Saturday, November 17-Sunday, November 18


Sponsored by Midwest Living & Sun Country Airlines.

Learn the latest ideas for holiday entertaining and decorating from local and national celebrities.

Savor the Season with Midwest Living! Visit our booth for free samples, literature and more from our participating sponsors: America's Dairy Farmers, Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism, The Great State of Texas, Ritz Honey Butter, Amtrak and North Dakota.

Saturday, November 17

Holiday Fun Family Style with Donna Erickson
12 p.m.

Join Donna for a family style holiday demonstration and book signing. Donna will be signing her colorfully illustrated book, Fabulous Funstuff for Families.

Donna Erickson is the host of the award winning family series Donna's Day now airing on PBS stations nationwide. Jam packed with ideas for cooking, crafting or doing chores - this highly imaginative and parctical series makes time for today's busy families count.


Robert Irvine Cooking Demonstration and Autograph Signing
1 p.m.

Chef Robert Irvine goes where few chefs dare. As the star of the hit show "Dinner: Impossible" on the Food Network, he flies across the globe at a moment's notice to prepare stunningly creative dishes for heads of state, the fabulously wealthy or various charitable causes around the world.

In his candid fusion memoir-cookbook "MISSION: COOK! My Life, My Recipes and Making the Impossible Easy," Robert Irvine tells the astonishing and adventurous story of his life; from growing up in a middle-class Irish-English household that prided itself on the number of ways it could cook a potato, to finding his culinary legs in the British Royal Navy, to serving Her Majesty, the Queen her fried eggs and bacon as Chef to the Royal Household, and later, starring in a hit television series where his culinary improvisational skills are constantly put to the test. From England to Jamaica to South Yemen, he pairs thrilling stories with the innovative, daring and scrumptious recipes he has cooked along the way.


Design Star's Kim Myles Decorating Demonstration
3 p.m.

America's vote made her an HGTV Design Star, but now Kim Myles will demonstrate budget friendly decorating ideas found right here at Mall of America!

On HGTV's "Myles of Style," Kim Myles is ready to tackle troubled rooms with her imaginative spin on design and decor. In the new weekly series, Kim will provide sophisticated and affordable design ideas on homeowners who long for a luxury look, but don't have the budget to pull it off.

Sunday, November 18

Marjorie Johnson's Blue Ribbon Cooking Demonstration and Book Signing
12 p.m.

Indulge this holiday season with delicious blue ribbon recipes! Described as a 4'8" dynamo, Marjorie enjoys spending the whole day baking. This philosophy has produced blue ribbons at the fair and has helped her win national baking contests. Marjorie has also recently became a correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and with winning over 2,500 fair ribbons including 1,000 blue ribbons, Marjorie is a baker who can give anyone a run for their money!


The Hearty Boys Cooking Demonstration and Book Signing
1 p.m.

Thousands of Food Network viewers fell in love with Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh's breezy and accessible entertaining style, voting for them over 10,000 other contestants to crown The Hearty Boys the "Next Food Network Stars." These two Chicago area caterers were awarded their own show on the Food Network named "Party Line with the Hearty Boys" in 2005, which focused both on foods ideal for entertaining and the art of entertaining.

Their new book, "Talk With Your Mouth Full: The Hearty Boys Cookbook" features a fantastic mix of 125 food and drink recipes for every stage of the perfect gathering. Peppered with stories from the trenches as "cater waiters", the Harty Boys offer expert advice from chilling wine to decorating a buffet table, as well as complete menus and planning tips. Redefining the art of entertaining, "Talk With Your Mouth Full: The Hearty Boys Cookbook" is the ultimate guide for enjoying food and company.


The Minnesota State Florists' Holiday Floral Demonstration
3 p.m.


Saturday, November 17 - Sunday, November 18
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