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10 April 2012
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15 March 2012
The Men of the Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert
Network Stars Showcase Talents at 3rd Annual Food and Wine Festival Palm Desert
www.PalmDesertFoodandWine.com
Palm Desert, CA—March 7, 2012… The Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert is on track to be one of the top culinary events in the nation. This year’s event will feature many recognizable faces from some of the sexiest chefs in the culinary world. The 3-day Food and Wine Festival will feature 25 celebrity chef demonstrations and 6 of the top wine experts in the nation.
This year’s event will feature many sexy and recognizable faces from the Food Network, Cooking Network, ABC and Fox’s Master Chef on Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25. To watch an excerpt from last year’s event and for a detailed line-up of 2012, visit www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com.
· Adam Gertler -- Finalist on The Next Food Network Star, host of Will Work for Food, and Food Network Challenge: All Star Grill Off
A cook, entertainer and food enthusiast, Gertler charmed audiences in the 4th season of Food Network’s hit primetime series The Next Food Network Star. Following that in 2009 he began hosting Food Network’s new series Will Work for Food, exploring a variety of jobs related to the food industry across the country.
· Andre’ Carthen – Food & Entertainment Ambassador, kathy ireland worldwide
Celebrity Chef Andre is often asked to bring his culinary awareness to the media and has appeared on popular television programs like “Today Show,” “Access Hollywood “, “Anderson Cooper , “Soap Talk,” “EXTRA,” “Inside Hollywood,” “Sunday Dinner,” and “Brave Heart Women.”
ACafe Society by Celebrity Chef Andre, products range from Rugs, Furniture, Top of Bed, Accessories, Lighting, Wall Art, Table Top, Jewelry, Skincare, Knives, Pots & Pan and our Candles, which have received one of the brands many Good Housekeeping Seals of Approval.
Featured in Kathy’s book “Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity,” Janet Jackson’s first book, NY Times #1 Best Seller “True You” - contributes over 30 recipes for a healthy meal plan. Chef Andre is also the newest member of Nutrisystem Success Chef’s Council.
· Chris Crary – Top Chef Texas and Executive Chef, Whist Restaurant, Santa Monica
Chris Crary appeared on Season 9 of the Food Network TV series Top Chef Texas and is presently the Chef de Cuisine at the award-winning restaurant Whist in Santa Monica. After receiving his degree in Culinary Arts, Chef Crary ventured to California to begin his culinary journey where he trained with his mentor Tony DiSalvo, former chef at Jean Georges in New York. His approach to cuisine incorporates Italian, Asian, and Spanish influences.
. Roy Yamaguchi – Chef/Founder Roy’s restaurants
First introduced in Honolulu by James Beard award winner Chef Roy Yamaguchi, Roy’s has become well known throughout the world for its Hawaiian Fusion® Cuisine – featuring the freshest local ingredients, European sauces and bold Asian spices with a focus on seafood. Today there are 34 Roy’s restaurants around the world -- 25 in the Continental US, 7 in Hawaii, 1 in Japan and 1 in Guam.
· Sharone Hakman – Finalist Fox’s Master Chef
Culinary showman Sharone Hakman has an insatiable appetite for adventure and for creating delectable food. His dishes are as versatile and lively as his personality, filling you up in taste and in presentation. Originally a financial planner, Sharone left the corporate world to follow his true love for food, pursuing a career as a chef. His standout performance on Fox's hit show Master Chef was such a sensation that he was offered a position at Mario Batali's famed Italian eatery, Mozza Osteria in Los Angeles. Sharone now owns a successful catering company, teaches cooking classes to fellow foodies, and created a line of his signature gourmet BBQ sauce that is so good Gordon Ramsay says it's the best EVER made! A highly acclaimed chef, dedicated family man and active lifestyle enthusiast, Hakman puts as much love in his food as he does in his zest for life. Watching Hakman work his talent behind the stove is a lesson in how to celebrate and enjoy life's greatest indulgence. Eat Up!
