Hallmark Aligns with Emeril for New Programming

NEW YORK: Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse is bringing a new daily cooking show to Hallmark Channel in the fourth quarter of this year as part of the channel’s daytime lineup.

The series, produced in association with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, will air as part of the Hallmark Channel Home block, which is anchored by The Martha Stewart Show. Lagasse called the upcoming show "an entertaining and helpful cooking program that will inspire them to create truly delicious menus for their families and friends."

Bill Abbott, president and CEO of Hallmark Channel, added, "Emeril is an exceptional entertainer and entrepreneur with a devoted and loyal fan base. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Hallmark family. He is a perfect addition to our Hallmark Channel Home lineup and our viewers, advertisers and distribution partners will all welcome him enthusiastically."