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This is what it’s all about

May 31, 2010 by ericriveracooks

Add Mindy in the picture then everything is golden, she was taking the pic. Ken, Catherine Reynolds (Sommelier), Keren Brown (Queen of Seattle), Me (Chef pants!), Ken’s mom, Heather, Yashar (Sommelier), Adam (my neighbor on the line). All awesome, more coming soon from all of them. I’m going to open an amazing restaurant one day…..even if it’s people coming over, as long as they’re happy and smiling then I succeeded. Eric

Categories: Random Rants • Tags: Blog, Catherine Reynolds, Cooking Blog, Dinner, Food, Keren Brown, recipe, Yashar

Cheri Walters Schools Me on Wine

March 5, 2010 by ericriveracooks

I attended a wine tasting for the International Society of Africans in Wine the other day arranged by master coordinator Keren Brown. She read my little wine rant and decided to show me the light…..the red, white, and sometimes sparkling light (oh man, I’m on fire!). Cheri Walters, a sommelier, was there to explain a few things about wine and then Keren pointed out that the only reason I use wine is to deglaze food or cook with……awkward!!!! Cheri decided […]

Categories: Events, wine • Tags: Cheri Walters, Food, International Society of Africans in Wine, Keren Brown, M'Hudi Wine, Seven Sisters Wine, wine

Foodportunity, on March 22, offers its biggest lineup yet!

February 15, 2010 by ericriveracooks

I was speaking with Keren Brown yesterday about a few things and she mentioned the lineup for her Foodportunity event in March. I don’t know if she sensed disbelief in my voice or what but she sent me the press release and told me that I need to make it to the event. We went on about why I should go but I’ll leave out of this post. I really think these Foodportunity events are worth it. This is my […]

Categories: Random Rants • Tags: Canlis, Food Event, Foodportunity, Keren Brown, Networking, Robin Leventhal, Seattle, Spring Hill, The Herbfarm

Foodportunity Event: Local Culinary Success Stories

October 14, 2009 by ericriveracooks

Keren Brown, Seattle’s Queen of Foodie Events, is giving the city of Seattle another round of FoodPortunity! If you like food then you should definitely go there. You eat food right? Well, then you like food…….SO BUY YOUR TICKETS!! NOW!!!! I’m sorry I get a little excited. I’ll let Keren’s Press Release do the talking for me: SEATTLE, WA- September 28, 2009: The second “Foodportunity,” a series of networking events for Seattle food professionals, will take place on November 2nd, […]

Categories: Random Rants • Tags: Foodportunity, Keren Brown

Took a photography class hosted by Lou Manna:

September 20, 2009 by ericriveracooks

Keren Brown is a public relations consultant, food writer, and is responsible for bringing Lou Manna to the Northwest for a visit. I’ve told you a few times how awesome Keren is but this photography class with Lou Manna is going to change this blog and will allow you to see things you have never seen before!!! I learned how to use my camera and now I am ready to go! Lou gave us a bunch of tips so everyone […]

Categories: Random Rants • Tags: Cooking Blog, Food, Food Photos, Keren Brown, Lou Manna, Photography

FoodPortunity!

June 8, 2009 by ericriveracooks

Keren Brown from FranticFoodie.com is organizing an even that will knock your socks off! If you are a food journalist, blogger, public relations professional, restaurateur, farmer, company, or just really excited about food then get yourself down to Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom on Wednesday, July 22nd from 6-9 PM. Tickets are $25 and include food and wine. I will be attending with my lovely wife, Mindy, so come enjoy this fantastic event with us! For more information about this event […]

Categories: Random Rants • Tags: Crystal Ballroom, Event, Foodportunity, FranticFoodie, Keren Brown, Seattle, Tom Douglas

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