WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! This event opened my eyes to so many more options for cocktails, food preparation, flavor combinations, and sampling.
Waiting in line for the volunteers to let us in with our branded glasses
Grand Tasting giftbags
North Stage (and South Stage behind) were where the chefs did their demos
the wine space
the main hall
sampling
Delta foliage wall
The Delta booth gave out wine glass necklaces for easy sipping during the festival!
tuna tartare with avocado mousse and fresh greens
pumpkin donut and a cocktail with a hibiscus flower in it (I did not like this one)
Absolut Elix cocktail stand
this drink had fresh flowers as garnish!
at the Japanese chocolate stand, this is a green tea chocolate-covered almond
checking out the liquor tables
aged rum
mac-n-cheese in phyllo dough with shaved black truffles
Nutella french toast
fried egg ball (I did not have this one)
mini ice cream cups! yum
Coke display
in the "Plated" truck
more rums
kale salad with farro, cranberries, walnuts and tofu
Chef Robert Irvine!
Chef Michael Symon!
Patti LaBelle, host of "Patti LaBelle's Place" on Cooking Channel
Bobby and Jamie Deen
Chef Duff Goldman! #baltimore, "Ace of Cakes"
Chef Tyler Florence
Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, hosts of "Extra Virgin" on Cooking Channel
Chef Katie Lee, "The Kitchen" on Food Network
Haylie Duff, host of "The Real Girl's Kitchen" on Cooking Channel
Ted Allen and Marc Murphy, judges on "Chopped"
Chef Valerie Bertinelli!
What a great time! I'm full, happy, and tired. Such a fun-filled weekend!
Cheers!
Wonderful pictures, wonderful food treats - and loved the pic with Duff Goldman, fellow Baltimorean. Delighted to catch up with you again, and thanks for all the cooking tips! I'm going to make the mango salsa and "think" about all the laborious stock steps but surely decide to pass them by. Continue to love it all ...
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