My luck, I had two events in the same building on the same evening. How awesome is that?
Originally I had planned on just going to the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo. But then, I found out I had won a ticket to go see Jamie Oliver!! How sweet is that? I was a happy camper. (thanks to @mybindi)
I have attended the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo for YEARS. (this doesn’t come as a surprise to you, does it?). Every year, I promise myself that Im going to try try new wines and every year I end up drinking beer!! This year, was a little different. I had THREE samples of beers and ONE sample of wine. (I’m a big time drinker, can you tell?).
I discovered a gluten free beer from Nickelbrook brewery, that will soon be on the shelves of your local LCBO. This is exciting news.
I also stopped by to say hi (and to drink beer) at the Creemore booth and the Beaus booth.
As for the wine: I did infact have a glass at the Muskoka Lakes Winery booth. That was the only glass of wine that I sampled. What is wrong with me?…(don’t answer that question).
As for the food: I had a wonderful cheese platter from Taste of Cheese. It was a perfect combination and I was happy that I found them. What’s a gourmet food show, without a cheese platter?
All in all it was a great night. I enjoyed beer, wine, cheese AND meeting lots of twitter friends. Here’s the list: @pronosher @foodie411 @zoltanszabo @SaraBHood @M3Foods @CdnFoodieGirl @JenniferBlylok @kalaofagas @MirandaAK @strub_pickleman @sweetescapes.
NEXT EVENT: Jamie Oliver.
I must admit, I only went for about 45 minutes. I missed the introduction and only went for the question and answer period and watched his cooking demonstration.
The hall was packed with 3,000 people. Clearly Jamie Oliver is a celebrity chef!!!
He is definitely entertaining, passionate about food, committed to local food, and charming too!!
But I was still hungry and thirsty, so I returned back to the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo. Me Bad.!!!
Four hours flew by!!! A fun evening – that’s for sure.
