HSN Turns Up The Heat With Debut of Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions Collection During "24 Hour HSN Cooks Event"

HSN Turns Up The Heat With Debut of Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions Collection During "24 Hour HSN Cooks Event"

-- Chef Curtis Stone Joins Celebrity Chefs Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Todd English and Cat Cora for a Live 24-Hour Cooking Extravaganza -

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HSN is bringing more fun into the kitchen with the debut of Chef Curtis Stone and his Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions line on March 16 and 17. Stone will appear live on HSN during a special one-hour preview at 1 p.m. (EDT) on March 16 and throughout the day on March 17 as part of the multi-channel retailer's "24 Hour HSN Cooks Event." The award-winning chef and best-selling author from Australia will join HSN's unparalleled lineup of culinary authorities to present the ultimate kitchen and food shopping experience.

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"HSN is the perfect platform to show America the solutions I have created to make home cooking simple and fun," said Stone. "I partnered with HSN to launch my line of Kitchen Solutions because they are experts in the industry and have a solid appreciation for quality products that enhance the home cooking experience."

Designed with simple back-of-the-house tricks to help the home cook have fun in the kitchen, the Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions line will include a variety of prep tools, cookware, bakeware and serving ware that help solve everyday challenges in the kitchen. Key items in the line include the Hardstuff 11-piece hard anodized cookware set, Pop-Out bakeware, Showtime Presentation Rings, Bump & Grind mortar and pestle and Hold Me mixing bowls.

"HSN has become the one-stop culinary destination where home chefs can find the skills and tools they need to make crowd-pleasing meals," said Sandy Conrad, SVP of Merchandising - Electronics & Household. "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Curtis Stone to our lineup of amazing chefs and know that his irresistible charm, vast culinary knowledge and high-quality kitchenware will connect with our customers."

A preview of the Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions collection, along with show times and more information on the "24 Hour HSN Cooks Event" is available at www.HSN.com.

About HSN:
Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/Lifestyle, Fashion/Accessories, and Electronics. HSN broadcasts live to 96 million households in the US in HD 24/7 and its website - hsn.com - is a top 10 most trafficked e-commerce site, featuring more than 16,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. HSN, founded 34 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI). For more information, please visit HSN.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook and Twitter.

About Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions:
Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions is a line of sleek yet functional kitchenware designed to empower home cooks, helping them save time and have fun creating meals on their own. Stone developed the collection of prep tools, chopping boards, cookware, bakeware and serving ware to help solve everyday challenges in the kitchen. By combining his expert knowledge as a Chef in some of the world's finest restaurants with cutting edge technology and a sleek aesthetic, the Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions product line provides simple answers to celebrate cooking at home.

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CONTACT: Amanda Greenberg, HL Group/HSN, +1-212-529-5533, agreenberg@hlgrp.com; or Leah Linder, Gita Group / Curtis Stone, +1-212-277-7110, leah@gita-group.com

Web Site: http://www.hsn.com

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