New - Prudence Sloane's Hartford City Food Tours

Our first tour (scroll down for flyer) was a great success! As it quicky sold out and had a waiting list we are offering another in July - Stay tuned for the date.

Coming this Summer - Chinese, Japanese, Jamaican

Prudence Sloane is available for speaking engagements, cooking demonstrations and classes, Emcee, auctioneer and dance demonstrations

Her "lets have fun" approach, sense of humor and entertaining style has earned her the title of "lecturer cum comedian" by the Hartford Courant. Her ability to connect with all sorts of people has brought her speaking engagements from high school to college reunions. She has been a featured lecturer on pairing food with wine on the Holland Cruise Line's wine theme cruises and speaks on the subject of food through-out Connecticut.

Don't Eat with Your Mouth Full - For Adults
A humorous look at table manners throughout the ages

Don't Eat with Your Mouth Full - For High School Students
An educational and interactive game with prizes

Easy Entertaining From Sit-down Dinners to Buffets
A talk

All I Want Is Great BBQ
A talk and demonstration on American Slow Smoking

Cooking Secrets Revealed
A demonstration of cooking tips, tricks and techniques

How to Throw a Paella Party
Cooking Class

Is Spam Ham?
Test your food IQ: A fun filled game for people of all ages

Looks Good Enough to Eat
Food Styling for the Home Cook
Demonstration

Fearless Food and Wine Pairing
Food and Wine Pairing talk and tasting at a restaurant with Bob Chaplin & Prudence Sloane

Fearless Food and Wine Pairing in a Nutshell
A talk

Private Cooking Classes
Also available for Charity Auctions


To find out how your group can book send an E-mail to
lets.eat@earthlink.net
or call 860 409-9038

Prudence Sloane Cooks up Something Special
at the

The 61st Original Connecticut Home Show

The Connecticut Convention Center

For tickets and more information log onto www.cthomeshow.com/schedule.asp

Saturday March 1 at 1:20

Sunday March 2 at 1:00

The Largest Home Show in Connecticut Connecticut Convention Center

100 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Safe, indoor, on-site parking

Food Sponsored by Stew Leonard's in Newington

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At the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art where The Amistad Center is housed, "A Taste of History" will feature African American inspired dishes prepared by more than 20 notable chefs, restaurants, and caterers in Greater Hartford. It also affords the opportunity to view the exhibition, "Soul Food! African American Cooking and Creativity," to socialize, and to dance.

Participants include: Apricot’s (Farmington), Black-Eyed Sally’s/Sally’s Fish Camp (Hartford), Bosc/Lucas & Company (Avon), Emperor at the Linden (Hartford), Feng (Hartford), Grants/Restaurant Bricco (West Hartford), Hot Tomato’s Restaurant Group (Hartford), Joe Black’s (Hartford), Jordan Caterers & Event Planners (Cheshire), Max Amore (Glastonbury), Metro Bis (Simsbury), Mezzanine/Global Gourmet (Hartford), Myles Catering (Hartford), Mohegan Sun (Uncasville), Peppercorns/Piccolo Arancio (Hartford/Plainville), Polytechnic Club (Hartford), Russell’s Creative Global Cuisine (West Hartford), Simmer Grille (West Hartford), Sweet and Savory Creations (Glastonbury), and Tuscan Twins (Bloomfield).
Wine, coffee, beer, and other beverages will be supplied courtesy of Sonoma Wine Group, Inc., Starbucks, Budweiser Select, Peels, and Michelob Light.

Restaurateur and chef Billy Grant is Honorary Chair, while Prudence Sloane, food journalist and host of “Simply Food” on The Talk of Connecticut WDRC-AM, and Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard, of Divas Uncorked, are the Mistresses of Ceremony. Entertainment will be provided by the Eighth Note Jammers, Chad Selph Jazz Group, and Edwin West Project, and there will be dancing to tunes spun by DJ Ronn P.

The festivities start with a 5 p.m. cocktail reception for premier patrons. The tasting for all ticket holders begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m., with music, dancing, and exhibition viewing continuing until 9 p.m.

Premier reserved tables of eight are $750 (includes premier reception); premier individual reserved seats are $75 per person (includes premier reception). General admission reserved table of eight are $500; general admission individual tickets are $50 (no reserved seat). For Amistad Center members, general admission tickets are $40 per person. For more information, please e-mail amistadcenter@wadsworthatheneum.org or call (860) 838-4133.

