February 17, 2020  

spektrummagazine.com – Chef Wayne Elias, Pulling The Strings and Making Things Happen

When I was a little kid I used to stay at my aunt’s house for the holidays. Back then I used to actually have vacation and I used to spend that time with family a lot more than nowadays. During that time I used to watch cable (which I didn’t have growing up) and hang around with my uncle. While that was all fun there was one thing that I enjoyed quite a bit, and that was watching my aunt cook. Ever since I can remember I used to enjoy going to my aunt’s house to eat anything and everything she made. It didn’t matter whether it was a chili dog (where she never used store bought chili and would make her own) or a tamales (for Christmas time) everything she made was fantastically delicious.

As a kid I never really understood what it took to cook good things, but I knew that it was difficult. Seeing my aunt labor over things like the correct amounts of spices and cooking times is something that I am still fascinated to learn about. That would be the start of journey down the rabbit hole of food. There was so much to know and so much to learn. Until I had asked the question, I never knew just how much effort it took for things to happen. All of the strings that a person (or persons) had to pull in order for a dish come out or for a dinner to take place is one of the hardest things to do. I would find out though, that there was a person that did this in stride and made me rethink just what doing difficult things was

Full article here: http://www.spektrummagazine.com/lifestyle-culture/chef-wayne-elias/

 

February 14, 2020  

forbes.com – How Angela Ruch Juggles Babies And NASCAR’s Truck Series

Angela Ruch is not new to auto racing by any stretch. The longtime driver started her career in ARCA races over 15 years ago and since 2010 has raced part-time in both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. Getting started at age 9 in go karts, Ruch (born Angela Cope) and her twin sister Amber became the third generation of Copes to enter into the motorsports world.

Now, the 36-year-old mother of adopted babies, real estate firm owner, and star of her own reality docu-series (called “The Ruch Life”) is scheduled to kick off a full season in the male-dominated NASCAR world. After picking up new sponsors DWF Flooring and Cabinets and COREtec, Ruch has committed to the entirety of the NASCAR Truck Series for 2020.

Full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyfrye/2020/02/13/how-angela-ruch-juggles-babies-and-nascars-truck-series/#414f999da8a3

February 11, 2020  

bizbash.com – Oscars 2020: Steal-Worthy Event Design Ideas From the Week’s Most Stylish Parties

In addition to the seated dinner from chef Wayne Elias and Crumble Catering, the evening included a cocktail reception and a late-night performance from British singer-songwriter Sam Fender. Sponsor IMDb once again broadcast its annual “IMDb Live” streaming show, co-hosted by Aisha Tyler and Dave Karger. Additional sponsors included Cadillac, Gilead Sciences, M&Ms, and MAC.

Full article here: https://www.bizbash.com/style-decor/event-design/media-gallery/21115152/oscars-2020-event-design-ideas-from-the-academy-vanity-fair-elton-john-warner-bros-and-more

February 10, 2020  

local21news.com – Central Pennsylvania Restaurants Taking Part in ‘Give a Child a Voice’ Fundraiser

A Dauphin County teenager dying from stage four brain cancer is continuing his fight to build his foundation.

Eric Erdman’s “Give a Child a Voice” is inspiring kids who’ve been victims of bullying and abuse.

Erdman, a survivor of abuse, was told he had months to live.

“I’ve been sleeping a lot more. And my headaches, they’re getting worse,” he said.

However, he’s not letting those symptoms slow down his mission to give every child a voice.

“I’m still kicking,” he added.

The foundation is collecting money to help one deserving school in the country win a gym makeover.

Full article here: https://local21news.com/news/local/central-pennsylvania-restaurants-taking-part-in-give-a-child-a-voice-fundraiser

February 8, 2020  

bravotv.com – Take an Exclusive First Look Inside the New Garden at Tom Tom

Tom Tom recently debuted its new outdoor seating space, and Lisa Vanderpump had a hand in its every romantic detail. Previewing the space for a local news station, the Vanderpump Rules boss recently said, “This is the flower garden. This is my garden, so to speak. And my hand’s been over all of this. I’ve been up a ladder for the last couple of days… I’m really making it into this romantic kind of conservatory type of feel. I’m very happy with it; it’s very pretty.”

Full article here: https://www.bravotv.com/vanderpump-rules/style-living/exclusive-look-inside-new-garden-tom-tom

February 7, 2020  

la-story.com – Oscar’s Red Carpet Events: Elton John’s Party Serves Up an Amazing Dinner by Chef Elias!

Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish will be hosting the 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party alongside the cast of Netflix’s Queer Eye (Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Karamo Brown and Bobby Berk).

British singer-songwriter Sam Fender will be performing at the event, which will be held at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 9, 2020. Also performing: Elton John and Cynthia Erivo and other nominees for Best Original Song.

Full article here: https://la-story.com/2020/02/oscars-red-carpet-events-elton-johns-party-serves-up-an-amazing-dinner-by-chef-elias/

 

February 6, 2020  

spectrumnews1.com – Elton John’s Oscars Party Chef Offer Tips for Eating Like the Stars

LOS ANGELES — Rocket lettuce for the Rocketman.

“Arugula is rocket lettuce also,” said Chef Wayne Elias.

This Rocketman salad will be served at The Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Viewing Party as one of the five courses crafted by Chef Wayne Elias. He has been serving Hollywood’s biggest night for 16 years, but this one will be quite different. Elton John is nominated for an Oscar.

Full article here: https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2020/02/06/learn-to-eat-like-the-stars-with-chef-behind-elton-john-s-oscars-party#