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Titanic Tomato Fight Takes Over Valencia, Spain
For many, corn boils and clambakes are the highlights of the season. But others look forward to very different Summer festivities — like the La Tomatina in Valencia, Spain. Yesterday, the town of Buñol, Spain (population: 9,000), held its annual world-famous tomato food fight.
Food and Drink Factoids From Slow Food Nation
I learned a great deal during my experience at Slow Food Nation — not just about sustainable eating, but also all about gourmet food in general, from rice to coffee. To share all my foodie facts with you, I've put together a fun quiz. How much might you learn?
Slow Food Nation Highlights: Marketplace
One of the main events of last weekend's Slow Food Nation was the Marketplace, a farmers market where the public could buy produce directly from producers. Farmers from 30 different counties in California were on-hand to sell everything from mushrooms to vinegar. Check out some of my favorite moments here.
Fast Facts From Slow Food Nation, Part Two
I had a full serving of education on my proverbial plate at Slow Food Nation this past weekend. Yesterday I tested your knowledge about the festival itself, and now I've got some more questions about what I learned. How much do you know about Slow Food?
Fast Facts From Slow Food Nation
I had a full serving of education on my proverbial plate at Slow Food Nation this past weekend, where I listened to panelists, watched live cooking demonstrations, and toured taste pavilions galore. Are you curious to learn more about slow food? Take my quiz to see how much you know!
Slow Food Nation Highlights: Street Food
One of my favorite attractions at this weekend's Slow Food Nation was Slow on the Go, the tented market where vendors sold gourmet, ready-to-eat food. Like street food, the offerings were served out of carts and stands, but unlike typical fare, signs explained exactly where each ingredient was from. Here are a few of my favorite moments.
Noteworthy Nibbles — June 19 to 25, 2008
This Saturday is the Summer solstice, and if you're looking for a way to enjoy the longest day of the year, there are still oodles of food festivals happening all over the country. Strawberry season is in full force, peaches are popping up in Alabama, and a massive barbecue competition is going down in our nation's capital. Take a look at some of the best fests happening in the next week.
Noteworthy Nibbles — May 15 to 21, 2008
The weather has warmed up and the festivals are in full swing! From coast to coast there are amazing things to check out. Whether it's cheese in Seattle or BBQ in New Jersey, there's a lot of food waiting to be gobbled up.
Noteworthy Nibbles — May 1-7, 2008
Spring is food-festival season, and there's no shortage of events to attend this weekend. From shrimp to strawberries, there's food for everyone to enjoy. If something is missing from this list, let us all know about it in the comments below!- Fort Lauderdale, FL: Las Olas Wine and Food Festival — May 1
- Fernandina Beach, FL: Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival — May 1-4
- Mountain View, AR: Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza — May 2-3
- Arab, AL: Poke Salat Festival — May 2-3
- Dover, OR: Dandelion Fest and Cook-off — May 2-3
- Huntsville, AL: WhistleStop Festival and Rocket City BBQ — May 2-3
- Pensacola, FL: Pensacola Crawfish Festival —May 2-4
- Breaux Bridge, LA: Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival — May 2-4
- Portland, OR: Portland Indie Wine Festival — May 2-4
- Long Grove, IL: Long Grove Chocolate Festival — May 2-4
- Orange Beach, AL: Wine & Culinary Festival — May 2-4
- Hamburg, AR: Armadillo Festival — May 2-4
- Waikiki, HI: Spam Jam — May 3
- Somers, CT: New England Regional Chili Cook-off — May 3
- Atlanta, GA: Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show — May 3-4
- Lahaska, PA: Strawberry Festival — May 3-4
- Ruskin, FL: Ruskin Tomato & Heritage Festival — May 3-4
- Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Wine Festival — May 3-8
- Cosby, TN: Cosby Ramp Festival — May 4
- Humboldt, TN: West Tennessee Strawberry Festival — May 4-10
- San Francisco, CA: Obama Rama hosted by our very own CasaSugar!
Noteworthy Nibbles — April 17-23, 2008
- Washington, DC: Rhone Renaissance — April 17
- Biloxi, MS: Crawfish Festival — April 17-20 and 24-27
- Dallas, TX: Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction and Celebrity Chef Dinner — April 18
- Harrisonburg, VA: Virginia Beef Expo — April 18-20
- Springfield, MO: 9th Annual Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival — April 18-19
- Faunsdale, AL: 2008 Alabama Crawfish Festival — April 18-19
- Salisbury, MD: Pork in the Park BBQ Festival — April 18-20
- Santa Barbara, CA: Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival — April 18-21
- Alma, AR: Spinach Festival — April 19
- Cary, NC: Uncork The Fun — April 19
- West Memphis, TN: Gumbo Fest — April 19
- Mundelein, IL: Spring Wine & Food Festival — April 19
- Jackson, MS: Sante' South Wine Festival — April 19
- Celebration, FL: Great American Pie Festival — April 19-20
- St. Augustine, FL: Food, Flowers & Fun — April 19-20
- Lancaster, CA: California Poppy Festival — April 19-20
- Sugar Land, TX: Grand Wine & Food Affair — April 23-27
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