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Special Appearance during the Home Show - Tour the new ÒChefÕs KitchenÓ with Prudence Sloane on Saturday 1-2 and 4-5 at the Sanson booth, ConnecticutÕs leader in manufacturing and installation of quality kitchen cabinetry and stairs. •

“Eating Well Magazine Video Tapes Prudence Sloane’s Live Cooking Demonstration at Wild Oats Marketplace” Be a part of the audience for a video taping of Prudence Sloane’s Cooking Demonstration at Wild Oats Marketplace Bishops Corner, West Hartford Wednesday, February 28th at 5:30 PM at Wild Oats Free and open to the public Prudence Sloane will demonstate how to make a light and healthy version, but still decadently delicious, classic Italian dessert - Tiramisu. Free Samplings Drawings during the demonstration Eating Well’s Cookbook “Serves Two” Wild Oats Gift Cards The first 20 people receive a ticket to the Original Connecticut Home Show Plus pick up your free copy of the Eating Well for Healthy Hearts booklet during the cooking demonstation. It’s full of delicious recipes made with heart-healthy ingredients you can find right at Wild Oats! Plus, your booklet is full of money-saving coupons for some of our favorite heart-healthy products. Do Your Heart Some Good: Celebrate National Heart Health Month with Wild Oats and Eating Well Magazine with Prudence Sloane, TV and radio show host, food journalist and culinary educator.   For more information contact Wild Oats www.wildoats.com (860) 523-7174

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Free Cooking Demonstration
at

Wild Oats Natural Marketplace

Monday, February 12 at 6 PM

Decorating Desserts with Chocolate Lace

Let Prudence Sloane show you how to quickly and easily turn your home made or store bought desserts into a spectacular Valentines showpiece with "Chocolate Lace."

Wild Oats Natural Marketplace
Bishops Corner, West Hartford

www.wildoats.com
(860) 523-7174

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SHORELINE RESTAURANTS COMPETE FOR BEST CHOCOLATE PRIZES!
to benefit the American Red Cross Family Shelter

 
Special guest Master of Ceremonies is Prudence Sloane
 
Some of the most popular Shoreline and Central Connecticut restaurants will compete at a unique chocolate tasting event called Chocolate to the Rescue!   This 5th annual event is to benefit the American Red Cross Family Shelter in Middletown and will be held at Water’s Edge Spa & Resort in Westbrook, CT on Sunday, January 28, 2007, from 2 – 5 pm. 
 
Several of Connecticut’s renowned restaurants and bakeries are preparing their best tasting chocolate confections for this 5th Annual event.
 
A panel of professional food writers and restaurant reviewers will select their favorites for 1st and 2nd place in the “Critic’s Choice” award category.
 
Special guest Master of Ceremonies is Prudence Sloane.  Prudence Sloane is a radio food show host, culinary educator and food journalist. Her radio show, Simply Food airs on The Talk of Connecticut and she can be seen on WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News monthly doing cooking demonstrations. Her columns on food and wine appear in Hartford Magazine, Home Living Connecticut and Connecticut Business magazine.
 
IN ADDITION, Bernie Fields Jewelers of Westbrook has graciously donated a diamond and ruby pendant to be raffled off at the event.  Raffle tickets are $10 each and winner need not be present to win.  Tickets can also be purchased prior to the event.
 
Admission tickets cost $30 advance purchase and $35 at the door, which entitles each attendee to sip champagne and taste all of these fabulous desserts, and then vote for the “People’s Choice” award.  A wide variety of raffle prizes (each valued over $200) donated by local merchants will also be given away during the event.
 
The proceeds of this event benefit the Red Cross Family Shelter in Middletown, Middlesex County’s only emergency shelter serving families who are homeless.  Established in 1988, the Red Cross Family Shelter has one of the highest success rates in the state for moving homeless families into permanent housing.  Every year over 90% of the families with dependent children who stay at the Shelter are able to access permanent housing.
 
Tickets are available at the American Red Cross, 97 Broad Street in Middletown.  For more information call (860) 347-2577 or 347-8686 or visit the Chapter’s web site at www.midctredcross.org.
 
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2006

New Years Holiday Gala at Manchester Country Club
Special appearance by Prudence Sloane

An Elegant Evening of Dinner and Dancing
Open Bar Ð Hors dÕoeurves Ð Dinner - Dessert Buffet - Champagne Toast Ð Breakfast Buffet
$125

Performances by Arthur Murray Dancers and Special Surprise Performances
Live Music by Ethel Lee Ensemble, playingÊgreat jazz, blues, Latin and swing.

