May 19-22, 2008, Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI
Celebrity Chef Special Event at Milwaukee Public Market
In conjunction with the 2008 national conference, Prevent Child Abuse America will present a Celebrity Chef Special Event to be held at the Milwaukee Public Market on May 19, 2008. This cooking demonstration featuring healthy family meals will be presented by Chef Wynnie Stein from the famed Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, New York. Chef Stein is a co-founder of the Moosewood collective, and has been a cookbook author and chef for more than 20 years. She has spent the last few years helping develop and market a line of Moosewood's organic soups and frozen entrees that are available nationwide.
The Moosewood philosophy emphasizes healthful natural foods cuisine, and the use of fresh, local ingredients. For more than thirty-three years Moosewood Restaurant has been acclaimed as a driving force in the world of creative vegetarian cooking. They've been named one of the thirteen most influential restaurants of the 20th Century by Bon Appetit magazine. The Moosewood Collective has also authored eleven internationally acclaimed cookbooks, their latest being Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers.
The connection between healthy food and child abuse prevention is found around the dinner table. Nutritious, delicious family dinners provide the backdrop for strengthening connections between parents and children, sharing news of the day and bonding around the dinner table. Studies show that children who eat dinner with their families regularly are less likely to get involved with drugs and alcohol, tend to get better grades, exhibit less stress and eat better than those who do not. With childhood obesity on the rise, healthy eating is more important than ever; home cooking allows greater control over ingredients and portion size as well as the chance to educate children about nutrition.
At this special event, guests will sample dishes created from Chef Stein's springtime menu and receive recipes to try at home. Moosewood cookbooks will be available for purchase and Chef Stein will happily provide autographs. A silent auction will be held featuring cuisine, travel and lifestyle items.
The ticket price of $45 includes the cooking demonstration, tastings, wine and cheese.
Use the conference registration form to sign up for this exciting session or contact Greer Thornton at 312.334.6817.
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Check Out Some of Milwaukee's Fun Tours:
Historic Third Ward Walking Tour
Monday, May 19, 2008 - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Learn from a Milwaukee historian as you stroll along the RiverWalk and enjoy an exciting view of downtown on a 1 1/2 hour walking tour. The Historic Third Ward used to be a turn-of-the-century wholesale and manufacturing district, and is now a hot, happening neighborhood, home to many boutiques, antique stores and specialty shops. The tour will conclude at the Katie Gingrass Gallery where guests may enjoy light refreshments as they socialize and shop through both the gallery and the adjoining shoe and jewelry store. For more information about the gallery please visit www.gingrassgallery.com.
Price per person is $25 and includes transportation, tour guide, admission to the Katie Gingrass Gallery and snacks. Buses will load at the convention center.
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Cruise Along the Milwaukee River
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 5:30 - 7:30pm
Hop aboard the Voyageur and enjoy a cruise along the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan, seeing the beauty of Milwaukee from the water. Light appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
Price per person is $34 and includes transportation, boat cruise and appetizers. Buses will load at the convention center.
Space is limited for both tours, so register now using the conference registration form. If minimum attendance is not met, tours will have to be cancelled.
Transportation
If you are interested in attending both the Historic Third Ward Walking Tour and the Celebrity Chef Special Event on Monday evening, it is possible to combine these events. It is an easy stroll from the Katie Gingrass Gallery to the Milwaukee Public Market, and there will be buses to return you to the convention center after the Chef Event.
Register for all special events and tours through the conference registration materials, or contact Greer Thornton at 312.334.6817.
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