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Friday, April 30, 2010
- Tippi Hedren | actress & animal activist
Topic: Hollywood actress Tippi Hedren talks animal rights - Ricardo Amayo | The Cheesecake Factory, San Francisco
Topic: No-chop meal: Lemon ricotta pancakes - Melissa Clayton | founder, Tiny Tag Designs
Topic: Great Mother's Day gifts under $50 - Carmen Marc Valmitchevo | celebrity designer
Topic: Hottest swimwear, dresses for summer - Freeman Michaels | author, "Weight Release: A Liberating Journey"
Topic: Stop gossiping and lose weight? - Mike Farrell | actor, producer, activist
Topic: Former MASH star turned passionate activist
Thursday, April 29, 2010
- Robert Duvall | actor & director, star of new movie "Get Low"
Topic: Acting legend Robert Duvall visits VFTB - Bruce Aidells
Topic: Baked penne with sausage, tomatoes & ricotta - John McKee | pastry chef at Masa's, Homemade Lollipops
Topic: Four ingredients to homemade lollipops - Jennifer Spiegel | Fork and Spoon
Topic: Create a fun, south-of-the-border themed party - Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough | authors, "Ham: An Obsession with the Hind Quarter: With More Than 100 Recipes from Around the World"
Topic: No-chop meal: Pasta with Prosciutto Crudo - Amy Eschliman and Leigh Oshirak | authors of "Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak"
Topic: How to handle mommy meltdowns - Dr. Leah Millheiser
Topic: Understanding HPV and oral cancer
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
- Sanford Marshall | The Wedding Coach
Topic: Plan an elegant, yet budget-friendly wedding - Oakland Zoo
Topic: New adventures at the Oakland Zoo - Tanya Holland | chef & owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen
Topic: No-chop meal: Spinach spoonbread - Dr. Bing Liem | cardiologist and Tim Halpin | father and activist
Topic: Detecting and preventing heart defects - Charlie Ayers | chef & owner, Calafia Cafe and Market A Go Go, Palo Alto
Topic: No-chop meal: Flat iron steak - Alison Armstrong | relationship expert & creator of PAX Programs , including "Making Sense of Men" Seminar
Topic: 7 things you need to know about sex
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
- Jennifer Biesty | executive chef, Scala's Bistro
Topic: No-chop meal: Tuna capellini - Katie Tamony | Editor-in-Chief, Sunset Magazine
Topic: Recipe: Pickled strawberry salad - Dr. Susan Biali | author of "Live A Life You Love, 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You"
Topic: How to live a life you love - Michael Shaulis | group fitness coordinator for Crunch at the New Montgomery location and Michelle Opperman | instructor, Crunch
Topic: Burn 25 to 50 percent more calories - Yvonne Tally | author, "Your Fit Gourmet, Cooking Secrets for the Overscheduled Women"
Topic: No-chop meal: Fish tortilla wrap - Susan Miller | founder, AstrologyZone.com and contributing editor of Elle (USA and Hong Kong), Vogue Japan., W Korea and Tempo in Turkey
Topic: Can the stars help us plan our life?
