You probably didn’t attend the food show this summer, held at Sony Studios in Culver City, California. If you did, you may have noticed some familiar faces around a certain culinary tent. amongst those who filled out the guest estimations were familiar celebrities, such asrisado starandbc,as well as those from the food Network, and the variety of cooking shows brought a familiar element to this audience. The show was held in association with the 11th Annual streamer. Chef friends, and those who love to sample signature brews from all over the globe, were on hand to provide a variety of special tasters. Those familiar with the show were fortunate enough to have the chance to gather around a special taster table, and try some of the specialsters.
Throughout the day, demonstrations took place behind a live auction, where a number of costumedenne enthusiasts demonstrated their skills decorating the night with streamers, or papelion gutia (greenest affect on the night.) Many of the fruits and spices offered were from local farmers, and these were used in a variety of delightful jams and jellies. “We’re very fortunate to have so many local farmers produce our festival products”, said FrankCassano, founder of the event. He expanded on this point when contrasting the prices they charge for locally grown and imported products. “If you compare the price of local and imported products you may be surprised to find that there is significantly less value added”.
The farmers were on hand to provide samples of their products, and offers were extended to taste each of the dishes offered. Frank and Debby stressed the importance of buying locally. “If you cook Italian food and you come from a different region, you learn new recipes, and you have a more enriched palette overall”.
The food festival truly features something for everyone. There are workshops for children and groups specifically for seniors. There are also workshops for men and women, and even ones for vegans. “We offer workshops for all kinds of people, from vegetarians to non-vegetarians, as well as coffee and tea tasting”, said Frank.
In addition to featuring local fare, the festival also features two live performances by local artistes. familiarizing yourself with their shows is a fun way to get an in depth knowledge of the arts, while enjoying great food and music.
Frank and Debby also spoke highly of the valley’s local wine, cheese and dessert makers. “The one thing that we all have in common is that we are all small towns”, said Frank. “And when you get to know these people, you really appreciate the trouble they have to put in to provide for themselves and their families”.
The valley has an abundance of farm stands and wonderful resources for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are looking for local favorites or someone having a sweet tooth, there is something here you will love. “My favorite here is the apple festival. It is a real hootenanny”.
Not only are there plenty of reasons to enjoy this Valley fare, it is also a very friendly environment. “They (the artists) can make you look like a mosquito”, said one of the fishermen, as he introduced to the gathered media.
But for those who are more adventurous chefs, the gathering encourages you to get out there and sample local foods and flavors. Frank and Debby Casserole hosted the Harvest event for chefs from around the world. Although they spoke highly of local resources, Frank and Debby expressed how important it was to them to support the local community.
Although you may not live in the valley, you can still enjoy Valley fare. Frank and Debby have scheduled a series of dinners in coming weeks. And you can expect more from this popular couple frequently in the coming months.
To access more information about the food festival, including additional recipes, reviews and information about the Philippines go to:http://www.east valleyrising.com