Contact Lee at the Manchester Country Club at lee@manchestercountryclub.us or call 860-646-0103 ext 3 to make reservations for the New Years Eve Gala!!

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Fearless Food and Wine Pairing Talk
by Prudence Sloane

Free and Open to the Public

Saturday, December 16th at 2 PM
Blue Heron Fine Wine and Spirits
124 Hebron Avenue in Glastonbury, Connecticut

NEW WINE STORE SIMPLIFIES WINE BUYING FOR THE NOVICE
Blue Heron Fine Wine & Spirits Offers
Wine By Taste and a New Easy To Use Wine Guide

www.blueheronfinewine.com

Glastonbury, Conn./December 5, 2006 – Now local wine novices can identify great wines just like their wine connoisseur counterparts thanks to a new wine store that has simplified the world of wine buying. Blue Heron Fine Wine & Spirits, which will officially opens its door on December 16, will debut an array of high quality artisanal wines from all over the globe organized by taste. In addition, an easy to use guide will help wine buyers identify good table wines, extraordinary wines worth the investment, and even "green" wines – whether your preference is organics or additive free.
"I’ve traveled all over the world tasting exquisite wines," said Joseph Schling, owner of Blue Heron Fine Wine & Spirits. "I wanted to bring the best offerings to Blue Heron and create an authentic wine experience that could enjoyed by the wine novice, as well as the connoisseur. A liet motiv of our shop might be stated as vin sans peur, or wine without fear," added Schling.
With wine drinking quickly becoming a part of American culture it becomes even more important to make wine buying accessible and enjoyable for the less knowledgeable drinker. According to a Gallop Poll, in 2005, wine passed beer as the alcoholic beverage adult consume most often. In addition, that same year wine consumption rose in the U.S. for the eighth year in a row. Who’s drinking wine? A study conducted on behalf of Wine Market Council found that "Millennial" generation, consumers 21 – 30 years, are taking a strong liking to wine and that women are accounting for 70 percent of wine purchases.

Blue Heron's unique presentation system displays wines by flavor and taste and helps consumers to understand the relationship between wine and foods. Categories range from refreshing light bodied white wine to supple medium bodied whites, to lavish full bodied whites and then to light bodied red wine, silky medium bodied red wines and then on to full bodied red wines, sweet dessert wine and a plethora of sparkling wines. Each category also offers food recommendations. Blue Heron’s guide to wine buying mirrors the Michelin Guide for judging the quality of a restaurant. Wines which have not been awarded a star have still been judged to be table wines of great value. One star recognizes a very good wine, worthy of giving as a gift or to be served with a fine meal, two stars refers to an excellent wine fit for very special occasions. Three stars are held for an exceptional wines worthy of the investment and wines with green stars recognizes wines that are organic, utilize sustainable agriculture or have no additional additives.
As part of its new approach to wine buying, Blue Heron features a seating area for customers to read and leisurely sample new wines. In addition, the store will offer frequent wine tastings in a special equipped wine tasting room, as well as special events including educational seminars and networking events.
Blue Heron will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, December 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. The grand opening event will feature a special appearance by television and radio food show personality Prudence Sloane will conduct a food and wine pairing seminar at 2:00 p.m. Wine tastings will be conducted by wine experts throughout the day.

Blue Heron Fine Wine & Spirits is a unique value added and innovative purveyor of quality wines and spirits. Blue Heron is located at For more information about Blue Heron Fine Wine & Spirits please call 860-659-1300 or visit www.blueheronfinewine.com.
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Demonstration by Prudence Sloane - 2:30 PM - Food Styling for Fine Living: How to plate like a pro.
Learn how to turn your ordinary dinner party into a feast for the eyes.
TV and Radio food personality Prudence Sloane will show you some simple
tricks of the food trade on how a 5 star restaurant creates gorgeous
looking appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Connecticut’s premier lifestyle event, The Fine Living and Gift Expo, will return to the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa on Sunday, November 19, 2006. The second annual event, taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., promises to be a delight for all the senses, featuring fantastic shopping opportunities, cuisine and wine tastings, spa treatments, seminars, exclusive giveaways, and a grand fashion show, all under one roof. There is no admission charge to attend the event. A voluntary $10 donation per person, to benefit the Garde Arts Center of New London, CT, will be collected at the door. For more information, please call (860) 442-0520.

