From Farmers’ Market to Meal
Meet the Central Coast growers who feed California and the nation with the freshest, most flavorful produce. Bring your questions about their crops and methods and learn growing tricks and techniques. Then head to the demonstration kitchen for presentations by local chefs, farmers, and Sunset magazine editors.
Sponsored by the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau.
From Farmers’ Market to Meal Seminars
Saturday, October 1st
Garden, Market to Meal Chef Experience
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Ever wonder what it’s like for a professional chef to shop at a farmers’ market? Here’s your chance to see them in action, picking produce from the garden, hitting the farmers’ market, and developing a menu from those items. Regional chefs lead you through the Sunset Kitchen Garden and then prepare a meal with the bounty selected.
Special Fall Salads
Saturday, at Noon
Sunset Associate Food Editor Elaine Johnson will show you how to use the harvest of fall fruits, nuts, and veggies in inventive salads that are as beautiful as they are healthy.
The Perfect Way to Chop, Dice, and Peel the Most Challenging Produce
Saturday, at 1:30 p.m.
Want to learn how to dice a mango like a pro? Expertly cut up a pineapple? Sunset Recipe Editor Amy Machnak will demonstrate the perfect way to prepare your favorite but most difficult to handle vegetables and fruits. With Amy’s proven techniques and tips from years of being a chef, you’ll be cooking faster and better with the season’s best produce.
Vegetarian Sandwiches
Saturday, at 3:00 p.m.
Sunset Test Kitchen Manager Stephanie Dean will show you how to create hearty, delicious, and healthy veggie sandwiches. They’re perfect for picnics—or any time you need a meal on the go.
3 Ways with Fresh Figs
Saturday, at 4:00 p.m.
Sunset Associate Food Editor Elaine Johnson will show you the season’s best varieties of figs and how to enjoy them in quick and easy but impressive recipes that highlight their sweet flavor and beauty.
Sunday, October 2nd
Serve Up Local Cheese with Style
Sunday, at 10:30 a.m.
Sunset Associate Food Editor Elaine Johnson will show you how to set up an elegant cheese board for easy entertaining, plus teach you how to pair cheeses with the right fruits, nuts, and accompaniments, with wines to match.
Garden, Market to Meal Chef Experience
Sunday, Noon and 1:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what it’s like for a professional chef to shop at a farmers’ market? Here’s your chance to see them in action, picking produce from the garden, hitting the farmers’ market, and developing a menu from those items. Regional chefs and Sunset magazine editors lead you through the Sunset Kitchen Garden and shop at the California Farm Bureau farmers’ market. Then watch as they prepare a meal with the bounty you’ve selected.
Flavorful New Dips for Fresh Veggies
Sunday, at 3:00 p.m.
Go beyond ranch dressing and hummus with Sunset magazine’s Test Kitchen Coordinator, Stephanie Dean. With her fresh takes on dips, you’ll learn inventive ways to dress up your veggies.
