TV Host Laurie Belle and Karen Lee Batten “Cook up a storm,” at The Laughing Loon Restaurant

It was no laughing matter as Host Laurie Belle (GCWTS ) was on location  at the Laughing Loon Restaurant alongside Chef Melissa Lee Pacholcyzk during the Williams Lake Stampede “Cooking up a storm,”  with Featured country star Karen Lee Batten (Under the Covers), 7 Time Female Vocalist of the Year https://www.karenleebatten.com/wp/

The Laughing Loon Restaurant was the restaurant that charitably provided aid, food and shelter to the heroic first responders during the 2017 Williams Lake Fires.

Owner Mike Bouchard was on GCWTS telling us of the restaurants rich history.

The Laughing Loon Restaurant Williams Lake

The Laughing Loon Pub located in beautiful Williams Lake features a friendly ambiance enhanced with treasures including artworks and stunning historical memorabilia displays. The adjoining hand made wooden bar is a hot spot for locals and visitors.

Batten and Belle along with Chef Melissa Lee  branded and cooked up their famous “150 burger,”  which will be featured in our GCWTS Celebrity  cookbook.

 

Host Laurie Belle is seen in a stylish red dress and white lace, wardrobe from Pink Peoni Boutique. https://www.facebook.com/thepinkpeonyrocks/

Get Cooking with the Stars is a one-of-a-kind entertainment and celebrity cooking show on CHEK TV.

Join host Laurie Belle, as she embarks on culinary adventures with famous celebrities (Olympic Medalists, KISS, Gene Simmons, Alan Thicke, Coco Rocha, BC Lions, Geroy Simon,Riverdale’s Locklyn Munro) as well as Canada’s finest chefs.

For more information or to check out past episodes visit www.getcookingwiththestars.com

For show information contact Remy Gill – Executive Producer Sponsorship and Advertising: rgill@iconadinc.com.

To join Host Laurie Belle or be featured this season on our show and in our cookbook: Leftcoasttv@gmail.com

 

Airs on Chek TV and Novus Network, upcoming stars and featured restaurants on Get Cooking with the Stars to be announced. Check back soon.

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Maestro Fresh Wes Raps at “My Shanti” Get Cooking with the Stars~

Juno Award Winning Canadian Rapper/Actor Maestro Fresh Wes along with Dragons Den Chef  Vikram Vij and host Laurie Belle on  Get Cooking with the Stars https://www.cheknews.ca/shows/get-cooking-stars/. (CHEK TV, NOVUS) The Episode was filmed at My Shanti with Chef,Owner and Dragons Den’s Vikram Vij.

GET COOKING WITH THE STARS PREMIERES ON CHEK TV TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 2:30 P.M.

Media coverage by https://www.peacearchnews.com/business/stars-align-to-cook-curry-at-my-shanti/?fbclid=IwAR3DgjcYq9veisCvLEI_3wK9oGWJuto6APf3dS45stuQco31EdyhSWis15c,

https://www.langleyadvance.com/entertainment/cloverdale-langleys-laurie-belle-talks-get-cooking-with-the-stars/

Maestro Fresh Wes and Host Laurie Belle

 

Thank you to our sponsors for Get Cooking with the Stars, TV Host Laurie Belle:Dress by Blushing Boutique, Hair Champers Salon, Makeup by Saneeta (Blanche Macdonald) and Lesley Diana (The Promotion People), Lloyd Talent, Pizzazz International Models and Dynacor Gold Mines.

 

Chef Wes cooking up delicious Indian Cuisine and telling Laurie about his time meeting Canada’s Former Prime Minister Jean Cretien,  new Album Coach Fresh (Mr.Evans) and the magnitude of his Juno Awards, and TED Talks.

The recipe of the day that the trio cooked up is Vij Family’s Chicken Curry
(From Vij’s Elegant & Inspired Indian Cuisine by Vikram Vij & Meeru Dhalwala) soon to be seen in Get Cooking with the Stars Series Celebrity Cookbook by Laurie Belle.

Restaurant Magnate Vikram Vij Telling our host all about his new book VIJ, his start in the restaurant Industry, Dragons Den, and how thrilled he was back when Pierre Trudeau and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited his restaurant.

 

Wesley Williams aka Maestro, Maestro Fresh-Wes is a Canadian rapper, record producer, and actor.  Wes has been coined by Exclaim Magazine, as the “Godfather of Canadian hip hop and now we aptly name him, Maestro Chef Wes! Check out his dish below: Looks Delicious, Chef Wes! Thanks Vikram Vij for your expertise in the kitchen.

