Sam The Cooking Guy

SAM's 1st LIVE (kinda) STUDIO SHOW

2011-09-27T11:20:00.000-07:00

Did you watch our 1st ever Live (kinda) Studio Show...what did you think? In case you missed it, it replays...
Saturday 10/1 @ 3:30 & 10:30pm
Tuesday 10/4 @ 6 & 10:30pm
Friday 10/7 @ 6 & 10:30pm

Only on Channel 4 SD!

It was such a fun day!! Thanks to all the audience members who came down...you were great!! Here's a few photos from the day!

WIN TICKETS TO SEE SAM LIVE!!

2011-09-06T11:30:00.000-07:00

Want 2 Tickets to see Sam's 1st ever live studio show? The show is Monday 9/12 and you must be available from 9am-12pm in downtown San Diego. Tell me why you deserve the tickets and I will pick my 2 favorites!! GOOD LUCK!!

Did you watch the new show at DSC?

2011-08-31T13:45:00.000-07:00

Did you miss the new show Sunday...? Sam was cooking at the DSC studio!! Have no fear, check it out again all week long...

Wednesday 8/31 @ 6pm & 10:30pm
Saturday 9/3 @ 3:30pm & following SDSU Football
Tuesday 9/6 @ 6pm
Friday 9/9 @ 4pm

....Only on Channel 4 San Diego!!

The Dogs :)

2011-08-17T16:48:00.000-07:00

I'm back...

2011-07-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

Wow, 5 months off is a long time...but I'm finally back! Being a mother is wonderful and I'm really enjoying it...my little Lola is amazing! What have I missed with all of you? How have you liked the new shows and what would you like to see next? Season 6 has just begun...

See you later....

2011-02-03T15:00:00.000-08:00

Hi blogger friends,
This will be my last blog for a while because I'm going on maternity leave! As most of you know I'm having my first baby and will be MIA for a while. But not to worry, the show is going full steam ahead with new episodes as usual. I plan on visiting during shoots, so I'll take some photos and try to blog a bit to keep you updated!

And don't forget.....

-New shows every other Sunday at 5:30 & 7pm only on Channel 4!! The next show is "Soup Day" & will debut 2/13...I just watched it & it's really good! Makes me want some soup ASAP!! For new show info check the website...http://4sd.signonsandiego.com/sections/sam-the-cooking-guy/

-Don't forget "Sam Live" is only weeks away!! It's going to be great fun , so be sure and get your tickets!!! http://www.thecookingguy.com/samlive/

-Sam's new book is almost here & you can pre-order it!! http://www.thecookingguy.com/book/

-And as always Sam DVDs are available too!! http://www.coxpromotions.com/sam_dvd/Sams_Video_Store/home.html

-Listen to Sam live on the DSC every Friday morning at 8:30am on San Diego's Jack FM 100.7

Sam's NEW book is almost here!!

2011-02-01T11:33:00.000-08:00

Sam's 3rd cookbook, "Just Grill This" is almost here! I'm so excited, it's going to be so good!

Can't wait? Pre-order your very own copy here...
http://www.thecookingguy.com/book/

Orange County COX 3- New Sam Shows!!!!

2011-01-19T15:43:00.000-08:00

Hey OC viewers....
There are lots of ALL NEW Sam shows coming your way!!

Tuesday 2/1 @ 10pm: 100th episode-interview special!
Wednesday 2/2 @ 7:30pm: 100th episode-interview special!
Friday 2/4 @ 5:30pm: Hoisin Day
Saturday 2/5 @ 6:00pm: Better Bites
Sunday 2/6 @ 11:30am: 100th episode-interview special!

7 Days in Hong Kong-Part 2-Sunday 12/5 @ 5:30 & 7pm

2010-12-01T15:19:00.001-08:00

Sam & Photographer Shannon in Hong Kong

2010-11-16T14:19:00.001-08:00

Sam Live!!