· Sean Kanan – Author, Soap Opera Star on the Bold and the Beautiful/Young and the Restless
Sean Kanan is an internationally renowned actor best known for is iconic role as Deacon Sharpe in the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. Sean has been a hard-working actor ever since receiving his degree from UCLA. Shortly after graduation, he landed one of the major roles in the megahit Karate Kid III, starring as Ralph Macchio’s nemesis. He followed quickly followed with roles on the TV series produced by Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, and Oliver Stone’s Wild Palms. He subsequently moved to network television with roles on General Hospital, Sunset Beach, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless. In between movie sets, Sean decided to start a movement to repurpose men by writing a how-to/cookbook. Check out Sean's first book The Modern Gentlemen; Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan. Available on Amazon.com or personalized on his website www.SeanKananTheModernGentleman.com.
The Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert would not be possible without the following support: City of Palm Desert, Viking Range Corporation, KCET, Stella Artois, Costco Wholesale, Wilson Daniels, Ltd., Trinchero Family Estates, Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association, Irish Dairy Board (Kerrygold), Icelandic Glacial, Lancaster and Roth Estates, Crispin Hard Cider, Tequila Alderete, Voss, Godiva Chocolatier, Mount Gay Rum, ITEX-Inland Empire and Jensen’s Finest Foods.
For a complete listing of each participating chef, restaurant, winery, sponsor visit www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert is produced by J. Hocker & Associates, LLC and Palm Springs Life magazine. For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeff Hocker at 760-320-5272 or via e-mail at jeffhocker1@gmail.com. For updates and tickets log on to www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com or www.fashionweekelpaseo.com. Follow updates on: facebook.com/palmdesertfoodandwine.
Palm Springs Life engages readers with topical monthly articles, including richly drawn celebrity profiles; intelligent features on contemporary culture, art, architecture, fashion, interior design, and lifestyle; a who’s who on the desert’s vibrant social scene; and the ultimate guide to what to do, where to go and what to see.
Palm Springs Life and www.palmspringslife.com are the essential lifestyle media for the eight dynamic cities of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts. Enriching the lives of residents and visitors from around the world for more than 50 years, Palm Springs Life has achieved icon status — and a rare place in the publishing world. Palm Springs Life is published monthly by Desert Publications Inc. which also publishes lifestyle magazines throughout the West Coast.
Photos L to R:
Adam Gertler, Andre Carthen, Chris Crary, Roy Yamaguchi, Sharone Hakman and Sean Kanan
Public Relations, Strategic Marketing, & Special Events
Jeff Hocker, Owner
Palm Springs Office:
1500 South Calle Palo Fierro
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Ph: 760-320-5272
Fax: 760-320-5373
San Francisco Office:
584 Castro St. Suite 341
San Francisco, CA 94114
Ph: 415-971-6204
www.jhockerandassociates.com
Media Contact: Lydia Kremer
Vortex Public Relations
(760) 322-2502
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06 March 2012
getreallive is proud to present Chef Andre Carthen:
Who does Kathy Ireland turn to when she needs help in food, entertainment and culture? ACafe Society by Chef Andre, is Kathy’s solution! This dynamic brand along with Landscape Designer Nicholas Walker who cultivates Jardin the outdoor living specialist of kiWW are Design Brand Ambassadors who support Kathy in her mission of
“…finding solutions for families, especially busy moms.” ™
When Lifestyle Designer Kathy Ireland saw a need for easy and nutritious home cooking ideas for families, she asked her good friend Chef André to partner with her to bring culinary solutions to families. Together they developed the ACafe Society Brand, a place where everyone can learn and communicate about cooking, and entertaining. ACafe Society by Celebrity Chef Andre is about food, fashion and fun! ….and fun means culture and entertainment.
ACafe Society “…where you always know what’s cooking!”
Kathy Ireland, being CEO and Chief Designer for kathy ireland Worldwide, worked with Chef André to develop products that support this goal. ACafe Society by Celebrity Chef Andre, products range from Knives, Pot & Pans, Rugs, Furniture, Top of Bed, Accessories, Lighting, Wall Art, Table Top, Jewelry, Skincare, Knives, Pots & Pan and our Candles, which have received one of the brands many Good Housekeeping Seals of Approval.
Featured in Kathy’s book “Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity,” Chef Andre of ACafe Society, is a powerful solution in the kathy ireland Worldwide Collections of brands.
