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2008 Gluten-Free Culinary Summit

The Third Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit is scheduled for September 19-21, 2008, in Providence, Rhode Island.

The weekend is packed full of seminars, demonstrations, recipe tastings and discussions on gluten-free cooking and baking from some of the top chefs in the field.

The annual summit is a premiere source of trend-setting alternatives to wheat-based recipes and is open to any foodies interested in learning more about gluten-free options.

Schedule of Events ~

(For complete schedule, click here)

Friday, September 19, 2008

Welcome & Perspectives: Exploring New Culinary Frontiers and Inspirations ~ Taking the Gluten-Free Food Movement to the Next Level

Presenters: Suzanne Bowland, Founder and Executive Producer of GF Culinary Productions, Inc. (Denver, CO) and author of The Living Gluten-Free Answer Book; and Ann Whelan, Publisher/Editor, Gluten-Free Living Magazine (Hastings-on-Hudson, NY)

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Gluten-Free Gastronomy: Ancient Grains Bring Vitality and Versatility

Presenter: Cynthia Harriman, Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies, The Whole Grains Council / Oldways (Boston, MA)

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Romancing the Bun: Time-Honored Breakfast Breadstuffs

Presenter: Pastry Chef Mary Schaefer, Director of Education, Notter School of Pastry Arts (Orlando, FL)

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Mission Achievable: New Paths and Expectations in Gluten-Free Patisserie

Presenter:  Chef Richard Coppedge, Certified Master Baker, Professor of Baking and Pastry, and author of Gluten-Free Baking with The Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY)

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

It's a Wonderful Bread! Essential Tips, Tools, & Strategies for Great Gluten-Free Bread Making

Presenter: Carol Fenster, Ph.D., author of Gluten-Free Quick & Easy and 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes Savory Palate, Inc. (Centennial, CO)

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Gluten-Free Culinary Arts Dining Night in Downtown Providence

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

A Full Menu of Culinary Adventure To Be Announced ~ Requires separate registration from the Summit's educational programs and will be announced soon. Please feel free to register early for your educational program and details on the dining night will soon follow.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Paradise Found: The Art of Gluten-Free Desserts

Presenter:  Chef Instructor Dean Lavornia, Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI)

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Much Ado About Dumplings!

Presenter: Chef Joel Schaefer, Manager, Product Development and Special Diets, Walt Disney World Food & Beverage (Orlando, FL)

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Brave New Bisques and Breadings

Presenter:  Chef Robert Landolphi, Director of Culinary Operations, University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Importance of Being Savvy: Smart & Scrumptious Recipe Ideas for the Gluten-Free Treasury of Ingredients

Presenter: Lori Sobelson, Program Director, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods (Milwaukie, OR)

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Great Expectations: Building a New Legacy of Cuisine with a Sweet Finish for the Palate

Presenter: Chef Walter Potenza, Walter's Ristorante d'Italia / Chef Walter's Cooking School (Providence, RI)

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

GF Culinary Gala with Summit Chefs/Presenters at The Providence Biltmore

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

This September, It's Not Too Early To Begin Preparing for the Holidays with the Summit's Hands-On Holiday Edition!

7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Includes GF Continental Breakfast and A Convenient Box Lunch for Traveling)

Registration for the Gluten-Free Culinary Gala Dinner is $75.00 per person, and registration for classes range from $159.00 (for just the September 21 session) to $569 (for the entire weekend).

Early bird registration deadline: Friday, June 27, 2008.

Visit the website or call 303-368-9990 for more information.

Head over to the MyGourmetConnection forums to see winning recipes from the student division of the 2008 Gluten-Free Baking Invitational.

Posted by Erika Pitera in: Food Events

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