Local chefs add flavor to spring home, garden show
Home and garden shows are a good way to catch up on trends, get ideas for remodeling and decorating or improving your garden and landscaping. They’re also a good place to brush up on your cooking skills.
An impressive lineup of demonstrations by local chefs is planned for the REALTORS Home & Garden Show presented by Unilock starting March 23 at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, and running through March 31.
Hours of the show are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. (Closed Monday and Tuesday.)
Regular admission is $8 for adults; free for military personnel (with valid military ID) and children 12 and under. Visit mkehgs.com or call (414) 778-4929 for more information.
Samples will be provided following each cooking demonstration. Here’s the schedule:
Friday, March 23
11 a.m.: Cornish Hens with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cheesy Polenta — Vinny Cornils from The Original
1 p.m.: Thrilla on tha’ Grilla: Grilling Tips for a Successful BBQ — Zach Espinosa, Mr. B’s Steakhouse
3 p.m.: Preserved Meats — Miles Borghgraef, Birch + Butcher
5 p.m.: Cinnamon Rolls — Allie Howard, Rocket Baby Bakery
7 p.m.: Cheddar Waffles with Chicken Milanese & 5 Lilies Apple Rosemary Jam — Jennifer Grundy and Gil Petrovic, 5 Lilies
Saturday, March 24
11 a.m.: Lemon Meringue Pie — Dane Baldwin, The Diplomat
1 p.m.: Making Kale Great Again — TrueMan McGee, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
3 p.m.: Bang Bang Shrimp — Joe Heppe, I.d.
5 p.m.: Sweet Rolls 3 Ways: Cinnamon, Caramel Pecan and Orange Honey — Rachel Rick, Carnevor
Sunday, March 25
11 a.m.: Vegan Peanut Curry Rice — Yollande Deacon, Irie Zulu
1 p.m.: Chicken Peanut Coconut Curry — Yollande Deacon, Irie Zulu
3 p.m.: Hummingbird Cake & Banana Cream Pie — Jaceleen Latin-Kasper, DanDan
Wednesday, March 28
6 p.m.: Lamb Stew with Kale and Andouille Sausage — Kyle Cherek, Host of Emmy Award-winning Wisconsin Foodie
Thursday, March 29
6 p.m.: Seared Sea Scallop, Romesco Sauce, Grilled Guindilla Peppers with Garlic-Citrus Breadcrumbs — Matt Kerley, Movida
Friday, March 30
11 a.m.: Grilled NY Strip with Chimichurri — Chase Anderson, Dream Dance
1 p.m.: Roastin’ and Toastin’: Pairing my Favorite Cuts with Wines — Zach Espinosa, Mr. B’s Steakhouse
3 p.m.: Ceasar Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fingerling Potatoes — Kyle Toner, Wolf Peach
5 p.m.: Citrus Tart with Shortbread Crust, Whipped Ganache & Sugared Berries — Rachel Rick, Carnevor
7 p.m.: Easy French Crêpes with Blueberry Chantilly Cream — Kyle Cherek, Host of Emmy Award-winning Wisconsin Foodie
Saturday, March 31
11 a.m.: Cheese Ravioli — Justin Winkler, Stella van Buren
3 p.m.: Garlic Prawns — Matt Kerley, Hotel Madrid 5 p.m.: Cheesecake — Allie Howard, Rocket Baby Bakery