Janet Jackson’s first book, NY Times #1 Best Seller “True You” is Celebrity Chef Andre’s newest endeavor. Working with the incredible icon Janet Jackson, Celebrity Chef Andre contributes over 30 recipes for a healthy meal plan.
“True You” takes Celebrity Chef Andre’s exquisite recipes and transforms them into something anyone can do if they have a desire to stay healthy and lean while eating the foods they love. Chef Andre is also the newest member of Nutrisystem Success Chef’s Council.
Celebrity Chef Andre is often asked to bring his culinary awareness to the media and has appeared on popular television programs like “Today Show,” “Access Hollywood”, “Anderson Cooper” , “Soap Talk,”“EXTRA,” “Inside Hollywood,” “Sunday Dinner,” and “Brave Heart Women.” He is a regular on Real Life with Susan and Friends, and has also appeared on Taste of Southwest w/ Chef Dean Fearing, was invited to be a guest chef at the nation’s largest Father’s Day event, Real Men Cook. Along with some of the top chef in the nation, Chef Andre participates in the Palm Desert Fashion Week Food & Wine Event, and the Disney’s California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disney’s California Adventure® Park.
Of his many duties for kathy ireland Worldwide his most prestigious would be when asked by kathy to do an event to honor her dear friend Dame Elizabeth Taylor. It was Chef Andre’s great privilege to work with the family in planning Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s 74th Birthday Celebration at the Beverly Hills Hotel and again working with her children to help plan her 75th Diamond Jubilee at the Ritz Carlton / Lake Las Vegas.
Whether it’s down home cooking, quick & easy dinner on the table solutions, entertaining solutions, a “Behind the Red Carpet” interview with Mariel Hemingway or a special affair you’ll always know what’s cooking with Chef Andre.
For more information on Chef André and the ACafe Society Brand, please visit www.kathyireland.com or contact:
Jon Carrasco
Executive Vice President
Creative and Marketing Director
kathy ireland Worldwide
(310) 557-2700 x 115
(310) 481-2244 fax
the getreallive table: Andre brings his love of food and healthy food design and creation to the getreallive table. His passion for healthy living has made him the go to person in Hollywood for finding healthy solutions for individuals and families.
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21 February 2012
@anderson talked about his first adult restaurant experience and how good the frozen Hot Chocolate is... I had to go and check it out for myself.
Serendipity 225 East 60th St. NY 212 838-3531
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21 February 2012
@anderson talked about his first adult restaurant experience and how good the frozen Hot Chocolate is... I had to go and check it out for myself.
Serendipity 225 East 60th St. NY 212 838-3531
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21 February 2012
@anderson talked about his first adult restaurant experience and how good the frozen Hot Chocolate is... I had to go and check it out for myself.
Serendipity 225 East 60th St. NY 212 838-3531
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21 February 2012
@anderson talked about his first adult restaurant experience and how good the frozen Hot Chocolate is... I had to go and check it out for myself.
Serendipity 225 East 60th St. NY 212 838-3531
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13 January 2012
Attended the @TastyAwards last night at the Egyptian Theatre. Congrats to all the winners. Actress @debimazar and her Italian husband, Gabriele Corcos took home 2 awards for their show Extra Virgin. Let me just say, luv her realness! Its about being real, family, cooking in her home and f#@k*&^% . YouTube also had a great showing. @TasteTV @FoodNetwork @tlc @Bravotv @LATimesfood @LAWeekly @eaterla @THRraceAwards @Variety @PBS @Yelp It was a delicious night! Now how do I get one of these shows?
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13 January 2012
Attended the @TastyAwards last night at the Egyptian Theatre. Congrats to all the winners. Actress @debimazar and her Italian husband, Gabriele Corcos took home 2 awards for their show Extra Virgin. Let me just say, luv her realness! Its about being real, family, cooking in her home and f#@k*&^% . YouTube also had a great showing. @TasteTV @FoodNetwork @tlc @Bravotv @LATimesfood @LAWeekly @eaterla @THRraceAwards @Variety @PBS @Yelp It was a delicious night! Now how do I get one of these shows?
