Posted on: Wednesday, June 15, 2005

QUICK BITES
Maui chef among headliners at Kapalua festival

Advertiser Staff

FOOD AND WINE

Beverly Gannon, chef-owner of Hali'imaile General Store, Joe's in Wailea and Celebrations Catering, will be among headliners of the 24th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival from July 8 to 10, along with Chicago's

J. Joho of Everest, Brasserie Jo and Eiffel Tower and San Francisco's Michael Mina of Charles Nob Hill, Aqua at The Bellagio and Pisces. Each chef will be featured in a mid-day cooking class with sampling.

The theme for the festival is "A Journey to the World" and wine host again is master sommelier Fred Dame, who coordinates wine tastings and seminars for the event. Others on hand will be Kent Torrey of The Cheese Shop in Carmel, Calif., and Brian Julyan, chief executive of the Court of Master Sommeliers, as well as seven other members of the court. Information: (866) 669-2440, www.kapaluamaui.com.

VEGGIE VIDEOS

Cooking — the meatless way

Joy Waters, executive producer of the popular "Tasty and Meatless" cable TV series, has released a new series of instructional DVDs based on select programs. Three titles are being offered: "You Won't Believe It's Tofu," "Beans and Greens," and "Hawai'i's Local Favorites," all aimed at people interested in improving their nutritional intake — whether they're full-on vegetarians or just paring back on animal products.

Each contains several cooking classes, a group of recipes, pop-up info on nutrition, viewable and printable recipes and nutritional analysis for each recipe. The videos sell for $19.95 each. You'll find order information at www.TastyandMeatless.com.