NEXT WEEK ON THE CHEW (10/17-21, 2011)

PATRICIA HEATON (“THE MIDDLE”) AND CHEF AARON McCARGO, JR.
(“BIG DADDY’S HOUSE”) ON “THE CHEW,” OCTOBER 17-21
Chew Crew Correspondent Chef Danny Boome Brings Report
on the Seafood Industry in the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Celebrating and exploring life through food, “The Chew” is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining. “The Chew” serves up everything food — from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more, all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series. “The Chew” is produced by Gordon Elliott’s Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network and is directed by John D’Incecco. “The Chew” airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m., ET / 12:00 p.m., PT / CT.

As a resident Chew Crew correspondent, Chef Danny Boome is a roving reporter bringing viewers the latest news from around the country, from covering events and dishing on new and exciting food trends to sharing new ways of using ordinary household items. Next week will be Boome’s first appearance on the show, in which he will bring a report from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and join the panel of co-hosts in-studio.

Scheduled guests for the week of OCTOBER 17-21 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, OCT. 17 – “The Chew” makes a big announcement; ways to stretch the family food budget; Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. (“Big Daddy’s House”)

TUESDAY, OCT. 18 – A new installment of “Daphne’s Power of Food”; Chew Crew correspondent Chef Danny Boome brings viewers a report on the state of the seafood industry in the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 – Patricia Heaton (“The Middle”); the secret to baking the perfect pretzel.

THURSDAY, OCT. 20 – “The Chew” co-hosts share their ultimate dream meals.

FRIDAY, OCT. 21 – Weekend brunch ideas; Chew Crew correspondent Evette Rios shares a recent visit to an amazing pumpkin patch in Westchester, NY.

Signature series that are a staple of “The Chew” include:

“The Daily Chew” – A segment that kicks off each show in which the five co-hosts “dish” and demonstrate a favorite recipe.

“Mario’s Simple Italian” – Chef Mario Batali shares his secrets of Italian cooking and easy and affordable recipes the entire family will love.

“Carla’s Gon Be Moments” – Chef Carla Hall helps resuscitate recipes gone wrong and gives useful information and tips on transforming common kitchen disasters into kitchen success stories. As Carla says, “It’s Gon Be OK!”

“Michael’s Five in Five” – Chef Michael Symon creates delicious meals with five ingredients in five minutes for $5 (or less) per serving.

“Clinton’s Pimp My Plate” – Clinton Kelly makes bland exciting again when he shares simple ways to spruce up recipes, turning them from ordinary to extraordinary.

“Daphne’s Power of Food” – As the daughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz, Daphne grew up in one of the most medically-minded households. She now brings her dad’s wisdom by sharing healthy recipes, tips and life lessons from the Oz household.

For recipes, videos, tips and real-time Twitter and Facebook commentary about “The Chew,” please visit www.abc.com/thechew.