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03/13 What's Cookin' Today

DR. JOEL FISHER - "LA WINEFEST"

Joel M. Fisher, PhD writes or has written for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California, for the Beverly Hills Courier, and since 2010 for the Underground Wine Letter. From 2007-2009 he taught at Cordon Bleu in Pasadena. Prior to that, he was the wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California.


ADAM CAROLLA - FIRED ON SUNDAY NIGHT ALONG WITH MICHAEL ANDRETTI

NEXT FIRED CELEBRITY (NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice") Adam Carolla is one of the most versatile men in Hollywood. After cutbacks forced Adam to quit his syndicated self-titled "Adam Carolla Show" broadcast on CBS radio, Adam started "The Adam Carolla Show" Podcast with only a computer and a microphone from his home office in February 2009. In May 2011, "The Adam Carolla Show" was awarded Most Downloaded Podcast in the World by the official Guinness World Records. Carolla can also be seen living out his childhood dream hosting SPEED Channel's "The Car Show." In 2010, Adam also added New York Times Best Seller to his resume with his collection of rants, "In 50 Years We'll All Be Chicks." Carolla is currently at work on his much-anticipated second book with Crown Publishing, due spring 2012. Before running his own online empire, ACE broadcasting, out of a garage in Glendale, Adam hosted the "Adam Carolla Show" on CBS radio stations in Los Angeles, Portland and Las Vegas. The four-hour weekday morning program was syndicated in several major markets, including Seattle, Sacramento and Fresno. Carolla wrote, co-produced and starred in the independent boxing feature film "The Hammer," which made its world premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Additionally, Carolla has hosted Comedy Central's "Too Late with Adam Carolla" and starred in TLC's "The Adam Carolla Project," which chronicled the renovation and subsequent sale of his boyhood home. Following brief stints as a skilled carpenter and boxing trainer, Carolla began his career in radio after answering an ad seeking a boxing instructor to train then radio personality Jimmy Kimmel of KROQ's "Kevin and Bean Show" in Los Angeles. He eventually joined the show's repertoire as Mr. Birchum, a woodshop teacher. Carolla's success on KROQ led to a hosting job on the nationally syndicated radio program "Loveline" with Dr. Drew Pinsky. MTV developed a television version of the show, which was co-hosted by Carolla and Pinsky for five seasons (1996-2000). The duo also authored "The Dr. Drew and Adam Book: A Survival Guide to Life and Love." With their partner Daniel Kellison, Carolla and Kimmel are the heads of Jackhole Industries and have created and starred in two hit Comedy Central shows, "The Man Show" (1999-2003) and "Crank Yankers" (2002-present). Jackhole Industries also executive produced "Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust," a comedy travel show, which aired on Comedy Central, and a reality-based feature film, "Windy City Heat," which won The Comedia Award for Best Film at the 2004 Montreal Just for Laughs comedy festival. In 2008, Carolla competed as a contestant on ABC's hit reality series "Dancing with the Stars." A huge car fanatic, Adam has participated in the Toyota Grand Prix Celebrity Race and the Concours d'Elegance for the last several years. A native of Southern California, Carolla currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Lynette, and their twins.

JIM FIOLEK - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS ASSOCIATION

Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival Weekend - April 20, 21, 22, 23. The annual Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival Weekend attracts wine lovers from near and far for an opportunity to meet member vintners, taste their wines, and enjoy great food and music over a long spring weekend. The highlight of the weekend is the Festival itself, where every one of our 110+ member wineries gather to present their wines, often poured by the winemakers themselves. The Festival also presents some of the best local food from restaurants, catering companies and gourmet food creators. The Festival takes place on Saturday, April 21st, from 1 to 4pm at The Carranza, just outside Los Olivos. This weekend, wineries also present their own events, ranging from Winemaker's Dinners through library tastings and sales to new wine releases and barrel tastings. Check back here to see a full listing of events as they are finalized. A favorite feature of the weekend is the Vintners' Visa - your passport to twelve winery tasting rooms - use the Vintners' Visa to explore new wineries - or revisit old friends.

