3 Local Chefs Compete LIVE! By Millie Drum program to the coastal communities from San Simeon to Cayucos. The Wellness Foods Coastal Connection will provide a meal drop-off/pick-up location at The Cambria Connection at 870 Main Street. With volunteer assistance, meals will be delivered to those who are immobile or housebound. The meals are convenient and nutritious, particularly for those coping with cancer treatment, serious illness, disease and surgery recovery. The new program will be introduced in Cambria on Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Recreation Center prior to the Farmers Market. Visit www.thecambria connection.org for information on the programs. The Wellness Kitchen is the only nonprofit in SLO County that provides pre-prepared nutritious meals for individuals with critical health issues as well as those seeking optimal health. Info: www.thewkrc.org, 434-1800, 1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. reaching out to members of the Hispanic community through her classes at The Wellness Kitchen, Yessenia is organizing far-reaching community events. The Hispanic Pride Festival, will be held on Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 10 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Paso Robles Sports Club, 2975 Union Road. The festival is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; creating awareness for our children and families by honoring the authentic Hispanic culture. Local community organizations are coming together to bring a day of encouragement and hands-on education. Cooking demonstrations by The Wellness Kitchen will offer ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition. Fun for the kids includes arts & crafts, games, food, live entertainment and lots of surprises! On October 8, Mujeres de Ěxito and The Wellness Kitchen will host their second annual Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness event at 5:30 p.m. at The Kitchen. Hispanic women who have been touched by cancer will learn about early detection, and the availability of educational resources and community support. Dinner will be provided by The Wellness Kitchen with a suggested donation of $10. Your participation as a The 5th Annual Top Chef guest, donor or sponsor will Competition and Fundraiser allow The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center to is the largest fundraiser for The Wellness Kitchen and reach more individuals who Resource Center. It’s a lively are in critical need of nutrition, education and support. evening on Saturday, Oct. 8 Adam White from 5 to 9 p.m., with three TOP CHEF will sell-out! local chefs going “head-tohead” in a timed cooking chef<strong>2016</strong>.eventbrite.com. Tickets are available at top- competition in the spectacular airplane hangar at the Estrella Wellness Food Warbirds Museum in Paso Meal Program Robles. Idler’s Home provides the appliances to complete Evan Vossler Expands to the “TOP CHEF stage” with Cambria! planes as the backdrop! Thanks to a grant from Chef Adam White, Executive Chef of Twin Cities munity Impact Fund, a the United Way Com- Community Hospital will Celebrate our partnership between The defend his 2015 TOP CHEF Hispanic Familia! Wellness Kitchen and The title by competing with Gregg Cambria Connection has Wellness Kitchen volunteer and Wangard and Evan Vossler. Gregg been created to expand instructor Yessenia Echevarria has Wangard is the Paso Robles Wangard the Wellness Foods meal truly found her calling. Along with Schools Director of Food Services and has over 20 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry. Vossler is the Sommelier at TH Estate Wines and volunteer chef for The Wellness Kitchen. The distinguished panel of judges include Dr. Aiga Charles, MD, FACOG, Jeffry Wiesinger of Jeffry’s Catering and Chris Kern of Paso’s Best Wines. Dr. Charles practices as an Ob/Gyn at Templeton Women’s Health Center. Jeffry has competed in TOP CHEF, the 3-time winner of Pinot & Paella and 2-time Mac & Cheese Competition. Chris is President/CEO of Paso’s Best Wines offering exclusive boutique wine to club members. The 4th judge will be the lucky winner of a raffle! Local radio celebrity David Wilson, owner of Grape Encounters Radio, host of “A Quick Bite” and owner of Grape Encounters Em- POURium is the MC. Alex Martin, 3-time TOP CHEF winner and owner of Crush Catering, will be assisting with dinner preparation with The Wellness Kitchen volunteers. The funds raised will support the Healing Foods meal and education program that provides meals to those going through critical illness, disease and recovery in addition to the expansion of current programs, new pilot programs and other support services. 32 <strong>PASO</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>, <strong>September</strong> <strong>2016</strong>
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