Chef Todd English Will Launch The Todd English Collection(TM) on HSN And HSN.Com on November 7th and 8th

Chef Todd English Will Launch The Todd English Collection(TM) on HSN And HSN.Com on November 7th and 8th

- World-renowned celebrity chef Todd English teams up with IDL to launch his new line of Culinary Cookware and Appliances on air -

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity chef extraordinaire Todd English will launch his much-anticipated line of culinary cookware and appliances, The Todd English Collection(TM), live on HSN, for one hour beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7th. The launch will continue on Tuesday, November 8th from 12:00 noon -- 1:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 -- 7:00 p.m. The line is also available on HSN.com.

English has teamed with Ingenious Designs LLC (IDL) and HSN to debut The Todd English Collection(TM). This famed culinary master and restaurateur will introduce products, tips and some incredible cooking to his HSN debut. "I wanted to launch with HSN for two reasons: the ability to speak directly to the consumer and explain the extraordinary quality of these products, and HSN's incredible reach. My products will be available to absolutely everyone on HSN.com." The Todd English Collection(TM) will highlight what English is best known for -- old world cooking with a new and innovative style.

Among the products to be offered:

Hard Anodized Aluminum Cookware

This beautifully styled collection of cookware is one of the safest sets ever, as rated by the FDA. It is the world's first truly non-stick and dishwasher-safe hard anodized cookware, and is being introduced with a 7-piece set of the most essential pots and pans for any kitchen. ($19.98 - $129.90)

The Winesceptre

Not only aesthetically beautiful, the Todd English Winesceptre is a necessity for connoisseurs everywhere-the modern practice of serving pre-chilled wine at its optimum temperature can now be done to perfection. The Winesceptre is a revolutionary wine cooling system that maintains the ideal temperature of a pre-chilled bottle from the inside out. ($119.90)

Todd's Tuscan Dinnerware

Todd's Tuscan Dinnerware is of the highest quality stoneware-fired at 2185 degrees, chip-resistant and one of the most durable on the market. Offered in 5 classic colors inspired by Tuscany, each set features 32 pieces -- 8 dinner plates, mugs, bowls and salad plates -- to include service for 8 settings. ($69.90)

The Olivewood Collection

Olivewood is known to be one of the most rare and beautiful of all woods -- and is one of Todd's favorites. The exquisite beauty of this wood was used to create Todd's cutting Board, Mortar and Pestle, Tapered Rolling Pin and 3-piece Utensil Set, including a mixing spoon, slotted spoon and slotted/angled spatula. ($19.98 - $39.98)

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Todd's highly polished and extremely durable mixing and serving bowls are designed to allow the user to position them at any angle for ease of use. The mixing stations have silicone feet to keep the bowls secure in the position of choice, and the large rim on every bowl allows for easy pouring. ($29.90)

The Rustic Dinner Valet

With the Rustic Dinner Valet, Todd has taken the basic concept of the buffet caddy, and given it a gorgeous rustic look with a water hyacinth exterior and extremely sturdy design. The rattan-style, compartmentalized Valet will hold a service for 8. ($39.90)

Nylon Cooking Utensils

This charcoal grey 6 piece set perfectly complements the Hard Anodized Cookware Collection. The Utensils will never scratch cookware, and can withstand temperatures of up to 400 degrees F. The Set includes a Solid Spoon, Slotted Spoon, Solid Spatula, Ladle, Spaghetti Spoon/Fork. ($21.90)

Todd English

One of the most decorated, respected, and charismatic chefs in the world, Todd English has enjoyed an incredible amount of accolades during his remarkable career. His accomplishments include recognition by several of the food industry's most prestigious publications, establishing one of the best-known restaurant brands in the nation, publishing three critically acclaimed cookbooks, and being recognized as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People." English's family of restaurants, The Olive Group, includes more than a dozen high-end, innovative, multi-concept restaurants spanning the country. English's flagship Olives Restaurant located in Charlestown, Massachusetts has expanded to include locations in New York, Washington, DC, Las Vegas, Japan, and Aspen. The Olive Group also includes four Figs locations with three in Massachusetts and one in New York. English's creations also include Bonfire Steakhouse and KingFish Hall, both located in Boston, Tuscany at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino, Fish Club in Seattle, bluezoo at Walt Disney World Resort's Dolphin Hotel, and Todd English on the Cunard Cruise Line's state-of-the-art Queen Mary 2. A James Beard Award Winner and Bon Appetit "Restaurateur of the Year," English has also been featured on numerous television shows.

Ingenious Designs LLC

IDL is a subsidiary of HSN, an operating business of IAC/Interactive Corp and was founded in 1991 by its current president, Joy Mangano. Ms. Mangano is one of the most recognized and successful electronic retailing personalities in the industry today. The company is a leader in designing, inventing, and marketing innovative and unique products for the home including the original Miracle Mop, The Piatto Bakery Box, Flexassage and now selling over 45 million Huggable Hangers. In addition IDL has broadened its scope by managing and also designing product for the award winning guitar virtuoso Esteban in the electronic retailing industry and infomercials.

HSN

HSN, an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ:IACI), originated the electronic retailing concept in 1977 on a small AM radio station in Florida. The company has since evolved into a global multichannel retailer on TV, where HSN is now the 4th largest cable television network in the U.S.; the Internet, through http://www.hsn.com/; and catalogs such as Improvements and Home Focus. In 2004, HSN generated worldwide consolidated sales of $2.4 billion, answered 66 million calls and delivered 50 million packages worldwide.

Source: Todd English

CONTACT: Shirine Coburn of Coburn Communication for Todd English and
IDL, +1-212-730-7277, shirine.coburn@coburnww.com; or Darris Gringeri of HSN,
+1-727-872-4567, darris.gringeri@hsn.net

Web site: http://www.hsn.com/

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