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2010 NY State Fair: More free cooking tips in the Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen

Watch local chef demonstrate techniques at the NY State Fair in the Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen
Watch local chef demonstrate techniques at the NY State Fair in the Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen
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The Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen, tucked into the lower level of the Art & Home Center, features free cooking demonstrations at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm throughout the New York State Fair. Free information and kitchen literature are part of every demonstration. This week's NY State Fair Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen schedule includes:

Monday, August 30
11am - Wegmans Chef: Randy Dunn
12:30pm - Maria Mahar, Department of Aging & Youth
2pm - Benjamin Vitale, Central New York Regional Market
3:30pm - Mario Pirello, Earth’s Own Organic Market and Cafe
5pm - Nick Canale, Canale’s Restaurant of Oswego & Liverpool

Tuesday, August 31
11am - Wegmans Chef: Dana Patterson
12:30pm – Executive Chef Terry Root
2pm – Laura Hand, WSTM TV3
3:30pm – Audrey Langkammerer, Doodle Cakes
5pm – Chef Mark Antzek, Vernon Downs

Wednesday, September 1
11am - Wegmans Chef: Jeff Fresina
12:30pm - Audrey Langkammerer, Doodle Cakes
2pm - Julie Ann, Sageer Lebanon Cooking
3:30pm – Chef Paul Midgley
5pm – Joe Whiting

Thursday, September 2
11am – Wegmans Meal Coach Dave Senecal
12:30pm – Culinary Manager Matt Arliss, Bone Fish Grille
2pm - Chef Daniel, Daniel’s Grill of Marcellus
3:30pm - Ranee Roman, Daniella’s Restaurant
5pm - Wilma Young, Young Summer Winery

Friday, September 3
11am - John Bender, “Crackerman of ETNA”
12:30pm - Wegmans Chef: Randy Dunn
2pm – Executive Chef George Glagola
3:30pm – Weight Watchers
5pm - Sam Mondello, Vince’s Gourmet

The Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen in the Art & Home Center is open 10am to 6pm. Daily appearance schedules are subject to change without notice. Watch Syracuse Food through Labor day for NY State Fair schedule updates, competition results, best bets in fair food and exhibits and other NY State Fair notes. See the full schedule for the Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen through Labor Day on the NY State Fair website.

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Don't forget to check out other state fair recommendations in Syracuse Food and from examiners Erin Stebbins, Syracuse Walking; David Garlow, Syracuse Bars and Local Music; and Debra Eldredge, DVM, Utica Dogs.

See you at the fair!

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