Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston

CHARLESTON, SC – February 15-17, 2013 – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is teaming up once again with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to get “Wild in the Kitchen” during the nation’s largest wildlife art and nature event Feb. 15-17 in Charleston.

Food enthusiasts can head to downtown Charleston’s Marion Square to visit the Certified South Carolina exhibition tent, where 12 chefs will use fresh, local ingredients during daily cooking demonstrations. This marks the fourth year for “Wild in the Kitchen”, and it is a great way to discover how easy it is to buy and cook locally grown foods.  The “Wild in the Kitchen” cooking demonstrations are one of the most popular SEWE events.

In addition to the cooking demonstrations, visitors to the Certified SC tent on Marion Square can shop from 26 SC Specialty Food Association members showcasing and selling their products. A new cookbook featuring the “Wild in the Kitchen” recipes and a list of participating vendors will be published again this year.

The cooking demonstrations are currently scheduled for:

Friday   

               11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Chef Nate Whiting, Tristan

               Noon – 12:30 p.m. – Chef Simon Andrews, Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar

               1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Chef Steve Lusby, 82 Queen

               2:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Chef Michelle Weaver, Charleston Grill

Saturday             

                11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Chef John Ondo, Lana Restaurant & Bar

                Noon – 12:30 p.m. – Chef Miles Huff, The Culinary Institute of Charleston

               1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Chef Fred Neuville, Fat Hen

               2:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Chef Mark Collins, Circa 1886

Sunday

               1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Chef, Jill Mathias, Carolina’s

               2:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Chef David Pell, Coast Bar & Grill

               3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Chef Jason Reed, Boone Hall Farms

Day tickets are $10-$20, three-day passes are $40, and children 10 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. SEWE provides free shuttle service between venues during show hours with a ticket or badge, and handicapped accessible service is available. For an event map and more information on SEWE 2013, visit agriculture.sc.gov and look under Hot Topics for “Wild in the Kitchen” at SEWE, or call 843-723-1748.