Demonstrations at FlavorFest

The FlavorFest welcomes a number of chefs and other experts annually to provide unque and entertaining demonstrations on everything from food and wine pairing to creating the perfect man-meal. Learn about the experts lined up for 2012 below, and check back as we continue to add to our line up!

	Christine Waltermyer Christine Waltermyer is the founder and director of The Natural Kitchen Cooking School, with classes offered in New York and New Jersey. She is the author of The Natural Vegan Kitchen, available through Amazon. With over 15 years of experience in the field of natural cooking, Christine is a masterful chef and teacher specializing in macrobiotic, vegan and raw foods cuisines. Her personal chef clients have included well-known celebrities, and Christine also teaches Food for Life cooking classes for The Cancer Project. She has co-taught with legendary natural foods leader, Michio Kushi, at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts. Christine has also been a cooking instructor at the annual North American Vegetarian Society's Vegetarian Summerfest in Johnstown, PA. Christine has taught dynamic cooking classes at Integral Yoga Institute in NYC, Dean's Natural Food Market in Ocean, NJ; and Whole Foods Market in Princeton, NJ. Christine is a graduate of Millersville University, the Kushi Institute, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Christine is a certified wellness coach through the Coach Training Alliance, and she specializes in prenatal nutrition and diets for children with special needs. It is Christine's passion to empower others with the skills and knowledge to create radiant health.
	Mark Garber Mark Garber, wine maker and owner of Lancaster Homebrew will be returning this year to share some tips on getting started in home winemaking. The demonstration will include a discussion of the neccesary equipment for wine making and instruction on making wine from juice kits. There will also be some discussion on making wine from fresh seasonal fruits. Stay for free wine samples after the demonstration. For additional information on winemaking, please visit our website: lancasterhomebrew.com.
	Randy Tomasacci Chef Randy Tomasacci is the head chef for Bittersweet Herb Farm. Bittersweet makes all Natural Gourmet food products and is based in Shelburne Massachusetts.Chef Randy travels all over the Country doing cooking demonstrations, classes, television guest appearances and private catered events. He is also the author of The Artisan Gourmet, favorite recipes from Bittersweet Herb Farm and is currently working on his latest cook book.
	S.J. Moyer S.J. Moyer is an author from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Over the past few years, S.J. Moyer has found a bit of success in the publishing world and has recently become a member of the electronic book age with titles available through Kindle and Nook. Though S.J. Moyer is primarily a writer of fiction, a candid conversation amongst friends inspired him to write a cook book with a collection of dishes that he has enjoyed preparing. The cook book became quite a success and has been a top seller since the day it became available. An online cooking show was devised some time later to promote the book. Both the show and the cook book are seasoned with stories and anecdotes pertaining to anything from food to past experiences. Often humorous as well as colorful, S.J. Moyer remains a storyteller even when in the kitchen.
	Thais da Silva Welcome to Dia Doce, a truly indulgent cupcake experience. At Dia Doce, we carefully prepare and bake our gourmet cupcakes from scratch every day. We pair the elegance of hand-decorated cupcakes with original tempting flavors. Our products are made with 100% natural ingredients with no artificial flavors, and we aim to buy our ingredients from as many local suppliers as possible. We're happy to meet your needs for any occasion, from weddings to parties to a few simple delicacies "just because". Each of our handmade treats are a reminder that life is comprised of many sweet days in which some of the best things are simple and unexpected . . .