Fred Tiess, C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef), C.C.I. (Certified Culinary Instructor), F.M.P. (Food Management Professional), is an associate instructor with the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina.

His dry wit combined with his culinary expertise is a winning combination that works well with the zany antics of Louise DuArt. Chef Fred is married with twin daughters. Residents of Matthews, North Carolina, they faithfully serve God and their neighbors by doing what they do best -- making great food.

For more info and recipes, check out Chef Fred's Web site.

Dan is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Portland, Maine. He has been honing his skills at several high-end restaurants on Martha's Vineyard the last several years during their busy summer sessions. He is currently working at a restaurant in the Boston area and visits the Living The Life set when he has a chance.