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KATIE'S COOKING!
participants
We are so excited to share this list of participants who
have contributed recipes to Katie's Cooking! a cookbook
celebrating life after childhood cancer. Click on the underlined
sections to go to the detailed list of participants.
Celebrity Chefs, TV Personalities,
Cookbook Authors, Award-Winning Chefs
Jane Buckingham
Jane Buckingham is president of the New York and Los Angeles-based
market research firm The Intelligence Group (formerly Youth
Intelligence), recently acquired by Creative Artists Agency
(CAA), the world's leading talent and literary agency. Youth
and trend expert Buckingham founded Youth Intelligence in
1996. Building upon quantitative and qualitative analysis,
the company provides marketing consulting, trend forecasting
and market research to determine today's concerns and tomorrow's
trends. Clients of the firm include Levi's, Microsoft, Nike,
Bank of America, and L'Oreal, among many other major marketers.
Buckingham, who at 17 wrote the book TEENS SPEAK OUT, is
the host of the Style Network Series The Modern Girl's Guide
to Life and recently published a book by the same name (Regan
Books, 2004). She is a contributing editor to Cosmopolitan
Magazine. She has been featured in The New York and Los
Angeles Times, Fortune and The Boston Globe.
Chef Fritz Blank
Chef Fritz Blank was born and reared in rural south Jersey
among victory gardens, chicken coops and duck pens. Fresh
seafood and small game such as rabbit and muskrat were a
regular part of family meals prepared by his German grandmother.
Her kitchen influences are some of Blank's earliest memories
and continue to shape his cooking today at his Philadelphia
restaurant Deux Cheminées. Chef Blank is a frequent
contributor to the Oxford (UK) Symposium on Food & Cookery
and to the annual International Workshop on Molecular and
Physical Gastronomy in Erice, Sicily. While Blank no longer
makes silage, cows keep a special place in his heart and
form a continuing decorative motif in his culinary library
of over 10,000 volumes. Deux Cheminées is located
at 1221 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 •
(215) 790-0200
Biba Caggiano
Biba has published seven best-selling cookbooks, which combined,
have sold more than 600,000 copies. A new book will be released
in 2005. She has hosted one hundred episodes of her internationally
syndicated cooking show "Biba's Italian Kitchen,"
on the TLC and Discovery Channel. BIBA Restaurant has received
glowing reviews with Gourmet Magazine, Travel and Leisure,
Conde' Nast Travelers and the Wine Spectator. BIBA has been
a DIRONA Award recipient for the past seven years. BIBA
Restaurant is located at 2801 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento,
California 95816 • (916) 455-2422
Cater To You, LLC - Sharon Snyder
Sharon is an award winning Personal Chef specializing in
preparing home cooked meals in the comfort of your own home.
Cater To You provides not only a personal chef service,
but also cooking demonstration parties for both adults and
children, on site catering for parties of 10 - 50, and romantic
dinners for two. Gift certificates available! Sharon is
a member of the American Personal Chef Association and is
fully insured. Cater To You serves Bucks and Montgomery
Counties, as well as Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sharon's philosophy is to create meals that gives a feeling
of comfort, satisfaction and enjoyment. kisses4kyle@comcast.net
• (215) 917-4738
Michael Chiarello
Cookbook author and chef Michael Chiarello loves to find
inventive ways to entertain his friends. His parties are
casual, easy to plan, and always revolve around great food.
Each episode of Food Network's Easy Entertaining, shot on
location in Napa, California's gorgeous wine country at
the Trefethen Winery, features Michael planning, cooking,
and throwing a creative get together. His recipes - a mix
of his Italian heritage and wine country lifestyle - are
perfect for easy and effortless entertaining. NapaStyle
is a media company founded by Michael Chiarello, chef, author,
and host of the popular PBS cooking show, Season by Season,
and the upcoming new series, Michael Chiarello's Napa. With
NapaStyle, Michael celebrates the distinct style of living
found in the Napa Valley and the culinary traditions of
his Calabrian family. Through recipes and cookbooks, television
and radio, website, catalog, and his own brand of premium,
seasonal foods, Chiarello encourages home chefs to create
their own traditions for every season and to share them
with family and friends.
Johnny Ciao
Johnny Ciao, culinary rocker, chef to the stars, believes
that food doesn't have to be expensive or complicated to
taste fabulous. Johnny Ciao has been cookin' (and jammin'
on his harmonica) in the kitchens of some of the worlds
greatest musicians and celebrities. From Frank Aaron in
the world of sports, to the Grateful Dead, Whitney Houston,
Marlin Brando, Gregory Peck, and Carlos Santana (He created
his Soulful Seafood Spice Blend for him). He even spent
a year as Michael Jackson's Executive Chef at Neverland.
They've all enjoyed the taste and sounds of Johnny Ciao!
Connie Colla
Veteran news anchor and managing editor, Connie Colla brings
CN8 viewers the important stories relevant to their lives
each weekday on "Your Morning." Colla joined CN8
in 2000, serving as the prime time news anchor for "CN8
News" at 7 & 10 PM/ET for four years. Prior to
that, Colla could be found on dawn patrol anchoring the
Emmy award-winning morning show, "News 10 Today,"
at the NBC affiliate in Philadelphia. In Phoenix, Arizona,
she anchored both weather and news for the top-rated morning
show "12 News Today" at KPNX-TV. Prior to KPNX,
Colla anchored the weekend weather at KUSI in San Diego,
California. As a mother of two, Connie Colla is honored
to lead CN8's partnership with the Children's Miracle Network
of Philadelphia and hosting the "Children's Miracle
Network Celebration" that helps raise money for The
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She also devotes time
to the Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow, which helps homeless
women and children get back on their feet. Connie is also
on the Board of Directors for The Associated Services for
the Blind and serves as the Celebrity Spokesperson for The
Kelly Anne Dolan Fund, an organization that helps assist
families with children in medical crisis.
Paula Deen
With small-town life as her inspiration, Paula Deen brings
uncomplicated and delicious home cooking to Paula's Home
Cooking -- a series (on the Food Network) dedicated to the
American traditions. Whether it's her stories or her recipes
from her country kitchen, Paula has always had a gift for
lifting spirits. Paula's cookbooks include, The Lady and
Sons Savannah Country Cookbook, The Lady and Sons, Too!,
The Lady and Sons Just Desserts, and Paula's new cookbook,
Paula Deen & Friends: Living It Up, Southern Style.
The Lady and Sons restaurant, provides their guests with
the finest quality meal available in a dining atmosphere
that represents a friendly comfortable environment. Some
may call the food Southern, Georgia Coastal, or even Plantation
Country Cuisine, but Paula just calls it a good home cooked
meal in an environment of true Southern Hospitality. The
Lady and Sons is located at 102 W. Congress Street, Savannah,
Georgia 31401 • (912) 233-2600
Chef Paul Dillon
Paul Dillon is executive producer and host of CN8's "Let's
Cook with Paul Dillon." He is an accomplished chef
with more than 30 years of experience in the culinary arts.
