SEMINARS
Concordia Seminar Room Schedule
3rd Floor of Tremont Grand
12:00-1:00pm Ticket Cost: FREE
"DISH = FIDEUA"
Presenter: Executive Chef, Michael Costa- Pazo Restaurant
Fideua, is, in effect, paella prepared with noodles instead of rice. This traditional Spanish dish is rich and creamy without the use of any dairy product outside of what is used to make the pasta.
1:30-2:30pm Ticket Cost: $15.00
"Attack of the Clones!" Click Here for Seminar Seat
Presenter: Stefan Soltysiak- Rodney Strong Winery
Pinot Noir is known as the most finicky of grapes, as difficult to grow as it is to make wine from. One of the best tools a winemaker has in crafting fine pinot noir is to take advantage of pinot noir vines’ tendency to misbehave in the vineyards. Strange looking vines can appear out of nowhere, producing grapes that make wine with a noticeably different character. Propagation of one of these capricious vines can lead to unique flavors that add to the complexity of the finished wine. Wine educator, Stefen Soltysiak, will take you through a tasting of four pinot noir clones, all from the same vineyard, followed by a taste of the final product. Note: Ticket Proceeds will go to Charity!
3:00-4:00pm Ticket Cost: $10.00
"Artisanal Cheese and Wine Tasting Adventure" Click Here for Seminar Seat
Presenter: Barrie Lynn- The Cheese Impresario
Artisanal cheeses are THE way to entertain. Everyone wants to know more about them—who makes them, how to serve them, how to put a cheese course together and what wines complement them. Attendees of this seminar will experience cheeses made by the award-winning cheesemakers of Wisconsin. These artisanal cheeses will be paired with two world-class wines- Illumination (2006 Sauvignon Blanc) and Faust (2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon). Enjoying the trend to hand-made and carefully crafted foods, Barrie Lynn is making "mouths happy" with her passion and knowledge. She employs a "hand-to-mouth" approach to cheese education with provocative and informative ways to have a good time while discovering the nuances of fine artisanal cheeses. Some of What You Will Learn While Eating & Drinking:
•Learn how to get the most out of tasting cheese
•Learn how to maximize your cheese & wine pairing experience
•Learn how to use rare condiments to expand the flavor profiles of the cheese and build
a bridge to wines
•Learn how to thrill your friends at your next cheese tasting party
4:30-5:30pm Ticket Cost: FREE
“The Basic Art of Italian Cooking”
Presenter: Maria Liberati
Former international supermodel turned celebrity chef, Maria Liberati, author of the best selling book, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking will demonstrate recipes from her book with tips, techniques from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking. Maria will also be introducing her new line of spice blends developed in Italy- Sapori D’Italia and sharing stories of life in her villa in Italy.Maria has been featured in Tastes of Italia magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, Healthy Cooking Magazine, Cooking Light, Health Magazine as well as TV and radio appearances throughout the USA & Italy.
Composite Seminar Room Schedule
3rd Floor of Tremont Grand
10am – 11:00am Ticket Cost: $50.00
“Kids Kitchen” Click Here to Purchase Ticket
Sign your child up for the ‘Kids Kitchen’ at the Tremont Grand and watch as their imagination runs wild. Chef Nancy Longo of Pierpoint Restaurant will teach the young budding chefs on dim sum- teaching techniques on pot stickers, egg rolls and tempura veggies. This hands-on, interactive seminar will provide young chefs with cooking tips that will help them in years to come! Tickets include the cooking seminar, a take home mini-cooking kit, chef’s hat, apron and a copy of Kitchen Playdates by Lauren Bank Deen and recipes from Chef Longo to try at home! A parent or guardian must be present during the seminar.