2010-11-03T14:15:00.000-07:00

Get tickets here:
http://www.thecookingguy.com/samlive/

Think you know Sam? You may know him as "The Cooking Guy", but this Today Show regular with 12 Emmys, two television series, two cookbooks and a 3rd on the way didn't always cook (in fact he hardly ever cooked). Like others, he worked his way through many different jobs looking for the 'right' career.

Sam LIVE! is Sam doing what he loves to do, but this time on stage and in a way he's never done it before using mixed media with video, audio, photos etc. He'll be cooking, entertaining, talking about food, telling stories and sharing the often painful yet hilarious details of his mid-life career change that ended with him on tv. This is going to be a great night.

A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Salvation Army Kroc Center scholarship fund. Sam continues to support Joan Kroc's belief that given the opportunity, all children will have the chance to discover their own passion.

Fork it Over for Kids!!

2010-10-01T16:38:00.000-07:00

Fork it over for kids' is this saturday... should be sooo much fun. For more info or tickets go to www.kroccenter.org

ALL NEW Show 9/12 @ 5:30 and 7pm

2010-09-07T13:12:00.000-07:00

The kids are finally back in school (please try and contain your enthusiasm!) so Mr.Cooking Guy is going to teach you a few easy back to school meals that your kids will love!!

I'm back!!

2010-09-07T12:16:00.000-07:00

Sorry about falling of the face of the "blog world"!! They were trying a new blog site at work and I wasn't allowed to blog here, well it wasn't very good so back to the old way!! So sorry it's been so long, promise to start posting some good stuff again!!

-Producer Michelle

Ps. Follow me on Twitter @STCGMichelle

Meet Sam the Cooking Guy Sunday, July 11th at Appliance Alley from 11-1pm

2010-07-07T13:42:00.000-07:00

NEW Fair Show!!

2010-07-01T16:15:00.000-07:00

Keep-A-Breast

2010-06-18T14:08:00.000-07:00

ALL NEW- Compound Butter Day

2010-06-02T11:15:00.001-07:00

Don't miss an ALL NEW Sam the Cooking Guy this Sunday @ 5:30 & 7pm!!

Sneak Peak- Sunday's NEW show

2010-04-23T13:45:00.000-07:00

This Sunday 4/25 @ 5:30 & 7pm on Channel 4 it's Hoisin Day. For those of you who don't know, Hoisin is a type of sauce....kind of like as Asian BBQ or dipping sauce. It's really tasty & you might remember back when Sam made a Hoisin Chicken Pizza....same thing.

Sam on the TODAY Show 4/19/2010

2010-04-20T11:50:00.000-07:00

Sam's 2nd book & the TODAY Show- Mon 4/19

2010-04-16T11:50:00.000-07:00

Sam will be on the TODAY show Monday 4/19 to debut his new book, "Awesome Recipes & Kitchen Shortcuts"! He should be on in the 9 o'clock hour. So be sure to tune in to NBC to show your support...GO SAM!!!

Yesterday's shoot-Hoisin Day

2010-04-15T21:41:00.001-07:00

ALL NEW- Sunday March 28th @ 5:30 & 7pm-Channel 4 SD

2010-03-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

It's Springtime Grilling Day on an ALL NEW STCG!! Sam grills 2 of his favorite fish & an amazing bacon & mashed potato pizza! It's on this Sunday 3/28 @ 5:30 & 7pm only on Channel 4 San Diego!

Happy St.Pattys Day

2010-03-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

Some St.Patrick's Day drinks!!

ALL NEW-SD ZOO show Sunday 3/14 @ 5:30 & 7pm on Channel 4!!

2010-03-11T13:53:00.000-08:00

ALL NEW-SD ZOO show Sunday 3/14 @ 5:30 & 7pm on Channel 4!!