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03/12 What's Cookin' Today

"Flavor Flav" Vegas Restaurant owner
Flavor Flav's House Of Flavor Restaurant

A celebrity-centric Las Vegas take out restaurant with a quick-service menu specializing in specialty recipe soul food. The menu includes fried chicken, fried shrimp and Flavor Flav's signature red velvet waffle, indulgent and delicious. The restaurant is decorated with memorabilia from Flavor Flav's multi-faceted career as a rapper hype man, reality-TV star and entertainer for audiences around the world. Patrons of the House of Flavor might also expect celebrity sightings. Flavor Flav is an iconic figure domestically and internationally, having made appearances in over 77 countries to sold-out audiences. Most recently, fans will have spotted him starring with Elton John in the Pepsi Super Bowl commercial premiere; the Super Bowl XLVI broadcast set a record with 111.3 million viewers on February 5, 2012.

Willie Degal - "Restaurant Stakeout" Food Network

Follow tough-love restaurateur Willie Degel as he busts the bad habits of struggling restaurants on Food Network’s new show, Restaurant Stakeout. See what really happens when waiters, bartenders and kitchen and service staff think no one is watching. Armed with hidden-camera footage and covert surveillance from restaurants across the country, Willie doesn’t hold anything back. He tackles kitchen hazards and impossible customers alike, but is it enough to make a difference? Tune in for the series premiere Wednesday, March 14 at 10 PM EST to find out.

Jordis Unga (NBC's "THE VOICE")

This rock and roll crooner and cooking enthusiast credits her Los Angeles fan base for being able to continue her pursuit for success in the music world. A self-professed "whiskey guzzlin' guy's girl," Jordis draws influence from greats such as Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Paul Simon and Mozart. "THE VOICE" Mondays (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC

Shauna Sever "Marshmallow Madness!"
The Next Door Baker.

With her easy, fun and accessible approach to baking and entertaining, she inspires both the pastry proficient and baking-phobic alike to tie their apron strings and head into the kitchen. Whether it’s an easy savory tart for a weeknight supper, a birthday cake for the office or a decadent dessert to impress friends at a dinner party, Shauna gives you the know-how to bake up simple, flavorful recipes that are good for the soul and get people talking. Shauna’s passion for baking started at an early age, when she attempted to sell day-glo confections made from doctored cake mix, canned frosting, and copious amounts of food coloring to her third-grade classmates. Needless to say, the business never really took off. But after many years of practice as a self-taught baker (and a stint at San Francisco’s famed Tante Marie’s Cooking School), Shauna’s got it down. With her first cookbook, Marshmallow Madness! From Quirk Books published in February 2012; Her second cookbook coming in Fall 2012; Piece of Cake, a popular food blog named one of the top 50 food blogs by Babble.com; and the launch of Bake Sale Bakery, a small batch baking and dessert catering business, Shauna is matching her skills and her passion to make baking accessible to everyone

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03/09 What's Cookin' Today

NATE CORDDRY
"Nate Corddry - "Adam Branch" in NBC's "Harry's Law FRI 3/9 -Nate Corddry stars alongside Kathy Bates (Harry) as Adam Branch, a legal hotshot who continues to work with Harry in ?Harry?s Law.? Corddry began his career on ?The Daily Show with John Stewart? and was then cast as a series regular on ?Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,? created and produced by Aaron Sorkin. Corddry went on to work in such feature films as ?The Invention of Lying? with Ricky Gervais and ?The Ugly Truth? with Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. Corddry recently appeared in a lead role in Warner Bros. Film ?Yogi Bear,? and will soon be heard as the voice of a lead character in the animated ?Tron? series. On the big screen, Corddry will also star this winter in a lead role opposite Julianne Moore in the feature ?Shelter.? HARRY?S LAW - Sunday?s at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC www.NBC.com (guest will call)

BITSIE TULLOCH
Bitsie Tulloch "Juliette Silverton" on NBC's "GRIMM" FRI 3/9 - Bitsie Tulloch stars in NBC's new drama series "Grimm" as Juliette Silverton, Nick's (David Giuntoli) loyal girlfriend, who is wary of his recent forays into the Grimm world. Tulloch previously starred as Dylan on Ed Zwick's NBC drama series "quarterlife." First made as an Internet series, "quarterlife" explored the lives of six creative twentysomethings trying to find their way in the world. Tulloch led the cast as a journalist who perplexes friends over her revelatory video blog. Her additional television credits include a recurring role on "Outlaw" and guest-starring roles on "House," "The West Wing," "Cold Case," "Lost" and "Moonlight." She also had a recurring role in the online serial "lonelygirl15." On the film front, Tulloch can be seen in the silent film Best Picture of the Year Academy Award winner, "The Artist," with John Goodman and James Cromwell. GRIMM - Fridays (9-10 p.m. ET) on NBC. www.nbc.com (guest will call)

