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Thursday, December 31, 2009
- Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Sheath dresses - DeAnn Teixeira | Fitness Expert and Personal Trainer
Topic: Metabolic training - Dr. Marie Jhin | Dermatologist
Topic: Anti-aging skin trends - Valenda Robinson | Author of "Your Weight is Over"
Topic: Emotional eating - Lorella Degan and Massimiliano Conti | husband and wife owners/chefs of La Ciccia
Topic: Linguine with mussels, clams and saffron - Michael Mondavi | Folio Winemaker's Studio
Topic: Wine tips from the Mondavi family - Chef Hubert Keller | Fleur De Lys
Topic: Chef Hubert Keller's zucchini fries
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
- Harry Josh | Celebrity Hairstylist
Topic: Perfect voluminous hair - Jamie G. Dougherty | Health and Lifestyle Counselor, Wellness Speaker
Topic: Best sugar substitutes - Dr. Paul Turek | M.D.
Topic: Restore sexual well being in your relationship - Michael Symon | author & Iron Chef, "MICHAEL SYMON'S LIVE TO COOK: Recipes and Techniques to Rock Your Kitchen"
Topic: Hanger steak Iron Chef-style - Marjorie Nantel and Yahia Icheboudene | Cirque du Soleil performers
Topic: Amazing Cirque du Soleil stunts - Lisa Quinn | The House Doctor
Topic: Get your clutter makeover - Jaden Hair | Chef and Author of "The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook"
Topic: Get dinner sizzling with firecracker shrimp
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
- Patty James | Chef, nutritionist and cookbook author
Topic: Recipe: Garden cake - Lisa Quinn
Topic: New Year's Eve decorating ideas - Chef Thomas Keller | Owner of The French Laundry and Author of "ad hoc at home"
Topic: Gourmet twist on comfort food - Mark Henn and Mike Surrey | Disney Animators
Topic: Meet the animators behind Disney's princesses - Nikki Boyles-Frias | Culinary Manager for Sur La Table
Topic: Last-minute holiday appetizers - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Facial rejuvenation - Valerie Coleman Morris | Personal Finance Journalist
Topic: Women and money
Monday, December 28, 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, December 25, 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
Thursday, December 24, 2009
- Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Recipe: Pan-fried pork chops - Steve Greenberg | Author of "Gadget Nation"
Topic: Gadgets for better living - Rita Brown | shu uemura Principal Makeup Artist, San Francisco and Alexia Ogle | shu uemura Boutique Director, San Francisco
Topic: Trends in holiday makeup - Kamala Harris | SF District Attorney and author of "Smart on Crime"
Topic: SF DA Kamala Harris' take on crime - Tannis Kristjanson | Jenny Bisset & Anne Forte | authors of "Slender with a Blender: Shake Your Way to Health!"
Topic: Get slender with your blender! - Pat Sajak | Host of Wheel of Fortune
Topic: Up close with Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak - Rona Lewis | author of "Does this Cookbook Make Me Look Fat? Healthy Recipes Even HE will Eat!"