Devoted to bringing a taste of luxury to everyday life, The Fine Living and Gift Expo celebrates the essence of living well by showcasing the community’s finest boutiques, restaurants and businesses. Retailers will be on-hand to offer their signature items for sale, from clothing and accessories to housewares and jewelry, providing the perfect setting for holiday shopping.

Chefs from fine restaurants across Connecticut will also converge at The Fine Living and Gift Expo to prepare and serve their culinary specialties. While guests indulge in cuisine samplings, they will also get a special glimpse at the inspiration behind the dishes, as prominent local chefs offer cooking demonstrations throughout the day on the Fine Living Cooking Stage.

Between culinary tastings and boutique shopping, guests are invited to partake in Martini and Massage, taking place at Octagon. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a relaxing massage while enjoying a signature “Fine Living Martine”.. An additional cost will apply.

Looking for a chance to become the area’s next top model? From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., men and women ages 18-55 are invited to meet with representatives from Rhode Island Modeling Agency (RIMA) in the Fine Living Model Search, for the chance to be offered a RIMA modeling contract.
The Fine Living and Gift Expo will conclude in grand style with the Fine Living Fashion Show, featuring the season’s newest looks from a broad sampling of Southeastern Connecticut-area boutiques. To add to the indulgence, guests will be served champagne and chocolates during the fashion show.
Other Fine Living show highlights include Tarot Readings by Master Reader Christiana; Seminars featuring hands-on presentations by area professionals; and the grand Atlantis Giveaway, giving all guests the chance to win a three-night stay at the five-star Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas.

The Fine Living and Gift Expo is an extraordinary event produced by R&L Productions, and is presented by Mohegan Sun. Other event sponsors include Carriage House Mercedes Benz, Utopia Center, The Shops at Mohegan Sun, People’s Bank, Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Olde Mistick Village, Gray Goose Cookery, Waterford Group Restaurants and the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. Media sponsors include The Day, INK magazine, and Kool 101 FM.
For more information on the Fine Living and Gift Expo, please contact R&L Productions at (860) 442-0520, or visit www.finelivingandgiftexpo.com.

In picture from left to right:
Calbert MacDonald, Sous Chef- The Hartford Club
Jerry Franklin, President & CEO, CT Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Prudence Sloane, host of Simply Food, on The Talk of Connecticut
Richard Meehan, Principal, Meehan & Goodin Engineers & Surveyors
Lucas Maylott, Pasta Chef, Cavey's (Manchester)

The Tenderizers surrendered their long standing title to The Emulsifiers
Wednesday, November 8, 2006

The tension was high and the chef knives were flying as two Hartford Club members teamed up with a professional chef for an Iron Chef style competition at The Hartford Club Wednesday, November 8th. Jerry Franklin, President & CEO, CT Public Broadcasting teamed up with Calbert MacDonald, Sous Chef- The Hartford Club and called themselves "The Tenderizers." Richard Meehan, Principal, Meehan & Goodin Engineers & Surveyors had by his side Lucas Maylott, Pasta Chef, from Cavey's in Manchester. The named themselves "The Emulsifiers." Prudence Sloane, host of the radio show "Simply Food" on the Talk of Connecticut emceed the event giving a play by play interpretation to an audience of over
40 attendees. Each team had to make an appetizer and entree utilizing the ingredients found in their mystery box. It was a close call as each team presented two 5-star looking dishes to a panel of judges. After the competition, Guests were delighted with a 3 course dinner from Chef Georges, executive chef of The Hartford Club.

Night of the Chefs – A Charity Event to Benefit Everybody Wins!

Thursday, November 9, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the new Connecticut Culinary Institute at 85 Sigourney Street, Hartford, Connecticut

— Watch future chefs from three local American Culinary Federation accredited schools compete in a cook-off! Night of the Chefs will be a charity event to benefit Everybody Wins!

The competition will be fierce as the student teams from the Connecticut Culinary Institute, the Center for Culinary Arts and Manchester Community College turn up the heat in the kitchens. All kitchens are encompassed in glass so the guests will be able to watch all the action. In addition, there will be a cake decorating display with teams from these three schools plus Gateway Community College and Norwalk Community College.

Tasting of signature dishes from local executive chefs will provide guests with food while they watch the competition fire up! Television and radio food show host, Prudence Sloane, will be our emcee for the evening.

Everybody Wins! CT provides children with reading enrichment programs that inspire a love of books, encourage leadership, and build community. Through our Power Lunch and Readers as Leaders programs, we reach children while they are young, stimulate their interest in reading and writing, and encourage them to believe that they, too, can be successful. While autonomous, we are an affiliate of Everybody Wins! USA, a national organization that aims to increase children's prospects for success in school and in life.