- JEFF SCHECTMANN
Program Director KVON AM 1440 Napa, CA FRI 3/8 - This program has provided me a unique opportunity to "travel" around the world and speak to thousands of the most imaginative thinkers and leaders in the arenas of politics, religion, journalism, business, popular culture, academics, science, economics, history, and medicine. During these years, I have taken many of you with me on this journey. It has been a momentous time. The trauma of politics, the onslaught of technology, the insights of science, and the changes in the human condition make this a period almost unequaled in history. Http://kvon.com/ (we call guest) 707-257-6397


PAUL KRONENBERG
Paul Kronenberg - President of the Family Winemakers of California Association FRI 3/9 - Welcome to Family Winemakers of California's central point for information regarding the wine tastings it hosts throughout the year. (guest will call) http://www.familywinemakers.org/


San Diego Consumer & Trade Tasting
Sunday, March 11th Del Mar Fairgrounds

Pasadena Trade Only Tasting
Tuesday, March 13th Pasadena Convention Center

STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

Latest box office info and news from the world of movies and films. Steve talks about the good, the bad and the ugly. His extensive theatrical experience makes him the right guy to talk about movies and their affect on popular culture

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03/08 What's Cookin' Today

PT CHEF ROBB LUCAS - KOI RESTAURANT LOS ANGELES

Newly remodeled in 2008 by Koi Design Team, Koi Los Angeles is a sophisticated blend of feng shui and modern elegance. Illuminated by candlelight, the natural and intricate details of the restaurant create an elegant dining atmosphere, while the Zen inspired design of earth-toned colors, sleek design, fireplaces and waterscapes all create a stunning atmosphere of harmony by combining subtly luxurious materials with nature?s elements of water, air, fire and light. 730 North La Cienega Boulevard

AM BEN FALCONE (Guest Star - NBC's "UP ALL NIGHT")

Groundlings alumni Ben Falcone recently appeared in BRIDESMAIDS alongside his wife Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy. The film was directed by Paul Feig, written by Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo and produced by Judd Apatow. He will next be seen in the big screen adaptation of the popular book WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING. He has appeared in TV's DASH 4 CASH, ANDY BARKER, P.I., THE CLASS, & he recurred as Howard on JOEY. He has also guest starred in MY NAME IS EARL, a YES, DEAR, a GILMORE GIRLS, a CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and ACCORDING TO JIM, to name a few. As for films, he appeared in THE NINES, PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE, SMILEY FACE, UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, and GARFIELD 2: A TALE OF TWO KITTIES. He's a staff writer for THE LOONEY TOONS SHOW with three other Groundlings. Up All Night Thursdays on NBC (9:30-10 p.m. ET) "Up All Night," created by Emily Spivey (NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and "Saturday Night Live") and executive produced by Lorne Michaels

Gary Bric - "Gary Bric's The Ramp Restaurant"

We serve amazing high-quality food in large portions to satisfy every guest. Our beef is the finest USDA choice or better, corn fed and aged to perfection. Our juicy steaks are sure to make our steak house your favorite restaurant. Gary Bric's Ramp is a locally owned and operated restaurant dedicated to bringing the people of Burbank a fine dining experience. Our extensive menu includes delicious entrees such as porterhouse steak and Alaskan halibut. Join us for a fantastic evening tonight. We offer a great selection of wines to compliment any meal. We have a full service bar to make your favorite cocktail for that special occasion or to just relax after a busy day. Our friendly staff will make you feel at home.

LAURA KAEPPELER - "MISS AMERICA 2012"
SHE TALKS ABOUT BEING MISS AMERICA AND SKIN CARE

Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler
Age: 23

Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin

Education: St. Joseph High School
Carthage College - Music, Vocal Performance

National Platform Issue: Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler is the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Platform Issue: Circles of Support - Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents

Talent: Operatic Vocal

Scholastic Ambition: To attend law school

Scholastic Honors: Dean's List; Outstanding Senior Music Major Award; Music Department Honor's Recital Participant

