IACP 2007 Conference: Latin Fiesta at Nacional 27 
Yes, it is possible to have that much fun away from the kitchen! Maybe it is genetic, and caused by our contagious, almost always warm Latin blood...Continuing with the over due reports on the latest IACP 2007 Conference in Chicago, here we are sharing some fun shots, facts and a video from the International Event: Latin American Fiesta celebrated at Nacional 27 in Chicago last week.
Nacional 27 in Chicago was the venue for the IACP's International Committee Latin American Fiesta. The party was co-hosted by Adam Seger, CCP, General Manager at Nacional 27. Chef Randy Zweiban served an outstanding array of latin american foods featuring delicious tapas and grazing stations. Guests loved the interactive Mojito station and the music. (from IACP Global News Blog)
Even though I consider myself a fan and researcher of Latin American drinks, always exploring new ways how to serve them, they really caught me by surprise at this party. Guests were able to sample and prepare an array of exotic combination of mojitos, including mixes with rhubarb, pomegranate, kumquats, blood orange and basil. A total revolution of flavors!
The food was outstanding, from the traditional black beans and rice, guacamole, lechon, different types of ceviche to some really tasty appetizers far from the common, which for sure made their path into posterity being the talk of the night.
The Panamanian team (Elena Hernandez, Edna Cochez, Alida Castro, Alonso Williams, Charlie Collins, Jenny Guerra, Luis Young and myself -of course-), Patricia McCausland from Colombia and the members from Mexico put together a nice package of door prizes for the attendants to the event including coffee from Panama and Colombia, Rum and Molas from Panama, sauces made by Chef Charlie Collins, a cookbook by Patricia McCausland, and Mexican candies among others.
A first class salsa dancing program taught the guests elementary and medium level salsa steps. It was so much fun to watch, the perfect way to help the attendants burn those extra calories from the scrumptious dinner and desserts.
Ready for some Latino love? Enjoy this short video from the salsa class!
Read Chef Elena's report at the Global News blog.
Related post: IACP 2007 Conference in Chicago: Rick Bayless Tour
For the complete set of the conference's photos visit My Flickr!
Have a delicious week...
Melissa
- by Chef Melissa
- April 23, 2007
- 5:00 am
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Comments
04.23.07 at 12:05 PM |
Do you know McCausland? I have been trying to find an email for her but have had no luck.
Nika
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04.23.07 at 12:11 PM |
Sure! She is a great lady. Have you been to her website? http://www.creativeculinary.net/mainen.htm
04.24.07 at 07:04 AM |
M - yes I did go to her website a while ago.. the contact form wasnt working :-(.
I love her cookbook and that she is so devoted to colombian food but I have never crossed paths with her!
Thanks so much for her contact info!
Nika
04.24.07 at 08:30 AM |
you are very welcome!
04.24.07 at 12:43 PM |
I see you have been out and about again! As always spreading Latin American culture and allowing others to get to know one of the wonders of Panama (The Cooking Diva).
Glad to see you are still having fun!
04.29.07 at 03:08 PM |
Muchas gracias por tus palabras Don! Un abrazo,
melissa
04.29.07 at 09:52 PM |
You and Elena look like you were having a great time in the Windy City.
¡Panamá presente!
05.03.07 at 12:56 PM |
Definitívamente que SI! Panamá presente
Un abrazo,
M
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