Each night he presents simple-to-make, easy-to-understand
dishes for thousands of loyal "Let's Cook" viewers.
Dillon has received two Emmy Award nominations in the best
host category for his work on "Let's Cook" --
a show that breathes life back into the rigors of cooking.
Presented in a fun and entertaining format, viewers delight
in Chef Paul Dillon's 30-minute culinary tutorials that
focus on simple, easy-to-follow recipes.
DJ Chef
DJ Chef (Marc Weiss) is a nationally acclaimed chef who
has worked in some of NY's great kitchens. Beforehand, he
had many years experience as a DJ and has presently combined
both talents into one personality. The basic concept is
that cooking and gourmet food can be fun – DJ Chef
“spins the beats while cooking the treats.”
He also specializes in themed events where the food, music,
and drinks all go together to create a tasty booty shaking,
fun and educational experience.In the past year, the DJ
Chef experience has been wide spread throughout the country.
He has been featured on "What's Hot! What's Cool!"
on the Food Network and was the dj/chef co-host with Lindsay
Lohan for MTV’s Celebrity Spring Break fashion special.
Event style guru David Tutera based an entire show of the
Discovery Channel’s Party Planner on the DJ Chef experience.
MSNBC's Entertainment Hot List featured him as the new,
top hot entertainer on the scene. DJ Chef is presently working
on his own TV show and cookbook/CD.
Nathalie Dupree
A much-loved cookbook and television personality, Nathalie
Dupree has thrown parties on rooftops and in tiny apartments
from San Francisco to Rome to Social Circle, Georgia. She
has entertained as a young professional on a tight budget,
a television personality, and cooking teacher; planned galas
for hundreds and put on last-minute get-togethers. Her award-winning
cookbooks have sold more than half a million copies. Her
newest book and TV program, Comfortable Entertaining, shows
us how to do what Nathalie does best -- create spontaneous
hospitality and great food.
Mary Ann Esposito
Mary Ann Esposito is the most-watched Italian cook in America
with over 1.4 million viewers each week. Ciao Italia has
aired on more than 270 Public Television stations nationwide
since its debut in 1989. The 14th season premiered on public
television stations nationwide in May 2004. She is also
the author of eight best-selling cookbooks including Ciao
Italia, Nella Cucina, Celebrations Italian Style, What You
Knead, Mangia Pasta!, Ciao Italia – Bringing Italy
Home, Ciao Italia in Umbria, and Ciao Italia in Tuscany.
Michele Fite
American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) is one of the
world's largest manufacturers of social expression products.
Along with greeting cards, its product lines include gift
wrap, party goods, candles, stationery, calendars, educational
products, ornaments and electronic greetings. Created by
American Greetings Corporation, Strawberry Shortcake was
originally introduced as a licensed property in 1980. She
went on to generate over $1 billion in retail sales from
1980-1985, including sales of 25 million dolls. Re-introduced
in 2003, Strawberry Shortcake has been embraced by a new
generation of young girls whose mothers grew up with the
sweet little redhead and have delighted in sharing this
childhood favorite -- and all her flavorful friends -- with
their daughters.
Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay has proven himself to be a major force in the
culinary world. His NYC restaurants Mesa Grill, Bolo and
Bar Americain are both popular as well as critically acclaimed.
In addition to serving as Food Correspondent of "the
Early Show on CBS", Bobby is the host to a series of
Food Network shows, including "Food Nation", "Boy
Meets Grill", and "BBQ with Bobby Flay."
Bobby is the author of six cookbooks, his latest is entitled
Bobby Flay Grilling for Life.
Tyler Florence
Dynamic and personable, Tyler Florence incorporates both
tradition and innovation in his culinary creations, while
redefining the concept of celebrity chef. The charismatic
star of numerous Food Network shows, frequent contributor
to national television, radio and Internet programs and
acclaimed author introduced Eat This Book: Cooking with
Global Fresh Flavors, in April, 2004. A follow-up to his
wildly successful Tyler Florence's Real Kitchen, this book
offers up a dazzling new collection of 125 full-flavored,
globe-trotting recipes for dining every night of the week.
With his affable, humorous and practical approach to the
culinary arts, as well as the personal appeal that led him
to be named the "Sexiest Chef Alive" by People
Magazine, Florence is one of the most popular young chefs
in the world. He has been recognized as a leading chef by
publications such as Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, GQ, Wall
Street Journal, USA Weekend and more; and -- most importantly
-- his legions of fans across the globe.
Ina Garten
Ina Garten wrote her first cookbook, Barefoot Contessa,
in which the response from readers was overwhelming. In
2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties! was published, and in 2002,
Barefoot Contessa Family Style was released. Ina also started
her show on Food Network, also called Barefoot Contessa.
In 2004, she published Barefoot in Paris about her favorite
simple French food. Ina continues the traditions and builds
the Barefoot Contessa brand with new cookbooks, new television
shows, and lots of delicious products that continue to reflect
not only quality and style, but also her love of entertaining
friends and family.
George Hirsch
Public television celebrity chef, George Hirsch, provides
grilling recipes, fitness tips, and methods for enhancing
outdoor living. Chef Hirsch continues to entertain and educate
the American television audience through his programs and
cookbooks. Chef Hirsch is the author of four cookbooks -
Grilling with Chef George Hirsch; Gather 'Round the Grill;
Adventures in Grilling, and Know Your Fire, and is the host
of Living it up! George Hirsch - America's Cooking &
Lifestyle Expert!
Mollie Katzen
Mollie Katzen, with over 5 million books in print, is listed
by the New York Times as one of the best-selling cookbook
authors of all time. She was named by Health Magazine as
one of the five "Women Who Changed the Way We Eat."
Mollie was a pioneer of the natural foods movement. An award-winning
illustrator and designer as well as an author and food/nutrition/cultural
history scholar, Mollie Katzen is best known as the author
of the timeless classic, Moosewood Cookbook, as well as
the bestsellers The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, Still Life
with Menu, Vegetable Heaven (winner of the International
Cookbook Revue Award for Best Vegetarian Cookbook of the
Year and a Top Finalist for the Julia Child Awards)—and
the award-winning children's cookbooks, Pretend Soup and
Honest Pretzels (named a Notable Book by the American Librarians'
Association). Mollie Katzen has also been the host of four
highly-rated cooking series seen nationwide on public television.
Her newest projects include a children’s cookbook
(to be published in September 2005) and a comprehensive
vegetable cookbook, to be published the following spring.
Stephanie Lea
Stephanie Lea is an 8 year old cooking sensation who fits
right in on the set of her Aunt Sandra Lee's cooking show.
She has been a special guest on Semi-Homemade Cooking's
Pajama Night Sleepover, Ice Cream Social, Bunny Cake and
Cookie Bake and more. At home in Seattle, Stephanie loves
to sing, laugh and hang out with her friends. She is a huge
fan of Hillary Duff. Her favorite food is strawberries and
she likes both pancakes and blueberries but will NEVER eat
them together. Stephanieís favorite thing about cooking
is getting to eat her creations and, of course, she loves
to lick the spoon!