For additional information, contact:
Beverly Boucher
860-285-5316
beverly.r.boucher@power.alstom.comContact:

Come see Prudence Sloane and dance partner Ilker Ozbelli (sponsored byArthur Murray Dance Studio in Glastonbury) in
"Mad Hot Hartford Ballroom" - a dance competition benefit for Footlights

Monday, October 2nd at the Hartford Stage

Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Glastonbury www.amgdance.com

UPDATE

!Prudence Sloane takes off skirt for performing arts benefit!

The event raised about $20,000 for the Performing Arts Program at the Footlights Center.

The Hartford Stage was hot Monday night for the The Mad Hot Hartford Ballroom performance benefiting Footlights – a performing arts program for city youths. Professional dancers joined up with local celebrities and Hartford leaders to perform a dance routine and then critiqued by special quest Maurice Hines, broadway dancer and choreographer and brother of the celebrated Gregory Hines. WDRC’s host of “Simply Food” Prudence Sloane and her dance partner Ilker Ozbelli, from Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Glastonbury wowed the crowds when their classical waltz turned into a hot cha cha number with a quick removal of her long skirt. This is not the first time this duo has preformed together for local charities. They won a trophy last March at the Original Connecticut Home Show at the CT Convention Center for a “Celebrities Dancing For A Cause” based on the popular TV series “Dancing with the Stars.”

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Prudence Sloane's Events at the
Home Living Connecticut Home Show

Sunday, September 17 at the Connecticut Connvention Center, Hartford

Celebrity Fashion Show to benefit "Dress For Success" Hosted by Kara Sundlun, Channel 3. Participants included, Irene O'Connor - Channel 3, Hugh Blumenthal, Al Terzi - Channel 3, Dennis House - Channel 3

Prudence Sloane wore the latest fashions from Tuesday's -www.tuesdaysclothing.com

Chef's Relay Race

Sponsored by Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, W. Hartford
www.wildoats.com

Update -

It was all surprises at the Home Living Connecticut Home Show at the Connecticut Convention Center as two 'just-picked' teams of 4 chefs each, from different restaurants competed in Prudence Sloane's Chef's Relay Race. Team members had only 5 minutes each to add their touches to the team dish before handing off the helm to the next team member. Wild Oats Natural Marketplace of W. Hartford put together a pantry of basic supplies, fresh vegetables, fish and meat for the contestants to choose from.

	Judges were Fitzgerald Heslop, Concierge at the Hartford Hilton, Michael Guinan, publisher of Hartford Magazine and Home Living Connecticut, Scott Danielson of Dacor Team A created a dish of sauteed halibut and shrimp over couscous with a coconut curry cream sauce Eric Baldridge - Michael JordonÕs at Mohega n Sun Jason Gruscio - Simmer Grill W. Hartford Pat Trama - Apricots, Farmington Lori Hunter - Sweet & Savory Catering, Hartford The Winning Team B created a dish of balsamic glazed shrimp and halibut over fried polenta and sautŽed mushrooms Patti Queen - The Cottage, Plainfield Jason Stein - The Pond House, W. Hartford Chris Lincoln - Morty & Mings, Hartford Prudence Sloane as Surprise Chef

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Fearless Food & Wine Pairing Seminar and Dinner and Wine Tasting

Wednesday, May 31st at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT.

Come join Mr. and Mrs. Food & Wine (Prudence Sloane and Bob Chaplin) as they present an engaging tasting demonstration entitled “Fearless Food and Wine Pairing.'

Tickets are $75 and may be purchased by calling Donna Ayer at
860-426-9510.

After the tasting, you can sample signature dishes prepared by five local restaurants: Anthony Jack’s Wood Fired Grill in Southington, Brix in Cheshire, Chartwell’s of Quinnepiac University, Nardi’s Old Mill Restaurant in Southington, and Talk of the Village in Plantsville. Each dish will be paired with one of our featured wines from Australia and New Zealand. The evening will also feature an auction featuring wines, wine get-aways, gourmet baskets, and a Sun Wine Fest ’07 package.

Ssponsors are: Connecticut Appliance and Fireplace, PenTec, Inc., and Perfect Type

All proceeds from this event benefit the annual community support campaigns for the Cheshire and Southington Community YMCAs.

