American Wine and Food Festival 2009

The 27th American Wine and Food Festival

To Benefit Meals on Wheels

When I think of my friends who are in the culinary world..I always think of them as givers, nurturers...after all isn't that what a Chef does when preparing a meal? I can imagine them peaking through the crack in the kitchen door or over the expansive dining room of a restaurant such as SPAGO to see if their art is being appreciated. They are also looking to see if they have brought joy to the diner. Well then it should come as no surprise that those people who are at the top of the culinary world are also those who have the largest hearts and are the biggest givers. Proudly, my very dear friend Barbara Lazaroff epitomizes that role and along with many in the culinary world will hold the 27th Wine and Food Festival to benefit Meals on Wheels. Barbara Lazaroff and Wolfgang Puck founded this event and every year the reach of their festival feeds more and more people who otherwise might go hungry. This is a must support, must be there event. It is a weekend of events starting on October 2. The main event is an incredible Saturday night on the backlot of Universal Studios featuring top chefs and vintners from around the country. What better way to spend your time then tasting incredible food, sipping wonderful wine and all for a great cause. The information on the festival is available on the website at www.awff.org I often say a "Toast to Monet " when speaking of Monet's Palate but in this case I say " A toast to those who truly know how to give to others" - Aileen Bordman