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And We’re Brunching!

Week two of my stint on TLC Sunday Brunch kicks off today at 12:00pm EST. I’ll have two 2-minute segments airing between 12:00-1:00pm (likely one per half hour like last week). Rumor has it videos from last week will soon be online, so if you missed it you can catch up. Four of my MOARfit recipes are on TLC.com, as are some semi-embarrassing behind-the-scenes photos–and I’m sure there are more of those to come!

I took some of my own on-set shots to remember this cool and unique experience…

Behind-the-Brunch.

Ashley On Set

Ashley, our kind and talented Director, was all over the staging and set up. She made my food look amazing–I can’t wait to see those aerial shots!

Kid-Friendly Healthy Pizzas

The food looked just as yummy this week as last. Look at these adorable pizzas! Ereka and I got a little creative and decided to make our on air version look like a happy face with “luscious lips.” Tune in to see that work of art.

Director's View

It’s amazing how much goes into filming these short segments. We had such a fun and hard-working crew. They made the hours fly by!

Hair and Makeup.

Amy and Darryl

Darrell did an amazing job on my hair for weeks 2,3 and 4. I absolutely loved the Farrah-esque waves. Hello, Charlie!

Ereka in Hair Makeup

Ereka had Loretta, Darrell and Pascale’s expert hands helping her get shoot-ready. What’s the saying? It takes a village! Her hair, makeup and wardrobe were gorgeous for weeks 2, 3 and 4. Speaking of wardrobe…

Wardrobe Highlights.

Jazzy Leggings

For our B-roll yoga shoot, I wore the cutest Glyder Jazzy Leggings–which everyone on set was coveting–and Glyder’s comfy Sweat It Out Tank. Both fit perfectly and made me feel totally confident as I struck yoga poses for national TV.

Nina Necklace

I also rocked my gorgeous beads made by my beautiful and talented friend Nina. If you’re interested in buying one of these babies, shoot me an email.

And since I love pretty things…

Flowers.

Purple Bouquet

The props team was putting together STUNNING floral arrangements for another segment. I saw these and immediately started imagining my gypsy/Cirque du Soleil dream wedding.

Sunrise Boquet

I had to muster all my inner morality not to swipe one of these beauties on the way out. It was really, really hard.

Keep check back here and on TLC.com/SundayBrunch for more updates, photos and fun recipes.

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Lights, Camera…TLC Sunday Brunch!

A few weeks ago, producers for a new TLC show (TLC Sunday Brunch) approached me to be their on air “Health Expert,” sharing several of my MOARfit recipes with viewers alongside the lovely and talented Ereka Vetrini. I could barely contain my excitement despite my best efforts to play it cool. I must say it was kind of a dream come true.

Way back in middle school me and one of my best friends, Jenna, used to do cooking shows for our families or whoever else would stomach our babbling and “creations.” My culinary skills weren’t exactly expert at the time, but both Jenna and I have grown up to work with food and feeding people in our own various ways. Never in a a million years did I imagine, however, that I’d be on TV telling people about my recipes and spreading the good word about how easy, affordable and fun healthy cooking can be.

My brief segments will air today, Sunday, July 27th and next Sunday, August 3rd between 12:00-1:00pm. Get your DVR ready to go! And I just might be filming a few more segments around yoga and mind/body wellness so stay tuned for more info on that!

Here are some photos from my very very cool day:

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Lights, camera, ACTION. We got to work in my dream kitchen – a HUGE island with tons of counter space and a light, airy vibe.

Amy Rizzotto_TLC Sunday Brunch_Makeup

I got the full treatment with a hair stylist, Daryl, and makeup artist – her name is escaping me but she was so gorgeous and practices yoga and meditation so she’s my kind of chick! I can’t thank them enough for making me look purdy!

P.S. I had those curlers in for nearly 4 hours and was walking around like Betty Draper in my apron and full makeup.

TLC Sunday Brunch_Makeup

I had serious makeup arsenal envy after getting dolled up. A trip to Sephora might be in my near future.

Amy Rizzotto_TLC Sunday Brunch_Headshot

The finished product! They did good, no? If only my hair could look that good every day…

TLC Sunday Brunch_Branded Apron

I even got to rock one of their cute TLC Sunday Brunch aprons. Thank goodness for stylist, Pascale’s handiwork in tweaking it to fit my petite frame!

TLC Sunday Brunch_MOARfit Strawberry Balsamic Tart

Speaking of stylists, my food even had a stylist. Actually, make that two! My Strawberry Balsamic Tart never looked so good.

TLC Sunday Brunch_Crew

A great big THANK YOU to the cast and crew who included me in this wonderful experience and made me feel so welcome and comfortable for my first TV appearance. I don’t know how they do it but they’re amazing!