We are pleased to welcome Kia Malone back to Living the Gourmet today as we talk about encouraging families to be creative together! We’ve all heard the saying, “A family that plays together, stays together.” Studies show that spending quality family time can help build self-esteem in children, develop positive behaviors and creates happy memories….
Interviews
A Man and His Olive Grove
Today we are happy to welcome Giovanni Colavita to Living the Gourmet as he is here to discuss the Colavita Olive Grove Terrace and Outdoor Kitchen that just opened at the CIA at Copia in downtown Napa. 1. Let me begin with a little background for my audience. The Colavita family is from Santa Ellia…
Holiday Leftovers with Damaris Phillips
We are pleased to welcome Food Network Star Damaris Phillips to Living the Gourmet today as she shares her best tips and tricks for serving up holiday leftovers. After the crowds are gone and the ovens are cooled down, most household refrigerators are bursting with delicious leftovers. Damaris Phillips is here to show us her…
Delicious Food & Gorgeous Decor for the Upcoming Holidays
Today we are pleased to welcome Executive Chef Jeff Anderson and Design Expert Debi Lilly to share their best tips, tricks and recipes this holiday season! The holidays are a joyous time of year when people come together to celebrate with family and friends. Delicious food and beautiful decor often become the centerpiece of these…
Top 5 Easy Party Tips for the Holidays
We’re pleased to welcome Lifestyle Expert Alejandra Ramos to Living the Gourmet today as she shares her top 5 easy party tips for the holidays with us! During the holidays, parties and gatherings with family and friends make the season extra fun and exciting. And the snacks and foods that come along with the entertaining…make…
No-Bake Dessert Bars for the Holidays
We are so pleased to welcome Jamie Johnson of My Baking Addiction and Melissa Sperka of Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen to LTG today as they share one of their favorite holiday desserts with us – scotcheroos! The holidays are a time for family, fun, and food! And what better way to celebrate than by making…
Holiday Entertaining with Kia Malone
We are pleased to welcome Lifestyle expert, Kia Malone, to Living the Gourmet today as she shares some of her best and creative ideas for holiday entertaining this season! As we head into the holiday season, now is the perfect time to step out of the box and blow your party guests away with style….
Preserving Kitchen Ingredients this Holiday Season
We are pleased to welcome Terminix Pest experts Angela Tucker and Steve Kuhse to address a pretty common issue that many may experience this holiday season- pest control. The holidays are a time when you want your home and table to be filled with guests…INVITED guests! It’s a time when family and friends may gather…
Thanksgiving 101 with Shelly Jaronsky
We are pleased to welcome food blogger & cookbook author, Shelly Jaronsky of the popular blog, Cookies & Cups, to Living the Gourmet today as she shares her best tips for the Thanksgiving holiday! Pressed for time this Thanksgiving or feeling a little intimidated by trying out new ingredients or techniques? Well, here is some…
Halloween with Composer Paul E. Francis
I have the pleasure of welcoming composer Paul E. Francis to Living the Gourmet today, whom you might recognize from projects with director and special effects wizard, Paul Hyett. Their films include Howl, The Seasoning House, and the upcoming horror, Heretiks. Now on the opposite end, Paul E. Francis has also worked on music for…
Farming Trends with Dairy Farmer Joe Kelsay
We are pleased to invite Dairy Farmer Joe Kelsay to Living the Gourmet today as he discusses how modern dairy farming is more efficient for National Farmer’s Day. October is a Fitting Time to Celebrate U.S. Farmers as they near the end of harvest. Even though there are dairy farms in all 50 states, most…
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
We’re excited to be celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with Applebee’s new chef, Stephen Bulgarelli who can teach viewers how to make the best burger at home, with simple, easy to follow tips. With an extensive and accomplished background in the restaurant industry, a mind for menu innovation, and a deep commitment to guest satisfaction, Chef…
