Presented by Petit Jean Meats.
It was at the Waffle House, in 1997, that Jason discovered his passion for food and went on to graduate from the Central Arkansas School of Apprenticeship with the American Culinary Federation. .Jason served as the Executive Chef for Governor Mike Beebe and First Lady Ginger Beebe serving anywhere from 2 to 2000 guests on any given day and many visiting luminaries. Jason moved on to Pulaski Technical College in 2009 to run The Big Rock Bistro instructing young culinarians followed by 3 years as the Executive Chef for The University of Central Arkansas. Leaving UCA, he was proud to open the Green Leaf Grill in Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Sheild as a health and wellness center for their employees.
In 2008, Jason earned the honored title of Certified Executive Chef by the American Culinary Federation. He competes yearly in The Diamond Chef event and holds titles of Apprentice of the Year ,Sous Chef of the Year ,Chef of the Year and Diamond Chef Arkansas. In 2013 Jason earned the Pro Chef II certification from the Culinary Institute of America. Today, Jason is proud to serve as Executive Chef for Sysco Arkansas.
| SATURDAY OCTOBER 7TH | |
| 11:00AM | Arkansas Smoked Sausage Fried Rice |
| Chef Jason Knapp sponsored by Petit Jean Meats | |
| 1:00PM | Fresh From Tupperware |
| Susan Henderson, Tupperware Consultant | |
| 2:00PM | Peppered Bacon, Corn and Poblano Salad With Cilantro |
| Chef Jason Knapp sponsored by Petit Jean Meats | |
| 3:00PM | Temptastions |
| Chef Danny Lane & Chef Rebecca Woodard with HARPS BAKERY | |
| 4:00PM | Chicken With Bacon Mustard Sauce |
| Chef Jason Knapp sponsored by Petit Jean Meats | |
| SUNDAY OCTOBER 8TH | |
| 11:00AM | Fresh From Tupperware |
| Susan Henderson, Tupperware Consultant | |
| 12:00PM | Arkansas Smoked Sausage and Fried Rice |
| Chef Jason Knapp sponsored by Petit Jean Meats | |
| 1:00PM | HARPS Mother Daughter Cake Decorating Challenge |
| Judges: Chef Rebecca Woodard and Chef Danny Lane | |
| $50 Harps Gift Card Awarded to Winning Duo | |
| 2:00PM | Peppered Bacon, Corn and Polano Salad With Cilantro |
| Chef Jason Knapp sponsored by Petit Jean Meats | |
| 3:00PM | Last Call: Belly Up To The Desert Bar! |
| Chef Rebecca Woodard & Chef Danny Lane with HARPS BAKERY | |
| 4:00pm | Peppered Bacon, Corn and Polano Salad With Cilantro |
| Chef Jason Knapp sponsored by Petit Jean Meats | |
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Smith City Center
700 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72901
TEL: +1-479-783-1000
Looking to stand out among the competition and increase your visibility at the Women's Living Expo?
Call us at 203-259-3351 to discuss the Sponsorship Opportunities available.
Tickets available at our Box Office on Expo Days!
$7 Admission ($5 w/coupon)
Kids 8 & under are free, Free Parking!
Fort Smith Convention Center
800 Rogers Ave.
Fort Smith, AR
October 7-8, 2017
Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
The Cake Decorating Stars will craft their delightful sugar artist cake creations on stage at the Expo!
