Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Food Seminars Schedule

COOK… CREATE… CELEBRATE…

                                                                                    

Want to learn the latest in culinary trends and techniques?  Be sure to attend our complimentary seminars on the Meijer Food Stage where experts will share the latest in preparation, plating, variety, and flavors!  The Meijer Food Stage will be furnished by Williams Kitchen.

  

Don't miss this opportunity to take in our diverse line-up of speakers, from local chefs to national celebrities.  You will be given the expertise to WOW your holiday guests and entertain all year long!

 

The following information is from the 2012 Wine, Beer & Food Festival.  The 2013 Festival information will be coming soon.

 

 


 

MEIJER FOOD STAGE SEMINAR SCHEDULE

 

Thursday, November 8

6:00 PM ~    Brewing up a Great Meal with Beer

                       Presented by Shari Steinbach, MS RD and Tina Miller, MS RD

 

7:00 PM ~    Fresh and Easy Comfort Foods

                       Presented by Amanda Leatherman, The Fresh Chef

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Friday, November 9

5:00 PM ~    Wine and Cheese Party Made Simple

                      Presented by David Stanley, Wine & Beverage Steward, Meijer at Cascade

 

6:00 PM ~    Thai for Two - The Restaurant Version Paired with a Healthier Version

                      Presented by Ray Sierengowski, CEC / CCE, Meijer Corporate Research Chef and Jennifer Gritters, Associate Research Chef

 

7:00 PM ~    Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food

                      Presented by Jaye Beeler, Journalist and Author

                      **Jaye's presentation will be followed by a book signing of her new book

 

8:00 PM ~    Brewing up a Great Meal with Beer

                      Presented by Tina Miller, MS RD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Saturday, November 10

1:00 PM ~    Fresh and Easy Comfort Foods

                      Presented by Amanda Leatherman, The Fresh Chef

 

2:00 PM ~    Thai for Two - The Restaurant Version Paired with a Healthier Version

                      Presented by Ray Sierengowski, CEC / CCE, Meijer Corporate Research Chef and Jennifer Gritters, Associate Research Chef

 

3:00 PM ~    Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food

                      Presented by Jaye Beeler, Journalist and Author

                      **Jaye's presentation will be followed by a book signing of her new book

 

4:00 PM ~    Thai for Two - The Restaurant Version Paired with a Healthier Version

                      Presented by Ray Sierengowski CEC / CCE, Meijer Corporate Research Chef and Jennifer Gritters, Associate Research Chef

 

5:00 PM ~    Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food

                      Presented by Jaye Beeler, Journalist and Author

                      **Jaye's presentation will be followed by a book signing of her new book

 

6:00 PM ~    Wine and Cheese Party Made Simple

                      Presented by David Stanley, Wine & Beverage Steward, Meijer at Cascade

 

7:00 PM ~    Canapes For Your Holiday Party

                      Presented by Chef Angus Campbell, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, Grand Rapids Community College