Get Cooking with the Stars (Leftcoast TV)  features international celebrities Featuring Canadian Icon Late Alan Thicke, Riverdale’s Locklyn Munro, Scfi Queen Amanda Tapping, BC Lions Geroy Simon,(Planet of the Apes) Aleks Paunovic, Olympic Gold Medalist Ashleigh McIvor- Whitecaps Captain Jay Demerit, New York Comedian Darryl Lenox, Gene Simmons (KISS), Japanese Ambassador Chef Tojo.

 

Metanoia Magazine captured the Day’s events, along with Peace Arch News, Langley Times, Leftcoast TV, and Cloverdale Reporter.

Watch for our Series Celebrity Cookbook, Celebrity Dining featuring the seasons Stars, chefs and their recipe. Get Cooking with the Stars airs CHEK, NOVUS weekly.  Follow us on Twitter @leftcoasttv, Instagram and our website getcookingwiththestars.org

Currently Get Cooking with the Stars is finishing season 2 gearing up for Season 3.

 

 

 

 

Get Cooking with the Stars visits Celebrity Cooking Stage at Fraser Valley Food Show

Host Laurie Belle of ‘Get Cooking with the Stars’ visits the Celebrity Cooking Stage for photos with Food Network Canada Chef Corbin Tomaszeski, who made Autumn Inspired Bouillabaisse with fresh fennel. Cactus Club’s Executive Chef Rob Feenie made Shepherd’s Pie with Confit Duck Legs, Cream Corn & Yukon Gold Potato Puree.

Get cooking with the stars -a celebrity cooking TV show that features international  Stars Gene Simmons, Darryl Lenox, Amanda Tapping),  world renowned chefs (Tojo, Dan Craig, Pink Elephant Thai) hosted by Laurie Belle. Entertainment with a twist!

Photo Norm Lee Photography.

Makeup/Hair by Joanna Lee.

Dress by Bebe.

 Photo Credit: Norm Lee Photography. —Joanna Lee (MUA/Hair and Beauty) Coordinator Coco Chiu,

Laurie Belle Dress- bebe

 

Cooking with the Stars at Vancouver Fashion Week

Ronnie Negus, Reiko Mackenzie, Vancouver Housewives

Marilyn R Wilson, Olio Magazine

Mary Zilba, Vancouver Housewives

Laurie Belle, Restauranteur William Urrea (Francescos Ristorante Italia)
Norm Lee Photo

Reiko Mackenzie (Food Network)

Founder Jamal Abdourahman

Get Cooking with the Stars in Bollywood-TOIFA Awards

Priyanka Chopra-Best Actress TOIFA

Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai

Ranbir Kapoor-Best Actor Barfi

Shah Rakh Khan
My Name is Khan
Dan Poh Photography- Get Cooking with the Stars

‘Barfi!’ wins top honours at TOIFA

 Award winner Abhishek Bachchan,and Aishwarya Rai  stunned the red carpet onlookers as they graced the red carpet Saturday for TOIFA Awards. Abhisheck dedicated his win to his wife.  Honoring the best of Bollywood entertainment. Top Awards went to Film “Barfi”  for Winner in best film, best director, best actor and best actress awards.

Best Actor Award to Ranbir Kapoor and Best Actress to Priyanka Chopra (Barfi).

Photos for Get Cooking with the Stars courtesy of Dan Poh Photography. Stay tuned for more  from Get Cooking with the Stars, Laurie Belle for exciting Bollywood news very soon. http://www.leftcoasttv.com

Neha Dupia

TOIFA

Get Cooking with The Stars visits Vancouver Fashion Week.

Former Real Housewife: Christina Kiesel

Karen Holness in Shelley Klassen

Host Laurie Belle (Get Cooking with the Stars) (CamelVision Entertainment)  was a featured celebrity  in Adriana SantaCruz for the  Vancouver Fashion Week Gala at the exquisite Four Seasons Hotel.

Columbian Sensation Adriana Santa Cruz came on the scene with a splash of color  and passion . Gleaning inspirations from TS. Elliot ,SantaCruz is a breath of fresh air! http://www.adrianasantacruz.com/.  Mingling with fashionistas and celebrity gal pals Karen Holness, Nancy Perreault, Nicole Oliver , Pizzazz Int, The Promotion People, and the Real housewives of Vancouver was part of  the successful evenings festivities. Dressed for this years event in Adriana SantaCruz, Nancy Perreault Collections,and Shoes by Melissa Kicks completed our TV host’s ensemble. Special thanks Siohban Hertil,(Makeup artist) James Trang (Hair) our beauty team for the evenings gala.

