EMERIL LAGASSE AND PLANET GREEN PARTNER

EMERIL LAGASSE AND PLANET GREEN PARTNER WITH WHOLE FOODS MARKET® ON INNOVATIVE NEW SERIES

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse joins Planet Green and will share his philosophy for fresh, top quality food with viewers this summer in the new original series EMERIL GREEN (wt). Planet Green, Discovery Communications' new 24/7 eco-lifestyle television network, is set to launch in June 2008 with a full slate of original series and specials premiering throughout the summer, including EMERIL GREEN.

The series is shot exclusively at Whole Foods Market. Eileen O’Neill, president and general manager of Planet Green, made the announcement:

"EMERIL GREEN (wt) joins two greats in the world of cuisine. With his dynamic and entertaining style, Emeril has inspired millions of people to experience the joy of food and cooking. Whole Foods Market has been a leader in making organic and sustainably produced food a part of our daily lives," said O’Neill. "Together, they are the winning ingredients for an innovative series that will redefine food shows for the new green culture."

With an increased focus on organic and locally grown foods, many Americans are often confused –sometimes even intimidated -- about how to cook healthy meals for their families. In EMERIL GREEN (wt), Lagasse shares how the best meals start with high quality produce, seafood and meats, and helps families get inspired by using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Shot on location at Whole Foods Market, Lagasse works with everyday cooks with real culinary challenges, enlisting the help of the knowledgeable team at Whole Foods Market and other experts to hand pick the best ingredients for every recipe, turning ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Faced with questions about quality, cost, taste and even some daunting food dares, Lagasse helps viewers conquer their culinary fears with an open mind and a healthy curiosity.

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SF International CHOCOLATE SALON, April 13th

Chocolate lovers, get ready!

The finest major chocolate show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 2nd Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, Sunday April 13, 2008 at the Fort Mason Conference Center in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas (www.SFChocolateSalon.com).

The Second Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON participants include NEWTREE Gourmet Belgian Chocolate, The TeaRoom, Coco-luxe Confections, Saratoga Chocolates, Sacred Chocolate, Guittard Chocolate, The Chocolate Traveler, San Francisco Toffee Company, Christopher Elbow Artisanal Chocolate, Chocoholics Divine Desserts, Cosmic Chocolate, Poco Dolce, The Xocolate Bar, Jade Chocolates, Patchi Le Chocolat, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Gateau et Ganache, Charles Chocolates, Amano Artisan Chocolate, Trader Joes, Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe, Rushburn Toffee Company, Chuao Chocolatier, Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Victorian Chocolate Molds, Le Creuset, Swissmar, Putumayo World Music, Chocolate Television and TasteTV, and many more.

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Grandviews Restaurant and Lounge: TasteTV

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Grandviews Restaurant and Lounge, 36th Floor, Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Andre's Chocolates

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TasteTV and Chocolate Television bring you Andre's Confiserie Suisse (Andre's Chocolates). More highlights of the show can be seen at TasteTV.com. or at Chocolate Television.

SFist: Chocolate Porn = Yummy Fun

SFist.com, part of the -Ist network that includes LAist.com, posted the first review of TasteTV's new publication, THE CHOCOLATE GUIDE, WESTERN EDITION (2008)

"I didn't know there are so many chocolate places," our husband said as we collectively eyed The Chocolate Guide Western Edition, billed by some as "chocolate porn". Learning can be sooo much fun. This guide easily earns a spot on our lifestyle and travel bookshelves because it covers chocolate based info that Lonely Planet, Zagat, Rick Steves, and other guides miss. The guide's mission is to promote something called a "chocolate lifestyle" which seems to be the consumption of chocolate, and chocolate making accessories. Perhaps the folks making the chocolate -- such as Charles Chocolates, Michael Recchiuti, Joseph Schmidt, Fleur de Cocoa, Wine Country Chocolates and The TeaRoom, are champions of the chocolate lifestyle? The drool worthy suh-weet pics and tidbits make this $15.95 guidebook a treat. " Mary Ladd, SFist.com

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Weird Chocolate Stories

TasteTV and Chocolate Television fans: As beneficial as good chocolate is to humans, the same cannot be said for the animal world.

Greedy parrot suffers death by chocolate

One kea's binge session on dark chocolate proved deadly, leading international journal New Scientist has reported.

The kea was found dead outside a hotel kitchen in Mt Cook village. It had eaten more than 20 grams of dark chocolate, presumably stolen from a rubbish bin.

Chocolate to be used to control wild dogs

DEATH by chocolate could provide a new method of pest control, scientists say.

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Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon - December 9th

Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon - December 9th

Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, wine pairings, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program.

• Artisan and Premium Chocolatiers
• Top-end Wineries, Spirits & Beverages
• A full day of events, demos, tastings and speakers
• Chocolate-themed Fashion and Styles
• Celebrity Chocolate Tasting Panel
• Screenings of Chocolate Programs

A sample of salon participants includes L'Artisan du Chocolat, Mignon Chocolate, Decadent Tastes, Yum! Chocolate, Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Chuao Chocolatier, Le Creuset, Swissmar, Putumayo World Music, Chocolate Television, and much, much more.
Go to http://www.LAChocolateSalon.com