Thursday, March 14, 2013

12 year-old Kid Chef Eliana Releases New Cookbook!



12 year-old Kid Chef Eliana releases her second Cookbook titled “Cool Kids Cook: Louisiana”
Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo, Cornbread, White Chocolate Bread Pudding… Hungry yet? From the colorful city of New Orleans comes a rising culinary star, a 12 year old girl who cooks from the heart.

Kid Chef Eliana is an extraordinary young girl who is an accomplished cook, an author of two cookbooks, and the host of her own weekly radio show on VoiceAmerica, the Internet’s largest talk radio network with over 9 million monthly listeners. She has shared the cooking stage with Chef John Besh, filmed with Chef Aaron Sanchez (Food Network) and Chef Carla Hall (ABC’s The Chew), and appeared on The Wendy Williams Show. Notable guests on her radio show feature some of the top chefs in

the nation including Jose’ Andres (Made in Spain on PBS), Andrew Zimmern (Bizarre Foods on Travel Channel), Pastry Chef Gale Gand, and so many more.

Eliana’s new full-color, hardcover cookbook entitled Cool Kids Cook: Louisiana (Pelican Publishing) showcases food from her native Louisiana with simplified recipes the whole family can cook together. Eliana says, “It’s important to preserve your family’s traditions and culture. My whole family taught me how to cook and food is what brings us together. I want to encourage kids like me to get in the kitchen, taste new foods, and learn their family’s stories through the meals they cook.” Octavia Books in New Orleans will host Kid Chef Eliana’s book debut party on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:30pm.

A current honoree of New Orleans’ Gambit Weekly’s “40 Under 40” award, Eliana was also a competitor in SuperChef Kids, a national webisode series produced by the creators of Iron Chef®. Eliana also received a letter of recognition from United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu for her achievements as a young chef and was chosen by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority to receive an award for her preservation of Louisiana culture. She is an Ambassador for Healthy Fare for Kids, an organization that helps restaurants across the nation add healthy options to their kids’ menus. During Superbowl XLVII, Eliana worked with the Taste of the NFL to help “kick hunger” with a special edition of her radio show and media coverage of the event.

Despite such a full plate, Eliana still manages to maintain an “A” average in school and spend time hanging out with her family and friends. Her mission is to encourage families to cook together and to inspire kids to become culinary explorers. As Eliana always says, “Cool kids cook and get creative in the kitchen!”

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues, on demand as well as through podcast download. If interested in hosting a talk show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard@voiceamerica.com

Contact Perry Damone at 480-837-1676 for advertising/sponsorship information or other show details.

About VoiceAmerica Kids Radio Network:
In August of 2010 Perry Damone Founder and Chairman of the KidStar Radio Network met an incredible gentleman with an extraordinary vision by the name of Jeff Spenard. Mr. Spenard is the President of World Talk Radio LLC / Voice America. Perry Damone and Jeff Spenard sat down to discuss a new channel that Voice America was thinking of launching; Voice America Kids. This was the beginning of a collaborative effort between World Talk Radio/ Voice America and KDSTR Radio Corp. The KidStar team consulted with Jeff Spenard and his unbelievably talented staff for several months to create and launch the VAK network with a short term goal of twenty Voice America Kids network shows to expand to one hundred shows in the next twenty four months. We have now met that short term goal of 31 all kid run network shows covering topics from sports, to politics, to school issues, to fashion, travel and even a show that is hosted by two twelve year olds called “Life At Twelve” which started as “Life At Ten.” Currently we have shows that are focused on communities and critical issues that face our youth today such as “Purple Songs Can Fly” which originates from Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston hosted by kids going through life challenging treatments. VAK also collaborates with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offering a 24/7 on air beacon that looks for missing kids across the country and around the world. “Our Future is Missing, Voice America Kids” is hosted by kids looking for missing kids; to date and as of this writing, “Our Future Is Missing Voice America Kids” alongside incredible nationwide efforts, there have been 14 kids recovered which have been on the VAK airwaves.

