Producer/Host "Cutty" got an early start in entertainment as he discovered Dad’s “super 8” movie camera and began making action/adventure films with the neighborhood kids. Moving through adolescence, Cutty re-directed his creative energy as the drummer for the rock band, the MisHits, which entertained high school prom attendees, club-goers and wedding guests alike.
Cutty, who since has become a top tennis professional in Hawaii, was inspired by his work with kids on the court to take it to the next level and teach the kids how to be successful in all aspects of life through healthy living and making good choices. Since that time Cutty has successfully collaborated both in front and behind the cameras with a group of friends, family and neighbors and over 200 kids on more than 40 original Cookin’ With Cutty episodes, 2 music CD’s, over 50 television commercials, and a number of other corporate, television and musical projects.
Lisa "Heart Lady" Phillips
Lisa worked at the American Heart Association in West Hawaii for many years. It was during this time that she developed a passion for educating kids on healthy eating, staying physically active and staying tobacco free. Lisa met Cutty out on the tennis courts in Keauhou, Hawaii. Shortly after that, Cutty demonstrated his jump roping skills and we were off to every school in West Hawaii to talk about the importance of living a healthy life. The Cookin’ with Cutty show was created based on these fun presentations. The best part of working with Cutty is still going into the schools and talking with the kids. When Lisa is not preparing a healthy recipe, playing tennis or talking with kids about the dangers of tobacco, she is spending time with her daughter Mia. Her favorite Cutty moment is working with the world famous Chef Curtis Aikens. He shared with us his Rockin’ Roll A,B,C’s soup recipe. This is a recipe he makes with school aged kids to teach them about reading and literacy. Lisa recently finished writing the “Beach Blanket Buffet” recipe book. This book includes delicious recipes and exciting activities seen on the Cookin’ with Cutty healthy lifestyles television show. Check it out My favorite recipe from the “Beach Blanket Buffet” recipe book is Rocky Road Frozen Sandwiches and Rainforest Mock & Roll Tuna.
