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2008's Best Moments at Aspen Food & Wine
As I mentioned yesterday, Party and I are headed to Aspen this weekend for what is considered the food industry's biggest gathering of the year. Before we report back with inspiring moments and witty words from this year's gustatory fest, I wanted to take a look back at the best that Aspen had to offer last year.
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Meet Tony Abou-Ganim, the Modern Mixologist!
One of my favorite seminars at the Food and Wine Classic was Tony Abou-Ganim's party punches and sangria class. A pioneer in the world of classic cocktail making, Ganim is known for establishing cocktail programs at prestigious bars in San Francisco, New York, and most recently Las Vegas. Referred to as the Modern Mixologist, Tony takes a culinary approach to cocktails and considers himself a "bar chef."
The Barbecue Guru's Tips for Better Barbecue
Those of you who are barbecue fanatics are probably familiar with barbecue guru Steven Raichlen. Steven is the author of over ten cookbooks, including the BBQ Bible, and is the host of the PBS show Primal Grill. He recently finished a world tour in promotion for his new book Planet BBQ, and his last stop was the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen.
Happy Hour: Inniskillin Sparkling Ice Wine
At the Aspen Classic, PartySugar and I came across Inniskillin, an ice wine maker from Canada. Their Sparkling Ice Wine was unbelievably delicious and a true dessert wine treat. Although it has a rather high price point, around $70 for a 375ml bottle, ice wines cost more than regular dessert wines because they're produced from grapes that have been frozen on the vine.
Laura Werlin on Pairing Cheese and Wine
One of my favorite classes during the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, was Laura Werlin's American Raw Milk Cheese seminar. Laura is one of America's foremost cheese experts and an awarding-winning author. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a plate of cheese and three wines (a white, red, and dessert).
PartySugar's Top 10 Moments Found in Aspen
It's hard to say good-bye to a long weekend of fabulous food and wonderful wine. However, the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen ended last Sunday and until next June, I won't come into contact with any festival as fantastic. To commemorate the occasion, I've rounded up my top 10 favorite Aspen moments.
YumSugar's Top 10 Things Found in Aspen
During the three days PartySugar and I spent at this year's Food and Wine Classic, we came across a lot of amazing and tasty things. From pork to peas, we were treated to some of the best food from some of the most amazing chefs on the planet. It was a difficult task, but I've rounded up my top 10 favorite things.
How Many Sponsors Are in This Photo?
An event like the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen is no easy task to pull off. Not only does it take loads of time and energy, it also takes quite a few pennies. To help out, events like these are usually sponsored by several companies.
What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap
- We went to the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen! Don't miss a morsel of our coverage.
- Explore the food at the Best New Chefs party, then go behind the bash.
- Hungry for some food porn? Take a tour of the Aspen tasting tent.
- Cooking with Tom and Padma taught us that celebrity chefs are just like us!
- PartySugar put her chorizo to work in a crostini appetizer.
- I made a zesty, zippy lemon poppyseed cake.
- Mix up a pear sazerac for a surprising Summer cocktail.
- Get even more cocktail ideas, plus dishes and decor, for a Summer solstice celebration.
- Tell us: Would you eat bone marrow?
- Catch up on what's happening in Hell's Kitchen.
A Closer Look at the Grand Tasting
Words and pictures can hardly describe the grand tasting tent at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen. When I first walked in, I was overwhelmed by the never-ending tables filled with wine, cocktails, and food. However, by the third tasting, I felt like a seasoned pro.
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