FiOS WIKI

TOP DIY PROJECTS

TOP TIPS

POSTS BY GURUS

FAST, FASTER, FiOS

RELATED DISCUSSIONS

view the forums

TAG BROWSER

DIY

ARTICLE

Congratulations, Wurtz Family!

New 2.0 Stars Ready for Some Sizzle

Congratulations, Wurtz Family!

New 2.0 Stars Ready for Some Sizzle

May 19, 2008

Abington, PA (near Philly) -- mark your calendar for Saturday, June 7. The Techno-Gurus will be cooking up something special for this family of culinary wizards, and you can see their tech makeover revealed live!  

Get to know the Wurtzes, and leave a comment for our show hosts below!

Joe and Mary Wurtz share a love of good food and good family. Someday they'll  open a restaurant of their own. But for now, their children John (14), Daniel (11) and Genevieve (8) come first. That means Mary and Joe put their talents into a home-based catering operation, while also keeping busy with their kids' sports and working at their school.

Both Joe and Mary have culinary degrees -- the two met while Joe was working as a line cook in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, their home catering business lacks the technological spice to really give it the kick they need. Mary has to run next door to print menus and is the first to admit that her pricing scheme falls to pot because she has no place to point people online for a breakdown of menus and other options.    

Mary dreams of creating menus and a site with fixed pricing. (Joe, who does the books, agrees.) Their 8-year-old computer -- that is haunted by the files of the dead guy who must have had it before them -- just isn't up to the task. They're already weary of overusing the invitation from caring neighbors to use their computer whenever they need it.    

The Wurtzes know they can get by with their business but their real tech concern is for the children. Mary and Joe don't want their kids falling behind, and are ready to give them the tools they'll need for a bright future.

So what's YOUR recipe for the Wurtz Home 2.0?

We want to hear what you think Alison, Brian and Lloyd should create for our next family -- share your thoughts in the comments below!

Posted by Jim 2.0 | tagged: Wurtz, show, before, video

8 comments

  1. Lora Kaczor Says:

    May 20, 2008 8:42 am

    Congrats Wurtz family ! Brian...get working on that robot that does the dishes for them, so they don't have that terrible chore anymore ! I can't wait to see what the Gurus "cook" up for this family !!! Have fun !

  2. michele Says:

    May 20, 2008 9:13 am

    CONGRATULATIONS WURTZ! I am so going to this Block Party - Since it is close by... Can't wait to take more photos... I'll be more prepared to be more creative this time... ;) I am sure there will be LOTS O' Food to be had... ;) YUM! OOH had a thought - how about a recipe sorter - scanning in all the recipes to the computer for quick finding - hmmmm. fooood... techno.... I could be their human taste tester! LOL! I don't know - that is what the Gurus are for - I just take photographs... LOL!

  3. Aleasa Word Says:

    May 20, 2008 12:14 pm

    You're in for the makeover of your dreams! These creative gurus can do anything they put their mind to. Can't wait to see the reveal. Congratulations!

  4. Jim 2.0 Says:

    May 20, 2008 2:16 pm

    Michele! Woohoo!


    Can't wait to see more of your beautiful photos, like the ones you took at the Buckley party.


    Wurtz family: you are in for a treat when Michele brings her camera to your block party -- she has a fantastic eye, and you will love seeing her pics afterwards


    Lora and Michele, those are both awesome ideas...keep 'em coming, folks!


  5. Nancy Jaeger Says:

    May 23, 2008 8:22 pm

    Congratulations and can't wait to see you at your block party and your big reveal.
    You are in for a real treat. The gurus fantastic.

  6. t3h badg3r Says:

    May 28, 2008 9:43 pm

    Congrats Wurtz Family! Suggest BettyCrocker.com for posting recipes for Mary. As for the "Haunted" computer, I recommend Sure Delete (www.wizard-industries.com). It's getting late, so I'm going to head up. Good Night, and Good Luck.

  7. Jim 2.0 Says:

    May 29, 2008 5:08 pm

    t3h badg3r! Great to hear from you again, buddy. You always know the exact right software to help people out...but I have a feeling their old computer might be looking for a new house to haunt once the Gurus are done!


    So are you coming to the Wurtz party as well? It was great meeting you and your parents at the Word party, would love to hear more about some of your cool computer projects.


  8. Becky Walz Irving Says:

    Jun 24, 2008 8:34 pm

    Congrats Mary and Joe..you all look great..Mike Ferguson passsed on the info about your Techno makeover..Love, Becky and Adam

ADD COMMENT

My Home 2.0: Powered by Verizon FiOS

LEARN MORE

Enter your 10-digit phone number to see if FiOS is available to you.
- -
Why you should want FiOS!

On Air!

Royer: 2.0 Home Movies
Nov 22, 2008 12:00 pm
FOX 55 - WFFT, Fort Wayne

More about Royer: 2.0 Home Movies

Today's 2.0 Tip

Stream photos & music to your TV with Media Manager, a free feature of FiOS Home Media DVR.

Click for more DIY and tips!

FiOS Wiki

Share your tweaks, tips and knowledge with FiOS users!

Check it out now!

Our Next Family

The Jaegers
Their dusty old photos are now a stunning digital Memory Wall!

Click for all the families

Casting Upgrade

Does your family need a tech makeover?
Audition now!

Have a family to recommend?
Click here!

Powered By Verizon FiOS | Get It Now
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | © 2008 Verizon