Dan Poh Photography

Melissa Kicks Shoes- Featured on Host Laurie Belle, along with Adriana SantaCruz, Nancy Perreault

Nicole Oliver at VFW
Photo by Dan Poh

Nicole Oliver at VFW

Dan Poh Photography
Blushing Boutique-Shelley Klassen
Karen Holness, Laurie Belle

About “Get COOKING with the STARS”

“Get COOKING with the STARS” (CamelVision Entertainment) is hosted by the charismatic Laurie Belle, also the talent of Leftcoast TV. Laurie has degrees in both Business and Communications, as well as a Master’s degree . The multi-faceted TV personality is also a spokesmodel and actress. Laurie has graced the pages of many magazines, billboards, and TV shows. She has interviewed Hollywood heavy- hitters such as Gene Simmons, Coco Rocha, Shannon Tweed, BC Lions Geroy Simon, and Amanda Tapping; as well as covering internationally renowned events including VIFF, VFW, the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, and the LEO Awards. Laurie is currently developing the second season of “Get COOKING with the STARS”, with Canada’s finest chefs and celebrity guests. http://press.thepromotionpeople.ca/tag/caroline-macgillivray/

Shelley Klassen Runway

Jacqueline Conoir & JAC Fall/ Winter 2012 Fashion Show

Photos by Dan Poh Photography

March 27, 2012 – The Jacqueline Conoir & JAC Line
Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Show
RozeMerie Cuevas showed her beautiful Fall/Winter 2012 collection at the
Jacqueline Conoir Boutique & Studio at 164 West Fifth Avenue, Vancouver

Amanda Tapping, Zak Santiago & Katrin Bowen from RAOR to star in “Get Cooking with the Stars”

(Photos courtesy of Lesley Diana / The Promotion People)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 19, 2012

Amanda Tapping, Zak Santiago and director Katrin Bowen of “Random Acts of Romance”, will be appearing on entertainment show, “Get Cooking with the Stars”.

Vancouver, British Columbia (Monday, March 19 2012) – “Get Cooking with the Stars”, is pleased to announce that the stars and director of the film “Random Acts of Romance” (RAOR) will be featured in an upcoming episode.

Host Laurie Belle will be joined by actress Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis), Zak Santiago (Amazon Falls, Robson Arms) and indie filmmaker Katrin Bowen.

Random Acts of Romance (RAOR) is described as “a relationship comedy about intense characters in extreme relationship situations — and the crazy and obsessive behaviors that spring from this thing called love.” Santagio and Tapping star as Matt and Dianne, a married couple who met in college when Dianne was Matt’s teacher. The movie explores the struggles they have in their relationship and the interconnected theme of the people that get in between their marriage. Tapping’s character, Diane, meets a millionaire named Richard, who is in love with his stalker Lynn. Meanwhile, Santiago’s character, Matt, has already fallen in love with someone else. RAOR is a hilarious feature with dynamic characters that we can all identify with.

The film is directed by Katrin Bowen and written by Kevin McComiskie, Jillian Mannion and Katrin Bowen. For more information about the movie, visit their official website randomactsofromance.com. RAOR is scheduled to release in the summer of 2012.

Check out this episode of “Get Cooking with the Stars” with Amanda Tapping, Zak Santiago, and Katrin Bowen to air in May on Shaw TV Vancouver and Novus Channel 4.

For the latest episodes, weekly airtimes on SHAW TV channel 4 are on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, Wednesdays at 1:00 am, Thursdays at 3:30 am and Saturdays at 3:00 pm. Daily broadcasts on Novus Channel 4 at 10:30 am, 12:30pm, 3:30 pm, and 6:30 pm.

Upcoming episodes include guests Canadian Olympic Windsurfer Nikola Girke, the Vancouver Canucks, CTV Weathercaster Marke Driesschen, Geroy Simon of the BC Lions at TOJO restaurant, Jennifer Spence (SGU Stargate Universe, Alcatraz), famed comedian Darryl Lenox  at Lolita’s Restaurant, actress Rebecca Marshall (Saw 3D, CSI Miami), and fashion designer RozeMerie Cuevas of Jacqueline Conoir.