12Noon-1:00pm Ticket Cost: $10.00
“Wine 101 for Women (and the men who love them)” Click Here for Seminar Seat
Presenter: Monyka Berrocosa, Grape Ventures LLC
Get Educated not Intimidated with author and wine educator Monyka Berrocosa, one of Maryland's favorite wine women and founder of The Women's Wine & Dine (r). The WW&D is a women-only wine tasting event series held throughout Maryland and in Delaware.In Wine 101, "M" as friends call her, will be serving up can do how to about wine appreciation, food and wine pairing and starting your own wine cellar. Taste some interesting wines that are anything but chardonnary or your common cabernet. Ticket cost includes one-hour interactive seminar and flights of wine.
1:30-2:30pm Ticket Cost: $10.00
“Entertaining with Ease- Hors d’oeuvers with Cheese” Click Here for Seminar Seat Presenter: Chef Christopher Paternotte, VIN Restaurant
A variety of cheeses paired with savory or sweet condiments are all you need to please a crowd! With its diverse flavors, and unusual shapes, colors and textures, artisan cheese makes sophisticated entertaining simple. Chef Paternotte will teach you some quick and easy hors d‘oeuvres sure to please any guests. Ticket cost includes food sampling and wine pairing.
3:00-5:00pm
"Wine Map of Italy"
Presenter: Olivia Boru, Sommelier for the Charleston Group
Come taste the flavors of
Veterans Seminar Room Schedule
3rd Floor of Tremont Grand
12Noon-1:00pm Ticket Cost: $10.00
“Beer and Cheese Pairing” Click Here for Seminar Seat
Presenter: Hugh Sisson, Clipper City Brewing Co.
Sure, cheese and wine go great together- but so does cheese and beer. Join Hugh Sisson, owner of Clipper City Brewery, as he tells you why some of his brews pair nicely with Cabot Creamery’s finest. Come find out why Loose Cannon’s herbal and fruity flavor is a perfect mate with Tomato Basil Cheddar, why the espresso taste of Peg Leg Stout complements the jalapeno peppers in Hot Habanero Cheddar …and more! Ticket cost includes one-hour interactive seminar, cheese sampling and beer flights.
1:30-2:30pm Ticket Cost: FREE
“It’s All About the Mood”
Presenter: Rocky Fino, Will Cook For Sex: A Guys Guide To Cooking
“Women hang great importance on the Mood. When it comes to being in the mood, guys are like light bulbs…we can be turned on like the flick of a switch. There can be a hundred issues going on in our heads, but if she offers one suggestive move, the remaining 99 are gone.” -excerpt from Will Mix. Every woman appreciates a little chivalry from their man, and every man would like to get lucky. Food has the ability to accomplish this.
Ticket Cost: $20.00
3:00-4:00pm (50% Off Offer at www.rsvpwines.com)
"Pinot Envy" Click Here for Seminar Seat
Presenter: Al Spoler
Be the first in Maryland to taste these new releases. This seminar will showcase 8 US producers of pinot noir, each from different regions in California and Oregon. Attendees will spend the hour immersed in the beauty of the hottest grape around, taste wines, learning more about pinot noir and having some serious fun. These Wineries are all represented by RSVP Wines and come direct into the state of Maryland. Wines presented are highly allocated – 20 autographed bottles of each wine will be available for sale to seminar participants. Deb Shiatzlein – Winemaker/Owner for Bink Wines will personally present her Pinot Noir.
Wineries: Lachini Vineyards, Youngberg Hill, Zivo, William James Cellars, Lost Canyon, Hug Cellars, Bink Wines and Vision Cellars
4:30-5:30pm Ticket Cost: $10.00
“Wine Style for Your Lifestyle” Click Here for Seminar Seat
Presenter: Jamie Foster, Vin Strategies, LLC
Lifestyles that look, feel and taste luxurious start with wine. Wine Stylist, Jamie Foster, shows you how to shop the right wine match for who you are and where you want to go. It all begins with the wine's style. Ticket cost includes one-hour interactive seminar and flights of wine.
