Foodie and the Beast – Dec. 6, 2015

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.

On this week’s show:

* From the Purple Heart Service Foundation, Steve Ruckman, Purple Heart’s executive director, and nationally renowned jewelry artist Ann Hand are in talking about the exclusive holiday ornament designed by Ann to benefit Purple Heart recipients

* Got an extra $79,000 hanging around? Adam Woitkowski, GM of the Tysons Galleria Saks Fifth Avenue, is in with one-of-a-kind gifts, from unique watches to fragrances and more.

* Dog Tag Bakery has nothing to do with Fido and everything to do with helping combat wounded vets reengage with a productive, daily life. Dog Tag provides vets with training as bakers and pastry chefs and helps them learn how to run a successful business. Meghan Ogilvy from Dog Tag is in with tastes and talk of Dog Tag Bakery.

* Not to be outdone by Saks, Matthew Rosenheim, CEO of DC’s Tiny Jewel Box, is in with a beautiful array of gifted suggestions, from vintage heirloom pieces to stylish new ones at a range of prices.

* Wylie Wagg IS about dogs…and cats, birds, hamsters and more. Laura Clarke, the store’s founder and mistress of all five, DC area locations, is in with gifty ideas for man’s and woman’s best friends.

* Think “holidays” and you have to think chocolate! CoCo Sala, DCs favorite restaurant and gift shop for chocolate delights, is stopping by with sweet gift suggestions.

* Lastly, you can’t talk holidays without about the talking liquid refreshment that makes them so much more fun. Tim O’Rourke from DC’s Weygent Wines is in with Champagne and more to help keep the show flowing smoothly.