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"Food Dude" at WIU-Macomb Oct. 29

October 22, 2008

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MACOMB, IL -- Baffled by food labels, but striving to fix healthy -- and tasty -- meals? Never fear, "The Food Dude" is here.

Kevin Roberts (aka "The Food Dude") will be on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus Wednesday, Oct. 29 to share tips for healthy eating and provide cooking demonstrations. Roberts' visit is part of the University Theme "Health and Wellness: Challeges and Responsibilities" 2008-2009 Speaker Series. Roberts' presentation, which will begin at 7 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom, is open free to the public.

The author of "Munchies: Cook What You Want, Eat What You Like" and "Kissing in the Kitchen: Cooking with Passion," Roberts was featured on "The Next Food Network Star." He is the host of the San Diego-based radio show "The Food Dude" and is also the executive chef of East Village Tavern & Bowl in San Diego. For more tips and guidance, visit www.fooddudetv.com.

Roberts will also speak and provide cooking demonstrations at the WIU-Quad Cities campus at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28.

For more information about Roberts' WIU-Macomb presentation, contact the Office of Student Activities at (309) 298-3232 or e-mail Melina Strohman at
MM-Strohman@wiu.edu.





Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing