November 13-15, 2009

Horticulture Building at the New York State Fairgrounds

Friday, November 13th	6pm - 8:30pm	Harvest Fest Preview Charity Gala
Saturday, November 14th	10:00am - 5:00pm	Pride of New York Harvest Fest
Sunday, November 15th	12 noon - 5:00pm	Pride of New York Harvest Fest

Seminars

Celebrate the great taste of New York State! Watch chefs from across the region demonstrate how to create delectable dishes using fresh, quality foods grown and produced close to home. Learn the art of perfect pairings as each chef compliments his meal with a savory New York State wine or beer and learn more about each during seminars presented by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation and the New York State Brewers Association.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

11:00am	Pride of New York Cooking Seminar - Wegmans Kitchen Paul Midgley, Chef/Owner Cutting Edge Catering, Syracuse. Chef Paul believes that some of the best products around can be found in our own backyard. He prides himself on sourcing, preparing and serving his clientele local, sustainable, organic and seasonal foods. Named CNY-area Chef of the Year for 2008, Paul will be opening the Cuento Gastro Pub in Manlius in the fall of 2009, featuring a locally driven, seasonal menu.
12:00pm	Wine & Chocolate - Martha Eddy Room Wine, in moderation, is good for the heart. Chocolate, on the other hand, is good for the soul. Why not enjoy both for some delicious decadence with none of the guilt? Come discover fine New York wines, succulent sweets, and your favorite combination of the two in this tasty Harvest Fest tradition.
1:00pm	Pride of New York Cooking Seminar - Wegmans Kitchen Mary Kiernan, CCC, PCII. Chef Mary is an instructor in the School of Hospitality Management in the College of Human Ecology at Syracuse University, Syracuse. She is the Vice President of the Syracuse Chapter of the American Culinary Federation and Co-Chair of the SkillsUSA Culinary Arts competition for high school students held in Syracuse. Chef Mary is a Certified Chef de Cuisine, Professional Chef II graduate from the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY).
2:00pm	Wine & Cheese - Martha Eddy Room Say 'Cheese!' Wine and cheese have long been a picture perfect combination. Luckily for New York State residents, some of the best of each is produced right in their backyard. Chateaugay-based McCadam Cheese was recently rated "America’s Best Cheese" in a national cheese competition! Learn from the pros which creamy choice complements each variety and vintage of New York wine.
3:00pm	Favorite Beers with Favorite Foods - Martha Eddy Room Come learn the science of craft brewing and the art of making the perfect brew. Have the opportunity to sample New York beers and learn which foods are the perfect complements to your favorite New York beer. The New York State Brewers Association invites you to sample five (5) unique brews and taste what you may be missing.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
12:00pm	Wine & Chocolate - Martha Eddy Room Wine, in moderation, is good for the heart. Chocolate, on the other hand, is good for the soul. Why not enjoy both for some delicious decadence with none of the guilt? Come discover fine New York wines, succulent sweets, and your favorite combination of the two in this tasty Harvest Fest tradition.
12:30pm	Pride of New York Cooking Seminar - Wegmans Kitchen Jake Brach, CCC, Regional Culinary Manager, Rich Products Corporation, Foodservice Division and CIA graduate. Chef Brach joined Rich's Culinary team, where he conducts product demonstrations and training sessions for brokers, distributors, and Rich's customers. Named Rich's Regional Culinary Manager of the Year in 2004, Chef Brach also teaches basic culinary technology classes at the company's headquarters in Buffalo and other locations in the Northeast.
1:30pm	Ask The Winemaker - Martha Eddy Room Learn what's behind the winemaking process and have your wine-related questions answered, all while enjoying a tasting of some of New York's award-winning wines. Winemakers to be announced.
2:30pm	Pride of New York Cooking Seminar - Wegmans Kitchen Anand "A.J." Jayapal, Executive Chef, Panza's on the Lake, Saratoga Springs. Chef A.J. has received numerous awards in competitions locally and nationally, and has medals/merits in international competitions. He has exceptional experience working with such events as the James Beard Foundation Awards and Annual Chef and Champagne, and has had the privilege of cooking with internationally known chefs. He has also worked as a food stylist for the regional award-winning cooking show, Carmine's Table. Chef A.J.'s recipe for a great kitchen is "spontaneous cookery dictated by instinct."
3:30pm	Favorite Beers with Favorite Foods - Martha Eddy Room Come learn the science of craft brewing and the art of making the perfect brew. Have the opportunity to sample New York beers and learn which foods are the perfect complements to your favorite New York beer. The New York State Brewers Association invites you to sample five (5) unique brews and taste what you may be missing.