Demo Stage Schedule
Corinthian Room on the 2nd Floor of Tremont Grand
(Demo Stage seating included in admission cost)
12Noon-1:00pm
“Put Manners on the Menu”
Presenter: Nancy Mitchell, The Etiquette Advocate
Successful entertaining is much more than putting food on the table and wine in the glass. It’s putting your best foot forward to host guests with style and grace. How do your manners measure up? Join the Etiquette Advocate for a crash course in party protocol and learn to be the perfect host or guest. Don’t let your behavior keep you off the A list.”
1:30-2:30pm
"Celebrity Omelet Challenge"
Come watch as Baltimore’s local media personalities, including Sarah Caldwell (WBAL-TV), Jessica Kartalija and Bernedette Woods (WJZ-TV) and Maria Dennis (Mix 106.5/WMAR-TV) compete against each other to see who can create the perfect omelet. Who better to judge these breakfast favorites other than a panel of Baltimore’s chefs. You don’t want to miss this challenge!
3:00-4:00pm
"Food Blogging 101"
Come meet your Baltimore Bloggers as a panel of local bloggers discuss everything and anything about the area restaurants, the dos and don’ts of eating out and much more!
Bloggers: John Donahue (Baltimore Snacker), Xani & Erin Podolny (Black Coffee and a Donut), Dara Bunjon (Dining Dish), Rachel Rappaport (Coconut and Lime), Andrea Farnum (Kitchen Goddess), Kit Pollard (Mango & Ginger), Meg Fairfax Fielding (Pigtown-Pigout.Blogspot), Roopa Kalyanaraman (Raspberry Eggplant), Dan Taylor (The Hungover Gourmet) and Jake Slagle (Unique Culinary Adventures).
4:30-5:30pm
“Focaccia"
Presenter: Baker, Dale Dugan- Charleston Group
Join Baker Dale Dugan and learn the secrets behind making this flat, oven-baked Italian bread. Focaccia is derived from the Latin word focus meaning “centre” and also “fireplace” -- the fireplace being in the centre of the house -- and this is a bread baked in the hearth.
Main Stage Schedule
Edinburgh Hall on the 5th Floor of Tremont Grand
(Main Stage seating included in admission cost)
11:00-12:00pm
"Cake and Butter Cream- from Scratch" 
Presenter: Warren Brown, Sugar Rush
and Cake Love Bakeries
Got a sweet tooth? If so, Warren Brown will create for you a recipe from his bakery, CakeLove, icing and all! Warren Brown is the host of Sugar Rush on The Food Network and the owner of CakeLove and Love Café. Mr. Brown loves working in the kitchen and developing new products that are sold through his bakery and café. His career path has been anything but normal and that adds to a lot of the excitement in the sweets he creates.
2:00-3:00pm 
"Get Pie Style"
Presenter: Rodney Henry, Dangerously Delicious Pies
One hour of pie construction. An entertaining and amusing look at the process of putting together top notch, 100 percent handmade, Gourmet Savory Pies, Sweet Pies and Quiche, From Baltimore’s own Pie Baking Rock-n-Roller, and proprietor of Dangerously Delicious Pies, Rodney Henry. Don't miss out!
3:30pm – 4:30pm 
"Bay Friendly Food"
Presenter: John Shields, Culinary Ambassador of the Chesapeake Bay
Chef John Shields will lead a seminar to take a look at how our food/recipe choices affect the health of our families, communities and overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. The seminar will include an overview of local food resources, seasonal menu planning and shopping tips. John will demonstrate two "Bay Friendly" recipes.
5:00 - 6:00pm
"Easy Appetizers- Five Steps or Less" 
Presenter: Michael Midgley, Top Chef
Join Top Chef competitor, Michael Midgley, as he prepares for you simple apps that even you can create in no time! Michael's menu includes deep fried asparagus, crab rangoon, sausage stuffed dates and bacon wrapped crackers. With just a few ingredients on hand you can always be ready to entertain!