Emeril Lagasse
Chef Emeril Lagasse is the chef/proprietor of nine award-winning
restaurants including three in New Orleans (Emeril's, NOLA
and Emeril's Delmonico); two in Las Vegas (Emeril's New
Orleans Fish House and Delmonico Steakhouse); two in Orlando
(Emeril's Orlando and Emeril's Tchoup Chop); one in Atlanta
(Emeril's Atlanta) and one in Miami (Emeril's Miami Beach).
Chef Emeril Lagasse is a national TV personality. He joined
the Food Network in 1993 and celebrated his 1500th show
with the network in 2005. He is the host of both "The
Essence of Emeril" and "Emeril Live", which
reach more than 85 million homes daily. In June 2005, Lagasse
joined Shop at Home, a sister network to the Food Network
under the Scripps Networks umbrella. His show "From
Emeril's Kitchen" airs each Saturday. In addition,
Lagasse is the food correspondent for "Good Morning
America" and appears on Friday mornings. He is also
a best-selling author. In 1993 he published the best-selling
cookbook Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking which introduced
his creative approach to Creole cuisine. Nine other books
have followed including: Louisiana Real and Rustic, Emeril's
Creole Christmas, Emeril's TV Dinners, Every Day's A Party,
Prime Time Emeril, Emeril's There's A Chef in My Soup, From
Emeril's Kitchens, Emeril's There's A Chef in My Family
and Emeril's Potluck. His eleventh book, Emeril's Delmonico
will debut in October 2005. As of 2005, 4.2 million copies
of Lagasse's books have been sold. In September 2002, Emeril
established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and
encourage programs creating developmental and educational
opportunities for children. Lagasse's corporate office,
Emeril's Homebase, is located in New Orleans. Emeril's Homebase
houses Lagasse's restaurant operations, as well as cookbook
and recipe development and testing, product shipping, the
emerils.com website, and a store front for Lagasse's signature
products.
Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee is an internationally acclaimed life style expert
and New York Times best-selling author. She is the creator
and premier authority of Semi-Homemade cooking -- a quick
and easy method of food preparation where nothing is made
from scratch, but everything tastes homemade. Her down-to-earth
cooking approach, savvy short-cuts, and food and style ideas
are a huge hit on Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee,
one of Food Network's hottest cooking shows. Sandra has
also shared her time saving tips and techniques on many
nationally recognized programs such as The View, Today,
Extra, Entertainment Tonight and The Tony Danza Show and
has appeared in numerous publications across the country
including People, TIME, Newsweek, W Magazine, Better Homes
& Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, TV Guide and Woman's
World.
Dave Lieberman
Dave Lieberman’s love affair with food began as a
child while watching his father cook for his family in center
city Philadelphia, PA. This interest grew during his teenage
years while working at various restaurants throughout Philadelphia.
As a college student at Yale University, Dave enlisted friends
to produce a local-access cooking show, Campus Cuisine,
with Lieberman being the star. Lieberman enjoyed cooking
on the show so much that he opened his own campus catering
service. During his senior year, he was discovered by Amanda
Hesser of The New York Times and was prominently featured
in a front-page article that appeared in the “Dining
In” section of the newspaper. This break proved fortuitous,
as Lieberman soon landed a book deal from Hyperion Books
for his first cookbook, Young and Hungry: Making the Most
of Fresh and Affordable Food. Lieberman currently lives
in New York, NY and works as a personal chef.
Chef Andrew Little
In just ten short months at Evermay on the Delaware, Chef
Andrew Little has been awarded AAA's Four Diamond Award
for Dining, as well as caught the eye and palate of local
food writers. It is his hope to build on these recent successes
and continue to entertain to the best of his ability. Never
one to be satisfied, Chef Little will use 2005 to refine
his signature innovative American cuisine, while providing
the ultimate in dining experience for his guests.
Sheila Lukins
Sheila Lukins, author of Celebrate!, is a chef, food writer,
and cooking teacher, whose best selling books The Silver
Palate Cookbook, The Silver Palate Goodtimes Cookbook, The
New Basics Cookbook, All Around the World Cookbook, and
U.S.A. Cookbook have 6.5 million copies in print. Since
1986, Lukins has been the Food Editor of Parade Magazine,
which has readership of more than 80 million people. In
January 2000, Sheila created the menus and recipes for the
Rubell family’s Beach House Hotel, including the 200-seat
"Atlantic" restaurant, in Bal Harbour, Florida.
In 1992, Lukins was inducted into the James Beard Who's
Who of Food and Beverage in America and The Silver Palate
Cookbook was named to the James Beard Foundation's Cookbook
Hall of Fame. Ms. Lukins is a member of The American Institute
of Wine and Food, The James Beard Foundation and the International
Association of Cooking Professionals. She is working along
with Parade Magazine for the S.O.S. (Share Our Strength)
organization.
Brini Maxwell
Described as part Donna Reed, part Marlo Thomas, Brini Maxwell
makes kitsch feel classy through her unparalleled personal
flair for home design, entertaining and savvy household
tips. Inspired by a devine thrift shop purchase of 1950's
nesting bowls, she first began sharing her retro/classic
know-how with other Manhattanites in 1998 through her public
access show. With uncompromising fabulousness, Brini garnered
a devoted fan base and quickly established herself as the
go-to-girl on vintage fashion and mid-century modern treasures.
After five years on the local airwaves, she's gone national
with an all new show on Style. Manhattan's off-beat domestic
diva, Brini Maxwell brings her singular outlook and can-do
resourcefulness to Style Network in her new series The Brini
Maxwell Show. The show is all about creating a gracious
urban lifestyle on a shoestring with recipes, household
tips, entertaining ideas and interior design schemes. Each
episode is chock full of ideas clustered around a theme
with such subjects as bringing the country to the city,
throwing a glamorous cocktail party, repurposing everyday
objects and creating a dynamic live/work environment. The
Brini Maxwell Show airs on Saturday at 9pm on Style Network.
Mr. Breakfast
Mr. Breakfast is the world's undisputed #1 expert on breakfast.
The Klark Kent to Mr Breakfast's Superman is Eddy Chavey,
an accomplished author and a graduate of the Los Angeles
New School Of Cooking. His Mission: (1) To instill the importance
of eating breakfast; (2) to show how multi-facited and fantastic
the most important meal of the day can be and (3) to help
provide breakfast to those in need through the promotion
of school breakfast programs and food charities via The
Breakfast Of Love Miracle Network. Mr Breakfast is currently
compiling The Big Book Of Breakfast and a series of cookbooks
devoted to a number of morning favorites.
Mr. FOOD
Hugely popular and beloved by millions, Mr. FOOD is an original.
He was the first TV chef to promote practical, "anybody
can do it" cooking and food preparation solutions,
and, after more than 25 years of sharing his unique brand
of quick 'n' easy food tips and recipes with viewers across
the country, MR. FOOD continues to find fresh ideas for
cooking up fun in the kitchen. His King World-syndicated
show can be seen across the country, and his recipes and
numerous cookbooks are available at www.mrfood.com.
