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Donna Dooher adds The Cookworks to Fantail Communications' menu. Chef, author and television personality hires first public relations agency.

Toronto, August 28, 2003 - Chef Donna Dooher today announced the appointment of Toronto's Fantail Communications as public relations consultants. Chef, author of bestseller "Out to Brunch" at Mildred Pierce Restaurant, Food Network TV host, and partner in Mildred Pierce selected Fantail following a review of several agencies. Fantail will be responsible for the upcoming launch of The Cookworks with Donna Dooher on Food Network Canada, as well as for building visibility around the showís second season in the United States on Food Network.

"Fantail has the right fit for us,"commented Dooher. "Their team brought forth very creative ideas, they are very committed and theyíre not afraid to go big or go home."†

The first assignment is the Canadian launch of "The Cookworks with Donna Dooher." The prime time television show, produced by Toast Pictures, is based on Toronto's The Cookworks, where Donna Dooher and her team have been teaching individuals and corporate groups that the techniques, ingredients and tools of the kitchen can be presented in a fun and stylish way that both entertains and inspires.

"We're thrilled to play a part in building this great brand,"said Jim Warrington, Fantail Communications President. "Donna is a true entrepreneur; sheís got a lot on the go. This is a great complement to our experience with food brands."

Fantail Communications inc. is a Toronto-based consultancy and public relations agency specializing in marketing communications. Its clients include the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, Adecco, World Education Services, ninedots, Masterfile and Strategies International.

www.fantailinc.com

Donna Dooher, an accomplished chef, is North America's leading advocate of the rewards and entertainment value of "hands on" cooking. With her 25 years of experience as a chef, partner of Mildred Pierce Restaurant, author, founder of The Cookworks and as a television personality, Donna has been the leader in enabling people to "discover their inner chef."

www.thecookworks.com

For information:
Jim Warrington
Fantail Communications Inc.
416-363-8449
jim@fantailinc.com

Andrea Stewart
The Cookworks
416-537-6464
cook@thecookworks.com