Monday, April 26, 2010
- Louisa Maccan-Graves | budget-friendly beauty & age-proofing expert
Topic: Take care of often-neglected body parts - Janelle Wang
Topic: Exclusive sneak peek at SF's Peter Pan - Josip Martinovic | chef, McCall Catering
Topic: No-chop meal: Poached egg and bacon salad - Dave Isay | founder & president, StoryCorps and editor, "Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps"
Topic: Why listening to your mom is important - Dr. Lissa Rankin | Bay Area OBGYN/ founder, owningpink.com
Topic: How to be a new mommy with Mojo - Beth Flynn | VP, Retirement and Client Experience Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Topic: Top five retirement myths - Craig Robinson | Michelle Obama's brother
Topic: How to raise kids with character
Friday, April 23, 2010
- Lisa Salamone | co-chair of Discarded to Divine
Topic: Create high fashion out of old fabric - Kyle Evans | executive chef, Raven's Restaurant in Mendocino
Topic: Budget-friendly meal: Eggplant cannelloni - Domenica Catelli | author, "Mom-a-licious"
Topic: Budget-friendly meal: turkey chili - Erin Carlson | Yahoo! green expert
Topic: How being green can be affordable - Anamika Khanna |co-owner and executive chef of Kasa Indian Eatery
Topic: Budget-friendly meal: Indian burger - Judith Fox | author of "I Still Do: Loving and Living With Alzheimer's"
Topic: Living with Alzheimer's
Thursday, April 22, 2010
- Jennifer Gunter | MD FRCS(C), FACOG, DABPM , Director Pelvic Pain Kaiser San Francisco Dept. OB/GYN
Topic: Insider tips for your next gynecologist visit - Nick Smith
Topic: Weekend idea: Extreme mammal exhibit - Tom Stieber | CEO, Big City Chefs and Danny Brooks | personal chef
Topic: Budget-friendly meal: Cucumber gazpacho - Dennis Claussen | Director of Creative Services, Wham-O®
Topic: Nine hot 'green' toys for your kids - Daphne Rose Kingma | author, "The Future of Love: The Power of Soul in Intimate Relationships"
Topic: Benefits of a good cry - Bruce & Eric Bromberg | authors, "BROMBERG BROS. BLUE RIBBON COOKBOOK: Better Home Cooking"
Topic: Budget-friendly meals: Matzoh ball soup
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
- Jeannie Omel | center spokesperson and fashion expert for Premium Outlets
Topic: Affordable spring fashions for every occasion - Catherine Ziegler | holistic nutritionist and co-founder of Crave Health
Topic: Advice on tackling your next grocery store trip - Antonio Accardo Sr. and Antonio Accardo Jr. | Villa Romano
Topic: Budget-friendly meal: Pasta alla puttanesca - Gwendolyn Osborn | Wine.com's wine director
Topic: Green wines under $20 - Russell Moore | owner/chef, Camino Restaurant
Topic: The secret to perfect grilled chicken - Dr. Laurie Green | OB/GYN
Topic: Latest in hormone replacement therapy
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
- Karen Palmer | San Francisco editor, DailyCandy
Topic: Fashionable rainy day gear - Eileen Ruby | Children's Support League Tour Chair and Amy Logun | designer
Topic: Decorate your home like a pro - Rona Lewis | author of "Does this Cookbook Make Me Look Fat? Healthy Recipes Even HE will Eat!"
Topic: Budget-friendly meal: Chicken pot pie - Trina Turk | designer
Topic: Summer fashion tips from Trina Turk - Wun "The Shot" Versher | Harlem Globetrotter and Curly Neal | former Globetrotter, now Globetrotter Ambassador of Goodwill
Topic: Harlem Globetrotters entertain the Bay Area - Jennifer Jolly | editor in chief of GoodIdeaGal.com
Topic: How to take a free vacation
Monday, April 19, 2010
- Ciaran Kellgren | actor, "Peter Pan" in London
Topic: Janelle goes flying with Peter Pan - Ruth Loiseau | Washington DC floral designer, de Young Museum
Topic: Incredible floral designs you can try at home - Kristin van Ogtrop | author, "Just Let Me Lie Down: Necessary Terms of the Half-Insane Working Mom" and editor of Real Simple magazine
Topic: The ups and downs of life as a working mom - Brian Tong | CNET.com
Topic: High-tech earthquake preparedness - Frank Beddor | author of "The Looking Glass Wars" series of books and film producer
Topic: The 'real' story behind Alice in Wonderland - Dr. Joanne Stern | psychotherapist and author of "Parenting is a Contact Sport"
Topic: Do good girls finish last?
Friday, April 16, 2010
- Bradley Ogden | celebrity chef and Bruce Cohn | founder and proprietor of B.R. Cohn Winery
Topic: One pot meal: Spring seafood stew - Brad Day | publisher of WeekendSherpa.com
Topic: Ideas for local weekend activities - Cookie Johnson | co-owner of CJ by Cookie
Topic: Designer jeans for all body types - Cari Lynn Pace | author of "Don't shoot me... I'm just the real estate agent! 100 Risks for Sellers, Buyers, and Agents"
Topic: Protecting yourself when buying or selling a home - Dr. Starr Kelton-Locke | marriage and family therapist and psychologist
Topic: Recognizing and handling an eating disorder - Anna Getty | author of "Easy Green Organic"
Topic: One pot meal: Bean and turkey chili
Thursday, April 15, 2010
- Charla Krupp | author of "How to Never Look Fat Again"
Topic: Look thinner without dieting - Nick Smith
Topic: World class theatre in the Bay Area - Kathy Kinney | actress, comedian and Cindy Ratzlaff | author
Topic: Become the queen of your own life - Luciano Pollegrini | executive chef and partner Valentino Restaurant, Las Vegas
Topic: Spring lamb medallions with tender fava beans and red onion marmalade. - Lisa Quinn
Topic: Make dramatic home changes with paint - Elizabeth Falkner | executive chef and owner of Citizen Cake and Orson
Topic: One pot meal: Cocoa-dusted pommes frites
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
- Bill Dudley | 3D projection designer and Nathan Fallows | actor in "Peter Pan"
Topic: Behind the scenes of SF's Peter pan show - Cheryl Forberg | registered dietician and co-author, "The Biggest Loser: 6 Weeks to a Healthier You: Lose Weight and Get Healthy for Life!"