Career Ambition: To pursue a career in Childhood Advocacy Law

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03/07 What's Cookin' Today

CHEF ROBB LUCAS - KOI RESTAURANT LOS ANGELES

Newly remodeled in 2008 by Koi Design Team, Koi Los Angeles is a sophisticated blend of feng shui and modern elegance. Illuminated by candlelight, the natural and intricate details of the restaurant create an elegant dining atmosphere, while the Zen inspired design of earth-toned colors, sleek design, fireplaces and waterscapes all create a stunning atmosphere of harmony by combining subtly luxurious materials with nature?s elements of water, air, fire and light. 730 North La Cienega Boulevard

BEN FALCONE Guest Star - NBC's "UP ALL NIGHT"

Groundlings alumni Ben Falcone recently appeared in BRIDESMAIDS alongside his wife Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy. The film was directed by Paul Feig, written by Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo and produced by Judd Apatow. He will next be seen in the big screen adaptation of the popular book WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING. He has appeared in TV's DASH 4 CASH, ANDY BARKER, P.I., THE CLASS, & he recurred as Howard on JOEY. He has also guest starred in MY NAME IS EARL, a YES, DEAR, a GILMORE GIRLS, a CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and ACCORDING TO JIM, to name a few. As for films, he appeared in THE NINES, PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE, SMILEY FACE, UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, and GARFIELD 2: A TALE OF TWO KITTIES. He's a staff writer for THE LOONEY TOONS SHOW with three other Groundlings. Up All Night Thursdays on NBC (9:30-10 p.m. ET) "Up All Night," created by Emily Spivey (NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and "Saturday Night Live") and executive produced by Lorne Michaels


Gary Bric - "Gary Bric's The Ramp Restaurant"

We serve amazing high-quality food in large portions to satisfy every guest. Our beef is the finest USDA choice or better, corn fed and aged to perfection. Our juicy steaks are sure to make our steak house your favorite restaurant. Gary Bric's Ramp is a locally owned and operated restaurant dedicated to bringing the people of Burbank a fine dining experience. Our extensive menu includes delicious entrees such as porterhouse steak and Alaskan halibut. Join us for a fantastic evening tonight. We offer a great selection of wines to compliment any meal. We have a full service bar to make your favorite cocktail for that special occasion or to just relax after a busy day. Our friendly staff will make you feel at home.


LAURA KAEPPELER - "MISS AMERICA 2012"
SHE TALKS ABOUT BEING MISS AMERICA AND SKIN CARE

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03/06 What's Cookin' Today

Cindy Chen Marketing Director, OREO: OREO IS 100 TODAY!!!

Magic happened on March 6, 1912 when two decoratively embossed chocolate-flavored biscuits met up with a rich crème filling: OREO was born! In honor of this delicious milestone, the World?s Favorite Cookie is on a mission to reignite the spirit of childhood by celebrating the kid inside all of us. And, it couldn?t come at a better time. The recently released Global Spirit of Childhood Report revealed that the majority of parents surveyed across 20 countries believe today?s kids are growing up quicker than did previous generations and should have more time to ?just be kids.? The report also showed that parents all around the world long for the carefree fun of their youth. ?In today?s hectic world, people have more responsibilities and pressures than ever before,? said John Ghingo, Senior Director for OREO Global. ?Despite this, the simple act of enjoying an OREO cookie and glass of milk continues to speak to a universal, human truth: inside all of us, whether grown-up or still growing, there?s a kid that deserves to be set free every once in a while.? This truth has helped OREO cross oceans and borders to capture the hearts of fans in more than 100 countries. Since the first OREO cookie was sold in Hoboken, N.J., this unbeatable biscuit has grown to become the world?s top-selling cookie from the United States to China, and has attracted more than 25 million Facebook fans globally.

Andrew Edwards, President & Owner - RANCH RESTAURANT & SALOON

THE RANCH Restaurant features true American regional cuisine. We?re cooking from scratch with the finest ingredients possible to capture the rustic style of wine country and the freshest flavors of the farm. We honor California?s great ranches, farms and dairies, the artisan bread bakers and cheese and wine makers. Our seasonally driven menu showcases the freshest produce in season- as nature intended. The emphasis is on farm to table, fresh organically grown fruits and vegetables from local farms and from our own ranch in the Santa Ana Mountains. You can look forward to mountain lamb flown in from Colorado; steaks and beef from the highest quality ranches in the U.S. and seafood sourced from those who ensure the sustainability and the bounty of our oceans. The dining experience is in an atmosphere of comfort and truly old-fashioned genuine hospitality. THE RANCH?s wine program features an extensive and complete cellar and a world class selection of wine served in a friendly "non-intimidating" style. The restaurant's bar features a large selection of wines by the glass along with selected hand-crafted draft beers and the latest in mixology with fresh ingredients and great flavors. Don?t fret, there is also plenty of cold longnecks in THE RANCH Saloon to cool down with after dancing the two-step, line dancing, or learning the California state dance, the "west coast swing" to your favorite country artists!
THE RANCH Saloon

