On Saturday, Septemer 27 along with Gina Ruggiero of Villa Vita International, I went to Alcantara Vineyards in Verde Valley to help celebrate the Harvest Crush Festival for 2008. We manned a booth to promote custom travel packages to Italy, and Chef Giuseppe Mazzocchi, who will conduct cooking classes and special events in the area in February 2009. Chef Giuseppe will give an olive oil and wine tasting class and prepare a special dinner for friends and guests of Alcantara in February 2009, the exact datesto be determined soon. Stay tuned for details.
Alcantara Vineyards owner, Barbara Predmore hosted and met each guest personally as they arrived. Everyone received an Alcantara wine glass, and special Crush shirts were for sale. the Recovery Room had sandwiches and sweet treats available too.
We met and talked with a number of great people who were interested in Italy and learning about Italian cooking from a Tuscan chef. We tasted great wines from Alcantara as well as other local wineries, Page Springs and Javelina Leap. The local farmers' market was represented with fresh green beans, eggplants, greens, okra, and squash, as well as pecan growers and special goat cheese and fudge and freshly baked breads. Queen Creek Olive Mill presented olive oils for tasting too. Mmmm, delicious!
A fun day and event for family and friends- celebrating the fall grape harvest!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
CHEF GIUSEPPE MAZZOCCHI
Chef Giuseppe Mazzocchi of Tuscany Italy will be visiting the Valley of the Sun in February 2009. Plan to attend one of the many events where he will demonstrate his cooking skills, and you can taste authentic Tuscan cooking. Learn about the extraordinary benefits of extra virgin olive oil and how to use it in every day cooking.
Contact FoodWineTravel Connection for further details:
602-331-3468
602-295-8088
Event Schedule for Chef Giuseppe Feb '09
Chef Giuseppe from Tuscany will visit Arizona and the Valley of the Sun February 2 through 15, 2009. He will be conducting cooking classes and special events in a number of different venues. These events will promote culinary adventure travel to Italy and demonstrate his passion for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Attendees will experience authentic Tuscan cooking demontration, savor the delightful foods he prepares. Learn the benefits of extra virgin olive oil.
Currently scheduled classes and events: (class topics and contact information to follow):
February 3 - Epicurean Palette - Cave Creek. Cooking class - Tuesday evening 6:00 - 8:30 pm
February 6 - 3TV - Friday 7:00 am -- taping for 'Your Life A to Z' show appearance.
February 9 - Kitchen Classics - cooking class - Monday evening 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WATCH FOR NEW EVENTS TO BE POSTED SOON!
Currently scheduled classes and events: (class topics and contact information to follow):
February 3 - Epicurean Palette - Cave Creek. Cooking class - Tuesday evening 6:00 - 8:30 pm
February 6 - 3TV - Friday 7:00 am -- taping for 'Your Life A to Z' show appearance.
February 9 - Kitchen Classics - cooking class - Monday evening 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WATCH FOR NEW EVENTS TO BE POSTED SOON!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Multi-Chambers of Commerce Mixer
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's Annual Multi-Chambers of Commerce Mixer is held at the Phoenix Art Museum, Thursday, September 4 from 5 - 7pm.
FoodWineTravel Connection, LLC will particpate as a member of the Italy American Chamber of Commerce West and will present brochures featuring Chef Giuseppe, his travel packages and cooking classes; Alcantara Vineyards, and Villa Vita International travel company. I'll report later on the results of the event, contacts made, and how the brochures were received.
FoodWineTravel Connection, LLC will particpate as a member of the Italy American Chamber of Commerce West and will present brochures featuring Chef Giuseppe, his travel packages and cooking classes; Alcantara Vineyards, and Villa Vita International travel company. I'll report later on the results of the event, contacts made, and how the brochures were received.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Mission and Purpose Statement
FoodWineTravel Connection, LLC
"Connecting you with food, wine, and travel opportunites"
Created by Karolyn McCain to facilitate connecting individuals and groups with food, wine, and travel opportunities. Creating solutions to experience life at its fullest.
1. Promote Chef Giuseppe Mazzocchi of Tuscany, Italy in Phoenix, Arizona and The Valley of the Sun. Arrange and coordinate cooking classes in various venues: gourmet cooking schools and gourmet retail stores; cooking demontration on TV; special events with local restaurants and chefs. Guest chef availablel for special engagements. Please contact fwtconnection@gmail.com for class details and dates for events and availability in February 2009. Visit http://www.thetuscancook.com/ for Chef Giuseppe's profile and recipes.
