System Pavers brings new flavor to their outdoor living systems by partnering with Sam Zien, also known as Sam the Cooking Guy. Known for his irreverent cooking style, Sam's recipes, outdoor cooking tips and advice will begin on System Pavers' blog, social media sites, and more starting January 1, 2015. Sam will also make appearances throughout the year at various home shows and design centers seminars. "Our mission is to make outdoor living as comfortable as possible by creating and building outdoor living systems and experiences that take the luxuries of your home’s interior to your outdoors," says Larry Green, founder and co-owner of System Pavers. "Partnering with a culinary expert that can provide simple, yet delicious ideas and recipes for all seasons is the perfect partner for us. We could not be more excited." Recipes and tips prepared especially for outdoor living and dining will be featured primarily on System Pavers Outdoor Living publication, Facebook page and blog located at: Facebook: Facebook.com/systempavers Outdoor living blog: SystemPavers.com/blog/blog-pavers.aspx Sam became famous for his 'big in taste but small in effort' style and his TV shows have won 14 Emmy Awards for their fun, humorous approach to cooking great food, easily. He created a cooking series for Discovery's Health Channel, is the author of three cookbooks and has been on the Today Show 12 times including a now famous moment with Kathie Lee Gifford that's been watched over 1 million times on YouTube. He lives in San Diego, Calif., where he shoots his shows from his own home, making him a real guy, in his real kitchen, cooking food for real people. Everything about Sam can be found on his website www.thecookingguy.com. Adding value to the overall outdoor living experience that System Pavers provides through innovative designs and functional products has been a top priority since its founding 23 years ago. About System Pavers: Since 1992, System Pavers has grown to become America's leading designer and installer of outdoor living systems using interlocking paving stones, natural stones, maintenance-free turf, ambient lighting, built-in bbqs, water features, shade products, and more. Furthermore, System Pavers offers professional landscape architectural design services and their team of design experts has completed more than 53,000 projects for homeowners throughout the U.S. System Pavers' new Design Centers are located in San Diego, Camarillo, and Denver Union City and Santa Ana opening early 2015.