2010-03-11T13:07:00.000-08:00

House of Love Blog-11 Questions Sam

2010-03-01T14:28:00.000-08:00

Che Bella's House of love blog-Sam's 11 questions
http://houseoflove.chebellafiori.com/2010/02/14/11-questions-february-14-2010/

What fragrance provokes the most profound memory in you?
baking bread

What is your comfort food?
steamed rice topped with a fried egg and japanese mayo

Of the six senses (ESP included) which is the strongest for you?
smell

What is your daily daydream?
to be totally organized

If you found a hundred bucks on the sidewalk, what would you do with it?
probably keep it and buy something frivolous - hey, I'm being honest here

What is your existential bliss?
If I understand the phrase (and I'm not sure I do) it would be to see others happy

What are you hopeful for?
my kids growing up happy & fulfilled

What is your greatest vice?
swearing

What is your greatest virtue?
creativity

What do you want from life?
happiness

Does Heaven Exist?
oh yes

House of Love Blog-11 Questions Michelle

2010-03-01T14:11:00.000-08:00

Che Bella's House of Love Blog featured Sam and me in there 11 questions...here's my answers.
http://houseoflove.chebellafiori.com/2010/02/21/11-questions-february-21-2010/

What fragrance provokes the most profound memory in you?
My husband’s cologne.
When I went away to college I stole a bottle of it from him and wore it all the time. I still love when I end up in a shirt of his that smells like it. In a weird way it reminds me of when we fell in love, what it’s like to miss him and how lucky I am to be with him.

What is your comfort food?
Cookies…fresh baked chocolate chip cookies!

Of the six senses (ESP included) which is the strongest for you?
Sight…I’m a very visual girl. I’d have to say that I live with my eyes wide open. I’ve had a camera in my hands since I could hold one.

What is your daily daydream?
To travel the world…I have a passion for exploring.
And to live in NY’s West Village in my very own brownstone.

If you found a hundred bucks on the sidewalk, what would you do with it?
Oh I’d spend it….probably at Nordstrom!

What is your existential bliss?
A Mani Pedi, glass of champagne, and a good book (or a good magazine, I’d be lying if I didn’t say it’s typically the new Vogue or US weekly).

What are you hopeful for?
A peaceful planet.

What is your greatest vice?
Shopping

What is your greatest virtue?
Kindness.

What do you want from life?
To live with purpose.
To grow old with the people I love.
To find peace and contentment.
To make a difference in the lives of others.

Does Heaven Exist?
I hope so…If there is, I believe heaven is different for everyone…it’s whatever you dream it to be filled with the people and things that you love. With that said, I’m still deciding what mine will be & I hope to have many years ahead of me to figure it out.

New show 2/28: Asian Things

2010-02-26T12:48:00.000-08:00

The new show: Asian Things airs this Sunday 2/28 @ 5:30 & 7pm on Channel 4 SD. This one is really funny, you don't wanna miss it!!

Sam on the TODAY Show

2010-02-22T12:46:00.000-08:00

Sam on TODAY show live from Vancouver Olypmics

2010-02-18T10:25:00.000-08:00

On Monday February 22nd Sam will be cooking on the TODAY Show live from the Vancouver Winter Olympics!! In case some of you missed the Vancouver Show last year, this is extra special because Vancouver is Sam's home town. He should be on around 8:45am, but I'd tune in between 8:30-9:30 just to be safe! Good Luck Sam...very cool.

SCG Fan Proposal

2010-02-18T10:14:00.000-08:00

Last weekend Sam took some of his fans who won a contest out to lunch. During the lunch one of the couples got engaged....cuteness!!

Howard Stern up date...

2010-02-02T17:56:00.001-08:00

Still working on getting the audio from Sam's Howard Stern interview this morning...but in the meantime here's what they posted about it on Howard's site...