Topic: Meal changes that will improve your nutrition - Amy Graff | leisure/family travel expert and editor of www.onthegowithamy.com
Topic: Plan a budget-friendly summer vacation - Dylan DiBona | founder of Mission Cycling Bike Club
Topic: Boost your health and happiness with cycling - Gabriel Fregoso | chef/owner, Las Camelias restaurant
Topic: One pot meal: Lamb shank
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
- Dede Tabor | San Francisco Bay Club
Topic: Exercises for the perfect swimsuit body - Lisa Van Cleef | Garden Expert, San Francisco Botanical Gardens
Topic: Colorful and easy-to-grow plants - Lisa Quinn
Topic: Kids room makeover - Jason Berthold | Executive Chef, RN74
Topic: One-pot meal: Beef Bourguignon - Christopher Butler | Owner, Butler & Associates Private Investigations and Michelle Allen, Denise Antoon, & Charmagne Peters | Private Investigator moms
Topic: What it takes to be a 'Mommy PI' - LouAnn Brizendine, M.D.
Topic: Understanding the male brain
Monday, April 12, 2010
- Beth Greer | Super Natural Mom
Topic: Six ways to make your romance green - Eric Lee | chef and Susan Lueker | Director of Winemaking
Topic: Quail egg and bacon appetizer - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Quick tips - Jon Ashton
Topic: Linguine with garlic, shallots and parm - Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D. | Author of "Yoga for Pain Relief"
Topic: Four yoga moves to stop chronic pain - Steve Greenberg | author of "Gadget Nation"
Topic: Affordable green gadgets - Azim Khamisa | author of "The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit: How to Bounce Back from Life's Hardest Hits"
Topic: Achieving peace through forgiveness - Chef Mark Stark | Owner of Stark Reality Restaurants
Topic: Sizzling steak secrets
Friday, April 9, 2010
- Michael and Melainah Yee | USCG licensed captains and owners of Sunlight on Water Boat Tours
Topic: Snorkeling with dolphins on Hawaii's Big Island - Adrea Gibbs | General Manager, Dolphin Quest Hawaii and George Applegate | Executive Director, Hawaii's Big Island Visitors Bureau
Topic: Adventures with lava and kissing a dolphin - Jon Matsubara | The Royal Hawaiian's Azure Restaurant in Waikiki
Topic: Make a delicious shellfish bowl - Chris Tatum | Marriott International, Inc.; Jasmine Tso | Marketing & Promotions Director, Ala Moana Center; Eitan Waldinger | windsurf instructor
Topic: Insider's look at a vacation in Oahu - Kelii Brown | Director of public relations and promotions at the Maui Visitors Bureau
Topic: How to enjoy the magic of Maui - Steven Cappelli | owner of Casanova Restaurant in Maui and Colleen Nicholas | owner of Colleen's at the Cannery in Maui
Topic: Real 'locals' hot spots in Maui - Paul Reynolds | Yoga Instructor
Topic: 4 yoga moves to get you rejuvenated - Sue Kanoho | Executive Director, Kauai Visitors Bureau; Andrew Belt | Kayak Instructor; Jessica Shea | Anara Spa Director
Topic: Magical kayak trip in Kauai
Thursday, April 8, 2010
- Annie Spiegelman | Author of "Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva's Down-to-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening"
Topic: Save money by growing your own food - Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Recipe: Vietnamese noodle soup - Dr. Jennifer Gunter, OB/GYN | Pelvic Pain Kaiser San Francisco Dept.
