GOURMET

See What Happened at the 2017 Southern Women's Show!

Taste The Milo's Difference

 Milo’s has crafted a variety of products to please any palate. Satisfy your sweet tooth with their Famous Sweet Tea, quench your thirst with their All Natural Lemonade or rejuvenate with their Organic Green Citrus tea. Whichever you choose, you can be certain that all of Milo’s products are fresh brewed, all natural with no preservatives or additives. Stop by their exhibit space at the Southern Women’s Show and Taste the Milo’s Difference.

Chef Alyssa's Kitchen

Alyssa Gorelick and Andrew Wilen met in Charlotte in Fall 2011. Thinking about the needs of Charlotte, Alyssa and Andrew decided to collaborate their skills as a chef and event planner/marketer respectively. So the pair decided to do what all young, newly dating couples usually do – start their own company. The company’s mission is to provide a comfortable and social environment that will allow guests to enhance their skills for those who love to cook and eat well.
They believe everyone wants to cook more and live healthier. All of their classes are designed to be fun and informative. With these thoughts in mind, Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is a true representation of both their passions. In just a few short years, Chef Alyssa's Kitchen has received local and national recognition. Best Cooking Class in Charlotte by Charlotte Magazine in 2015 and 2016. Ranked as one of the top 9 Cooking Classes in the United States by Tripping.com. In 2017, Chef Alyssa was named Top 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte by The Mecklenburg Times. Andrew was named a Forty Under 40 recipient by the Charlotte Business Journal.

Visit them at the show to learn how you can experience one of their cooking classes.

Family Owned and Community Served

Follow the aroma of the 100% Arabica coffee beans over to the Community Coffee exhibit to try a sample. What makes this coffee so special? Family owned for four generations and named in appreciation of the community of family and friends of it’s founder, Community Coffee serves up great-tasting blends for coffee lovers everywhere. Taste the roasting pride of Baton Rouge, LA; learn about their generous Cash for Schools and Military Match programs; plus pick up a coupon at their exhibit space – just look for the trolley!

Check out this delicious recipe made with Community Coffee.
 
Coffee Crusted Cedar Planked Salmon Salad
Ingredients:
Spice Rub:
¼ cups                                                Brown sugar, dark
¼ cup                                                  Community® Coffee Dark roast, ground finely
1 tablespoon                                       Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon                                       Chili powder
2 teaspoons                                        Coriander, ground
2 teaspoons                                        Black pepper, course ground
1 teaspoon                                          sea salt
1 teaspoon                                          garlic, powder
9 pounds                                             Salmon, boneless, skinless, portioned into 24 (6 oz.) filets
12 (4” rectangle boards)                     Cedar grilling planks, soaked in cold water for 3 hours
 
Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine, brown sugar, Community® Coffee, Old Bay, coriander, black pepper, salt and garlic salts
2. Place the salmon filets on the cedar planks
3. Coat the salmon pieces completely with the spice rub.
4. Over a high heat wood grill, place the salmon on the grill. Cover and cook until the spice rub has melted, about seven to ten minutes. Medium rare is a nice choice.
5. Remove the planks from the grill and loosely cover with foil. Allow them to rest for 10 minutes so that they continue.

Salad:
Ingredients:
16 cups, mixed field greens
12 Roma tomatoes, diced
4 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thinly
4 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
Directions:

1. Toss with salad dressing.
2. Plate portions and top with grilled salmon

Balsamic Vinaigrette:
4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Directions:

1. Place vinegars and all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl
2. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil in a steady stream, whisking steadily until an emulsion is formed and the oil is not separated from the vinegar.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve immediately.

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