Fancy Food Show

Just spent two days in New York at the Fancy Food show. Picture a buffet the size of a shopping mall. Starting promptly at 10am till 5pm you can literally eat yourself sick. Vendors from all over the world come to this 3 day trade show to capture the hearts and stomachs of would be buyers.

Cheeses from all over the world...stuffed grape leaves, de-sensitized garlic, waffles, sushi, snails, prosciutto di parma, plus every kind of dip, cracker, chip, chocolate, etc. you can imagine. Oh, and the olives...thousands and thousands piled high...never knew there were so many different kinds.

What I noticed this year was a huge trend in "gluten free products". Of course, not everything tastes good...those light fruit sodas are pretty awful. Some really tasteless teas too. Crazy stuff like "belly bars" for pregnant women. I said huh?

Paula Dean was there signing autographs (with hubby, son and bodyguard!) The line was pretty long so I didn't get one. I'm not really big on that kind of stuff. She looks great and her southern accent was going strong!

All in all it was a productive weekend. Found some wonderful new products we will be bringing into the store. Lots of new holiday gift items also! I will keep you posted as the new stuff arrives!

P.S. I wore my switchflops for two days...feet felt YUMMY all day long! (More than I can say for my stomach by the end of Day 2).