Cornucopia-Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food Presents:
THE VIKING STAGE SERIES
Our good friends at Viking are returning again in 2009 to offer up a series of deliciously educational tasting demonstrations aptly named the Viking Stage Series. You won’t want to miss these new and improved seminars that will tempt the senses. The Viking Stage will host outstanding guest chefs touching on topics sustainable seafood to decadent chocolate truffles. This full working kitchen will set up shop in the Grand Foyer of the Whistler Conference Centre.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Whistler Chef Challenge
Tickets: FREE
Friday, November 13th, 2009
10am-4pm
Launched at the 2009 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival to rave reviews and great crowds the Whistler Chef Challenge brings local knife-masters out of the kitchens of the resort, and onto the stainless steel backdrop of Cornucopia’s Viking Stage. At the Whistler Chef Challenge a series of heats will see two local Chefs at a time go head to head in the ultimate foodie throwdown. With live commentary providing heckling and insight, it’s game on as competitors make the most of their 30 minutes to produce delicious fare utilizing a themed ingredient. Come out to see who will be crowned king of the cooks at the 2nd annual competition. ?
FREE ADMISSION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
Viking Stage Series: BC Mixer: Rogers’ Chocolates and THERAPY Vineyards wine pairing
Tickets: $20
Saturday November 14th, 2009
10am-11am
Viking Stage, Whistler Conference Centre
Join THERAPY Vineyard and Rogers’ Chocolates as they take you through an exploration of your palate and introduce you to winning combinations of chocolate and wine that you will have to share with all your friends at your next dinner party. Explore all your whites and reds with the finest chocolate in Canada.
Viking Stage Series: Eric Pateman of Edible BC & 8th Generation Winery
Tickets: $25
Saturday November 14th, 2009
12pm to 1:30pm
Viking Stage, Whistler Conference Centre
Come and join Edible BC’s President, Eric Pateman for an informative session discussing sustainable seafood. Chef Pateman will prepare Qualicum Bay scallops with shiso, lemon oil, and smoked sea salt, followed by a succulent birch syrup glazed sablefish with wild BC mushrooms and miso broth. ?Both dishes will be paired with wines from one of BC’s most exciting new wineries – 8th Generation. ?Come and join us for this interactive cooking demo, learn about the Ocean Wise program and take away new recipes for sustainable seafood dishes.
- Scallops paired with 8th Generation Vineyard 2008 Riesling Classic
- Sablefish paired with 8th Generation Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay
A new generation of Winemakers
Our family’s heritage in winemaking dates back to 1783. We are now the eight consecutive generation to produce fine wines, and the first generation in the New World.
8th Generation is an ultra contemporary winery, deeply rooted in tradition.
We welcome you to experience our wonderful, Estate wines.
Bernd H. Schales, 8th generation Winemaker
Stefanie Schales, 10th Generation Winegrower
Viking Stage Series: Entertaining with Canadian Cheeses & Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Tickets: $25
Saturday November 14th, 2009
4pm to 5:30pm
Viking Stage, Whistler Conference Centre
Dairy Farmers of Canada will partner with Summerhill Winery to create a magical pairing of Canadian cheeses and wines.
Wolfgang Stampe will share ideas on how to prepare cheese plates and platters along with “sensing” the cheeses used in the presentations. Bring your taste buds and see if you can find a new favorite Canadian cheese to share with your guests to savour.
Summerhill Pyramid Winey is Canada’s first and largest certified organic winery, making Gold Medal winning organic wines to bring pride to all of Canada. Summerhill also specialises in traditional French method sparkling wines, taking full advantage of the unique central Okanagan terroir. Proprietor Stephen Cipes has created one of the most popular and enduring wine tourism attractions in Canada, with an organic bistro overlooking magnificent views, an informal and entertaining winery tour and tasting room, and the mystique of Summerhill’s famous four story Pyramid wine cellar. Being built with no metals or electricity, being aligned to true north, and with absolute precision in the geometry, the Pyramid is the final phase of Summerhill’s wine making process, where the wine is imbued with cosmic energy and loving intentions.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
Viking Series: Making Truffles with Rogers’ Chocolates
Tickets: $15
Sunday November 15th, 2009
10am to 11am
Viking Stage, Whistler Conference Centre
Rogers’ Chocolates have been making chocolates for over 120 years in Victoria, BC and will be bringing you their secrets on how to make fresh decadent chocolate truffles at home. Join Cornell and Rogers’ Chocolates to learn all the ins and outs of truffle making and what to do, to help make the recipe your own.
Viking Stage Series: Sushi Village, Select Wines and Gekkeikan Sake
Tickets: $25
Sunday November 15th, 2009
12:30pm to 2pm
Viking Stage, Whistler Conference Centre
Learn the ins and outs of preparing sushi. Chef Nester will lead you through the art of making sushi rice, the safe way to handle and serve raw fish. Starting with a Tai wakame (seaweed) salad with a light vinegar dressing. Followed by a delightfully seared Hawaiian tuna with a succulent garlic sauce. Finishing with a classic California roll made with fresh Dungeness crab wrapped with tobiko. Comes paired with both the traditional sake and wine.
Viking Stage Series: A Walk to Remember with Executive Chef Neal Harkins and
Quails’ Gate Winery
Tickets: $25
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Viking Stage, Whistler Conference Centre
Take a stroll through any of our province’s woodlands and you will discover not only mesmerizing sounds of nature and breath taking scenery, but the wonderful tastes B.C. has to offer. ?Join Executive Chef Neal Harkins as he partners up with Quails’ Gate Winery to deliver a tantalizing all B.C. menu to tickle your senses and pamper your taste buds.
Let the Viking Stage Series fill your days and enrich your minds while you gear up for evening activities.Book your spot now as space is limited.
Tickets and packages
Great accommodation AND Crush ticket packages!
3 Peak accommodation: from $170
4 Peak accommodation: from $201
5 Peak accommodation: from $214
Now available at www.whistlercornucopia.com alongside details of the four day event program. Make sure you get your tickets early, especially for Cornucopia’s annual sell-out events!
Package price based on a 2 night stay for 2 people with 2 Crush only tickets for Friday, November 13th or Saturday, November 14th, 2009.
