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  • Fancy Food Show 2024 Ethnic Trends

    Networking and educational events mark this 49th show, a pivotal gathering where innovation meets opportunity," said SFA President Bill Lynch, and one that predicts and can predict the future for the $194 billion specialty food industry....

  • Quince: Rewriting Ethnic History

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) The first time I saw quince was in the form of paste. Owner Alex at La’Española showed me the inviting flat, gelatin rectangles when I wrote about Spanish Thanksgiving and the dishes that would have been served at the event. I fell in love. Slices were the perfect board match for rustic bread, [&hellip...

  • Spanish First Thanksgiving in America News

    Dishes from Spain will once again be on our Thanksgiving table this year.   This because the first Thanksgiving was actually celebrated in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565. The news: so many new Spanish products are now mainstream...

  • Chef Conference at LATTC Goes Global

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) “Chef Con” or Chef Conference is an event for the chef and restaurant industry community. But anyone interested in the quality, sustainability and preparation of what they eat, including the most delicious and comprehensive variety of prepared dishes, will find this event fascinating and timely. F...

  • “Have Some Madeira (in New Ways!), M’Dear”

    Madeira turns out to be full of surprises. At the recent Madeira Wine Experience we learned firsthand how that this ancient and historic fortified wine pairs beautifully with contemporary dishes of all courses ...

  • Perfect International Breads: Go Cute or Go Home

    Great affection in America for European, artisan breads like angelic French brioche is not news. News wildly popular Hawaiian and Japanese breads are joining it. The news: go cute or go home ...

  • (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral 2023

    It's almost impossible to imagine (and photograph) the magnificence and drama of the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show. We were so honored to be guests of mega-giant Melissa's Produce. ...

  • Hatch Chili Season 2023: All You Need to Know

    (Gerry Furth-Sides) Once you hear about the “Hatch Chili,” it seems you see them everywhere. At one time, the short harvest season was focused on the Labor Day roastings in Hatch, New Mexico. Huell Howser’s California Gold TV show showcased the roasting, and the attendees there that included devoted Los Angelen...