Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Food Seminars Schedule

COOK… CREATE… CELEBRATE…

                                                                                    

Want to learn the latest in culinary trends and techniques?  Be sure to attend our complimentary seminars on the Meijer Food Stage where experts will share the latest in preparation, plating, variety, and flavors!  The Meijer Food Stage will be furnished by Williams Kitchen.

  

Don't miss this opportunity to take in our diverse line-up of speakers, from local chefs to national celebrities.  You will be given the expertise to WOW your holiday guests and entertain all year long!

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The following information is from the 2011 Wine, Beer & Food Festival.

 

MEIJER FOOD STAGE SEMINAR SCHEDULE

 

Thursday, November 17

6:00 PM ~    Creating an Easy Holiday Dessert Buffet

                       Presented by Kristen Johnson, RD and Shari Steinbach, MS RD

 

7:00 PM ~    15 Minute Appetizer Party - 5 Easy Holiday Recipes

                       Presented by Shari Steinbach, MS RD, Meijer Healthy Living Manager

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Friday, November 18

5:00 PM ~    Wine and Cheese Party Made Simple

                      Presented by David Stanley, Wine & Beverage Steward, Meijer at Cascade

 

6:00 PM ~    Destructed Holiday Favorites, Traditional Recipes - Unique Presentations

                      Presented by Ray Sierengowski, CEC / CCE, Meijer Corporate Research Chef and Jennifer Gritters, Associate Research Chef

 

7:00 PM ~    Fresh and Local Ingredients for a Homegrown Thanksgiving

                      Presented by Amanda Leatherman, The Fresh Chef

 

8:00 PM ~    15 Minute Appetizer Party - 5 Easy Holiday Recipes

                      Presented by Kristen Johnson, RD, Meijer Healthy Living Advisor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

Saturday, November 19

1:00 PM ~    Fresh and Local Ingredients for a Homegrown Thanksgiving

                      Presented by Amanda Leatherman, The Fresh Chef

 

2:00 PM ~    Destructed Holiday Favorites, Traditional Recipes - Unique Presentations

                      Presented by Ray Sierengowski, CEC / CCE, Meijer Corporate Research Chef and Jennifer Gritters, Associate Research Chef

 

3:00 PM ~    Comfort Food Fix - Feel Good Favorites Made Healthy

                      Presented by Ellie Krieger, RD, Host of Healthy Appetite on the Cooking Channel

                      *Immediately following the demonstration, Ellie will be signing books in the Meijer Booth Area from 4pm - 5pm!

 

4:00 PM ~    Deconstructed Holiday Favorites, Traditional Recipes - Unique Presentations

                      Presented by Ray Sierengowski CEC / CCE, Meijer Corporate Research Chef and Jennifer Gritters, Associate Research Chef

 

5:00 PM ~    15 Minute Appetizer Party - 5 Easy Holiday Recipes

                      Presented by Tina Miller, MS RD and Shari Steinbach, MS RD

 

6:00 PM ~    Wine and Cheese Party Made Simple

                      Presented by David Stanley, Wine & Beverage Steward, Meijer at Cascade

 

7:00 PM ~    Creating an Easy Holiday Dessert Buffet

                      Presented by Tina Miller, MS RD and Shari Steinbach, MS RD