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Kid Chef Eliana talks “Bizarre Foods” with Travel Channel Host Andrew Zimmern on her VoiceAmerica Radio Show



Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef and host of “Bizarre Foods” on the Travel Channel, will be joining Kid Chef Eliana on her talk radio show “Cool Kids Cook” on the VoiceAmerica Kid’s Channel
PHOENIX - VoiceAmerica Radio Network, Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced that one of the youngest chef’s in the world, cookbook author and professional 12 year-old Kid Chef Eliana will be hosting Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel Show, “Bizarre Foods” on her show “Cool Kids Cook” on March 18 at 4 PM PST.

Andrew Zimmern is an award-winning TV personality, chef and food writer, and is known to be one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the food world. He is the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel's hit series, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. In the series, Zimmern travels the globe in search of strange and unusual edible delicacies. He focuses on foods that would, in one country, be considered common cuisine, but may be an exotic edible in another. He usually shows how the food is made, where it is served, and then presumes to try the dish. From world class restaurants to food trucks, Zimmern believes that sharing food is the best way to learn about cultures, and his doing so definitely educates viewers on other cultures’ traditions and ways of life.

Kid Chef Eliana has always enjoyed sharing recipes from around the world, so this show is sure to be a melting pot of fantastic dishes all over the world! Join the two culinary explorers as they discuss their favorite (and maybe even their least favorite) exotic foods.

New episodes of “Cool Kids Cook” are aired every Monday at 4PM Pacific/6PM Central/7PM Eastern. All new and previous episodes can be found at www.voiceamerica.com/show/2120/cool-kids-cook.

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues, on demand as well as through podcast download. If interested in hosting a talk show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard@voiceamerica.com

Contact Perry Damone at 480-837-1676 for advertising/sponsorship information or other show details.

About Kid Chef Eliana:
12 year old Kid Chef Eliana grew up in a family of cooks. With grandparents from Cajun Louisiana, the Philippines, Cuba, and Honduras, Eliana’s recipes have international flair. She loves traveling and spending time in the kitchen with her family. Eliana says, “Cooking is so much fun. You can be creative and invent new recipes.” Eliana’s first cookbook, “Eliana Cooks! Recipes for Creative Kids” was released in October 2010. She is awaiting the publication of her second cookbook, “Cool Kids Cook: Louisiana.”

At ten years old, Kid Chef Eliana was chosen as one of 13 Latinos profiled in a museum exhibit at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. She is featured in a book called The Parents’ Guide to Raising CEO Kids by Dr. Jerry Cook and Sarah L. Cook. She has been a guest chef on Eyewitness Morning News on WWL-TV in New Orleans and has cooked with Celebrity Chef John Besh. She was a featured chef at the New Orleans Seafood Festival and the Louisiana Book Festival. She does numerous media appearances, cooking demonstrations, and book signings. In the future, Eliana plans to design cookware for kids, create a line of spices, and host her own TV cooking show. She also wants to teach kids that good food is more than chicken nuggets and French fries. Her motto is, “Cool kids cook and get creative in the kitchen!”

About Voice America Kids Radio Network:
In August of 2010 Perry Damone Founder and Chairman of the KidStar Radio Network met an incredible gentleman with an extraordinary vision by the name of Jeff Spenard. Mr. Spenard is the President of World Talk Radio LLC / Voice America. Perry Damone and Jeff Spenard sat down to discuss a new channel that Voice America was thinking of launching; Voice America Kids. This was the beginning of a collaborative effort between World Talk Radio/ Voice America and KDSTR Radio Corp. The KidStar team consulted with Jeff Spenard and his unbelievably talented staff for several months to create and launch the VAK network with a short term goal of twenty Voice America Kids network shows to expand to one hundred shows in the next twenty four months. We have now met that short term goal of 31 all kid run network shows covering topics from sports, to politics, to school issues, to fashion, travel and even a show that is hosted by two twelve year olds called “Life At Twelve” which started as “Life At Ten.” Currently we have shows that are focused on communities and critical issues that face our youth today such as “Purple Songs Can Fly” which originates from Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston hosted by kids going through life challenging treatments. VAK also collaborates with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offering a 24/7 on air beacon that looks for missing kids across the country and around the world. “Our Future is Missing, Voice America Kids” is hosted by kids looking for missing kids; to date and as of this writing, “Our Future Is Missing Voice America Kids” alongside incredible nationwide efforts, there have been 14 kids recovered which have been on the VAK airwaves.

