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The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, April 22, 2011 10 A/ Olsego Manor B/Warm Solutions 2 x 2.5 collaborator Mary -- as they hit the road to create her trademark, one-of-a-kind cakes for special events across America. Viewers can get a sneak peek at the series on Sunday, before the pre- miere moves into its Tuesday night time-slot. New cake in town: Former ‘Challenge’ competitor hits the road with new series Mary Moy-Hochstetler, Ashley Vicos, Dennis Marchioni and Erin James in “Have Cake, Will Travel” TV Media lenge” series, you’ve probably seen Ashley Vicos’ creative cake designs. I During these competitions, the Georgia-based decorator managed to set herself apart from the competition thanks to an energetic presence, a f you’ve ever watched TLC’s “Ultimate Cake-Off” or Food Network’s “Chal- bold sense of humor and, well, a tell-it-like-it-is approach. So when viewers happen upon an entertaining personality with some creative culinary skills to back it up, it isn’t surprising that Food Network executives would come calling with a reg- ular gig. Thus “Have Cake, Will Trav- el” was born. The half-hour series follows Vicos and her assistants -- Dennis, Erin and In the premiere episode, Vi- cos has a tall order to fill when she’s asked to create a custom cake for the Harlem Globetrot- ters. The iconic basketball team is set to play in Hartford, where they ask Vicos to pre- pare a cake that can be incor- porated into their game. The cake team will have to work together to make sure its cre- ation doesn’t turn out to be the Washington Generals of cakes. Throughout the series’ sev- en-episode run, Vicos and her team make stops in several cities to create cakes for spe- cific events. Other stops in- clude a Mardi Gras extrava- ganza in New Orleans (Vicos’ birthplace), an exclusive after- party at New York’s Fashion Week, a fundraiser organized by the Boston Bruins, the Houston Rodeo, and one of the biggest festivals in the U.S. -- the South by Southwest fes- tival in Austin. It’s been a slow but steady climb to success for Vicos, who has been professionally deco- rating for 11 years. She has built up a clientele while working out of her private At- lanta studio (called Sweet Ashley’s), where she specializ- es in creating her famously customized 3D cakes. And she’s clearly passionate about what she does -- between or- ders, she also offers decorat- ing classes, travels the country to participate in high-profile events and has been featured in several magazines. As for the jump to televi- sion, Vicos has attributed her success to her persistence. Once photos of her designs came to the attention of a Food Network executive, it quickly led to her first invita- tion to compete on Food’s “Challenge” series. Several television appearances and a series launch later, it’s clear that her persistence has paid off. Touch of class 3 x 2 Cooking this week SATURDAY 12:30 p.m. (12) Lidia’s Italy A simple rice and zucchini crostada is prepared with fresh dough and ricotta cheese. (48) Dessert First Anne prepares all of her favorite puddings such as goory chocolate pudding cake. 1:00 p.m. (12) America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated Recipes for hearty minestrone and almost hands-free risotto are shared. 1:30 p.m. (12) Avec Eric Eric prepares a Le Bernardin signature dish made easy for homecooking, crispy black bass. (48) Giada at Home Giada invites someone she admires over for a casual lunch. Apollonia Poilane stops by. 5:00 p.m. (74) Food Truck Paradise The hottest trend to hit the restaurant trade is the wave of gasoline-fuelled gastronomy. 6:00 p.m. (74) Bacon Paradise Americans go hog wild for bacon and we visit the most sizzling pork palaces. 7:00 p.m. (74) Deep Fried Paradise Delving into the high cholesterol world of deep fried pickles, turkeys, and Twinkies. SUNDAY 8:00 p.m. (48) Challenge Four sugar artists make complete outfits for fashion mannequins. 9:00 p.m. (48) Last Cake Standing Competitors have eight hours to make a cake that is a magic trick or illusion. Nathan Burton MONDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues. 4:00 p.m. (74) Fun Food Factories Taste the best food snacks to ever grace an assembly line from Wonder Bread to Pez. 7:00 p.m. (48) Iron Chef America World-class chefs take on an Iron Chef to see whose cuisine reigns supreme. 8:30 p.m. (48) Kid In a Candy Store Learn about unconventional candy-making techniques that transform sugar into confections. TUESDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show Orlando vacation Sale May 8-15 B/AAA New York SA 2 x 5 VE up to $ on already-reduced vacations to Orlando Save up to 40% on theme-park tickets 100* Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Parks, Universal Orlando and more! 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Not valid on internet or group bookings. 7:00 p.m. (48) Iron Chef America 9:00 p.m. (48) Have Cake Will Travel WEDNESDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show (74) Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern 7:00 p.m. (48) Iron Chef America THURSDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 4:00 p.m. (74) Hot Dog Paradise Looks at the many variations of the hot dog, including the Atlanta southern slaw dog. 7:00 p.m. (48) Iron Chef America 10:00 p.m. (48) 24 Hour Restaurant Battle Two tried and true American classics battle it out for judge’s votes. FRIDAY 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 7:00 p.m. (48) Iron Chef America 10:00 p.m. (39) America’s Next Great Restaurant Twenty-one hopefuls battle it out for the ultimate prize of owning their own restaurant. Oneonta Daily Star, NY: Food Apr 23, 2011 to Apr 29, 2011 GUARANTEED LOWEST VACATION PRICES***