The Second Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit™ Will Take the Stage With Leading Chefs On August 17 - 19, 2007 in Denver, Colorado

The Gluten-Free Culinary Summit™ is the country's leading, gluten-free culinary education conference that takes the gluten-free food movement to the upper echelon of creativity, skill, and tasting enjoyment for the public. Conducted by a powerhouse cast of top culinary institute chef-instructors, award-winning chefs, acclaimed cookbook authors, and industry experts, this Second Annual gastronomic adventure will pamper hungry minds and palates on August 17 - 19, 2007 at The DoubleTree Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- The Gluten-Free Culinary Summit™ is the country's leading, gluten-free culinary education conference that takes the gluten-free food movement to the upper echelon of creativity, skill, and tasting enjoyment for the public. Conducted by a powerhouse cast of top culinary institute chef-instructors, award-winning chefs, acclaimed cookbook authors, and industry experts, this Second Annual gastronomic adventure will pamper hungry minds and palates on August 17 - 19, 2007 at The DoubleTree Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

Food lovers of all inclinations, whether gluten-intolerant or not, are invited to partake in this weekend symposium featuring a full menu of back-to-back gluten-free baking and cooking demonstrations followed by recipe tastings and interactive panel discussions with the chefs on Friday, August 17 and Saturday, August 18. The Summit will abound with intriguing recipes, ingredients, methods, and tips for creating delicious, trend-setting gluten-free alternatives to traditional wheat-based recipes. Celebrating both the sweet and the savory, Summit Chefs will demonstrate their creations ranging from bodacious breads, batters, and hand-made pasta to memorable morning delights, evening entrees, desserts, and more.

This year's chef-presenters include Chef Shawn Brisby of Canyon Ranch® (Tucson, AZ), Chef-Instructor and Certified Master Baker Richard Coppedge of The Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY), nationally renown gluten-free Cookbook Author Carol Fenster of Savory Palate, Inc. (Centennial, CO), 2007 James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Cookbook Author Lorna Sass (New York, NY), Chef and Special Dietary Needs Manager Joel Schaefer of Walt Disney World® Resort (Orlando, FL), Program Director Lori Sobelson of Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods (Milwaukie, OR), Chef-Instructor Eric Stein of Johnson & Wales University (Denver, CO), Chef-Instructor Renee Zonka of The Illinois Institute of Art (Chicago, IL), Gluten-Free Bakehouse Team Leader Lee Tobin of Whole Foods Market (Morrisville, NC), and Award-Winning Executive Chef Elise Wiggins of Panzano Restaurant (Denver, CO). Additional presenters will be announced.

New to this year's schedule, a Gluten-Free Culinary Arts Dining Night in Downtown Denver will take Summit attendees into the heart of the city to experience spectacular gluten-free menus prepared by selected restaurants on Friday, August 17. A Gluten-Free Culinary Gala with the Summit Chefs will follow the culinary demonstrations on Saturday, August 18 and a special Summit Speakers Series will top off the conference on Sunday, August 19.

"As more Americans continue to adopt the gluten-free lifestyle, The Gluten-Free Culinary Summit™ was created to provide an exceptional educational experience for food enthusiasts to explore and savor the nutritious and delicious world of gluten-free cuisine from the perspective of abundance using artisanal ingredients," says Summit founder and producer Suzanne Bowland. "Gluten-free foodies are now being pampered with extraordinary gluten-free foods and recipes that rival, if not beat, their wheat-based counterparts in taste, texture, and nutrition. The Summit raises the bar by tapping into the country's top culinary talent with leading chefs who want to push the creativity envelope and concoct knock-out gluten-free recipes to share with the Summit's audience. Attendees will take away a wealth of culinary know-how and cutting-edge recipes."

Summit attendees will also discover and taste a showcase of exceptional gluten-free products and surprise delights featured in meals throughout the event provided by Summit sponsors.

The Second Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit is proudly sponsored in part by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods (Primary Sponsor), Bard's Tale Beer Company (Official Gluten-Free Beer of the Summit), Bête Noire Chocolates, Celia's Gourmet™, Gluten Free Kneads, and Mariposa Baking Company.

For complete event information and online registration, visit www.theglutenfreelifestyle.com or call 303-368-9990. Seating is limited. Early-bird registration deadline is July 20. A portion of Summit proceeds will be donated to celiac disease research efforts and local community support group efforts. The DoubleTree Hotel-Denver is located at 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207.

About GF Culinary Productions, Inc.
GF Culinary Productions, Inc. based in Denver, Colorado, is a company devoted to promoting awareness of the gluten-free diet by providing gluten-free culinary education for the public via distinctive special events featuring culinary institute chef instructors, acclaimed chefs, notable cookbook authors, and industry experts. The Art & Science of Gluten-Free Gastronomy™ Culinary Lecture Series launched on January 16, 2007 in Denver is also part of the growing family of gluten-free culinary events produced by GF Culinary Productions, Inc. The First Annual Gluten-Free Culinary Summit took place August 26 - 28, 2006 at the Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado. Speaking from experience, company founder and producer Suzanne Bowland has been living the gluten-free lifestyle for over six years since she finally (and happily declares) discovered her intolerance to gluten in March 2001.    

Media Contact:
Suzanne Bowland
Producer / GF Culinary Productions, Inc.
303-368-9990

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