Kristin Chenoweth Cooks with Martha
Raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where she first sang "I'm Four Foot Eleven and I'm Going to Heaven" at her Southern Baptist church, Kristin Chenoweth wanted to make her way to Broadway. After she got a degree in musical theater, Kristin headed to New York, where she won acclaim on the stage, screen, and in the recording studio. She was nominated for a Tony in 2004 for her role as Glinda in "Wicked," and since then has appeared in a number of films. But Kristin quickly made her way back to her Broadway roots by starring in "The Apple Tree." Today, she joins Martha to make a delicious Roasted Parsnip, Celery Heart, and Apple Salad.
Tom Colicchio
Born in New Jersey, Tom Colicchio grew up cooking with his mother and grandmother, which led to his lifelong passion for food. He spent his earlier years teaching himself to cook, with his expertise quickly leading to jobs working at the popular New York City restaurants the Quilted Giraffe, Gotham Bar & Grill, Rakel, and Mondrian. Using his professional experience, Tom opened many of his own restaurants, including Craft and Craftbar in New York City, and later Craftsteak at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Later, Tom opened the popular 'witchcraft sandwich shop with multiple locations nationwide. Most recently, he appeared as the head judge on the hit Bravo show, "Top Chef." Today, Tom joins Martha to share one of his culinary secrets: how to saute fish.
John Meisenheimer
John Meisenheimer is truly a Renaissance man. As a doctor, assistant clinical professor, author, Guinness World Record holder, actor, producer, father, swimmer, coach, and notable yo-yo collector, he's done it all. Today, John joins Martha to discuss his world-record-holding yo-yo collection and his book, "Lucky's Collectors Guide to 20th Century Yo-Yos."
Duncan Yo-Yos
Special thanks to Duncan Toys, Flambeau Inc. for giving members of today's audience Duncan yo-yos -- the original and world's #1 yo-yo. For more information, visit yo-yo.com.
Phil Mueller
Phil Mueller, of Star Valley Flowers in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, joins Martha today to share tips for producing gorgeous spring blooms ahead of schedule. Forcing shrubs and trees into an early bloom is a simple matter of fooling the cuttings into believing spring has already arrived; once you've chosen a branch suitable for forcing, only a few basic steps are required.