Sara Moulton
One of the hardest-working women in the food biz, Sara Moulton
has been juggling three jobs for the last several years.
She is the host of Sara’s Secrets, which runs on the
Food Network seven days a week. She is the chef of the executive
dining room at Gourmet magazine. And she is the Food Editor
for ABC-TV’s Good Morning America. In 2002, she added
a fourth gig to the list: promoting Sara Moulton Cooks at
Home her first cookbook, which embodies Sara’s mission
as both author and television host: to counter America’s
disastrous love affair with fast food by encouraging everyone
to cook delicious and healthy food at home and to dine with
family and friends. And the fall of 2005 will welcome the
arrival of her second cookbook, Sara’s Secrets for
Weeknight Meals.
Caprial and John Pence
TV show: The second season of their popular cooking show,
Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends,
premieres nationally on public television stations in May
2005. The series showcases the chefs' friendly personalities,
playful banter and relaxed Northwest style. Cooking School:
The Kitchen's extensive culinary program, taught by Caprial
and John, incorporates both demonstration and hands-on class
style formats, and guest appearances by some of the most
talented local and national chefs. Restaurant: Caprial's
Bistro turns out an acclaimed menu of ethnically influenced,
seasonal Northwest cuisine. Caprial's Bistro is located
at 7015 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97202 •
(503) 236-6457
Master Chef Georges Perrier
In the 30 years since its inception, Chef Perrier and Le
Bec-Fin have received the highest accolades in the hospitality
industry. In 1994, readers of Condé Nast Traveler
magazine chose Le Bec-Fin as the #1 restaurant in the country.
The restaurant continues to garner top honors in prestigious
publications such as Gourmet, Food & Wine, Esquire and
Wine Spectator magazines. Le Bec-Fin is located at 1523
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 •
(215) 567-1000
Christina Pirello
Christina Pirello, Emmy Award winning host of the national
public television series, Christina Cooks! (airing on over
150 public television stations nationwide)!! At age 26,
when after being diagnosed with terminal leukemia (AML),
Christina decided to forgo conventional medical therapies
and turned to a nutritional approach - whole foods - and
cured herself. The passion and commitment that made that
happen is what makes her so good at what she does. Christina
has won an Emmy Award in the category of “Best Host”
and is in the seventh season of her PBS series. Featured
consistently in newspapers and magazines, as well as on
television and radio. She is a regularly featured chef/author
in Philadelphia's presgious, nationally-renowned, Book and
the Cook. In addition, she is on the faculty of both Drexel
University, where she serves as a professor of culinary
arts. She also serves as chairman of the Philadelphia chapter
of The Chefs’ Collaborative 2000, a culinary organization
dedicated to the creation of sustainable agriculture and
preservation of the quality of our food supply.
Master Chef Joe Poon
Master Chef Joseph Poon created Joseph Poon Asian Fusion
Restaurant, a top-rated Asian fusion restaurant in Philadelphia’s
Chinatown, in 1997. Chef Poon prepares fresh meals with
simple elegance -- and a dash of adventure. In addition
to overseeing the restaurant, Chef Poon conducts Wok ‘N
Walk Tours of Philadelphia Chinatown, teaches cooking classes,
leads trips to China and participates in dozens of philanthropic
events each year. Chef Poon's cookbook, Life is Short...
cooking is fun! includes two dozen of Chef Poon’s
favorite recipes with step-by-step photos and hints for
making his popular Asian Fusion cuisine, as well as Chef
Poon’s inspirational story and the secrets to his
success. Joseph Poon Asian Fusion Restaurant is located
at 1002 Arch Street, at the corner of 10th and Arch Streets
in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • (215)
928-9333
Chef Paul Prudhomme
Restaurateur and one of this country's best-known chefs,
Chef Paul Prudhomme is also the author of 8 cookbooks --
Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen, The Prudhomme Family
Cookbook, Seasoned America, Fork In The Road, Chef Paul
Prudhomme's Pure Magic, Fiery Foods That I Love, Kitchen
Expedition, and Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Tastes.
Four of these cookbooks can be enjoyed as cooking videos
and public TV series. Chef Paul was the first American-born
chef to receive the coveted Merité Agricole of the
French Republic, and in 1986 he was honored as "Culinarian
of the Year" by the American Culinary Federation. He
has written and been featured in many prominent national
magazines. He and his staff have cooked for heads of state,
President Ronald Reagan's inauguration, and at the Congressional
Barbecue. Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends can
be found at many retail food stores.
Rachael Ray
According to Rachael Ray, she grew up in food. "My
first vivid memory is watching mom in a restaurant kitchen.
She was flipping something with a spatula. I tried to copy
her and ended up grilling my right thumb! I was 3 or 4,"
says Ray, who insists that cooking is a way of life she
was simply born into. "Everyone on both sides of my
family cooks." Today Ray's work in food and travel
is enjoyed by fans everywhere through her popular Food Network
shows; "30-Minute Meals," "Tasty Travels"
and "Inside Dish." Her successful series of ten
cookbooks, all based on the "30-Minute Meal" concept,
include 30-Minute Meals, 30-Minute Meals 2, 30 Minute Meals:
Get Togethers, Comfort Foods, Veggie Meals, The Open House
Cookbook and Cooking Rocks! Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals
for Kids. During the 2004 holiday season, Ray had five books
on the on the New York Times Best-Sellers List at once!
Frank Jules Sestito
Frank grew up watching his Grandmom cook many Italian specialties,
which he featured at Que Pasta, his homestyle Italian restaurant,
located on Main Street in Manayunk, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
from 1989-1998. Frank can also whip up specialites in other
cuisines, among them Asian, French, Southwestern and Tex-Mex.
Frank is the husband of Valerie Knight -- on the air at
WOGL Philadelphia.
Susan Westmoreland
Good Housekeeping Magazine’s Food Director.
Rebecca Wood
An Educational Consultant to numerous organizations in the
Natural Foods Industry, Rebecca co-founded and directed
the East-West Center in Boulder, Colorado. She has established
two cooking schools. Her book, The Splendid Grain, won both
a James Beard Award and a Julia Child/IACP Award. Her most
recent book, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia, was a One
Spirit Book Club main selection. Rebecca's food columns
have appeared in Whole Foods Magazine, Health Foods Retailer,
and other publications, and she was food editor for East-West
Journal and Whole Foods Digest. Her articles appear in various
publications including Ladies' Home Journal, Yoga Journal,
Veggie Life, Men's Fitness, American Health, Utne Reader
and Delicious! Rebecca is currently writing her next book,
Be Nourished: A Six-Week Healthy Eating Program. It enables
busy people to implement a diet that addresses their specific
health and energy needs. Rebecca resides in Ashland, Oregon.
Martin Yan
Yan Can Cook, Inc., founded in 1977 by Master Chef Martin
Yan, is dedicated to promoting worldwide appreciation of
Asian cuisine and culture. Yan Can Cook’s renowned
cooking-show/travelogues (over 1,900 created to date) air
internationally in over 50 countries. Yan Can Cook creates
and publishes cookbooks (28 to date), designs and produces
cookware and household kitchen tools, offers tourism consultation,
owns and operates a line of pan-Asian restaurants and provides
food/service consultation to restaurants around the world.