The Original Connecticut Home Show

March 3, 4, &5, 200
at the new Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
Friday 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
Cost Adults $10.00
Seniors $8.00 Children Under 12 Free
Produced by the Home Builders Association of Hartford County, Inc.

Dancing for a Cause

Results

Prudence Brings Home a Trophy!

Prudence Sloane almost didn't make it to the dance floor. The day before the big competition she popped a rib while rehearsing. "We cut out some stunts from our routine and just hoped for the best." With the help of ice packs, a massage therapist, a physical therapist and pain pills she and her dance instructor, Ilker Ozbelli won first place in the semi-finals finishing 2nd place in the finals. She received a trophy and a check from The Home Builders Association in the amount of $500 to give to her favorite charity-Foodshare.

Click here for photos of Dance Competition

Prudence Sloane with dance partner Ilker Ozbelli
(sponsored by Arthur Murray dance studio in Glastonbury)

All dresses provided by Oksana Blais of "Pure Elegance" Custom Creative Ballroom Dresswear
www.oksanablais.com

Scheduled to appear are Prudence Sloane and Mary Jones and from WDRC AM, Dennis House, Kara Sundlun, and Irene O'Connor from WFSB Channel 3, Damon Scott and Mark "the Shark" Christopher from WTIC FM, and Cathy Poulin from Bob's Discount Furniture.

Three luminaries from the world of dance will be part of the judging panel. They are Phyllis Murray McDowell, daughter of Arthur Murray, founder of the Arthur Murray ballroom dance studios, and David Rosinski of World Theatrical Arts, ballroom champion winner of the prestigious Black Pool in England.  Other judges are noted Hartford Courant columnists Pat Seremet and Greg Morago, Hartford Magazine vice president and General Manager Christian Renstrom, HBA of Hartford County president Don Leavitt, Jr.

Frank Rende, Jr., and Jonathan Stangel of Arthur Murray Studios in New Britain and Glastonbury, along with fellow instructors, choreographed a repertoire of dance moves for the event, and Arthur Murray instructors have been helping participants perfect their dancing moves.  

Winners of the "Dancing for a Cause" will be awarded cash prizes to be donated to the charity of their choice with the top winner receiving $2500 and the runner-up receiving $500.

Cooking Events

Friday, March 3

5:30 PM Prudence Sloane's CELEBRITY COOK-OFF
Sponsored by Wild Oats Natural Marketplace

Saturday, March 4

3:45 PM CHEFS CHALLENGE
Presented by Hartford Magazine, Simply Food with Prudence Sloane and Wild Oats Natural Marketplace featuring Billy Grant from Restaurant Bricco and Grants Restaurant and Frank Lepai from PastiÕs and Jeffrey Steelman from Todd English's Tuscany at Mohegan Sun.

5:00 PM Prudence Sloane's POTLUCK TRIVIA GAME
Sponsored by Wild Oats Natural Marketplace

Sunday, March 5

5:30 PM Prudence Sloane's CELEBRITY COOK-OFF
Featuring Damon Scott of WTIC FM, Dennis House, WSFB Channel 3 News and Mary Jones of WDRC -AM
Sponsored by Wild Oats Natural Marketplace

For more information on the 59th Original Connecticut Home Show log onto www.cthomeshow.com

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Fearless Food and Wine Pairing

THE SUN WINEFEST 2006
Mohegan Sun

Presented by Prudence Sloane & Bob Chaplin
Sunday, January 22
2:00 - 3:00 pm Price $35

To Register: sunwinefest.com

Have you ever found yourself staring at the offerings in a wine store trying to make a decision as to which wine to bring to a dinner party, or which wine to serve at your own dinner party? Do you question if the wine will pair well with what's being served? And has it happened to you that the wine you're serving at your dinner party tastes awful with the food? Is it possible to tweak the food to make the wine work? And if you are at a restaurant and its up to you to choose the wine for everyone at the table, which one do you choose? It can be a daunting decision.

Join Connecticut's Mr. & Mrs. Food and Wine for fun and informative interactive exploration of the finer points, and the not so fine points, of pairing food and wine. From this enlightening tasting demonstration you'll walk away with the tools and knowledge to be able to make an informed food and wine pairing decision for any occasion.

Prudence Sloane is a radio food show host, culinary educator and food journalist as well as the founder of Prudence Sloane's Cooking School in Hampton, Connecticut. Bob Chaplin, an internationally known artist, is a wine writer and columnist. Together they teach food and wine pairing, and write about food and wine together for Home Living Connecticut and Hartford Magazine.