Product and Brand Spokespersons

The Jamisons serve as expert spokespersons for food-related businesses promoting their products to the general public. Services include satellite media tours for television and radio campaigns, on-site and phone interviews with journalists who influence buying decisions of the public, promotional events in key markets, and development of recipes that feature products in new ways. Recent clients include Reynolds Aluminum Foil, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Karo Syrup, Amazon.com, and the National Pork Producers Council.

Speaking Engagements

Cheryl and/or Bill can be that entertaining keynote speaker or panelist for your next event. They can talk with wit and passion about their global culinary adventure featured in Around the World in 80 Dinners, one or more of their cookbooks, or any aspect of American food. Past speaking engagements have included the University of Illinois Alumni Association, Texas Book Festival, International Association of Culinary Professionals, Smithsonian Institution culinary tours, Barbecue Industry Association, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Sunset Magazine's "A Taste of Sunset," and New Mexico Heritage Preservation Association.

Recipe, Menu, and Food Product Development

The Jamisons consult with companies wanting to refine products and services related to their two main areas of special expertise, outdoor cooking (particularly grilling and smoking) and American home-style food. Appropriate clients include food companies, cooking equipment manufacturers, hotels, and other related businesses.

Cookbook Consulting

Companies interested in developing or improving a cookbook that features their products can benefit greatly from professional guidance. The broad-ranging experience of the Jamisons is a guarantee of success.

Cooking Classes and Demonstrations

Cheryl and Bill teach regularly at cooking schools across the country. They also provide classes and demonstrations geared to particular products for sales personnel in food-related businesses, and offer cooking demonstrations at special events such as food and literary festivals, book signings, and grand openings. Similar services can be arranged for private groups and individuals.