Chef Yan also acts as a food ambassador and offers product
endorsements. One of the world's most honored masters of
Asian cuisine proves that you don’t have to order
takeout to enjoy delicious Asian food at home. In his new
series, Martin Yan Quick and Easy, airing on public television
stations nationwide, Chef Yan prepares spectacular Chinese
dishes before a live studio audience. By the end of each
episode, Martin has convinced everyone that cooking healthy
Asian meals at home can be quick and inexpensive —
ideal for today’s lifestyle.
Restaurants/Nightspots/Bakery:
Abbraccio
The cuisine is Italian. The love of our neighborhood is
genuine. The best review we can get is a smile or a hug
from you. We invite you to enjoy yourself in a relaxed atmosphere,
and come again when you can! Abbraccio is located at 820
S. 47th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143 •
(215) PASTA- 47
Ann's Cake Pan
Ann's Cake Pan is a family owned and operated business that
began as a hobby over forty years ago. Today two generations
are working together handling the thriving business, which
has evolved and grown mainly through "word of mouth."
Located at 815 Horsham Road (it looks like a Residential
home) in Horsham, Pennsylvania • (215) 646-4558 or
(215) 675-7491
Ariadne Restaurant & Bar
Ariadne Restaurant & Bar quickly attracted a neighborhood
following as well as critical acclaim since its opening
in Autumn 2002. Delicious food with Mediterranean and Asian
influences reflects the diversity of cuisine by Chef Christos
Tsardounis, and is complemented by the exceptional wine
list thoughtfully chosen by Kathleen Malloy. The graceful
design of the dining room in the warmth of its materials
and vaulted ceilings create an environment as comforting
as it is cosmopolitan. Ariadne Restaurant & Bar is located
at 344 Walnut Street Newtonville, Massachusetts 02460 •
(617) 332-4653
Aries Restaurant
Chef Tycer, A Wolfgang Puck protégé, and his
manager wife, Annika, have personified Aries Restaurant
with an informal, sophisticated personality seasoned with
energy, creativity and imagination. The Tycers -- two 30-somethings
with a passion for inventive foods -- have looked beyond
food itself by pairing colors, textures and informal sophistication
to create fabulous dishes served in a cozy, modern atmosphere.
Aries Restaurant is located at 4315 Montrose Boulevard,
Houston, Texas 77006 • (713) 526-4404
Bacco
A Neapolitan family trattoria specializing in homemade Italian
dishes and wines. The name Bacco is Italian for “Bacchus”
the mythological god of “good times” who taught
mortals the celebration of the grape – living every
day to the fullest. He is the essence and enjoyment of the
food and fruits of earth. Bacco’s soothing atmosphere
and Italian hospitality meets all expectations of friendly
service and warmth in a relaxing setting for a memorable
experience. Bacco is the perfect choice to entertain family,
guests and clients; specializing in "home style"
Italian food and fine wines. Bacco is located at 587 DeKalb
Pike, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454 • (215) 699-3361
BIBA Restaurant - Biba Caggiano
Biba has published seven best-selling cookbooks, which combined,
have sold more than 600,000 copies. A new book will be released
in 2005. She has hosted one hundred episodes of her internationally
syndicated cooking show "Biba's Italian Kitchen,"
on the TLC and Discovery Channel. BIBA Restaurant has received
glowing reviews with Gourmet Magazine, Travel and Leisure,
Conde' Nast Travelers and the Wine Spectator. BIBA has been
a DIRONA Award recipient for the past seven years. BIBA
Restaurant is located at 2801 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento,
California 95816 • (916) 455-2422
The Blue Horse Restaurant and Tavern
Spirited, sophisticated, and welcoming, The Blue Horse's
delectable, upscale and American menu will delight the diner's
palate. Our desire is to design and present a restaurant
and tavern that is both traditional and creative -- one
that remembers the nostalgic, yet is dynamic and creative.
The Blue Horse Restaurant and Tavern is located at the inter
section of Skippack and Penllyn-Blue Bell Pikes, in Blue
Bell, Pennsylvania 19422 • (215) 641-9100
Brennan's Restaurant
In the heart of the French Quarter, Brennan's Restaurant
continues to receive culinary accolades from countless food
critics, national publications and visitors around the world.
It has also received the coveted Wine Spectator Award in
recognition of its 35,000-bottle wine cellar. Brennan's
Restaurant is located at 417 Royal Street, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70130 • (504) 525-9711
Caffe Aldo Lamberti
Wine Spectator Magazine 2004 Award of Excellence. Caffe
Aldo Lamberti offers fine dining, featuring authentic regional
Italian cuisine in an elegantly casual atmosphere. Just
minutes from Philadelphia, at Caffe Aldo Lamberti one can
find mouth watering menu selections such as, chicken, veal,
pasta and seafood dishes creatively prepared by our executive
Chef. Caffe Aldo Lamberti is located at 2011 Route 70 West,
Cherry Hill, New Jersey • (856) 663-1747
The Capital Grille
We want The Capital Grille to be “your place.”
The spot you most want to come to, whether for a special
occasion or just the perfect dinner out. Of course, we strive
to make every occasion special here. We start with the food.
Dry aged steaks that have earned high praise from the nation’s
toughest food critics. An award-winning wine list. Mouth-watering
appetizers, fresh seafood, chops. Irresistible desserts.
Then we match the food with out-of-this-world service and
a comfortable, relaxed ambiance that's a world away from
the routine. No wonder The Capital Grille isn't just the
place to be seen. It's the place to be seen having a fabulous
time. The Capital Grille is located in many cities around
the US.
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Cuba, its name evokes images of an exotic time and place
now forbidden. It is an island seemingly locked in time.
At Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar we celebrate Cuba
of a bygone era… a time of intrigue and romance. This
mystique and "forbiddenness" have put Cuban culture,
and in particular, its food, on the US culinary map. Cuba
Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is dedicated to celebrating
the great Cuban heritage. We strive for a continuing exploration
of Cuban art, music, flavors and traditions. Cuba Libre
Restaurant & Rum Bar has two locations: 10 S. Second
Street in Old City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 •
(215) 627-0666 and The Quarter at Tropicana Casino and Resort,
2801 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 •
(609) 348-6700
Deux Cheminées - Chef Fritz Blank
Deux Cheminées has been rated by Condé Nast
Traveler magazine readers as one of the best 30 restaurants
in America. The 2004–2005 Zagat Survey noted that
dining at Deux Cheminées is "straight out of
a Victorian novel, featuring superior fare brought forth
by an impeccable staff." They are winners of the AAA
four-diamond award and Gourmet magazine’s America’s
Top Tables award (1998–2004). The prix fixe menu features
classic French cuisine. Deux Cheminées is located
at 1221 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 •
(215) 790-0200
Dilworthtown Inn
Since 1780 this renowned gathering place has offered warm
hospitality that is as welcoming as a hearty handshake.