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13 January 2012
Attended the @TastyAwards last night at the Egyptian Theatre. Congrats to all the winners. Actress @debimazar and her Italian husband, Gabriele Corcos took home 2 awards for their show Extra Virgin. Let me just say, luv her realness! Its about being real, family, cooking in her home and f#@k*&^% . YouTube also had a great showing. @TasteTV @FoodNetwork @tlc @Bravotv @LATimesfood @LAWeekly @eaterla @THRraceAwards @Variety @PBS @Yelp It was a delicious night! Now how do I get one of these shows?
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30 December 2011
See whats cook'n in the New Year!
Order your tickets now http://www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com/
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06 December 2011
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19 September 2011
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21 February 2012
@anderson talked about his first adult restaurant experience and how good the frozen Hot Chocolate is... I had to go and check it out for myself.
Serendipity 225 East 60th St. NY 212 838-3531
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19 September 2011
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19 September 2011
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19 September 2011
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06 November 2011
Sonoma / Napa Valley Wine Experience Teaser - We invite you to join Wine Sommelier Bruce Barrett and myself Chef Andre, as we sip and taste our way through the incredible wine country of central California.
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19 September 2011
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19 September 2011
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21 February 2012
@anderson talked about his first adult restaurant experience and how good the frozen Hot Chocolate is... I had to go and check it out for myself.
Serendipity 225 East 60th St. NY 212 838-3531
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19 September 2011
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19 September 2011
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15 March 2012
The Men of the Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert
Network Stars Showcase Talents at 3rd Annual Food and Wine Festival Palm Desert
www.PalmDesertFoodandWine.com
Palm Desert, CA—March 7, 2012… The Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert is on track to be one of the top culinary events in the nation. This year’s event will feature many recognizable faces from some of the sexiest chefs in the culinary world. The 3-day Food and Wine Festival will feature 25 celebrity chef demonstrations and 6 of the top wine experts in the nation.
This year’s event will feature many sexy and recognizable faces from the Food Network, Cooking Network, ABC and Fox’s Master Chef on Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25. To watch an excerpt from last year’s event and for a detailed line-up of 2012, visit www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com.
· Adam Gertler -- Finalist on The Next Food Network Star, host of Will Work for Food, and Food Network Challenge: All Star Grill Off
A cook, entertainer and food enthusiast, Gertler charmed audiences in the 4th season of Food Network’s hit primetime series The Next Food Network Star. Following that in 2009 he began hosting Food Network’s new series Will Work for Food, exploring a variety of jobs related to the food industry across the country.
· Andre’ Carthen – Food & Entertainment Ambassador, kathy ireland worldwide
Celebrity Chef Andre is often asked to bring his culinary awareness to the media and has appeared on popular television programs like “Today Show,” “Access Hollywood “, “Anderson Cooper , “Soap Talk,” “EXTRA,” “Inside Hollywood,” “Sunday Dinner,” and “Brave Heart Women.”
ACafe Society by Celebrity Chef Andre, products range from Rugs, Furniture, Top of Bed, Accessories, Lighting, Wall Art, Table Top, Jewelry, Skincare, Knives, Pots & Pan and our Candles, which have received one of the brands many Good Housekeeping Seals of Approval.
Featured in Kathy’s book “Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity,” Janet Jackson’s first book, NY Times #1 Best Seller “True You” - contributes over 30 recipes for a healthy meal plan. Chef Andre is also the newest member of Nutrisystem Success Chef’s Council.
· Chris Crary – Top Chef Texas and Executive Chef, Whist Restaurant, Santa Monica
Chris Crary appeared on Season 9 of the Food Network TV series Top Chef Texas and is presently the Chef de Cuisine at the award-winning restaurant Whist in Santa Monica. After receiving his degree in Culinary Arts, Chef Crary ventured to California to begin his culinary journey where he trained with his mentor Tony DiSalvo, former chef at Jean Georges in New York. His approach to cuisine incorporates Italian, Asian, and Spanish influences.
. Roy Yamaguchi – Chef/Founder Roy’s restaurants
First introduced in Honolulu by James Beard award winner Chef Roy Yamaguchi, Roy’s has become well known throughout the world for its Hawaiian Fusion® Cuisine – featuring the freshest local ingredients, European sauces and bold Asian spices with a focus on seafood. Today there are 34 Roy’s restaurants around the world -- 25 in the Continental US, 7 in Hawaii, 1 in Japan and 1 in Guam.
