An Event for Sunset magazine
We love a challenge! So when Sunset magazine asked us to not only create a sit-down dinner for foodies, but also work with top-name chef during the magazine's very popular Celebration Weekend 2011 on its Palo Alto campus, we jumped at the chance. Our chefs worked with Sharri Belisle Events for months with in advance on the logistics of assembling ingredients and recipes for a variety of well-known chefs who would be appearing during the weekend and giving cooking demonstrations on everything from cupcakes and seasonal fare to Mexican and Vietnamese. Led by Good Gracious' Chef Joanne Purnell, our team -- myself, Laura Stevens, David Cho and Laurie Smith -- then traveled to the site to work with these chefs throughout the weekend. Two of the chefs on stage We assisted Rick Bayless , Frontera Grill, who demonstrated with the flavors of Mexico, Govind Armstrong from 8 oz Burger Bar who shared a market-driven menu, Traci des Jardins from Jardiniere who did a demo inspired by her ...