The candlelit atmosphere, roaring fireplaces and exceptional,
imaginative American cuisine make Dilworthtown one of the
most popular destinations for diners who appreciate the
fine details. Every aspect of your visit from appetizer
to after-dinner drinks is finely tuned to perfection by
proprietors Jim Barnes and Bob Rafetto. Dilworthtown Inn
is located at 1390 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, Pennsylvania
19382 • (610) 399-1390
Evermay on the Delaware - Chef Andrew Little
An elegant prix fixe dinner is served on the weekends and
holidays to our houseguests and the general public. Dinner
is one seating beginning with aperitifs followed by six
courses with a choice of entrees. We offer a carefully selected
wine list and well stocked bar. If you stay with us on the
weekend, we ask that you join us for dinner during one night
of your stay. Guests find our dinner to be a highlight of
their visit. Evermay has received the Distinguished Restaurants
in North America Award, and in the most recent Zagat Survey
has been rated among the top 20 restaurants in the Philadelphia
Region for food, decor and service, and #1 for Contemporary
American Cuisine. Philadelphia Magazine has named Evermay
the "Best Restaurant in Bucks County." Evermay
is located 13.5 miles north of New Hope on the Delaware
River, River Road in Erwinna, Pennsylvania 18920 •
(610) 294-9100
Fork
Fork is a nationally acclaimed New American bistro offering
delicious food that is seasonal, fresh and inventive. The
menu is printed daily and reflects international influences
from around the world. Fork uses only the highest quality
ingredients, many of which are supplied by local farmers
from throughout the Philadelphia area. Part of Fork's allure
is its hip, stylish, sophisticated interior, where the dining
experience is anything but stuffy and uncomfortable. Fork
is located at 306 Market Street, in the heart of Old City,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • (215) 625-9425
Friday Saturday Sunday Restaurant
It was the most improbable of beginnings. In a business
known for it’s high failure rate, Friday Saturday
Sunday Restaurant was launched on a dare. Now over thirty
years have passed and many of the faces have changed, but
the traditions of quality food, fair prices and charming
atmosphere are alive and well at Friday Saturday Sunday
and continue to drive this restaurant’s popularity.
Friday Saturday Sunday is located at 261 South 21st Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 • (215) 546-4232
the girl & the fig
the girl & the fig features a wonderful antique bar
with French aperitifs & traditional cocktails, an award-winning
"Rhone Alone" wine list, a seasonal menu, cheese
& charcuterie platters, and outdoor patio seating. On
the northwest corner of the Historic Sonoma Plaza ground
floor of the vintage Sonoma Hotel, the girl & the fig
is located at 110 West Spain Street, Sonoma, California.
95476 • (707) 938-3634
Glenmorgan Bar & Grill / The Radnor Hotel
Glenmorgan Bar & Grill offers a contemporary and refreshing
smoke-free atmosphere perfect for enjoying classic cocktails,
spirited American cuisine and great conversation. Choose
a spot at the 28-seat oval bar or get comfortable in the
grill for lunch, dinner or late night. Seasonal Outdoor
Dining. Refreshingly smoke-free. Enjoy: Classic cocktails,
10 premium drafts & beer flight samplings, 12 premium
varietals by the glass, Array of select, seasonal martinis,
Half Price Happy Hour. Refresh your spirit after work! Voted
best happy hour 2004 by Main Line Times. The Glenmorgan
Bar & Grill is located in the Radnor Hotel, 591 East
Lancaster Avenue, St. Davids, Pennsylvania 19087 •
(610) 688-5800
Joseph Poon Asian Fusion Restaurant - Master
Chef Joe Poon
Master Chef Joseph Poon created Joseph Poon Asian Fusion
Restaurant, a top-rated Asian fusion restaurant in Philadelphia’s
Chinatown, in 1997. Chef Poon prepares fresh meals with
simple elegance -- and a dash of adventure. In addition
to overseeing the restaurant, Chef Poon conducts Wok ‘N
Walk Tours of Philadelphia Chinatown, teaches cooking classes,
leads trips to China and participates in dozens of philanthropic
events each year. Chef Poon's cookbook, Life is Short...cooking
Is fun! includes two dozen of Chef Poon’s favorite
recipes with step-by-step photos and hints for making his
popular Asian Fusion cuisine, as well as Chef Poon’s
inspirational story and the secrets to his success. Joseph
Poon Asian Fusion Restaurant is located at 1002 Arch Street,
at the corner of 10th and Arch Streets in Center City Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania • (215) 928-9333
La Famiglia Ristorante
La Famiglia Ristorante is one of those Philadelphia restaurants
you and your guests will always remember. We blend an inspired
menu, exquisite wines and flawless service to create the
most romantic and memorable dining experience in Philadelphia,
leaving La Famiglia without rivals. Located at 8 South Front
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 • (215) 922-2803
The Lady and Sons
The Lady and Sons restaurant, provides their guests with
the finest quality meal available in a dining atmosphere
that represents a friendly comfortable environment. Some
may call the food Southern, Georgia Coastal, or even Plantation
Country Cuisine, but Paula just calls it a good home cooked
meal in an environment of true Southern Hospitality. The
Lady and Sons is located at 102 W. Congress Street, Savannah,
Georgia 31401 • (912) 233-2600
Lamberti's Cucina
Lamberti's Cucina restaurants are a family of seven Delaware
Valley restaurants that offer guests warm, friendly service
and delicious Italian cuisine. Our restaurants offer a casual
atmosphere and specialize in chicken, veal, pasta and seafood
dishes. See our web site for locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and Delaware.
Le Bec-Fin - Master Chef Georges Perrier
In the 30 years since its inception, Chef Perrier and Le
Bec-Fin have received the highest accolades in the hospitality
industry. In 1994, readers of Condé Nast Traveler
magazine chose Le Bec-Fin as the #1 restaurant in the country.