SAM 'THE COOKING GUY' IS A HERO
Howard got Sam 'The Cooking Guy' Zien on the line to celebrate the clip he played yesterday in which Sam told 'Today' show host Kathie Lee Gifford to stop talking over him. Sam shrugged it off: "I feel like, you know, they brought me up to do a job – like you were saying yesterday – and all of a sudden I had to cut through it somehow."
Sam said he was a little miffed when he was asked back to the 'Today' show a couple weeks later for a intervention segment with an 'etiquette expert': "I don't think I did anything wrong. I don't think I had anything to apologize for." Sam laughed that the second segment actually proved his point, as Kathie Lee and her co-host kept talking over the 'etiquette expert' as well. Sam added that he still appears on the 'Today' show, but: "When I'm on now, I'm not on with them."

Sam's going to be on Howard Stern tomorrow!!!

2010-02-01T16:28:00.000-08:00

OMG...breaking Sam news!!! Sam is going to be on the Howard Stern show tomorrow 2/2 @ 8am Eastern time so 5am Pacific time on Howard's Sirius radio show. For those of you who don't have Sirius, I'll try and put it up tomorrow! This should be interesting!

From howardstern.com today.......

SAM ZIEN IS A HERO
Howard played a clip of Sam 'The Cooking Guy' Zien telling Kathie Lee Gifford to stop talking over him during a cooking segment on 'The Today Show' – and Kathie Lee's don't-talk-to-us-like-that retort: "She's got to gobble up the world, that hungry...Oh she's so hungry. Her hunger irritates me. Her hunger irritates me!" Howard thought Sam should've gone further: "He should've stuffed that food right in her mouth...he should've stuck his f’ing fork in her tongue."
Howard was particularly incensed with Kathie Lee's power play ("Can't anyone stand up to Kathie Lee? She's the devil! She's the devil!") and her incessant chatter: "Kathie Lee's a child. An attention sucking child." Howard later joked: "It's like having Scott Greenstein's in the room with you."

Another hard day laughing at work!

2010-01-28T14:02:00.000-08:00

They say laughter is the best medicine. I'm not sure who "they" are, but I would have to agree. People ask me about my job all the time; what it's like, what I do, how is it working with Sam?.....

And my typical answer is AMAZING, I really do love my job and feel so lucky to get to do what I do. I think of how much I truly enjoy going to work, and how much fun I have. So in a nut shell, a day on a Sam shoot is always fun and full of laughter; and Monday's shoot was no different. In the middle of the shoot I mentioned how he hadn't been swearing much lately; which as most of you know is a bit unusual. So, in true Sam fashion he took my comment and ran with it.

Enjoy...it made me laugh & my hope is that it adds some laughter to your day too! To see the whole show, tune in this Sunday 1/31 @ 5:30 & 7pm on Channel 4.

NEW SHOW- Leftover Day

2010-01-26T14:00:00.001-08:00

Tune in this Sunday, January 31st @ 5:30 & 7pm for an ALL NEW Sam the Cooking Guy...Leftover Day. Sam makes some great food, all with leftovers!

Leftover Meatloaf Sloppy Joes
Leftover Mexican Food Fried Rice
Leftover Grilled Veggie Pizza

Brisket Day Sneak peak- 1/17 @ 5:30 & 7pm only on Ch.4

2010-01-15T15:30:00.000-08:00

And now a message from The Cooking Guy...

2010-01-04T10:49:00.000-08:00

Sam wins City Beat Award for 2nd year in a row!

2009-12-22T14:38:00.000-08:00

NEW SHOW- Holiday Appetizers

2009-12-18T15:42:00.000-08:00

Tune in this Sunday 12/20 for an ALL NEW Sam the Cooking Guy...it's all about Holiday Appetizers. Here's what you missed when Sam needed a moment....

The Perfect Holiday Gift!