THE RANCH Saloon features the best in live country music on a 40' concert stage with a state of the art Meyer sound system and a custom made 47' x 26' dance floor in a small club venue with an intimate atmosphere. Prime country music entertainers play in concert on select dates with the best in local country music bands on select nights of the week. A DJ provides the best in classic and current country music for dancing nightly. Our guests have a chance to learn the classic two-step, west coast swing and of course line dancing from top country dance instructors!

THE RANCH Saloon honors my love of dancing to country music and the history of country music in Nashville and California. THE RANCH pays homage to the old Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon and the old Palomino Club. It will become a tradition as those clubs did with the top country musicians of the day playing small venues "up close and personal." They loved playing so close to the crowd. Some of the best shows ever were in those places. We were inspired by their performances, the great shows and the good times. This will be common place at THE RANCH! We will stay true to our roots giving country music a home in Orange County! THE RANCH will become a well known part of the community bringing you the greatest in entertainment, food, wine and special events. Look forward to cooking and wine classes, seeing prime country music artists and of course ?dancing!

HONORE COMFORT EXEC DIR SONOMA COUNTY VINTNERS

Sonoma County is not just a special place to grow world-class grapes and make great wines: It?s one of the most beautiful and resource-rich places on earth! 60 miles of pristine Pacific coastline and many other natural wonders are only the beginning of the story. We are blessed with amazing diversity of foods and produce, along with chefs who take full advantage of Sonoma?s bounty. Add to that our relaxed and friendly vibe and it all converges here. Sonoma County is a diverse landscape for grape growing that, climatically, is strongly influenced by maritime variations. Cool nights and days that rarely get hot contribute to layers of oceanic fog that creep into Sonoma?s interior valleys through numerous spots like the Petaluma Gap. Daytime temperatures average a comfortable 71F, with the warmest summer days rarely topping 84F. Nighttime temperatures stay mostly in the 40s, meaning hard frosts are a rarity, even in the spring, the critical flowering time for grapes. In September, at the start of the autumn grape harvest, the weather remains moderate with little to no rainfall. Sonoma County experiences no measurable snow or hail and normal rainfall measures between 25 and 30 inches a year.

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03/03 What's Cookin' Today

Celebrity Chef Bradley Ogden

Root 246 in the Hotel Corque, Solvang Anthology of San Diego
Arterra, at the San Diego Marriott, Del Mar The Tavern at Lark Creek
Fish Story Moreton Fig Bradley Ogden Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
The Lark Creek Inn, in Larkspur One Market San Francisco
Lark Creek, Walnut Creek Lark Creek Steak San Francisco
Yankee Pier, in Larkspur Yankee Pier LafayetteYankee Pier Santana Row Parcel 104 Santa Clara Marriott "Best Chef of California," by the prestigious James Beard Foundation "Who's Who of American Cooking" by Cooks magazine “Great American Chefs” by the International Wine and Food Society The "Golden Plate" by the American Academy of Achievement “Chef of The Year Award” in 2000 by the Culinary Institute of America “Restaurant of The Year” by James Beard Foundation’s in 2004 for Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas “Star Chef of the Year” for 2004 by the California Culinary Academy "Best New Restaurant of 2003" by Zagat for Bradley Ogden Epicure’s "Best New Restaurant of 2003" Epicure’s "Best Chef – Bradley Ogden”


Joseph Wagner - Winemaker - Belle Glos and Meiomi

Joeseph Wagner, son of Cayus’ Chuck Wagner, is the winemaker for Belle Glos and Meiomi. He is young (just 28) and incredibly passionate – he basically grew up in the vineyards. For Belle Glos, he makes single-vineyard bottlings from the Wagner family’s Sonoma Coast, Santa Maria Valley, and Santa Lucia Highland vineyards, while Meiomi blends fruit from top sites in California.

Movie Guy Steve Evans Gives us the Movie Hits and Misses!