The restaurant continues to garner top honors in prestigious
publications such as Gourmet, Food & Wine, Esquire and
Wine Spectator magazines. Le Bec-Fin is located at 1523
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 •
(215) 567-1000
London Grill
Considered one of Philadelphia’s quintessential neighborhood
spots, London Grill has a loyal clientele that keeps coming
back for Chef McNally’s consistently delicious food,
and fun bar with its pub feel sporting 13 draughts, a large
liquor list, a variety of eclectic wines by the glass and
creative cocktails. You'll experience creative and seasonal
menus with many award wining dishes. There is a kid-friendly
menu as well. Our regulars are young and old; we attract
the stylish bar set and local families. London Grill is
located at 2301 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19130 • (215) 978-4545
Marsha Brown Creole Kitchen and Lounge
We promise Marsha Brown to be an environment where souls
are moved into peace and comfort through selected textures,
quiet colors and engaging hospitality. A refuge where our
character is habitually displayed through small courtesies
and considerations that make our guests feel special and
treasured. A commitment to seek and acquire premium products
which will amuse all five senses. A place to which you'll
long return. Marsha Brown Creole Kitchen and Lounge is located
at the Old Stone Church, 15 South Main Street, New Hope,
Pennsylvania 18938 • (215) 862-7044
Parkhouse Eatery - Tommy Golden
Tommy Golden learned classic culinary techniques from such
wizards of the 1980s “Boston Food Scene” as
Sarah Moulton and Jasper White. Learning from such greats
he delights in describing the cooking at his widely-admired
Parkhouse Eatery as “American ethnic grub”,
he adds “with an ethnic twist.” Golden says,
“I’m from a Boston-Italian background, I love
ethnic flavors, and have spent years cooking my way through
Italy and the Pacific Rim. I decided to update American
recipes, and the menu at Parkhouse Eatery is classic new-American
food with an edge. If Golden takes an open-minded, contemporary
approach to cuisine, he insists on old-fashioned hospitality,
and notes, “At my restaurants, making customers happy
is the most important thing.” Parkhouse Eatery is
located at 4574 Park Blvd, San Diego, California 92116 •
(619) 295-7275
PLUSH bar and nightspot
PLUSH can be found in the heart of Glenside, steps away
from the historical Keswick Theatre. PLUSH is well known
for their large fancy martini glasses and unique drink recipes.
With an "at home" feel and an artistic edge, you
will enjoy amazing dishes produced by Chef Michael DiFazio.
Definitely Glenside's biggest kept secret! Celebrating two
years! PLUSH is located at 256 Keswick Avenue, Glenside,
Pennsylvania 19038 • (215) 576-9501
Positano Coast
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti in Philadelphia, with ownership
unchanged, has a menu, atmosphere and style typical of the
Italian city of Positano. Design draws inspiration from
Positano, a city along the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy.
Our redesign features tile, columns and doors that open
to a large terrace to give the feeling of al fresco dining.
This adds to the existing outdoor dining, where in warmer
months, you can dine on our patio. Our splendid bar redesign
is the perfect place to meet for a cocktail all year long.
The décor, ambiance and cuisine have been created
to allow you to feel as though you just stepped into the
beautiful “vertical” Italian city of Positano.
Positano Coast is located at 212 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19106 • (215) 238-0499
Ravenna
Billed a Cucina Emilia Romagna, this is the baby of former
Davios Executive Chef in Philadelphia, Shawn Sollberger.
His talents are put to great use here in this airy, comfortable
storefront in a strip center just South the intersection
of Routes 363 and 73. Outdoor dining is available and the
decor is cheery. Our server, Susan, a veteran of Brasserie
Perrier and Davios (who also happens to be Shawn's sister-in-law)
made the dining experience even more pleasurable. The food
is fresh and creative... from the crispy chicken livers
to the appetizer portion of the veal tortoloni to the Crunchy
Veal Emilia Romagna... every dish sings with flavor. A Dibruno
Cheese plate and a fabulous dense chocolate dessert rounded
out a terrific night. Don't delay, this place will be packed
to the rafters and soon! Ravenna is located at 2960 Skippack
Pike, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446-5851
Sardi's Restaurant
In the heart of New York's Theater District, Sardi's has
been the toast of Broadway for 82 years. The restaurant
is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Late
supper is served from Tuesday through Saturday. Our continental
cuisine, traditional yet innovative, is celebrated for its
creativity and tasteful presentation. Sardi's Restaurant
is located at 234 West 44th Street, New York, New York •
(212) 221-8440
Saucebox
Saucebox has been featured in The New York Times, Bon Appetit
Magazine, Travel and Leisure, and was The Oregonian's "restaurant
of the year" in 1998. Despite such notoriety, Saucebox
maintains an insider vibe, and hole-in-the-wall presence
in downtown Portland, serving fine Pan-Asian cuisine on
crisp, white tablecloths. Every night after 10 pm, those
tablecloths come off, the lights go down and a live DJ comes
on. It's your favorite restaurant, and your favorite DJ
lounge. Saucebox is located at 214 Southwest Broadway, Portland,
Oregon 97205 • (503) 241-3393
Savona
Riviera-inspired cuisine. At Savona, our goal is to capture
the culinary spirit of the french and Italian Riviera through
the innovative use of seasonal and local ingredients. Our
cooking philosophy is that food should be prepared simply,
allowing the freshest and intriguing ingredients speak for
themselves. Savona is located at 100 Old Gulph Road, Gulf
Mills, Pennsylvania • (610) 520-1200
Stefano's Ristorante Italiano
The most important ingredient in cooking is simplicity.
Use the least amount of spices possible and the freshest
ingredients and you will always enjoy great tasting food.
Contrary to popular belief spices are a recipe killer, as
a matter of fact 99% of Italian kitchen have no dry spice
racks. You can be creative using different ingredients but
remember throw away that spice rack just keep the salt and
pepper. Stefano's Ristorante Italiano is located at 2519
Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006 •
(215) 914-1224
Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy is a quintessential corner of England in
the heart of Greenwhich Village. Our menu includes such
delicacies as bangers ‘n mash, shepherd’s pie,
welsh rarebit, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding (not forgetting
the humble beans on toast). Finish off with a treacle pudding
or rhubarb and custard. Tea and Sympathy: The Life of an
English Tea Shop in New York, with stories of the restaurant
written by Anita Naughton and lots of recipes by Nicola
Perry (the owner). Tea and Sympathy is located at 108 Greenwich
Avenue in the West Village, New York, New York • (212)
989-9735
Washington Crossing Inn
The spirit of American hospitality runs deep at the site
of the Washington Crossing Inn. We're even sure that George
Washington dined here before his famous Christmas night
crossing of 1776. Today, we proudly preserve the gracious
legacy of this Bucks County landmark. Take advantage of
our historic setting for your important meeting or event.
Celebrate your company or family milestone in our charming
private function rooms or award-winning gardens. Or, simply
be refreshed by a plate of good food, a cozy fire and friendly
service. Come soon. We've set a place for you. Washington
Crossing Inn is located at Routes 532 & 32, PO Box 2,
Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania 18977 • (215) 493-3634
White Dog Café
The White Dog Café is located in three adjacent Victorian
brownstones in the University City section of Philadelphia.
Known for our unusual blend of award-winning cuisine and
social activism, the cafe presents numerous events throughout
the year which please palates while raising consciousness.
3420 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 •
(215) 386-9224
Magazines:
Better Homes & Gardens
Better Homes & Gardens magazine is designed for people
interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration
into action. It is focused on decorating, building and remodeling,
crafts, entertaining, cooking, healthy living, and gardening.
It also has extensive information specifically for women
and families. In addition to providing product reviews,
practical homeowner advice, step-by-step instructions, and
money-saving suggestions, the magazine covers the latest
developments and trends around home and garden.
Family Circle
Family Circle - the magazine that's filled with quick and
easy recipes, do-it-yourself crafts, health and family advice,
and more!
Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping magazine — together with the Good
Housekeeping Institute and the Good Housekeeping Seal --
is an American icon of consumer protection and quality assurance.