2009-12-15T16:26:00.000-08:00

Want a great gift idea this holiday season? How about Sam the Cooking Guy, the complete second season 4 disc DVD set? It's filled with 24 shows, over 70 recipies and lots of laughs.....you can get it on 4sd.com or just click the link below for the Sam the Cooking Guy DVD store! Enjoy & Happy Holidays!

http://www.4sd.com/pages/sams_dvd_store

Meet Sam the Cooking Guy this Saturday!!!

2009-12-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

Sam Cooks with Shaun Phillips

2009-12-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

Fall Food Day-Sneak Peak

2009-12-03T16:22:00.000-08:00

Check out the new show, "Fall Food Day" this Sunday, December 6th at 5:30 & 7pm...you don't want to miss it!!

NEW SHOW-Fall Food Day

2009-12-03T15:51:00.000-08:00

Tune in this Sunday, December 6th at 5:30 and 7pm for an ALL NEW Sam the Cooking Guy! It's getting cold outside,well kind of & Sam cooks up some of his fall favorites.

Sam on the TODAY Show!!!!

2009-12-03T12:05:00.000-08:00

Sam will be making another appearance on the TODAY Show next Monday, December 7th! He should be on sometime towards the end on the 8 o'clock hour....around 8:45am we think. So, be sure to tune in and cheer him on!!

I Love Pizza

2009-11-10T14:50:00.000-08:00

We shot our new show I Love Pizza, yesterday. It was a fantastic food day!
Mixed Mushroom Pizza
Spicy Hawaiian Pizza
Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza

Let's just say that I left very happy and very full!! You can watch it on Sunday, November 22nd @ 5:30 & 7pm!

All NEW- Small Bites-Sunday 11/8 @ 5:30 & 7pm

2009-11-06T11:19:00.000-08:00

Tune in this Sunday for an ALL NEW Sam the Cooking Guy- Small bites.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Mixed Mushroom Bruschetta
Spicy BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

ALL NEW-Halloween Show-10/25 @ 5:30 & 7pm

2009-10-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

Halloween Show-Rachel Ray Transformation

2009-10-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Watch Sunday 10/25 @ 5:30 & 7pm.

Sneak Peak-New Halloween Show

2009-10-21T12:50:00.000-07:00

Sam gets transformed into Dr.Phil. Check back tomorrow to see more sneak peaks and the other people Sam morphs into! All New, Sam the Cooking Guy Halloween special debuts Sunday 10/25 @ 5:30 & 7pm.

ALL NEW Tailgating Show- Blooper

2009-10-08T12:28:00.000-07:00

Don't miss an ALL NEW Sam the Cooking Guy. This Sunday, October 11th @ 5:30 & 7pm!

New Recipes from Things in Things Day are here!!

2009-10-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

Stuffed Mushrooms

http://www.thecookingguy.com/cookbook/recipe.php?id=528

Manicotti

http://www.thecookingguy.com/cookbook/recipe.php?id=527

91X The Greatest Man Alive: Sam The Cooking Guy

2009-10-07T11:01:00.000-07:00

October 7, 2009

The Greatest Man Alive: Sam The Cooking Guy Vs. Henry Rollins

Today Sam the Cooking Guy defeated Henry Rollins to become the Greatest Man Alive (according to a small cross-section of San Diego).

Congratulations, Sam. You win French Toast!

Sam the Cooking Guy called in to give his acceptance speech after hearing the segment.

He thanked YOU, San Diego, for making all the American dreams of a little Canadian boy come true.

It was touching.

To see more go to: http://www.91x.com/91xmorningshow/?cat=802

ALL NEW-Tailgate Show-Debuts 10.11.09

2009-10-06T16:21:00.000-07:00

We shot the new tailgating show at the home opener for the SD Chargers a few weeks ago. It was a very hot, but very fun day. Sam makes 2 of his own dishes and he visits an amazing tailgate set up by Tabu Sushi. He even brought his own cheerleaders. Tune in this Sunday October 11th @ 5:30 & 7pm for the ALL NEW Tailgating show.....Only on channel 4 San Diego!

