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Monday, November 30, 2009
- Lisa Quinn
Topic: Disney-style holiday décor - Gilles Marini | actor
Topic: Actor Gilles Marini stops by VFTB - Lisa Quinn
Topic: Inside the world's most famous Farmers Market - Jean-Marc Viallet, Executive Pastry Chef, Disneyland Resort
Topic: Chocolate and coffee Yule log - Chef Jorge Sotello | Napa Rose Restaurant, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Topic: Apple crisp with Manchego cheese ice cream - Laura Wright | Actress on General Hospital
Topic: The real woman behind General Hospital's "Carly" - David Paul Caranci | Manager, Resort Enhancement, Disneyland
Topic: Tree trimming tips - Rona Lewis | "Little Black Dress" Workout
Topic: The "Little Black Dress" workout
Thursday, November 26, 2009
- Andrea Nguyen | author of "Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas and More"
Topic: Recipes: Pork Buns - Chef Alex Placencia | Specchio Restaurant
Topic: Learn to make Yucatan pork - Terry Walters | author of "Clean Food: A Seasonal Guide to Eating Close to the Source with More Than 200 Recipes for a Healthy and Sustainable You"
Topic: Carrot ginger soup and marinated bitter greens - Jeff Hertzberg, M.D. and Zoe Francois | Co-authors of "Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day"
Topic: Healthy bread in five minutes
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
- Chef Bruce Aidells and Chef Thomas McNaughton | Flour + Water
Topic: Butternut squash tortelli - Nikki Boyles-Frias | culinary manager, Sur La Table
Topic: Unique holiday appetizers - Chef Hubert Keller | Fleur De Lys
Topic: Chef Hubert Keller's zucchini fries - Chef Scott Nishiyama | Yoshi's Oakland
Topic: Grilled salmon on cedar planks - Rick Rodgers | Author of "Tips Cooks Love"
Topic: Mile-high apple pie - Mattin Noblia | Owner of Iluna Basque
Topic: Serrano ham and poached eggs - Anni Golding | pastry chef/owner Gâteau et Ganache
Topic: Chocolate orange ganache glaze
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
- Deborah Tannen | Author of "You Were Always Mom's Favorite!"
Topic: Bonds of sisterhood - Dr. Alan L. Rubin and Cait James | "Diabetes for Dummies, 3rd Edition"
Topic: Why you and your family should be eating like a diabetic - Steve Greenberg | Author of "Gadget Nation"
Topic: Gadgets to make your home better - Dr. Nicole Meise | psychotherapist
Topic: Talking to your teens about sex - 52nd Annual San Francisco International Auto Show
Topic: Preview of SF International Auto Show - Heather Jordan | spokesperson, Ghirardelli Chocolates
Topic: Homemade chocolate truffles - Denise Vivaldo | author of "The Entertaining Encyclopedia"
Topic: How to enjoy your own party
Monday, November 23, 2009
- Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Remove that unwanted facial hair at home - Fred Joyal | CEO of 1-800-Dentist
Topic: Good dental hygiene - Alicia Silverstone | actress and author of "The Kind Diet"
Topic: New cookbook - Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger | pilot
Topic: Captain "Sully" returns to VFTB - Brad Day | Founder of Weekendsherpa.com
Topic: Weekend getaways - Cindy Mushet | author of "Baking Kids Love" and her 11-year old daughter Bella Robinson
Topic: Secret-ingredient chocolate chip cookies - Zachary Bilemdjian | Co-Founder of 3 De Studios
Topic: Turning trash into stylish treasures
Friday, November 20, 2009
- Gabrielle Feuersinger | Owner, Cake
Topic: Decorate your own deluxe gingerbread house - Jeff Mosher | Winery Chef at Robert Mondavi Winery
Topic: Black cod with parsnip puree, wild mushrooms and arugula - Chef Chris Pastena | owner/chef of Coda in San Francisco and Chop Bar in Oakland
Topic: Whiskey and coffee-flavored pork - Kit Yarrow, award-winning consumer research psychologist
Topic: Hottest sale items on Black Friday - Freeman Hall, professor at Golden Gate University and author of "Gen BuY"
Topic: 5 ways to survive Black Friday chaos - Lara Starr | co-author, "The Frugal Foodie Cookbook"
Topic: Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a unique dish - Emily Kaufman | The Travel Mom
Topic: Last-minute Thanksgiving travel ideas - Maryanne Comaroto | talk show host, author and Founder of The National Action Organization and Doug Childes | author of "3rd Degree Black Belt" and motivational speaker
Topic: Defending yourself against rape
Thursday, November 19, 2009
- Denise Vivaldo | cookbook author
Topic: How to cook the perfect turkey - N/A
Topic: Cirque du Soleil sets up shop in SF - Signe Darpinian | Founder & Executive Director, My Weigh Family Therapy
Topic: Avoid weight gain this holiday season - Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Recipe: Pan-fried pork chops - Brian Freedman | Food & Wine Writer
Topic: Unusual and affordable wines - Pat Sajak | Host of Wheel of Fortune
