Nose around to the Grandstand's second floor for food vendors in the Expo food court.
Renewing the Countryside’s Homegrown Cooking Stage
Grandstand, upper level
Saturday and Sunday
Come for cooking demonstrations, local chefs sharing their food philosophy, delicious samples, and opportunities to ask questions of food and health experts—all in a relaxed café atmosphere where you can sit and listen throughout the day.
Family-friendly Gluten-free Cooking Kurt Stiles (Intelligent Ingredients) and Brianna Fogerty (Fresh and Natural Foods) prepare and sample a gluten-free smoothie and Pure Living Cookies.
Noon
Heart-healthy Cooking Kurt Stiles (Intelligent Ingredients) and Brianna Fogerty (Fresh and Natural Foods) will be sampling Barlean's Omega Swirl, a heart-healthy Superfood Smoothie, Misty Fjord Salmon, and 100% grass-fed beef.
1 p.m.
Keep it Local, Keep it Cheap Robin Asbell will serve up an Italian Chicken, Wheat Berry and Garbanzo Salad, and a Fast Grain-and-Veggie Scramble with Cheese.
2 p.m.
Vietnamese Cooking with Local Minnesota Foods Hai Trung (Ngon Bistro)
4 p.m.
Cooking with Grass-Fed Beef JD Fratzke (The Strip Club Meat and Fish)
5 p.m.
Cooking with Local Wines Paul Lynch (FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar) will prepare pan-roasted local spring poultry with local wines from Morgan Creek Vineyards.
Sunday (May 3)
11 a.m.
Family-friendly Gluten-free Cooking Kurt Stiles (Intelligent Ingredients) and Brianna Fogerty (Fresh and Natural Foods) prepare and sample a gluten-free smoothie and Pure Living Cookies.
Noon
Heart-healthy Cooking Kurt Stiles (Intelligent Ingredients) and Brianna Fogerty (Fresh and Natural Foods) will be sampling Barlean's Omega Swirl, a heart-healthy Superfood Smoothie, Misty Fjord Salmon, and 100% grass-fed beef.
1 p.m.
Five-Minute Meals Megan Thomas presents her strategy for a weekly meal plan for serving up homemade lunches with one trip to the grocery store and a single day for cooking. Megan’s Five-Minute Meal plan saves time and money!
2 p.m.
Peruvian Cooking with Local Ingredients Rachel Rubin (Exclusive Catering)
Expo food court: Food vendors
Grandstand, upper level
Chipotle Mexican Grillembraces the "food with integrity" philosophy, which includes using ingredients that are unprocessed, seasonal, family farmed, sustainable, nutritious, naturally raised, added hormone free, organic, and artisanal. This philosophy has led us to serve more naturally raised meat than any other restaurant in the country.
French Crepes with butter & sugar, strawberry & cream, triple-berry jam, Nutella, banana chocolate, and more.
French Meadow Bakery & Cafebelieves that meals prepared with the highest quality fresh, local, and organic ingredients are the building blocks for a healthy and happy life. Seasonal, local, and organically grown ingredients taste better, and we are dedicated to cooking them with care and purpose.
Island Noodles. Traditionally served in Hawaii, try these wok-fried Yaki-Soba noodles made from buckwheat.
Galactic Pizza is on a mission to save the Earth from the tyrannies of pollution and environmental injustice using our handcrafted, homemade, all-natural pizza mixed with a bit of funky social revolution. Stop by and check out our authentic superheroes, wielding pizza slices and beverages that will motivate your taste buds and your will to change the world!
Smokey’s Charbroiler. As you're outside enjoying the fresh air and exhibits, be sure to stop by Smokey’s Charbroiler located near the entrance of the Grandstand and try an organic, grass-fed-beef hamburger or Organic Valley hot dog/brat. Other items are available to satisfy your hunger.
West Indies Soul Food. Jerk chicken and authentic Caribbean flavored foods with organic and local ingredients.
The Living Green Expo features fresh food and ideas to match. Come inside to the Upper Level Grandstand.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
