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The following information is from the 2013 West Michigan Home & Garden Show.

Cari Cucksey - HGTV's "Cash & Cari"

Cari Cucksey is an Antiques Matchmaker who leads a fascinating life. Energetic, entrepreneurial and fun, she runs estate sales, operates a vintage store and refurbishes just about anything she can get her hands on! From antique furniture and vintage toys to retro electronics and classic luxury cars, she's always on the lookout for obscure treasures as she combs through basements, attics and garages. Imagine being able to give dusty relics a new lease on life and make great deals in the process! Along with her razor sharp business sense, she has a great eye for spotting diamonds in the rough.

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Cash & Cari

See HGTV's Cari Cucksey live at the show! Dates & Times: Friday: 3 PM & 6 PM Saturday: 1 PM & 4 PM Click Here for the Full Schedule!

Joe Gardener - "Growing a Greener World"

Joe Lamp’l is one of the country’s most recognized and trusted personalities in gardening and sustainability. In 2011, The American Horticultural Society selected Joe as the recipient of the Society’s B.Y. Morrison Communication Award, which recognizes effective and inspirational communication—through print, radio, television, and/or online media—that advances public interest and participation in horticulture. That passion is evident to a nationwide audience who has watched Joe as host of the popular series, Fresh from the Garden on DIY Network and GardenSMART on PBS. Today, Joe combines his national television experience and expertise of gardening, environmental stewardship and eco-friendly living, as host and executive producer of the award-winning series, Growing a Greener World® on public television.

Visit GrowingAGreenerWorld.com for full episodes, Joe's blog, gardening tips, recipes and more.

Growing a Greener World

Join Joe Gardener, presented by Farm Bureau Insurance, to learn latest trends in eco-friendly living mixed with traditional gardening know-how!

Dates & Times:
Thursday - 6pm
Friday - 3pm & 5:30pm
Saturday - 12pm, 3pm & 5pm

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J Schwanke

J Schwanke's love of Flowers began at birth during a Snowstorm at a State Flower Convention in Nebraska. J’s career grew and blossomed… as he joined his family’s Flower business: Green’s Greenhouses Inc. in 1976 and directed the Flower Shop and Garden Center operations starting in 1981. J is a member of the American Academy of Floriculture, the American Institute of Floral Designers, and the Professional Floral Communicators International and the National Speakers Association.

 In 1994 J began an independent career as a flower design consultant, Flower Industry Spokesperson and the foremost Flower Design Expert in the American flower industry. As the HOST of the World’s First Web Broadcast Flower Design Show: JTV! Offering Flower Enthusiasts everywhere the opportunity to have FUN with Flowers and J all the time! J’s Passion for Flowers is far reaching and Infectious. He gives Flower demonstrations in every state in the Union, Canada, and throughout Europe. Critics, sponsors and Flower loving attendees agree J is one of the most sought after experts in the World of Flowers.

Fun with Flowers & J

Floral design at its finest!  Brighten up your home with the beauty of flowers.

Dates & Times:
Friday - 5pm - Floral Shop Design Showcase Host!
Saturday - 2pm, 5pm

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Mad Dog & Merrill

Those who've experienced Mad Dog & Merrill's wacky blend of barbecuing, satire and wittiness know it's never the same show twice.  Since 1983, these grilling gurus have enthusiastically delivered delicious recipes for a variety of food - all keeping with their motto - "If you can cook it, you can grill it!"

Mad Dog & Merrill have brought their comedy cooking performance to shows around the nation and boast several cookbooks and videos including The Grilling Buddies Cookbook, Grillology 101 and Festever Grilling.  Come see this dynamic duo's mesmerizing performances as they awaken your tastebuds through the magic of grilling!

The Grilling Buddies, Sponsored by DTE Energy

See Mad Dog & Merrill Live on the Grilling Deck! Dates & Times: Thursday - 6pm & 8pm Friday - 6pm & 8pm Saturday - 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Sunday - 12pm, 2pm & 4pm Click Here for the Full Seminar Schedule!

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Chef Angus Campbell

A City and Guilds Master Craftsmen, with over 29 years of experience, Chef Angus Campbell was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Beginning his professional career, Chef Campbell worked at the Bahamas Hotel Training College where he became the Department Chair for their Culinary Arts Department before moving to Grand Rapids where he currently teaches in the Culinary Arts program as Chef-Instructor in the Heritage Restaurant for lunch service.

Chef Campbell currently teaches at the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College.  Along with a program for enrolled students, the department offers nearly forty seminar-styled cooking classes annually to the general public through their Institute for Culinary Enthusiasts (click the link for topics and registration information), with 6 different classes running in March 2008.  He is also co-author of the best seller Modern Garde Manger, selected as the IACP Award Winner for 2007 in the Technical Reference Category.  

The Standard Kitchens Cooking Stage

Featuring Chef Angus Campbell from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts at Grand Rapids Community College.

Recipes, Dates & Times:
Beluga Lentil Salad, Italian Styled
Thursday: 5pm | Saturday: 12pm & 8pm
Millet Crunch
Thursday: 7pm | Friday: 7pm | Saturday: 2pm
Toasted Barley Pilaf
Friday: 3pm | Saturday: 4pm | Sunday - 1pm
Wild Mushrooms & Quinoa Salad
Friday: 5pm | Saturday: 6pm | Sunday: 3pm

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