Things in Things Day

2009-09-28T13:06:00.001-07:00

ALL NEW- Noodle Day

2009-09-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

Noodle Day
-Cold Wasabi Noodle & Seared Tuna
-Chicken & Peanut Butter Pasta
-Fettuccine with Tomato, Bacon & Onion

Tune in this Sunday for an all new Sam the Cooking Guy....Noodle Day!! Only on Channel 4 SD at 5:30 & 7:00pm!

Sam's Fairmont Margarita

2009-09-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

Capilano Suspension Bridge-Sam is such a baby!!

2009-09-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

Sam & Michelle go swimming on Brian's boat

2009-08-27T16:15:00.000-07:00

After a morning of shooting out on Sam's brother-in-law Brian's boat, we decided to take a swim & man was it cold!!! Tune in this Sunday 8/30 @ 5:30 & 7pm to see Sam cook on the boat!

ALL NEW-Sam's Vancouver Adventure Part 1- Sunday 8/16 @ 5:30 & 7pm!!

2009-08-12T12:19:00.000-07:00

Attention Attention!!! Tune in this Sunday, August 16th @ 5:30 & 7pm for an all new Sam the Cooking Guy.....Sam's Vancouver Adventure Part 1!! We had such an amazing week in Vancouver, as I'm sure most of you could tell from the photos!! So, part 1 is finished and Part 2 is in the works. Part 2 will air in 2 weeks on Sunday, August 30th @ 5:30 & 7pm....only on Channel 4 SD!!

Shooting @ Granville Island

2009-08-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

Sam sings in Vancouver & more randomness...

2009-08-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

Vancouver- Day #5- Sam cooks with his mom...or mum as they say here!

2009-07-31T17:22:00.000-07:00

Vancouver- Day #4 Dinner @ Kobe, Sam's wife Kelly's family restaurant

2009-07-31T17:19:00.001-07:00

Vancouver- Day #4 Capilano Suspension Bridge

2009-07-31T17:10:00.000-07:00

Vancouver- Day #4 Helicopter trip to the top of Grouse Mountain!

2009-07-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

Vancouver- Day #3 Dinner @ Blue Water & our 3 tier Seafood Tower!

2009-07-31T16:38:00.000-07:00

Vancouver- Day #3 Cooking with Honey from the hotel of the roof

2009-07-29T16:46:00.001-07:00

Vancouver- Day #3 Prawn & Crab fishing & cooking!

2009-07-29T16:29:00.000-07:00

Vancouver- Day #2 Dinner @ Salmon House on the Hill

2009-07-29T16:26:00.000-07:00

Vancouver- Day #2 Granville Island

2009-07-29T16:11:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Day #2- Stanley Park

2009-07-28T18:08:00.000-07:00

2009-07-27T23:07:00.000-07:00

China Town-Dim Sum

2009-07-27T16:38:00.000-07:00

China Town- Chinese Medicine/Herbs store

2009-07-27T16:09:00.000-07:00

We're in Vancouver Canada!!!

2009-07-27T15:56:00.000-07:00

So, last night we flew into Sam's home town....Vancouver Canada. We're here for a week, shooting 2 half hour shows! Today we went to China Town and saw a ton of really great & unique places. My favorite was this traditional Chinese medicine/herb store....& as the photos show, they sell some really interesting things; including Gecko on a stick! We also tried some great local food....Dim Sum, a Japa Dog (Japanese hot dog), and Poutine. It's been a great food day! Stay tuned to the blog this week for daily photos, videos, & updates from Vancouver.

Gay Pride Parade

2009-07-21T13:41:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we got to ride in the Gay Pride Parade. Sam was joined by Channel 4's John Wisebarth...we all rode in a pink Thunderbird convertible. It was such is hot day....but so much fun!! Thanks to everyone who came out and showed their support! I'm working on some fun video I took at the parade...stay tuned.

