Meet Our Kitchen Cabinet^®!

We would like to introduce you to the members of the Kitchen Cabinet®, our guest advisory panel comprised of influential mothers of all ages selected to offer insight on upcoming menu items, reaction to food trends and marketing initiatives. Members of the Kitchen Cabinet® will play a role in product development by participating in recipe tastings and providing guidance on potential in-store experience enhancements, new prototype restaurant design, as well as customer service initiatives.

These ladies were selected from among nearly 30,000 applicants who were also members of Club Veg. Members were chosen to participate based on their role as mothers, level of community involvement and willingness to share opinions on what they most want and expect in their experience with Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes, and will serve a two-year term. Once the candidates were deemed qualified, they were randomly selected from each region to represent guest viewpoints from different markets across the country.

Join us in welcoming these ladies as members of the Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes family!

The 2008 Kitchen Cabinet

	Angela Ogden Tampa, FL A guest of the Carrollwood, Tampa, and Palm Harbor Sweet Tomatoes Angela, a mother of two, is a member of the PTA and volunteers as a room mom in her daughter's classroom. She serves as the treasurer of Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Library and frequently utilizes her skills for fundraising activities that benefit underprivileged elementary schools. Angela regularly participates in triathalons and 5K competitions to maintain an active lifestyle. An advocate of healthy eating, Angela ensures her family is provided with well balanced, healthy meals.
	Anne McGuire Las Vegas, NV A guest of the Las Vegas Sweet Tomatoes Anne, a mother of three, is on the board of director's for Kids' Co-Op Preschool and Kindergarten and is a member of Mommy and Me West, an organization that provides Las Vegas children a foundation for educational stimulation in the arts, sciences and community awareness. Currently, Anne works as the volunteer director for Project Sunshine of Nevada, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing fun, educational outdoor activities for critically ill or neglected children.
	Arleen Harbin Sugar Land, TX A guest of the Stafford Sweet Tomatoes Arleen, a mother of two, is a Louisiana native and enjoys cooking local favorites such as gumbo and crayfish etouffee. She is a veteran school teacher who has taught economics and math to middle, high school and college students for 18 years. Her extensive travel throughout Europe and America has given Arleen a fine appreciation for regional cuisine and exposed her to a variety of flavors and tastes.
	Kate Wilkins Oceanside, CA A guest of the Carlsbad and Mira Mesa Souplantations Kate, a mother of two, is a paralegal and a teacher who spends her extra time tutoring children in need of special attention outside of class. A devoted animal lover, she volunteers for two dog clubs and also serves on several local and national paralegal organizations.
	Laura Miller Queen Creek, AZ A guest of the Ahwatukee Sweet Tomatoes Laura, a mother of one (and one on the way!), says she is an opinion leader among friends and family and is appreciated by coworkers for her valuable dining advice. Laura enjoys taking her family to Sweet Tomatoes because of all the fresh choices of salad, soup and pasta it offers for her family.
	Linda Woodling Winter Park, FL A guest of the Orlando 2 Sweet Tomatoes Linda, a mother of two, chairs the Audubon Park Elementary Family Fun Night activity committee and is a dedicated PTA member. She also serves on the board of directors for the First Unitarian Church of Orlando's preschool. Linda believes that educating children about the importance of a healthy diet can lead to a successful and productive future.
	Marney Wheeler Palm Harbor, FL A guest of the Largo & Palm Harbor Sweet Tomatoes Marney, a mother of two, is dedicated to fitness and healthy eating, and takes pride in preparing her children wholesome, well-balanced meals abundant in fruit and vegetables. She enjoys experimenting with creative recipes when cooking for her family and looks to culinary programs and innovative cookbooks for the latest flavor trends. She is a member of the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Red Hat Society, and devotes her additional time to volunteer at a hospice. Additionally, Marney is a realtor for Century 21 Eastlake and has been serving the real estate community for over 10 years.
	Paige Brown San Jose, CA A guest of the San Jose Sweet Tomatoes Paige, a mother of three, is a pediatric nurse at Packard Children's Hospital and spends the majority of her time caring for children. In addition for volunteering for Cub Scouts and Parents Encouraging Super Teachers, she contributes time to a Pediatric Oncology Nurse Education Organization. Paige is actively involved with her sons' and daughter's elementary and middle schools, and volunteers on several committees including the Home and School Club, the Spring Celebration Silent Auction and the Walkathon.
	Rosalie Goldenberg Valencia, CA A guest of the Valencia Souplantation Rosalie, a mother of two and grandmother of three, recently retired from an extensive career in nursing. She now spends the majority of her time volunteering for Flame of Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the local community hospital. She is also a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association.
	Teri Nance Del Mar, CA A guest of the Del Mar Souplantation Teri, a mother of one, is an advocate of healthy eating and enjoys wholesome, anti-oxidant laden foods, free of chemicals and additives. She is a long-standing member of a breast cancer support group and spends her free time teaching children the art of quilt making. Teri frequently engages in creative activities and has developed a talent for custom picture framing, which she has practiced for over 12 years.

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