2. Offering Culinary adventure travel trips to Tuscany, Italy -- which include classes with Chef Giuseppe, guided tours of Slow Food areas, historic towns, scenery, wineries and vineyards, cheese artisans, vegetable farms, and shopping, of course. Explore and experience savory Italian foods, culture, and the good life. Visit http://www.thetuscancook.com/ for available culinary adventure trips. Contact fwtconnection@gmail.com with questions.
3. Promoting Alcantara Vineyards - Verde Valley, Arizona -- red and wine wines created in north central Arizona. Tastings daily from 11 - 5. Experience the beautiful environment along the Verde River and Oak Creek convergence, let your tastebuds experience the incredible delights of Alcantara wines. Coming soon: a Tuscan village with Bed & Breakfast, bistro, artisans and shops. Get to know owner, winemaker and farmer: Barbara Predmore.
4. Plan your travel to Italy: Villa Vita International. Contact owner Gina Ruggiero at www.villavita.net to arrange your travel plans. Villa Vita specializes in personal and small group travel to Italy; customized to your specific desires.
5. Enhance your wine tasting and festival experience with the new wine bag. Hands free to hold your glass, plate, food, and greet friends and new acquaintances. Contact fwtconnection@gmail.com to order the wine bag for your next event.
6. Support local foods, buy local, and promote those who support local foods. Participate in events such as Green Summit, Sustainable Arizona, and support local entities who promote conserving our energy and resources. Support Alcantara Vineyards Harvest Festival
7. Sanelli Italian cutlery - offer the ability to own Italian precision cutlery featuring ergonomic handles for the professional or home chef. Distributed by Sagetra in Quebec. http://www.sagetra.com/ See the unique cutlery for yourself at: http://www.sanelli.com
"Connecting you with food, wine, and travel opportunites"
Created by Karolyn McCain to facilitate connecting individuals and groups with food, wine, and travel opportunities. Creating solutions to experience life at its fullest.
1. Promote Chef Giuseppe Mazzocchi of Tuscany, Italy in Phoenix, Arizona and The Valley of the Sun. Arrange and coordinate cooking classes in various venues: gourmet cooking schools and gourmet retail stores; cooking demontration on TV; special events with local restaurants and chefs. Guest chef availablel for special engagements. Please contact fwtconnection@gmail.com for class details and dates for events and availability in February 2009. Visit http://www.thetuscancook.com/ for Chef Giuseppe's profile and recipes.
2. Offering Culinary adventure travel trips to Tuscany, Italy -- which include classes with Chef Giuseppe, guided tours of Slow Food areas, historic towns, scenery, wineries and vineyards, cheese artisans, vegetable farms, and shopping, of course. Explore and experience savory Italian foods, culture, and the good life. Visit http://www.thetuscancook.com/ for available culinary adventure trips. Contact fwtconnection@gmail.com with questions.
3. Promoting Alcantara Vineyards - Verde Valley, Arizona -- red and wine wines created in north central Arizona. Tastings daily from 11 - 5. Experience the beautiful environment along the Verde River and Oak Creek convergence, let your tastebuds experience the incredible delights of Alcantara wines. Coming soon: a Tuscan village with Bed & Breakfast, bistro, artisans and shops. Get to know owner, winemaker and farmer: Barbara Predmore.
4. Plan your travel to Italy: Villa Vita International. Contact owner Gina Ruggiero at www.villavita.net to arrange your travel plans. Villa Vita specializes in personal and small group travel to Italy; customized to your specific desires.
5. Enhance your wine tasting and festival experience with the new wine bag. Hands free to hold your glass, plate, food, and greet friends and new acquaintances. Contact fwtconnection@gmail.com to order the wine bag for your next event.
6. Support local foods, buy local, and promote those who support local foods. Participate in events such as Green Summit, Sustainable Arizona, and support local entities who promote conserving our energy and resources. Support Alcantara Vineyards Harvest Festival
7. Sanelli Italian cutlery - offer the ability to own Italian precision cutlery featuring ergonomic handles for the professional or home chef. Distributed by Sagetra in Quebec. http://www.sagetra.com/ See the unique cutlery for yourself at: http://www.sanelli.com
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