Topic: Spicy kale chowder with sausage - Dr. Charlotte Reznic | child psychologist and Assoc. Clinical Prof. Psychology, UCLA
Topic: Stress-proof your kids
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
- Gabrielle Feuersinger | Owner, Cake
Topic: Decorate your own deluxe gingerbread house - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Green beauty and fashion products - Jess Chamberlain, Sunset home writer
Topic: Holiday project ideas from Sunset Magazine - Pauli Magierek and Garen Price Scribner | San Francisco Ballet
Topic: Dancer's workout - Lizzie Bermudez | founder of "Real Mom" and video blogger
Topic: Six hot new mommy products! - Denise Spanek | Founder Visage Studio and Air Repair Skincare and Skin Specialist
Topic: Five beauty survival tips you can do at home - Serena Bartlett, author of "GrassRoutes Oakland & Berkeley"
Topic: Budget friendly family crafts & activities - Jon Ashton | Celebrity Chef
Topic: Lowfat holiday leftovers
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
- Cinta Gibbons | owner of Cinta Salon
Topic: Three easy and glamorous holiday up-do's - Signe Darpinian | Founder & Executive Director, My Weigh Family Therapy
Topic: Avoid weight gain this holiday season - Ron Brown
Topic: DIY holiday ribbons and bows - Chris Byrne | Director of content for Time to Play, an online magazine
Topic: This year's hot holiday toys - Shari Nielsen | Copenhagen Bakery & Café; Peter Schumacher | The Buckeye Roadhouse; and Jay Foster | farmerbrown
Topic: Family friendly brunch spots - Marc Schoenfield | Chef Partner, il Fornaio San Francisco
Topic: Holiday stuffing from Il Fornaio - Louise Elerding | Author of "You've Got Manners"
Topic: Table tips for parties - Cheryl Forberg | Registered Dietician and co-author of "The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps: 100 Easy Changes to Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle"
Topic: Low-cal holiday alternatives
Monday, December 21, 2009
- Lisa Quinn
Topic: Disney-style holiday décor - 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 - Gilles Marini | actor
Topic: Actor Gilles Marini gets personal
Friday, December 18, 2009
- Ryan Pollnow | Chef, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates
Topic: Persimmon and pomegranate salad - John Clark | Executive Chef & Co-Owner, Show Dogs
Topic: DIY mustard and homemade chutney - Daniela Massey | Product Development Manager, The Spice Hunter
Topic: Jazz things up with holiday spices - Melissa McMahon | Spa Director, Sense, A Rosewood Spa
Topic: Make your own firming facial mask - N/A
Topic: Fun family holiday events in the Bay Area - Charles J. Orlando | Author of "The Problem with Women... is Men"
Topic: Why do men cheat? - N/A
Topic: Helping homeless children thrive - Heather Perry | Coffee Klatch's award-winning barista and "Got Milk?" spokesperson
Topic: Three-minute festive holiday latte
Thursday, December 17, 2009
- Alison Eastwood | nutritionist
Topic: How to have a healthier holiday - Don Dial | chef/owner of Rocco's Café, South of Market
Topic: Sauteed prawns gamberoni - Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Recipe: Mexican pickled vegetables - Dr. Steven McConnell | DDS
Topic: How healthy teeth can prevent the flu - Lydia Constantini | garden expert, Sonoma Mission Gardens
Topic: Get rid of pesky garden pests - Leslie Sbrocco | author of "The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide: Buying, Pairing & Sharing For All"
Topic: Holiday wine pairing - Pam Woon | Yahoo! trend expert
Topic: What are the hottest trends? - Garret Martindale | Executive Chef, Circolo
Topic: Recipe: Star anise braised short ribs
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
- Bonnie Presti | Nutrition educator and culinary coach and founder of The Sensitive Diner
Topic: Allergy-free holiday appetizers - Guy Fieri | Food Network Star
Topic: Recipe: Hong Kong-style noodles - Rita Brown | shu uemura Principal Makeup Artist, San Francisco and Alexia Ogle | shu uemura Boutique Director, San Francisco
Topic: Trends in holiday makeup - Molly Wood | executive editor, CNET.com
Topic: Last minute holiday shopping tips - Chanticleer: An Orchestra of Voices
Topic: Holiday singing event for the whole family - Gail Bernice Holland | author of "Love Each Day: Live Each Day So You Would Want to Live it Again"
Topic: Life-changing advice on how to live your life - Frederique Gagnier | Cirque du Soleil
Topic: Behind the scenes of Cirque's new show OVO - Lia Huber | founder and CEO, Nourish Network
Topic: Recipe: Succulent spicy carnitas
