Gourmet Getaway Weekend

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The weekend will begin with registration on Friday evening at the kitchens of JMCatering, with welcome appetizers and wine. While dinner is not included that evening, coupons for area restaurants will be provided offering some discounts to local eateries. 

On Saturday, the tour will begin with a visit to the Canyon Rim National Park Visitor Center, with its stunning views of the New River Gorge. Next, participants will tour Blue Smoke Salsa, in Ansted, WV and taste the salsa that has earned the title The Salsa of the Americas. A lunch at Pies and Pints will offer a choice of their gourmet pizzas. After lunch, the event will continue with food samplings at the retail shops of Fayetteville; Studio B Wine & Art Gallery, Trillium Crafts will provide a tasting of West Virginia jams and jellies; Gumbo's restaurant will give tastings of Cajun appetizers and Wisteria's Gifts will present some sweets. 

The afternoon will continue with a trip to Tamarack the world famous showplace for all WV arts and goods. Executive Chef Jamie Henderson will present a cooking demonstration to participants. Following the school, coupons for Tamarack will be provided for use in the arts complex. A dinner prepared by Chef Jamie will be given and will be followed by a performance of Julia Child by storyteller and actress Karen Vuranch, in the theatre. 

The weekend events continue on Sunday at the kitchen of Gourmet on the Gorge. Chef Joy Marr will hold a cooking class for the participants and the event will culminate with a Sunday brunch on site. Chef Joy is well-known for her outstanding cooking and the FEAST from the FIELDS garden to the table dinner she produces yearly. The brunch will be prepared using the freshest ingredients harvested locally creating a memorable season based menu.

 

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