FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPO “LA FERIA DEL NOPAL” TO SHOWCASE HEALTHY AND TASTEFUL DISHES FEATURING NOPAL (PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS)
Star-studded culinary event will also feature live music, Aztec dancers, ballet folklórico and recipe contest. Admission is free to the family event in Baldwin Park, California.
Los Angeles, CA (December 1, 2010) – Hundreds of culinary enthusiasts, families, elected officials and celebrities are expected to attend the first ever “Feria Del Nopal”. Hosted by Juan’s Restaurante and Hollywood Celebrity Chef Juan Mondragón. The event will take place on Saturday, December 11, 2010, from1 pm to 7 pm, in front of Juan’s Restaurante, 4291 Main St. in the city of Baldwin Park, California.
Families are invited for an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment. Everyone will get a chance to taste and enjoy the food expo, featuring healthy but flavorful dishes, nutritional and diabetes friendly food based on Nopal (prickly pear cactus). The event will also feature live music performance, Aztec dancers, ballet folklórico, and much more fun for the entire family!
Nopal (prickly pear cactus), traditionally used in Mexican culinary culture, is enjoying a wave of awareness, even among celebrities over its taste, nutritional qualities and healthy healthy recipes. Chefs Juan Mondragón and Rocio Camacho have created a large cactus-based menu, starting with appetizers, salads, main dishes, desserts and beverages to be unveiled during “Feria Del Nopal. These culinary creations will be available for tasting to everyone attending the event.
Chef Juan Mondragón said: “We sincerely hope that the community and culinary enthusiasts attend this community event. It is the perfect venue to create awareness on the health benefits of cooking and eating tasty dishes that contain cactus.” “La Feria Del Nopal food expo will provide the community with healthy meals that are also sensitive to the fight against diabetes.” He concluded.
Attendees are encouraged to share their own food creations based on Nopal. Chef Juan Mondragón will be one of the judges to determine who will take the prize for the most delicious dish of “La Feria Del Nopal” with prizes awarded to the top three dishes. For more information see www.juansrestauranteinc.com.
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A media alert with the confirmed elected officials and talent to attend will be made available before the event. For more information on the event, in-studio food demonstration and interviews with Chef Juan Mondragón please contact us.
Daniel Morales
310-775-1681
- December 23, 2011
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