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
- Exec. Chef Brian J. Burris | Meridian International Sports Café
Topic: Togarashi tuna nicoise salad - Leigh Glaser
Topic: Snow tubing at Dell'Osso Family Farms - Steve Greenberg | Author of "Gadget Nation"
Topic: Gadgets for better living - Sherr Torkos | Author of "The Glycemic Index Made Simple"
Topic: Winter weight gain - Danine Manette | Author of "Ultimate Betrayal"
Topic: Technology and personal information - Shelly Rivoli | Author of "Travels with Baby: The Ultimate Guide for Planning Trips with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool-Age Children"
Topic: Travels with baby - Adriana Lopez Vermut | Owner and President of Pica Pica Restaurant
Topic: Venezuelan bar food
Monday, December 14, 2009
- Ria Sim | Holiday floral ideas
Topic: Affordable holiday floral ideas - Dr. Richard Glogau
Topic: Thicker, fuller, darker eyelashes - Topic: ABC7 Safeway Holiday Food Drive
- Michael Finney
Topic: iPhone accessories - Sally James | Australian chef
Topic: Honey and brie lamb "pops" - Trent and Rhys Carvolth | Owners of Pacific Puffs
Topic: Melt-in-your-mouth cream puffs
Friday, December 11, 2009
- Leanne Mumm Pardo | Co-Founder of One Hour Parties
Topic: How to throw a party in an hour or less - Exec. Chef Matthew Silverman | Co-CEO of Verve Hospitality Group
Topic: Grilled cheese panini on sourdough - Michael Finney
Topic: Your consumer questions answered - Jana Machin | store director, SFMOMA
Topic: Great gift ideas at SF MOMA - Jessica Ashley | Yahoo! Shine Healthy Living Editor
Topic: How to avoid holiday weight gain - David Marchesi | Winemaker for Paraduxx
Topic: Finding the perfect holiday wine - Chef Natalie | Center Director for Kids Culinary Adventures
Topic: Recipe: Delicious lemon chicken
Thursday, December 10, 2009
- Kamal Al-Faqih | chef and author
Topic: Recipe: Pumpkin Kibbi Balls - Jose Gonzalez | Director of Guest Services and Care
Topic: Keep your pet safe this holiday season - MeMe Pederson | Owner of Taste Catering and Event Planning
Topic: Sucessful holiday dinner tips - Abbie Tuller | Editor-in-Chief Pregnancy and Mom magazines
Topic: Hot holiday toys - Marina Park | CEO, Girl Scouts Northern CA
Topic: Help your child adopt a spirit of giving - Becky Worley | Good Morning America Correspondent
Topic: Ideas for affordable holiday home décor - Joan Ryan | author of "The Water Giver: The Story of a Mother, a Son, and Their Second Chance"
Topic: Facing adversity when raising kids - Exec. Chef Jerry Register | InterContinental -- The Clement Monterey
Topic: Cioppino with grilled artichokes and mini cheese ravioli
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
- Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Holiday gift ideas - Nikki Boyles-Frias | Culinary Manager for Sur La Table
Topic: Last-minute holiday appetizers - Lucie Arnaz | singer and actress
Topic: Actress, singer Lucie Arnaz stops by VFTB - Dr. Len Saputo | Author of "A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the future of Medicine"
Topic: Save money, time on health care costs - Catherine Fisher | Netflix entertainment expert
Topic: Top 10 family movies - Liza Zimmerman | wine expert
Topic: Creative wine cocktails - Diana Torres Koss | Actress and Avid Amateur Chef and Music Teacher, Star of "A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration"
Topic: Recipe: Pecan cake
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
- Emily Luchetti | Executive Pastry Chef, Waterbar & Farallon restaurants
Topic: Recipe: Walnut cranberry truffles - Amy Machnak | recipe editor, Sunset Magazine
Topic: Cookie swap! Create 20 different cookie recipes - Lisa Quinn
Topic: A look at hotel holiday decor - Nina Lesowitz, Co-author of "Living Life as a Thank You"
Topic: How 'thank you' can improve your life - Paul Kalemkiarian, Jr. | President of the original Wine of the Month Club
Topic: Wine gadgets 101 - Denise Ward | Gardening Expert with Sonoma Mission Gardens
Topic: Unique gifts for the gardener in your life - Chef Joey Altman | Co-owner of Miss Pearl's Jam House
Topic: Fun dessert: Apple bread pudding
Monday, December 7, 2009
- Lorella Degan and Massimiliano Conti | husband and wife owners/chefs of La Ciccia
Topic: Linguine with mussels, clams and saffron - Cinta Gibbons | owner of Cinta Salon
Topic: Three easy and glamorous holiday up-do's - Martin Yan
Topic: Martin's favorite Julia Child recipe - Dr. Nader Shabahangi | Psychotherapist & Co-author of "Conversations with Ed: Waiting for Forgetfulness: Why are we so Afraid of Alzheimer's Disease?"
