The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-DEf Event

NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies present "The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event" featuring the first ever High Definition presentation of "The Wizard of Oz." This One Night Event will take place on Wednesday,September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. (local time). In addition to the feature presentation of "The Wizard of Oz," this exclusive event will include a special introduction by Robert Osborne, a classic film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, followed by “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” a look into how L. Frank Baum’s classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes. Whether seeing it for the first time or the 100th time, it is only fitting that audiences nationwide will have the chance to enjoy the 70th Anniversary of this multi-generational favorite in movie theatres for an exclusive One Night celebratory event.

09.09.09 My Birthday!! Am I feeling Lucky?

09.09.09 Today is my birthday along with a zillion kids who's parents had MORE that a Happy New Year's Eve or Day celebration!!! In California, early 1970's when personalized auto license plates were up for purchase, I thought it would be fun to "apply for" VIRGO 9 for my first car (used Red 1969 2002 BMW). Check out the original blue plate and newer white style. And, yes I have to pay more in fees to have a personalized plate. Happy Birthday to all my Virgo friends.

Trouble with Julie & Julia by Laura Shapiro

I shared the podium with writer, Laura Shapiro at Boston University Food Stylist's Conference. Here is her coment on the movie.

Food + Cooking: Gourmet.com

Julie & Julia L.A. "Special Screening"

I have been trying to get a screening ticket to this movie (Julia Child and Le Cordon Bleu late 40's) for the past weeks. This weekend I sent a request with photos of my 1975 Le Cordon Bleu Grand Diplome and me to the New York Le Cordon Bleu headquarters. This morning a lady named Margaret Warren, from LCB marketing/sales sent me an email of no tickets available.

So I called and thanked her for responding. We got to talking, I dropped a couple names, "Food Network", New York Times" and my dear friend, Robyn Cahill (who helped write the LCB cookbook in early 90's) and we said good-bye.

Surprise, Surprise! At 3:00pm Margaret called, she got me a ticket!!! I went and enjoyed the experience. Don't want to say too much until it's released August 7th. However, I was pleasantly delighted & suggest a rendez-vous to see Julie & Julia when it opens.

New York Times Food Section July 29

I was woken up this morning by NY Times food writer, Kim Severson.

She's doing a piece on food styling regarding upcoming Julie & Julia (Child) movie and wanted an interview from ME, "the Expert" whom she saw on last week's Food Network Challenge "Food Magicians". Kim told me the food stylist used for the movie was a friend of Martha Stewart, who's a friend of Nora Ephron, movie's screenwriter!

Check it out online or at the "ol fashioned news stands" for my East Coast pals. Piece will run Wednesday, July 29 in the NY Times Food Section.

-post script: my words were in the article, however no attribution.

TV Food Network Challenge "Food Magicians" A Grand Success!

Contestant Angela Yeung at work

Winner Angela Yeung faces the judges

I'm so excited and relieved that the latest Food Network Challenge episode"Food Magicians" aired with great panache! This was my second appearance as the Expert Food Stylist Judge. I'm my worst critic and seeing myself on national television is never a fun experience , however I was pleasantly pleased with how the editors at High Noon Productions condensed 15 grueling hours of shooting into a 60 minute, nail biting food style-off.

TV Food Network Challenge "Food Magicians" Airs July 12

Here comes The Judge! I return as the Food Stylist Expert Lead Judge!

Premieres: Sunday, July 12th at 8pm Est. "Food Magicians"

Four of the best food stylists in the business come to Challenge to prove who has the skills to take home $10,000. The competition takes place over three rounds: breakfast, mystery lunch box, and romantic dinner for two. The competitor whose presentations garner the best photographs will take home $10,000 and a gold medal.