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Purple Songs Can Fly to VoiceAmerica Kid’s Channel



“Purple Song Cans Fly”, non-profit music program created for pediatric hospital patients, is to begin the broadcast of their very own talk radio show on the VoiceAmerica Kid’s Channel
PHOENIX - Voice America Talk Radio Network, Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, is pleased to announce that the creative music-based non-profit organization known as Purple Songs Can Fly now has its very own self-titled radio show on the VoiceAmerica Kid’s Channel, which will air Mondays at 3PM Pacific/5PM Central/6PM Eastern.

Purple Songs Can Fly is a unique program that was founded in March 2006 to provide a musical outlet for the many children being treated for cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. In this program, which is the first of its kind, the children work with founder, Anita Kruse and other professional composers to write and record their own songs. In an in-house studio, composers work with the children and their siblings to write, record, and burn songs to disc within short sessions. Since the first song was written in 2006, there have been over 396 songs recorded through Purple Songs Can Fly.

Now, the VoiceAmerica Kids Network is lucky enough to have Zachary and Emily hosting their very own show, talking about the great music that is created by these young talents. Zachary and Emily are patients in the Cancer Center at Texas Children’s Hospital that have inspiring perspectives on life, and have written many songs with Purple Songs Can Fly. The show focuses on children that are undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments for cancer, and how they are helped through music. The show also features interviews with doctors, nurses, friends, family, special guests, and many children who have written songs during their treatment.

On their November 26th, episode co-hosts, Zachary and Emily, interviewed Carol Herron, director of the Arts in Medicine program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers, and cancer survivor, Alex Harkins, who discussed her visit to the Teens Choice Awards and her appearance on Fox's "Kaleidoscope" Thanksgiving Day show singing with Olivia Newton-John and the other children of Purple Songs Can Fly. This show's songs include: Gracie's "I'm a Work of Art; Sofia's "These are the Happiest Things; Alex's "I Can"; and, Olivia Newton-John's "Hope is Always Here", written and performed with the children of Purple Songs Can Fly.

A new episode of “Purple Songs Can Fly” will be aired every Monday at 3PM Pacific/5PM Central/6PM Eastern. All new and previous episodes can be found at www.voiceamerica.com/show/2147/purple-songs-can-fly.

The Purple Songs Can Fly mission is to positively affect the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families through the writing and recording of their original songs. “There is a song inside every single child that is waiting to be heard.”

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues, on demand as well as through podcast download. If interested in hosting a talk show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard@voiceamerica.com

Contact Perry Damone at 480-837-1676 for advertising/sponsorship information or other show details.

About Emily Freeman and Zack Tavlin:
Emily is a 17 year old high school Junior who loves all things pertaining to performance, purple, and her pet pug, Moochie. Prior to diagnosis with a rare cancerous brain tumor in June of 2009, she led an active life as an accomplished ballerina. She took ballet from the age of four, and, in 2006, auditioned for the role of Clara in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes. After landing the role in Houston in 2006, she went on to a repeat performance at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville in 2007. Due to vision loss from the tumor, short term memory loss, and other damaging endocrine effects from treatment, she is hanging up her ballet shoes for now.

However, as providence would have it, one day while waiting for an appointment at Texas Children's Hospital, she met Aaron who worked with Purple Songs Can Fly, and helped her record her very first song. This chance meeting opened a door to work with Purple Songs, a perfect match for Emily, which has given her a much needed outlet to sing, perform, and continue to touch the lives of others with her exuberant zest for life. She is beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to learn radio and reach a brand new audience through Voice America Kids!

Zack Tavlin began with "Purple Songs Can Fly" back in 2006. His illness and the beginning of Purple Songs Can Fly almost directly coincide. Through this organization, he has had the opportunity to write songs for prominent heart surgeons, astronauts, musicians and even popular athletes! He continues to write and record songs, both to spread his love of Purple Songs Can Fly and to express his heartfelt joy for each day he is blessed to be alive. Zack is extremely excited to be on the radio and looks forward to interviewing many interesting people.