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ABOUT THE SHOW
“Get Cooking with the Stars” is the flagship show of Leftcoast TV (www.leftcoasttv.com). Guests have included Gene Simmons, TOJO, supermodel Coco Rocha, comedian Darryl Lenox, politician Hedy Fry. “Get Cooking with the Stars” takes viewers behind the scenes of renowned restaurants, sharing cooking tips and techniques from Canada’s finest chefs, while highlighting celebrities’ careers and charitable causes. Entertainment with a twist!  “Get Cooking with the Stars” is produced by Camel Vision Productions, directed and produced by Ahmad Badawi. Nancy Perreault, a Vancouver-based fashion designer, is one of the featured stylists for Host Laurie Belle (Leftcoast TV, Get Cooking with the Stars).

ABOUT THE HOST
“Get Cooking with the Stars” is hosted by Canadian television host and multifaceted talent Laurie Belle. Laurie is an experienced TV personality, model, and actress, appearing on TV, movies, commercials, billboards, music videos and magazines. She is now developing “Get Cooking with the Stars,” in her roles as Host and Producer. She has degrees in Business, communications, and a Master’s degree in Education.

For more information about the show, or to schedule an interview with Laurie, please contact:
Leftcoast TV Media Relations – leftcoasttv.media@gmail.com 

Get Cooking with the Stars debuts on Shaw TV Vancouver Channel 4

(Photo by Dan Poh)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New entertainment series, “Get Cooking with the Stars” debuts on SHAW TV, features famous celebrities, exclusive interviews and top chefs.

Vancouver, British Columbia (Monday, March 19 2012) – “Get Cooking with the Stars”, a premier entertainment show like none other, debuts on SHAW TV to a growing audience and global online following. Host Laurie Belle, shares the kitchen with celebrity guests to talk about their latest projects. The show debuts on SHAW TV channel 4 on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 10:30 am and is directed by Ahmad Badawi (Camel Vision).

The show is hosted by Canadian television host and multifaceted talent Laurie Belle. Laurie is an experienced TV personality, model, and actress, appearing on television shows, movies, commercials, billboards, music videos and magazines. She is now developing “Get Cooking with the Stars,” in her roles as Host and Producer. She has degrees in Business, communications, and a Master’s degree in Education.

“Get Cooking with the Stars” is the flagship show of Leftcoast TV (www.leftcoasttv.com). Laurie has interviewed high profile celebrities, Gene Simmons, TOJO, supermodel Coco Rocha, comedian Darryl Lenox, politician Hedy Fry and Grey Cup champion Geroy Simon. Jennifer Spence (SGU Stargate Universe, Alcatraz) joined Laurie at Pink Elephant Thai as the latest guest on the show. Get Cooking with the Stars takes viewers behind the scenes of renowned restaurants, sharing cooking tips and techniques from Canada’s finest chefs, while highlighting celebrities’ careers and charitable causes. Entertainment with a twist!

The premiere episode features singer-songwriter Sara Lynn, who will dish about her latest album (“Don’t Call me Angel”) and discuss Celiac Disease with Laurie. Internationally trained, award winning Chef Daniel Craig will showcase gluten-free foods at EBO restaurant.

“Get Cooking with the Stars” will be aired on SHAW TV Channel 4 all over Metro Vancouver, Abbotsford, Mission, Squamish and Whistler. Weekly broadcasts are on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, Wednesdays at 1:00 am, Thursdays at 3:30 am and Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Upcoming episodes include the Vancouver Canucks, Canadian Olympic Windsurfer Nikola Girke, CTV Weathercaster Marke Driesschen, Geroy Simon of the BC Lions at TOJO restaurant, famed comedian Darryl Lenox  at Lolita’s Restaurant, actress Rebecca Marshall (Saw 3D, CSI Miami), and fashion designer RozeMerie Cuevas of Jacqueline Conoir.

“Get Cooking with the Stars” is produced by Camel Vision Productions. Ahmad Badawi and Laurie Belle are executive producers. Fashion sponsors include Muse Social Fashion House, Blushing Boutique, Shine Jewelry, Earth Essence and Jacqueline Conoir. Hair services are exclusively provided by Toni & Guy Vancouver. Nancy Perreault, a Vancouver-based fashion designer, will be one of the featured stylists for Laurie (Leftcoast TV, Get Cooking with the Stars).

For more information about the show, or to schedule an interview with Laurie, please contact:

Leftcoast TV Media Relations – leftcoasttv.media@gmail.com