Topic: Up close with Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak - Mark Dommen | chef/partner of "One Market" Restaurant
Topic: Sheep's milk ricotta cavatelli
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
- Nicole Miller | Fashion designers
Topic: The perfect holiday fashions - Robert Berry | Fashion designers
Topic: The perfect holiday fashions - Kara Lind | Owner of Kara's Cupcakes
Topic: Decorate your cupcakes like a pro - Diana Orgain | author of "Bundle of Trouble"
Topic: Three steps to get started on writing a novel - Patty James | Chef, nutritionist and cookbook author
Topic: Recipe: Garden cake - Dr. Ken Dychtwald | The nation's leading authority on aging; psychologist, gerontologist and author
Topic: The importance of long term healthcare - Lucinda Scala Quinn | Chef and author of "Mad Hungry"
Topic: Cold sesame noodles
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
- Dominic Phillips | Founder, Dominic Phillips Event Marketing
Topic: Ideas for an eco-friendly party - Peter Rudolph | Executive Chef of Madera, the signature restaurant at Rosewood Sand Hill
Topic: Oyster and linguisa chowder - Betsy Cordes | Artist from February 13th
Topic: Homemade holiday cards - Dr. Brenda Wade | Family and relationship therapist and Terri Khonsari | Author, "Raising a Superstar"
Topic: Four myths about spending QT with your kids - Lisa Quinn | The House Doctor
Topic: Get your clutter makeover - Jon Ashton | Celebrity Chef
Topic: Lowfat holiday leftovers
Monday, November 16, 2009
- Ryan Scott | Chef and Caterer
Topic: Thanksgiving dinner ideas from Bay Area Top Chef Ryan Scott - Katie Tamony | VP & Editor-In-Chief, Sunset magazine
Topic: 10 fantastic tips for a better Thanksgiving - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Holiday makeup looks - Mary Karr | Author, "Lit: A Memoir"
Topic: An inspiring story of self-improvement - Lori Mackey | Author, "Design Your Child's Financial Future"
Topic: How to be a debt-free Santa - Zhena Muzyka | CEO/Mistress of Tea, Zhena's Gypsy Tea
Topic: 5 DIY beauty and health treatments using tea - Chris Yeo | Strait's Cafe
Topic: Origami sea bass
Friday, November 13, 2009
- Ria Sim
Topic: Decorate your Thanksgiving table on a budget - Lia Huber | Founder & CEO, Nourish Network
Topic: Sweet potato puree with crispy shallots - N/A
Topic: Inside look at Cirque du Soleil's OVO - Sally Watkins | author of "Change Your Mindset, Not Your Man"
Topic: Six steps to a healthier marriage - Ken Solin | author of "The Key to the Men's Room"
Topic: Helping your partner through unemployment - Michelle Stern | owner of "What's Cooking"
Topic: Six steps to a delicious Greek lemon soup - Dr. Charlotte Reznic | child psychologist and Assoc. Clinical Prof. Psychology, UCLA
Topic: Stress-proof your kids - Ani Phyo | chef and cookbook author
Topic: Raspberry ganache fudge cake
Thursday, November 12, 2009
- Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. | star of the Food Network's Big Daddy's House
Topic: Spicy Szechuan chicken lettuce wraps - Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Autumn squash soup - Didi Zahariades | life coach
Topic: Stop nagging your husband! - Pamela Weimer | Assistant Head of School, Pacific Boychoir Academy; and Kevin Fox | Head of School, Pacific Boychoir Academy
Topic: Choosing the right school for your son
Topic: Girl Chat - Michael Mondavi | Folio Winemaker's Studio
Topic: Wine tips from the Mondavi family - Marie Simmons | award-winning cookbook author, a popular cooking teacher, and food writer
Topic: Toasted quinoa with spinach, walnuts and cheese
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
- Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Essential wardrobe pieces - Kara Newman | Author of "Spice & Ice: 60 Tongue-Tingling Cocktails"
Topic: Festive drinks - David Plouffe | Obama Campaign Manager and Author of "The Audacity to Win"
Topic: Insider's look into the Obama election - Richard Bolles | Author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?"
Topic: Landing a job - Chef Josh Silvers | Co-Owner of Syrah Bistro
Topic: Poblano chiles - Nurse Barbara Dehn and Kathy Peterson | Co-Host of Lifetime's "The Balancing Act"
Topic: Crafting for health - Chef Hubert Keller | Fleur De Lys
Topic: Chef Hubert Keller's zucchini fries
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
- Lizzie Bermudez | founder of "Real Mom" and video blogger
Topic: Seven hot new mommy products! - Nick Smith
Topic: Airborne adventures in Australia - Nikki Boyles-Frias | culinary manager, Sur La Table
Topic: Unique holiday appetizers - Kamala Harris | SF District Attorney and author of "Smart on Crime"
Topic: SF DA Kamala Harris' take on crime - Chef Alex Placencia | Specchio Restaurant
Topic: Learn to make Yucatan pork - Rona Lewis | author of "Does this Cookbook Make Me Look Fat? Healthy Recipes Even HE will Eat!"