Sam's Chili Corn Bread & Honey Butter

2009-07-13T11:08:00.000-07:00

In the last show Sam made Chili Corn bread & it's so simple to make & so delicious!! Here's what you need....

Ingredients
1- Box of Corn Bread Mix
3-Tbs of Chili Powder
1/2- Stick of soft butter
2- Tbs honey

Steps
1. Follow directions on corn bread mix box. Once mixed add Chili Powder (more is better).
2. Follow corn bread baking directions & bake until golden brown.
3. Mix butter & honey, set aside.
4. Spread honey butter on warm corn bread & enjoy.

"Asian BBQ Day"-Photos

2009-07-09T11:02:00.000-07:00

We shot our new show Asian BBQ Day this week. It will debut next Sunday, July 19th @ 5:30 & 7pm. Sam made some really amazing food: Marinated & Grilled Shrimp, Asian Style Burger, and Chinese BBQ Ribs!

"Asian BBQ Day"

2009-07-09T10:35:00.000-07:00

NEW SHOW- Summer Time Meal

2009-07-02T14:03:00.000-07:00

The new show, "Summer Time Meal" debuts this Sunday, July 5th @ 5:30 & 7pm
Sam makes a very delicious complete summer time meal....
-Flank Steak
-Potato Salad
-Special Bread...you have to watch to find out what kind
-Bourbon Cocktail

I wish you all a very happy and safe 4th of July weekend! Enjoy it & as always GO COOK SOMETHING!!!

The new shoot

2009-06-29T12:34:00.000-07:00

We shot a new show last week..."Complete Meal Day"....that will debut this Sunday July 5th @ 5:30 & 7pm. Here are a few pics from the day....

A few more....

2009-06-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

Pics from our SD County Fair Shoot

2009-06-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

We had a blast shooting at the fair last Friday! Thanks to all of you who stopped to say hello! Here are a few of my favorite photos from the day. It airs this Sunday 6/21 at 5:50 and 7pm!

San Diego County Fair- June 12th

2009-06-02T11:10:00.000-07:00

It's finally summer, and in San Diego that means one thing....TIME FOR THE FAIR!

Let me start by saying, I'm still not used to calling it "The San Diego County Fair"....I've grown up in San Diego and it's always been "The Del Mar Fair"....why did they have to change it? It's almost as weird as when Jack Murphy became Qualcom!

Anyway.....

I just wanted to let you all know that we will be taping our new show @ the SD County Fair on Opening Day, Friday, June 12th. We have no formal location, just wandering around and cooking at some of the food vendors. So, if you plan on coming to the fair, stop by and say hello!

Best Buy

2009-06-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder....

Sam the Cooking Guy, 5-disc, Season One DVD set is available now!

It just hit shelves at all local Best Buys in San Diego, Orange County, and Phoenix AZ.

Grilled Lamb Kebobs

2009-05-26T16:12:00.000-07:00

Some of you have asked for the Lamb Kebob recipe from Sunday's New Backyard show, so here it is.....enjoy!

SAM'S GRILLED LAMB KEBOBS

*makes 6

Ingredients

-1 pound lamb

- Salt & pepper

-Cumin

-Olive oil

-6 slices of Pita bread

-1 cup plain yogurt, Greek style if possible

- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

- Zest of one lime

-1 large tomato, diced

-1/2 red onion, diced

Steps

1. Combine yogurt, mint and lime zest- set aside.

2. Heat grill to medium high.

3. Season lamb with salt, pepper and cumin. Then mold into hot dog shape around the top half of the skewers.

4. Brush lightly with oil, and grill until cooked through.

5. As they cook, combine tomatoes and onion-set aside.

6. Warm Pitas on grill.

7. To serve, spread some yogurt sauce on a pita, add a lamb kebab and top with tomatoes & onion.

Check out thecookingguy.com for all Sam's recipes!

Happy Monday!