Topic: Women and HIV - Kimberly Wilson | author of "Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enlightened Work and Mindful Play"
Topic: How women can take charge of their finances - Chef Bryant Terry | Author of "Vegan Soul Kitchen"
Topic: Grapefruit salad - Rich Little | Impressionist
Topic: Rich Little entertains on VFTB - Gary Faucher | SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador
Topic: SeaWorld's Blue Horizons Show
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
- Charlie Palmer | Hospitality entrepreneur, chef, hotelier and Clay Mauritson | owner and winemaker, Mauritson Wines
Topic: Red wine-braised short rib sliders - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Easy solutions for organizing your closet - Stephanie Walton & Lauren Schiller | Lady Brain Radio
Topic: Satisfying friendships - Alyssa Rapp | founder & CEO of Bottlenotes.com
Topic: Wines from around the world - Alison Bing | Co-author of "Lonely Planet's San Francisco City Guide"
Topic: Affordable San Francisco excursions - Liza Shaw | executive chef/partner, A16
Topic: Recipe: Wild mushroom bruschetta - Joanna Karlinsky | Chef/Co-Proprietor of Sweet Jo Café, San Francisco
Topic: New York-style pizza, San Francisco-style
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
- Nick Ronan | chef & owner of Chouchou Bistro, SF
Topic: Recipe: Bacon-wrapped duck breast - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Spring's must-have fashions - Michele Borba | Author of "The Big Book of Parenting Solutions"
Topic: Straight "A" parenting - Stacey Parks | Director of Spa Operations at Spa Claremont
Topic: Mexican chocolate body scrub - Jeannine Kaiser | Relationship Coach
Topic: Kid dating 101 - Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. | registered dietitian and regular contributor to the "Today Show," Shape and Prevention
Topic: Eat your way to happiness - Joy Nordenstrom | proprietor, Joy of Romance
Topic: How to build a foundation of loving success - Executive Chef Brian Moran | Joe Dimaggio's Italian Chophouse
Topic: Homemade Cioppino
Monday, April 5, 2010
- Lisa Beres & Ron Beres | cofounders & owners of Green Nest LLC
Topic: Are green products really worth the money? - Daisy Maria Martinez | Host of "Daisy Cooks!" on PBS and author of "Daisy: Morning, Noon and Night: Bringing Your Family Together with Everyday Latin Dishes"
Topic: Grilled skirt steak with cilantro pesto - Audrey Mansfield
Topic: Quick tips - Linda Morgan | Author of "Beyond Smart"
Topic: Kids and cheating - Dr. Beverly Yates | California licensed doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the Naturopathic Family Health Clinic, San Rafael & author of "Heart Health for Black Women: A Natural Approach to Healing and Preventing Heart Disease"
Topic: Preventing heart disease in women - Kyan Douglas | health and beauty expert from Queer Eye
Topic: The perfect haircut for your face - Valerie Coleman Morris | Personal Finance Journalist
Topic: Should you lend money to family members? - Rick Rodgers | author of "Williams-Sonoma Comfort Food: Warm and Homey, Rich and Hearty"
Topic: Creamy mac and cheese
Friday, April 2, 2010
- Emily Hoffman | Creator, "A Blending of Bittersweet Memories"
Topic: Recipe: Taffy apple salad - Enzo, Tullio, and Valerio Rosano of Naples, Italy and Chef Valentino Luchin
Topic: Make perfect gnocchi every time - Karena Thek Lineback | author, owner & president of Pilates Teck, Inc.
Topic: Four must-do pilates moves - Elisabeth Leamy | consumer expert and author of "Save BIG"
Topic: Save more than $25,000 a year! - Christine Arylo | self love expert and Dr. Lissa Rankin | Bay Area OBGYN
Topic: How to create quality "me" time - Christine Arylo | self love expert and her husband, Noah Martin
Topic: Rules for fighting fair and fun
Thursday, April 1, 2010
- Cheech Marin | actor in "The Perfect Game"
Topic: Funny man Cheech Marin stops by VFTB - Chef Bruce Aidells
Topic: Cumin-crusted lamb chops with herb salad - Signe Darpinian | Founder & Executive Director, My Weigh Family Therapy
Topic: Tips for eating at 40 - Circus Finelli
Topic: Clown around with SF's all-women troupe - Dr. Sondra Altman | Gynecologist John Muir Health Center
Topic: Dealing with incontinence and bladder issues - Adrienne Garcia | Marche Pastry Chef
Topic: Hazelnut crepes with frangelico sauce