About Voice America Kids Radio Network:
In August of 2010 Perry Damone Founder and Chairman of the KidStar Radio Network met an incredible gentleman with an extraordinary vision by the name of Jeff Spenard. Mr. Spenard is the President of World Talk Radio LLC / Voice America. Perry Damone and Jeff Spenard sat down to discuss a new channel that Voice America was thinking of launching; Voice America Kids. This was the beginning of a collaborative effort between World Talk Radio/ Voice America and KDSTR Radio Corp. The KidStar team consulted with Jeff Spenard and his unbelievably talented staff for several months to create and launch the VAK network with a short term goal of twenty Voice America Kids network shows to expand to one hundred shows in the next twenty four months. We have now met that short term goal of 31 all kid run network shows covering topics from sports, to politics, to school issues, to fashion, travel and even a show that is hosted by two twelve year olds called “Life At Twelve” which started as “Life At Ten.” Currently we have shows that are focused on communities and critical issues that face our youth today such as “Purple Songs Can Fly” which originates from Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston hosted by kids going through life challenging treatments. VAK also collaborates with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offering a 24/7 on air beacon that looks for missing kids across the country and around the world. “Our Future is Missing, Voice America Kids” is hosted by kids looking for missing kids; to date and as of this writing, “Our Future Is Missing Voice America Kids” alongside incredible nationwide efforts, there have been 14 kids recovered which have been on the VAK airwaves.

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“Bookworm” to Transform by Bringing a New Host to Show



PHOENIX - VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, is thrilled to announce that there is to be an adorable new host of VoiceAmerica Kids “Bookworm” talk show: Lindsey Marie!

On December 20th, 7 year-old Lindsey will be dubbed the youngest talk radio host as she takes over “Bookworm” on the VoiceAmerica Kid’s Channel. While 17 year-old Chris Froelich originally hosted a comedic show full of book reviews and storytelling, he has passed the torch down to Lindsey, who will be reading a variety of books to her audience with a purpose to inspire children all over the world to pick up a book and turn off the television.

Lindsey is no stranger to radio, either, as she began working behind the scenes to learn the ropes of a producer last year. Under the mentorship of Perry Damone, founder/CEO of KidStar Radio Network, she worked as a producer for “Paper Hope Street Team” for the past year.

“Bookworm” with host Lindsey Marie will premiere on Thursday, December 20 at 3 PM Pacific/5 PM Central/6 PM Eastern, with a new show airing every week on the VoiceAmerica Kids Channel. To access go to www.voiceamerica.com/show/1856/book-worm.
The VoiceAmerica™ Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues, on demand as well as through podcast download. If interested in hosting a talk show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard@voiceamerica.com
Contact Perry Damone at 480-837-1676 for advertising/sponsorship information or other show details.
About Lindsey Marie:
Lindsey Marie is seven years old, and has a passion for reading. As a second grader, Lindsey often prefers a book to television and you would be hard pressed to find her out without a book in her bag. Lindsey is the youngest in her family.
For the past year Lindsey has been learning the behind the sense work at Voice America Kids and KidStar as a radio show producer under the mentorship of Perry Damone. Lindsey would tell you that she has a passion for fashion and love for all she meets.
About VoiceAmerica Kids Radio Network:
In August of 2010 Perry Damone Founder and Chairman of the KidStar Radio Network met an incredible gentleman with an extraordinary vision by the name of Jeff Spenard. Mr. Spenard is the President of World Talk Radio LLC / Voice America. Perry Damone and Jeff Spenard sat down to discuss a new channel that Voice America was thinking of launching; Voice America Kids. This was the beginning of a collaborative effort between World Talk Radio/ Voice America and KDSTR Radio Corp. The KidStar team consulted with Jeff Spenard and his unbelievably talented staff for several months to create and launch the VAK network with a short term goal of twenty Voice America Kids network shows to expand to one hundred shows in the next twenty four months. We have now met that short term goal of 31 all kid run network shows covering topics from sports, to politics, to school issues, to fashion, travel and even a show that is hosted by two twelve year olds called “Life At Twelve” which started as “Life At Ten.” Currently we have shows that are focused on communities and critical issues that face our youth today such as “Purple Songs Can Fly” which originates from Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston hosted by kids going through life challenging treatments. VAK also collaborates with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offering a 24/7 on air beacon that looks for missing kids across the country and around the world. “Our Future is Missing, Voice America Kids” is hosted by kids looking for missing kids; to date and as of this writing, “Our Future Is Missing Voice America Kids” alongside incredible nationwide efforts, there have been 14 kids recovered which have been on the VAK airwaves.
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