Topic: Spicy kale chowder with sausage - Christine Arylo & SARK
Topic: Why self esteem may not be enough - Chef Deborah Dal Fovo | culinary instructor
Topic: Gourmet soup: Cream of butternut squash
Monday, November 9, 2009
- Michael Gaffney | award-winning and celebrity flower designer
Topic: DIY floral arrangements - Anastasia Soare | Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon
Topic: Eyebrow shaping tips - Joshua Greene | editor & publisher of Wine & Spirits magazine
Topic: Top wine picks from Wine & Spirits Magazine - Nick Smith
Topic: Adventures from Down Under - Jennifer Gaines | contributing editor, Travelocity.com
Topic: Last minute Thanksgiving travel ideas - Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene | actors from Twilight
Topic: Meet two stars from the hit film "Twilight" - Alex Ryer | star of "Pure Piaf"
Topic: French fruit tart - Mark Sisson | author and fitness expert
Topic: Secret to losing weight without the effort
Friday, November 6, 2009
- Denise Spanek | Founder Visage Studio and Air Repair Skincare and Skin Specialist
Topic: Five beauty survival tips you can do at home - Rosa Capurro | Zumba instructor
Topic: Fun and wild fitness program - Shari Nielsen | Copenhagen Bakery & Café; Peter Schumacher | The Buckeye Roadhouse; and Jay Foster | farmerbrown
Topic: Family friendly brunch spots - Jaden Hair | Chef and Author of "The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook"
Topic: Get dinner sizzling with firecracker shrimp - Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson | husband and wife R&B singing legends
Topic: Ashford & Simpson get personal on VFTB - David Chang | Chef & Owner, Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City and Author of "Momofuku"
Topic: A new way to look at Ramen - Michael Finney
Topic: Consumer questions - Dr. Nicole Meise | psychotherapist
Topic: Talking to your teens about sex
Thursday, November 5, 2009
- Beth Greer | Author of "Super Natural Home"
Topic: Kitchen safety 101 - Peter Greenberg | author of "Tough Times, Great Travels"
Topic: Avoid outrageous airline fees - Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Sausage corn cakes - Kristin Harad | Certified Financial Planner
Topic: Holiday financial planning - Deltrina Johnson and family
Topic: Low-fat muffins - Dr. Susan Lin | Owner of MD Laser & Cosmetics Center
Topic: Healthy hair - Alison Bing | Author of "Napa & Sonoma Encounter"
Topic: Wine country getaways
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
- Rick Rodgers | Author of "Tips Cooks Love"
Topic: Mile-high apple pie - Lisa Quinn and Handyman Steven Katkowsky
Topic: Simple home improvement tasks - Harry Josh | Celebrity Hairstylist
Topic: Perfect voluminous hair - Jim Fung | Executive Director of Dimension Performing Arts and Zhao Hanlong | Professional Juggle
Topic: Chinese acrobats - Mattin Noblia | Owner of Iluna Basque
Topic: Serrano ham and poached eggs - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Sheath dresses - Dr. Jennifer Gunter | OB-GYN for Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco
Topic: Painful sex
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
- Jamie G. Dougherty | Health and Lifestyle Counselor, Wellness Speaker
Topic: Best sugar substitutes - Philippe Chevalier | Owner/Chef, Chevalier Restaurant
Topic: Baby artichokes with goat cheese and basil - Judy Molland | Author of "Get Out!: 150 Easy Ways for Kids & Grown-ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future"
Topic: Getting your child away from TV - Hope Edelman | Author of "The Possibility of Everything"
Topic: Children and their imaginary friends - Donato Scotti | Executive Chef, Donato Enoteca
Topic: Handmade pasta with fresh meat and veggies - Nicole Williams | author of "Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success"
Topic: Dating career rules - Patricia Heaton, actress
Topic: Actress Patricia Heaton on her new hit show - Valli Ferrel | Spring Mountain Vineyard
Topic: Spencer's wine tour
Monday, November 2, 2009
- Chad S. Newton | Executive Chef, Fish & Farm Restaurant
Topic: San Francisco's best burger! - JP McCary | Temptu's VP of Global Artistry
Topic: Airbrushing: easy, fast and beautiful - John Clark | Executive Chef & Co-Owner, Foreign Cinema
Topic: Pork cutlets and arugula salad - Dr. Joanne Stern | Psychotherapist
Topic: Debunking popular parenting myths - Michael Finney
Topic: Popular consumer questions answered - Tannis Kristjanson | Jenny Bisset & Anne Forte | authors of "Slender with a Blender: Shake Your Way to Health!"
Topic: Get slender with your blender! - Gloria Allred | attorney
Topic: What you need to know about 'sexting'
