, based on historical and real-time traffic information. With Thanksgiving being the top travel holiday of the year, Google offers insight into the best and worst days to leave during Thanksgiving week, the ideal times to drive on the holiday, the cities that have the worst traffic, and which destinations are the busiest during Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

MARGE KLINDERA – BUTTERBALL TURKEY TALK LINE EXPERT

Each Thanksgiving for the last 30+ years, the Turkey Talk Line fields thousands of consumer calls with questions from basic turkey 101 – like  thawing and basting the bird -  to SOS emergency calls hours before the Thanksgiving meal.

This year, the Talk Line is giving new meaning to the popular #TBT (which means ‘throw back Thursday’ if you didn’t know) with a special Thursday edition - “Throwback Thanksgiving” - asking everyone to share nostalgic Thanksgiving memories this holiday season. The experts are also digging into the Talk Line archives for never before seen photos, archived recipes and their most memorable calls since the 1980’s.

MARGE WILL TALK ABOUT

• Tried-and-True, “Turkey 101”: tips on holiday meal prep
• Turkey Then & Now: how the Thanksgiving table has changed over the decades
• Most Memorable Calls:  as Talk Line experts dig into the archives they’ll throwback to some of their most memorable calls

1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372)
WWW.BUTTERBALL.COM


COOKBOOK AUTHOR AND MOM KATIE WORKMAN SHARES HER SECRETS & SHORTCUTS FOR A DELICIOUS SPIN ON YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY MEALS

Busy parents everywhere know that the holidays can be the most stressful time of year. Between decorating your home, gift shopping and planning meals for family and guests, parents really do it all this time of year. But, you don't have to get lost in the hustle and bustle of this hectic holiday season!

With some easy time-saving shortcuts using frozen and refrigerated staples, you can get it all done and still put a delicious meal on the table every single night. The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has teamed up with cookbook author Katie Workman to share the best meal hacks and seasonal tips to help you craft delicious and creative dishes that are simple and convenient – perfect for weeknight meals and holiday gatherings throughout the season.

ABOUT KATIE WORKMAN:
Katie Workman is the author of Dinner Solved! and The Mom 100 Cookbook. She is also the founding editor in chief of Cookstr.com; a regular contributor to NPR; columnist for the Associated Press and Eating Well magazine, and a food writer whose articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Everyday with Rachael Ray, New York magazine, The Daily Beast, AARP.com, and many others. She also posts regularly on her blog, themom100.com. She sits on the board of City Harvest, New York’s leading food rescue nonprofit, and lives with her husband and two children in New York City.

WWW.EASYHOMEMEALS.COM 

11/25 LARRY LIPSON, BEAGLE BRODSKY, WILLIE BIRD TURKEYS, STEVE EVANS

LARRY LIPSON – AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT      

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


BEAGLE BRODSKY - MANAGER, WILLIE BIRD TURKEYS

One day the Queen of England wanted smoked duck – at least, the people who serve her food did. When the Royal Yacht, Britannica, pulled into San Francisco Bay, the caterer for the royal, on-board feast knew exactly who to call to meet their needs – Willie Bird Turkeys in Sonoma, California.

Here at Willie Bird’s, we use nothing but the highest quality poultry. First, we wet cure it in a mild, low-salt marinade; conceived of special oils and spices, where it is then aged to perfection. Next, we smoke it over natural wood (sweet maple hardwoods). It is during this process that it absorbs the depth and character of flavor that has become the famous Willie Bird trademark. All of our smoked products are fully cooked, immediately cooled, and vacuum-sealed so that they will remain fresh for a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. If not used in this time period the product can be frozen for up to six months.

Our smoked products are shipped fresh/chilled to retain flavor and texture. They are shelf stable which is why we recommend shipping second day air, just refrigerate upon delivery. This is why we control the entire process of procuring meats, seasoning them, smoking them, vacuum sealing them, and shipping them from our USDA approved plant in Sonoma. Offering superior quality is the driving force behind Willie Bird Turkeys.

The result of our “commitment to control” allows us to produce a meat product that is smooth and mild-flavored; a delight even to the most discriminate palate.

Our smoked poultry is featured on the main menu of first class hotels, restaurants, deli’s, and airlines as well as in gourmet food catalogs (Williams-Sonoma, etc.)

WWW.WILLIEBIRD.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.

11/24 DANIEL SIEBERG, GOOGLE TRENDS, LIMOR SUSS

DANIEL SIEBERG, GOOGLE TRENDS EXPERT - GOOGLE REVEALS THANKSGIVING TRENDS AND TRAVEL TIPS

Trends Expert Provides Insight into the Most Popular Thanksgiving Customs and How to Navigate the Highway Stuffing or dressing, puh-kahn or pee-can pie, deep fried or roasted turkey? For the first time ever, Google is answering these questions and more with Thanksgivings trends. Find out the most popular – and maybe surprising – Thanksgiving recipes and other fascinating trends for your city.

In addition to Thanksgiving trends, Google can help you get you through the Thanksgiving travel rush, based on historical and real-time traffic information. With Thanksgiving being the top travel holiday of the year, Google offers insight into the best and worst days to leave during Thanksgiving week, the ideal times to drive on the holiday, the cities that have the worst traffic, and which destinations are the busiest during Thanksgiving and Black Friday.


BEST HOLIDAY GIFTS WITH LIMOR SUSS - HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST GIFTS AND BE A HOLIDAY HERO

Does this sound like your usual holiday nightmare? You spend hours riding the escalator up and down in your local mega-mall. You wanted aimlessly through the aisles, unsure of what exactly it is you’re looking for. You look all over but just can’t seem to find the perfect gift for that special someone!  What if there was someone to give you the low-down on the hottest gifts this holiday season?  What if you had help getting the one gift someone didn’t even know they wanted? What if you could pick up the present that would make you the holiday hero this year? Lifestyle expert and Millennial Mom Limor Suss will is talking the best gifts on the market this year and has some great gift-giving strategies you’ll need to to come out on top this year in the gift giving department!

ABOUT LIMOR
Limor Suss has been seen around the country giving her latest trend picks on both local and national shows including GMA, Dr. Oz, Fox and Friends, Better TV, CBS’s on the Couch, New York Live and more! Limor has also been quoted in various news sources including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, Mashable & The Next Web. She can be seen on her weekly product-pick segment on the PIX11 morning news in NY City.