Topic: A new perspective on Alzheimer's disease - Mark Henn and Mike Surrey | Disney Animators
Topic: Meet the animators behind Disney's princesses - Amit Gupta with Kelly Jensen
Topic: Turn your photos into crafty holiday gifts - John McDonald | Owner of Melting Pot Larkspur
Topic: Prepare a one-pot wonder with festive fondue
Friday, December 4, 2009
- Chef Thomas Keller | Owner of The French Laundry and Author of "ad hoc at home"
Topic: Gourmet twist on comfort food - Exec. Chef Jonathan Hall | Parcel 104
Topic: Cauliflower couscous - Dr. Marie Jhin | Dermatologist
Topic: Anti-aging skin trends - Neil Cunningham | Executive Director of Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation
Topic: Lake Tahoe dream home raffle - Dr. Sarah Stanley | Founder of Ornaments to Remember
Topic: Fun and unusual Christmas ornaments - Michael Finney
Topic: Great gadgets for you home - DeAnn Teixeira | Fitness Expert and Personal Trainer
Topic: Metabolic training
Thursday, December 3, 2009
- Chef Jeff Mall | Co-proprietor of Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar and Co-author of "Down Home: Downtown"
Topic: Appetizer dish: Chile rellenos - Exec. Chef Thomas Rhodes | Asia de Cuba
Topic: Crispy pot stickers - Mark Williams | San Francisco Symphony Artistic Director
Topic: Holiday performances - Sean Arbabi | Author of "The BetterPhoto Guide to Exposure"
Topic: Holiday gifts: Camera gadgets - Louise Elerding | Author of "You've Got Manners"
Topic: Table tips for parties - Pauli Magierek and Garen Price Scribner | San Francisco Ballet
Topic: Dancer's workout - Valerie Coleman Morris | Personal Finance Journalist
Topic: Women and money - Valenda Robinson | Author of "Your Weight is Over"
Topic: Emotional eating
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
- Pastry Chef Mimi Young | Owner of Mi2Sweets
Topic: Make churros at home - Chef Munther Massarweh | Wildfox Restaurant
Topic: Lamb shank and mushroom risotto - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Green beauty and fashion products - Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Smothered leeks and greens - Barry Peterson | Director of Catering for St. Regis San Francisco and Exec. Chef Romuald Feger | Vitrine
Topic: Brunch pairings - Nathaniel Ford | Executive Director SFMTA
Topic: Muni schedule changes - Stan Goldberg | Professor and author of "Lessons for the Living"
Topic: Supporting a sick loved one - Cheryl Forberg | Registered Dietician and co-author of "The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps: 100 Easy Changes to Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle"
Topic: Low-cal holiday alternatives
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
- Chris Byrne | Director of content for Time to Play, an online magazine
Topic: This year's hot holiday toys - Chef Sean O'Brien | Zinnia Restaurant
Topic: Seared butternut squash and potato gnocchi - Rima Barkett & Claudia Pruett | co-authors, "Cooking Dinner: Simple Family Recipes Everyone Can Make"
Topic: Barley salad with shrimp and scallops - George Chen | owner of Shanghai 1930
Topic: Yummy pork and shrimp pot stickers - Betty Wood, L.C.S.W. | clinical consultant to Family Service Agency in Marin County and Marianne Gabelman | Director of Resource Development and Communications, Family Service Agency in Marin County
Topic: How to handle the recession during the holidays - Neil Cunningham | Executive Director, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation and Keith Lyford | Director of Instruction, Golf Academy at Old Greenwood and Chef Patrick Courtney | Pavilion Club House
Topic: Recipe: Ahi tuna sliders - Michael Symon | author & Iron Chef, "MICHAEL SYMON'S LIVE TO COOK: Recipes and Techniques to Rock Your Kitchen"
Topic: Hanger steak Iron Chef-style
