Are you like me, looking for ways to introduce your children to different cultures – food, language, history and more? Here’s an opportunity to expand your children’s knowledge of the country of Peru.
The first annual Peru to the World Expo will make its debut in the U.S. in June 2012 and will feature a Peruvian gastronomic fair with star chefs, an international food and beverage seminar and an investment forum. The fair will take place at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, June 15th from 2-8PM; Saturday, June 16th from 11AM-9PM; and Sunday, June 17th from 11AM to 8PM. General admission tickets are $20.
Launched by Peru Agribusiness Association, the goal is to promote Peruvian products and gastronomic tourism to Peru among consumers, buyers, distributors,investors and others. The event will feature tastings, speaking sessions and cooking demos by well-known Peruvian chefs including Emmanuel Piqueras and Marita Lynn. Showcasing Peruvian culinary talent currently living in the U.S., the Gastronomic Fair will consist of a general tasting open to the public, with culinary competitions by leading Peruvian chefs, Emmanuel Piqueras and Marita Lynn for the Best Ceviche and Best Quinoa Dish and Melanie Asher for Best Pisco drink. Featured topics at the event will include “Everyday cooking with Peruvian Flair” and “Quinoa, the Grain of the Gods.”
To see the complete schedule of events or to register as an attendee or exhibitor please call 201-759-2764, or 973-523-
0505, or visit: www.perutotheworldexpo.com.
So, gather your kids, hop in the car or on the train and head to Newark for a taste of Peru for Peru to the World Expo!
Disclosure: I was not compensated to feature this information.
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