Every issue delivers a unique mix of independent investigation
and trusted reporting, along with inspirational and personal
stories. The magazine's rich editorial tradition embodies
a commitment to the modern home and to a woman's quality
of life.
Parade
PARADE begins with a single, powerful image that draws readers
in and then holds them with stories that educate, entertain
and empower. Each article is, in design and content, well
researched and written with authority. PARADE's millions
of readers value their magazine for the fun and information
of Personality Parade® and James Brady's celebrity profiles,
for the challenge and wit of Ask Marilyn®, the currency
of ideas in Intelligence Report® and, above all, for
the magazine's relevance.
Food Companies:
Almond Board of California
AltiPlano Gold
At AltiPlano Gold, we create top-quality heirloom grain
products for health-conscious, natural-foods consumers.
We also educate consumers about the benefits of quinoa and
other heirloom grains. For our hot breakfast cereals, we
use the finest quinoa, spices, fruits, and nuts to create
a delicious, nourishing breakfast. AltiPlano Gold •
P.O. Box 156678, San Francisco, California 94115-6678
Annie's Naturals
People wonder if there is a real Annie behind Annie’s
Naturals. Not only do I exist, I actually develop all the
recipes for my products right here on the farm in Vermont.
As the business has grown, so has my interest in healthy
eating. I seek out natural or organic ingredients, of the
highest quality and flavor. I don't use genetically modified
ingredients, and I am constantly working on recipes –
like gluten-free and vinegar-free products – to meet
people’s dietary needs. Annie’s Naturals products
incorporate my commitment to high quality, real value and
great taste. Annie’s Naturals • 792 Foster Hill
Road, North Calais, Vermont 05650 • (802) 456-8866
or (800) 434-1234
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
Bob's Red Mill is dedicated to the manufacturing of natural
foods in the natural way. We stone grind all common and
most uncommon grains into flours and meals on our over one-hundred-year-old
mills. We mix them into an astounding array of unique cereals,
pancake and waffle mixes, machine and hand-made bread mixes,
quick bread mixes, gluten free mixes, and specialty grain
products. Our ever growing product line of natural whole
grain foods is the most complete in the industry. Try our
superb natural products – We think you will find them
to be the finest available anywhere. Bob's Red Mill Natural
Foods, 5209 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222 •
(800) 349-2173
California Strawberry Commission
As a nutritious indulgence, California Strawberries can
give you The Red Edge for a healthier life. In fact, research
is revealing that eating only eight strawberries a day may
help reduce the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer,
preserve memory and lower blood pressure. They are low in
calories and are packed with high levels of fiber, vitamin
C and other antioxidants that help bolster the immune system.
California Tomato Commission
Nearly 30 years ago, the growers of California fresh tomatoes
began working together to improve the quality of fresh tomatoes.
Today, California’s nearly 200 family farms grow America’s
most purchased summer tomato. Through the Commission, growers
invest in new, more flavorful varieties and pest management
strategies that stress using good bugs to fight bad bugs.
It's part of their commitment to maintaining a leadership
position in California agriculture.
Crum Creek Mills
Crum Creek Mills, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Dr. Ara Yeramyan,
a gourmet cook with a strong interest in good nutrition
and food science. Because his family loved his kitchen creations,
Yeramyan decided to share his passion with the rest of the
world, and started the Crum Creek Mills food company. A
portion of the company's after-tax profits goes to charities
working to end hunger. Crum Creek Mills brings you pastas,
snacks and mixes made with soy. Delicious, easy and protein-rich.
Visit us for nutritional info, newsletter, recipes and more.
Crum Creek Mills • 700 Old Marple Road, Springfield,
PA 19064 • (888) 607 3500 • www.crumcreek.com
• info@crumcreek.com.
LAND O' LAKES®, Inc.
LAND O' LAKES is one of America’s premiere farmer-owned
cooperatives. We offer farmers, local cooperatives, and
customers across the nation an extensive line of agricultural
supplies, as well as state-of-the-art production and business
services. We are a leading marketer of dairy-based products
for consumers, foodservice professionals and food manufacturers.
Our LAND O' LAKES® brand is recognized and valued by
consumers and customers nationwide and internationally.
National Chicken Council
The National Chicken Council (NCC), based in Washington,
D.C., is the national, non-profit trade association representing
the U.S. chicken industry. NCC is a full-service trade association
that promotes and protects the interests of the chicken
industry and is the industry’s voice before Congress
and federal agencies. NCC member companies include chicken
producer/processors, poultry distributors, and allied industry
firms. The producer/processors account for approximately
95 percent of the chickens produced in the United States.
National Chicken Council , 1015 15th Street, NW, Suite 930,
Washington, D.C. 20005-2622 • (202) 296-2622
Pennsylvania Beef Council
The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) is a non-profit organization
working on behalf of 25,000 beef, dairy and veal producers
in Pennsylvania. Agriculture is the number one industry
in Pennsylvania; the state ranks ninth in the number of
cattle and calves sold, with cattle inventory accounting
for 95% of the total value of livestock. Pennsylvania Beef
Council, 1500 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057-3116
• (717) 939-7000
Produce for Better Health Foundation
Produce for Better Health Foundation is a non-profit nutrition
education organization whose core purpose is to motivate
people to eat more fruits and vegetables to improve public
health. The foundation achieves success through policy efforts,
industry and government collaboration, and a variety of
nutrition education and marketing programs, including 5
A Day The Color Way. To find out more about the health benefits
of fruits and vegetables, go to www.5aday.org
Sunkist Growers, Inc.
We are a leading international citrus supplier, but you
might be surprised to know that we don't own a single citrus
grove. And although we're a billion dollar a year organization,
you can't buy stock-because there isn't any. Why? Because
Sunkist is a cooperative - a not-for-profit company. Our
6,000 members, all California and Arizona citrus growers,
have joined forces to produce the high-quality Sunkist®
fruit you've come to know and love. Sunkist is one of the
10 largest marketing cooperatives in America and the largest
marketing cooperative in the world's fruit and vegetable
industry.
Culinary Schools:
JNA Institute of Culinary Arts
The staff and administration are dedicated to turning out
well trained graduates. The faculty, using modern educational
techniques, teach the students in a realistic job setting.
The quality of training is such that graduates may become
employable in the shortest possible time. The hallmarks
of our training are easily identified. They are effective
instructional methods, hands-on training, and material of
educational relevance delivered in a friendly and caring
atmosphere. JNA Institute of Culinary Arts is located at
1212 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19146-3119 • (215)
468-8800
New Orleans School of Cooking
Since 1980, the New Orleans School of Cooking has introduced
countless visitors from around the world to the wonderful
food and rich culture of Louisiana and New Orleans. Classes
are held seven days a week in our beautifully renovated
1830's molasses warehouse, between Chartres and Decatur
in the Historic French Quarter. The cooking demonstrations
are taught by well known local chefs; skilled in the arts
and traditions of Cajun and Creole cuisine. The New Orleans
School of Cooking & The Louisiana General Store are
located at 524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
70130 • (504) 525-2665
