Savor World Cuisine on the Culinary Stage

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Wake up your senses at the Culinary Stage! Showcasing local, regional and world cuisines. Schedule Subject to Change. Please check back often for updates.

Saturday, February 16

Hosted by A.K. Crump of TasteTV

Prior to founding TasteTV, A.K. Crump business travels and projects have taken him to the four corners of the Earth. He has authored bestselling books such as "The Cafes of San Francisco", "Chocolate French", and "The Best Waterfront Dining." s well as been editor and publisher of limited edition luxury tomes of international photographers such as "Incredible Eyes" and "Like Sand from Orchid's Lips."

Chef Marcelle Bienvenu 

Presentation – Crawfish Dishes of Cajun Country 

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Chef Phoebe Schilla, Studio of Good Living

Presentation – Kitchen Basics featuring Global Grains

This one hour presentation will cover basic knife skills and gluten free recipes featuring grains. Audience members will be invited to assist in composing the following recipes: Greek Style Quinoa Pilaf with Kale Chips, Cranberries and Feta, Pad Thai Rice Salad and Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango Puree.

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Chef David Sloan

Presentation – The Art and History of Key Lime Pie

Join “The Key Lime Pie Cookbook” author, David L. Sloan, for a fascinating taste of the art and history of Key Lime Pie. From the roles Christopher Columbus and the man who coined the phrase "Remember the Alamo!" played in Key Lime Pie history to the pie ingredient created to suppress sexual urges, Sloan will take you on an entertaining journey through Key Lime history while sharing tips and tricks for the perfect pie and recreating the very first Key Lime Pie recipe known. Stop by and taste the history. Samples served following the presentation.

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Hosted by A.K. Crump of TasteTV

Prior to founding TasteTV, A.K. Crump business travels and projects have taken him to the four corners of the Earth. He has authored bestselling books such as "The Cafes of San Francisco", "Chocolate French", and "The Best Waterfront Dining." s well as been editor and publisher of limited edition luxury tomes of international photographers such as "Incredible Eyes" and "Like Sand from Orchid's Lips."

Culinary + Travel Panel
Wanda Hennig, Writer + Communication Specialist
Marcelle Bienvenu, St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission/Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
Maralyn D. Hill, Culinary Tourism and Food Judge

Learn how to taste your way around the world from a few experts. With culinary at the forefront of any travel experience, our experts will share how to have the best culinary experience no matter where you go in the states or around the world.

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Chef Cocoy and PJ Quesada, Ramar Foods

Presentation – Classism & Contemporary Filipino Cuisine

Learn about the Filipino Diaspora in America which will be followed by a fun and interactive demonstration of a handful of native dishes with details of how they evolved over time into the Filipino food we know and love today. Samples served following the presentation.

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