2009-05-26T10:36:00.000-07:00

Does anyone know what this is?

Happy Memorial Day!

2009-05-21T15:24:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping by the blog!

I just wanted to wish you all a happy Memorial Day! I hope you all have a safe and fun weekend. Let's all remember the men and women who make this country great, they deserve so much more than one day....Thank You!

I'll leave you with this video from the New Backyard show shoot...

Sam overheats & blames me....typical

2009-05-21T13:15:00.000-07:00

We shot the show that airs on Sunday, New Backyard Day on basically the hottest day of the year thus far. It was seriously like 102 degrees in North County & like 105 degrees inland. Anyways, we shot outside that day and Sam was complaining the entire day about the heat...which you'll see in the show. Here's a quick look at the end of the shoot, Sam harassing me like usual....got to love him!

You voted...you got it!!!

2009-05-19T16:52:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of you who voted on which Sam show you wanted to see next. Avocado Day won out with 39% of the votes...beating Sushi Day in second, followed by Sam's Favorites in 3rd & Italian Day came in 4th.

We shot our next show, Avocado Day last week at a local avocado farm. Sam got some "Avo" one on one and cooked some of his favorite avocado recipes outside. Wait until you see the view, it was truly spectacular!

Avocado Day debuts Sunday June 7th @ 5:30 & 7pm on channel 4 & 704.

Here's a sneak peek...

Kelly & her boots....

2009-05-19T15:54:00.000-07:00

WOW Kelly can really kick those boots!

Haley's Moment

2009-05-11T16:03:00.000-07:00

Thoughts...

2009-04-30T14:39:00.000-07:00

So what did you think of the USS Reagan show? We would love to hear your question & comments about the show. So far it seems to be a hit! I have to say thanks again to all the men and women aboard the Reagan for all the amazing hospitality and hard work. Sam, Shannon and I really had a fantastic time. They all deserve a huge shout out!

*Side note: Emmy nominations are being announced tonight, so keep your fingers crossed!

DON'T MISS IT!!!!

2009-04-23T10:29:00.000-07:00

I'm so happy to finally say this......the new 1-hour special is DONE! It airs this Sunday the 26th at 7pm. We would love to hear what you think of the show next week, so leave your comments! Have a great & safe weekend everyone!

It must be cold outside :)

2009-04-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

Landing on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan

2009-04-08T17:09:00.000-07:00

I took this video with my little point & shoot camera...wait until you see the HD footage Shannon shot in the show!!

USS Ronald Reagan

2009-03-26T17:08:00.000-07:00

On Monday 3/23 Sam, Shannon & I experienced the adventure of a lifetime. We were invited to visit the USS Ronald Reagan out at sea. It's the largest nuclear warship in the world & it was truly amazing. We flew out of Coronado's North Island Monday morning on a "COD" to The Regan about 100 miles off the coast. We landed on the carrier by "trapping", which is when the aircraft hooks one of 3 cables on the flight deck to stop it. The plane goes from 160 to 0 MPH is 2 seconds. After we landed we basically saw everything the ship had....well everything we could fit in while we were there. We even got to spend the night! It is so huge, it's like a small city, filled with 5,000 of the Navy's best. I've always had respect for the military, but this experience gave me a whole new outlook on Navy life and how incredibly hard the men & women work. I thought I knew, but really I had no idea. I could go on and on about everything but I don't want to give too much away!

SAM THE COOKING GUY & THE USS RONALD REAGAN 1 HOUR SPECIAL WILL DEBUT SUNDAY APRIL 26TH.......YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!!!!

San Diego City Beat...Best of San Diego

2009-03-11T15:06:00.000-07:00

Sam was named San Diego City Beat magazine's best TV personality of 2008. Ken Varner who works for the magazine came to our last shoot to give Sam the award...

For the record, after we shot this one of the wooden shot glasses ended up in the garbage disposal & Sam turned it on...it was pretty funny!