· Sharone Hakman – Finalist Fox’s Master Chef
Culinary showman Sharone Hakman has an insatiable appetite for adventure and for creating delectable food. His dishes are as versatile and lively as his personality, filling you up in taste and in presentation. Originally a financial planner, Sharone left the corporate world to follow his true love for food, pursuing a career as a chef. His standout performance on Fox's hit show Master Chef was such a sensation that he was offered a position at Mario Batali's famed Italian eatery, Mozza Osteria in Los Angeles. Sharone now owns a successful catering company, teaches cooking classes to fellow foodies, and created a line of his signature gourmet BBQ sauce that is so good Gordon Ramsay says it's the best EVER made! A highly acclaimed chef, dedicated family man and active lifestyle enthusiast, Hakman puts as much love in his food as he does in his zest for life. Watching Hakman work his talent behind the stove is a lesson in how to celebrate and enjoy life's greatest indulgence. Eat Up!
· Sean Kanan – Author, Soap Opera Star on the Bold and the Beautiful/Young and the Restless
Sean Kanan is an internationally renowned actor best known for is iconic role as Deacon Sharpe in the daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. Sean has been a hard-working actor ever since receiving his degree from UCLA. Shortly after graduation, he landed one of the major roles in the megahit Karate Kid III, starring as Ralph Macchio’s nemesis. He followed quickly followed with roles on the TV series produced by Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, and Oliver Stone’s Wild Palms. He subsequently moved to network television with roles on General Hospital, Sunset Beach, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless. In between movie sets, Sean decided to start a movement to repurpose men by writing a how-to/cookbook. Check out Sean's first book The Modern Gentlemen; Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan. Available on Amazon.com or personalized on his website www.SeanKananTheModernGentleman.com.
The Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert would not be possible without the following support: City of Palm Desert, Viking Range Corporation, KCET, Stella Artois, Costco Wholesale, Wilson Daniels, Ltd., Trinchero Family Estates, Temecula Valley Wine Growers Association, Irish Dairy Board (Kerrygold), Icelandic Glacial, Lancaster and Roth Estates, Crispin Hard Cider, Tequila Alderete, Voss, Godiva Chocolatier, Mount Gay Rum, ITEX-Inland Empire and Jensen’s Finest Foods.
For a complete listing of each participating chef, restaurant, winery, sponsor visit www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com Food + Wine Festival Palm Desert is produced by J. Hocker & Associates, LLC and Palm Springs Life magazine. For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeff Hocker at 760-320-5272 or via e-mail at jeffhocker1@gmail.com. For updates and tickets log on to www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com or www.fashionweekelpaseo.com. Follow updates on: facebook.com/palmdesertfoodandwine.
Palm Springs Life engages readers with topical monthly articles, including richly drawn celebrity profiles; intelligent features on contemporary culture, art, architecture, fashion, interior design, and lifestyle; a who’s who on the desert’s vibrant social scene; and the ultimate guide to what to do, where to go and what to see.
Palm Springs Life and www.palmspringslife.com are the essential lifestyle media for the eight dynamic cities of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts. Enriching the lives of residents and visitors from around the world for more than 50 years, Palm Springs Life has achieved icon status — and a rare place in the publishing world. Palm Springs Life is published monthly by Desert Publications Inc. which also publishes lifestyle magazines throughout the West Coast.
Photos L to R:
Adam Gertler, Andre Carthen, Chris Crary, Roy Yamaguchi, Sharone Hakman and Sean Kanan
Public Relations, Strategic Marketing, & Special Events
Jeff Hocker, Owner
Palm Springs Office:
1500 South Calle Palo Fierro
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Ph: 760-320-5272
Fax: 760-320-5373
San Francisco Office:
584 Castro St. Suite 341
San Francisco, CA 94114
Ph: 415-971-6204
www.jhockerandassociates.com
Media Contact: Lydia Kremer
Vortex Public Relations
(760) 322-2502
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19 September 2011
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03 November 2011
Day 2, @avvwinery Alexander Valley Winery on our Napa / Sonoma Wine Country Experience with @Bruce Barrett