Party Food Tips with Lance Smith
We are pleased to welcome Lifestyle expert and television host, Lance Smith to Living the Gourmet today to discuss his party food tips and a fun contest hosted by Lays! Summer may be ending, but that doesn’t mean the barbecuing, hosting get-togethers, and enjoying time with friends has to end. As everyone knows, a true…
LTG Interviews Presents: Emmy Nominated Composer Christopher Willis
We are honored to introduce 2017 Emmy-nominated composer Christopher Willis to Living the Gourmet today to discuss his work and recent projects. Chris is an award-winning composer and songwriter recognized for his work on Duck The Halls: A Mickey Mouse Special, HBO’s smash hit VEEP, X-Men First Class, and the animated series The Lion Guard,…
Summer Cooking Tips to Help People with Relapsing MS with Chef Ben Ford
We are pleased to welcome Chef Ben Ford and Cortnee Roman to Living the Gourmet this afternoon to discuss summer cooking to help those living with chronic disease. Chef Ben Ford was inspired by his mother who has been living with MS since he was a teen. Chef Ben’s mother inspired his passion for cooking…
Summertime Entertaining with Alissa Rumsey
Summer is just about here and after the long winter, we’re looking to spend as much time outdoors as possible. No one understands that more than Alissa Rumsey, Registered Dietitian and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, who is here to share her tips and ideas on how to brighten family meal time with less time…
Eating Well with Ellie Krieger
We are so pleased to welcome Ellie Kriegar, host of the Food Network’s hit show Healthy Appetite and Ellie’s Real Good Food (PBS), to Living the Gourmet. Studies have shown that a diet which features olive oil as a main source of fat has many health benefits, and may even help the body better absorb…
Celebrating National Grilled Cheese Day with Sandwich Expert MacKenzie Smith
Today is National Grilled Cheese Day and we’re celebrating with Sandwich Expert MacKenzie Smith who has partnered up with Sara Lee Bread to create the most delicious grilled cheese sandwiches! You may be familiar with MacKenzie Smith if you follow along with Martha Stewart, Real Simple Magazine, Buzzfeed, Eater or The Huffington Post. She has…
Spring Entertaining with Mary Giuliani
We are pleased to welcome Mary Giuliani to Living the Gourmet today who is here to talk to us about Spring entertaining! Mary Giuliani is caterer to the stars creating parties for the crème de la crème of the art, fashion and entertainment sets. Her clients look to her to break traditional entertaining norms and…
Let’s Talk Pork with Chef Richard Ingraham
We’re delighted to welcome Celebrity Chef Richard Ingraham to Living the Gourmet today as we discuss our favorite game day dishes! Chef Richard Ingraham is no stranger when it comes to creating appetizing dishes, and this February, he’s showing us how to get ready to celebrate the Big Game or any special occasion with some…
Vinny and Ma Eat America
Living the Gourmet is so pleased to welcome Vinny Guadagnino to talk about his new show on the Cooking Channel, Vinny and Ma Eat America! Vinny Guadagnino and his mom, Paola, set out on an epic and delicious road trip on their new show, Vinny and Ma Eat America airing Tuesdays on the Cooking Channel….
Holiday Meal Planning with Chef Richard Chamberlain
Thank you to Chef Richard Chamberlain for joining us today as his best tips for holiday meal planning! Today we are welcoming renowned chef and owner of Chamberlain’s Steak and Chophouse, Richard Chamberlain. With the holidays and New Year upon us we bid adieu to another year and welcome a new one with open arms….
Thanksgiving with John McLemore
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we are pleased to welcome John McLemore to Living the Gourmet this weekend to talk turkey. John McLemore, owner of Masterbuilt and author of the “DADGUM That’s Good!” cookbook series, is here to share his tips and advice on how to make the traditional turkey dinner new and delicious…
Chili Choices with Jeffrey Saad
When the weather cools down there is nothing like a comforting meal to beat the winter blues. One of our favorite seasonal comforts is chili – a hearty, delicious but also variable dish. Today we are pleased to welcome Chef Jeffrey Saad, host of Cooking Channel’s United Tastes of America, to share with us his…
