Up & Coming Brightwater Chefs
This year HARPS is sponsoring Up And Coming BRIGHTWATER Chefs and we are inviting Chefs from Brightwater to bring their culinary talents to the Women’s Expo.
Brightwater is more than a typical culinary school and with your world-class training you bring a new wave of young chefs with innovation, creativity, and zeal that we would like to showcase.
Join us for an exciting Two Days of Chef Demos from the newest Chefs from Brightwater!
SATURDAY APRIL 2nd & SUNDAY APRIL 3rd on the Arkansas Beef Council Chef’s Kitchen Stage
ABOUT THE CHEFS
Chef Sandi Macklom
I switched to the Gluten Free life 8 years ago and after seeing so many health improvements, I’ve never looked back. However, I consistently came across terrible Gluten Free options. As an avid baker and lover of all thing’s food, I sought to rectify that. Fast forward to today, and here we are! With your support, I’ve recently opened Sandi Sue’s Gluten Free Bakery in the 8th Street Market in Bentonville. Be sure to visit me there!
Sandi Sue’s Gluten Free Bakery @SandiSueGFB
https://sandisuegfb.com/
https://web.facebook.com/SandiSueGFB/
Chef Ana Saenz
Hello everyone! My name is Ana Sáenz and I’m from Costa Rica. I started baking since I was 4 years old with my grandma, she is my inspiration to start this business. The Magical Spatula was created when I started at Brightwater 3 years ago, mainly baking for my friends and family; until decided to open officially to the public as business this past January 2022. We offer custom cakes, fresh pastries, delicious desserts and much more…! Our products are baked with high quality and fresh ingredients from local stores; we have a variety of recipes: some from Costa Rica, some from my Grandma and other traditional French/Italian baked goods. We offer gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and low carb alternatives too. We try to keep in our menu different products for every lifestyle and season without losing our beautiful Latin culture touch.
The Magical Spatula Bakery @THEMAGICSPATULABAKERY
http://www.themagicalspatula.com/
https://www.facebook.com/themagicalspatulabakery
Chef Instructor Elaine Jones
Brightwater Chef Instructor Elaine Jones is originally from Searcy, AR. Elaine has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Harding University and received a Certificate of Baking and Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu. Her work experience includes being the Assistant Executive Pastry Chef at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis and Adjunct Baking and Pastry Instructor at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College. She joined Brightwater in 2022.
Elaine Jones – Chef/Instructor at Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Brightwater offers Academic Programs in Artisanal Food, Baking & Pastry, Beverage Arts, Culinary Arts as well as Sous Chef Apprenticeships.
Visit Brightwater Links for more information about their outstanding Programs.
https://www.facebook.com/NWACCculinary
https://www.instagram.com/brightwaternwa/
https://twitter.com/brightwaternwa
https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightwater-nwa
http://brightwater.org/
Appliances Courtesy of Home Depot
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/events/4984288488323674/
STAGE SCHEDULE
SAT. APRIL 2
11:00AM MUCH ADO ABOUT BRIOCHE
Sandi Macklom/Brightwater Chef
12:00 PM BEEF, IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER
Donette Spann/ Arkansas Beef Council
1:00 PM LEMON COOKIES WITH LEMON GLAZE
Ana Saenz/Brightwater Chef
2:00PM EASY CASSEROLE
Kathy Janus/ The Resident Chef
2:30PM HAND-ROLLED TRUFFLES
Elaine Jones/Brightwater Chef Instructor
3:00PM BEEF, IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER
Donette Spann/Arkansas Beef Council
SUNDAY APRIL 3
12:00PM EASY CASSEROLES
Chef Mark Janus – The Resident Chef
12:30PM FRUIT VERRINES
Elaine Jones/Brightwater Chef Instructor
1:00PM BEEF, IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER
Donette Spann – Arkansas Beef Council
2:00PM CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
Chef Maude Schmidt- Featured Chef
Café Rue Orleans – Owner & Chef
3:00PM ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL TENDERLOIN COOK-OFF
CHEF ERIN ROWE VS CHEF TOM ROSTEK
JUDGES:
Donette Spann – Administrator of Arkansas Beef Council
Chef Mark Janus – The Resident Chef
Chef Maude Schmidt – Owner & Chef of Café Rue Orleans
GET EXPO TICKETS
Tickets available at our Box Office on Expo Days!
$7 Admission ($5 w/coupon)
Kids 12 and under are free. Free Parking!
GET DIRECTIONS
Expo Location:
NWA Convention Center /Holiday Inn
1420 S 48th St
Springdale, AR 72762
EXPO DAY and TIME
Dates:
APRIL 2-3, 2022
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 11am to 4pm