Today’s foodgasm comes from Sprinkle Bakes with her chocolate cupcakes topped with flaming strawberries, check out the recipe here.

Our foodgasm of the day comes from Sprinkle Bakes with her Oreo-Stuffed Red Velvet Crinkles, find the recipe here.

Today’s foodgasm comes from Chef in Disguise with her dish Indian Naan Meets Arabic Manousheh, see the recipe here.

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Today’s foodgasm comes from Sprinkle Bakes with her Narnia inspired Turkish Delight, check out the recipe here.

Today’s foodgasm comes from Chef in Disguise with her Creme Caramel Cake, see the recipe here.

Today’s foodgasm comes from Lavender and Lovage with her Old Fashioned English Elderflower Cordial, see the recipe here.

November 22-24th 2013

The ultimate of culinary adventures will  again deliver a program showcasing the best of WA and the Margaret River region through a lauded line up of food and wine personalities and unique events.

The 2013 talent list and event details will be announced soon but be sure to put Friday 22nd November to Sunday 24th November in your 2013 diary.

http://www.gourmetescape.com.au/

Our foodgasm of the day comes from Matt Bites with his Artisanan Grilled Cheese Sandwich, see the recipe here.

Our foodgasm of the day comes from The Girl Who Ate Everything with her recipe for Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

Jennifer Rubell, an artist based in New York City, has created a house out of cotton candy. The artist who specializes in large-scale installations used approximately 1,800 cones of cotton candy.

Read the full story over at designtaxi.com.

Photos by Jennifer Rubell

Today’s foodgasm comes from Sprinkle Bakes with her Triple Salted Caramel Cupcakes, see the recipe here.

For over 20 years, the Hokitika township in New Zealand has played host to a celebration of wild foods, wild drinks and wild times at The Wildfoods Festival. Last year, the festival in its 23rd year attracted a crowd of almost 12,000 local, national, and international visitors.

The event is a celebration of Hokitika, Western New Zealand, a place known for its environment. Hokitika is a culmination of mountains, sea, glaciers, national parks and world heritage areas, lakes, rivers, rainforest, wildlife, fauna and people, all interwoven in the untamed wilderness.
Last year’s festival, with over 50 stalls, offered the largest array of food in its history. “People really enjoyed the diverse smorgasbord of foods on offer, tasting things they hadn’t tried – or even thought about trying – before. With beetles and grubs for appetisers, gamey meats and fresh seafood for a surf ‘n’ turf lunch, and plenty of sweet desserts – with optional bugs – it was easy to create a flavoursome menu.” says Mike Keenan, the event organiser. The festival is known for offering something for every palate and every age.

 Some of the ‘from the wild’ treats on hand were:

Westcargo-snails

Wasp larvae ice cream
‘Stallion protein’ ( horse semen, apparently it tastes like milkshake)
Live huhu grubs
Rams’ testicles
Live grasshoppers
Worm sushi and worm truffles
Beer-battered beetle
Baby hopper jelly shot
Chocolate coated beetle
Venison sausage

Pickled Huhu Grub

Stream larvae turkish delight
Wild boar skewers
Raw rabbit mince
Fijian kava (a drink with sedative and anesthetic properties)
Honey coated punga (a fern plam)
Colostrum mousse ( the first milk produced by a cow within the 2-3 days following the birth, with an extra creamy taste)
Chamois salami (goat-antelope species)
Tahr salami (variation of the goat)
Mountain Oysters (aka sheep’s testicles)
Gorse leaf cordial

Curly Tree whitebait

As well as the lure of wild foods – and drinks – the festival included live music and culinary demonstrations by renowned celebrity chef Charles Royal. A range of awards were also given out to the stall holders, as they are each year— The Curly Tree Whitebait was judged ‘best new food’. Attendees also had the opportunity to win the best costume award.  An attendee from Darfield won ‘most original’ this year with a combination of a gorilla suit with caged captive.

Another highlight from this year was the first-ever Wildfoods wedding, held on the main-stage.  The couple, Eli and Liz met at the festival and have been regular attendees for many years.

Wildfoods Festival has been listed as one of ’300 Unmissable Festival and Events Around the World’ by international travel writers, Frommers. It is Guestaurant’s top ten food festivals for the Oceania region.

Eating Hok Hocki Huhu Grub

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June 20-23 2013

Fine dining will be transported to Regent’s Park with Taste of London for four days of summer eating, drinking and entertainment. 40 of the city’s best restaurants will be dishing up their finest in an unbeatable alfresco gourmet feast, while 200 producers provide a bounty of the best food and beverages, ensuring that guests sample and shop for a range of produce in the laid back atmosphere of a boutique food market.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.tastefestivals.com/london/

May 17-19 2013

Enjoy three days of remarkable culinary experiences with some of the finest chefs in the Americas. From our fabulous Friday Gala to small-group Food & Wine Adventures and an exciting Street Food Extravaganza, you’ll have a weekend of fun opportunities to meet great chefs, savor fine food and wine and discover ways to save the oceans—one meal at a time.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/vi_events/cooking/

April 27 2013

The My Nana’s Salsa Challenge is a day-long festival featuring the #1 condiment in the U.S. – SALSA! The 29th Annual event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th, 2013, at Tempe Beach Park from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Amateurs and professionals compete for the judge’s vote while attendees enjoyed all the chips and salsa they could eat!

For more information, please visit:
https://www.hemophiliaz.org/salsa-challenge/index.php

April 26-28 2013

Spring Barrel tasting is your chance to get a jump on tasting and purchasing some of the best wines in wine country. A visit to the Valley on this weekend will allow you to sample yet-unfinished wines from the barrel.

Spring Barrel Tasting allows tasters a sneak preview of upcoming vintages from their favorite wineries. This special weekend in the Yakima Valley features winemakers and cellar staff who are on hand to share insights and answer questions on the winemaking process. Many of the 50 participating wineries make special efforts to enhance the wine tasting experience by adding delicious cheeses, sauces, salsas, and even desserts to the mix along with special tastings and education.

For more information, please visit:
http://wineyakimavalley.org/events-2013-spring-barrel-tasting_14-448e.html

April 26-28 2013

Enjoy great coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, wine tasting and more!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entry/astoria-warrenton-crab-seafood-wine-festival/

April 25 – May 5 2013

The Apple Blossom Festival attracts over 100,000 spectators who will enjoy festivities including live music, carnival rides, great food, games & activities, and of course, the Grand parade.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.appleblossom.org/

April 18-21 2013

Each spring, Vidalia anticipates the harvest of Georgia’s Official State Vegetable, the internationally known Vidalia Sweet Onion. The occasion is celebrated with an array of fun-filled activities. The Vidalia Onion Festival has been featured on The Food Network and recognized as one of the Five Don’t-Miss Festivals Across the U.S. by MSNBC.  The festival is a four-day event that offers something for everyone. Pre-festival activities begin with a youth boys’ baseball tournament, the Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant, the Golden Onion Chef Competition, Battle of the Bands, and much more. A children’s parade and opening ceremonies kick off the weekend’s activities, which include a street dance, Sweet Onion car show, arts & crafts festival, Sweet Saturday Downtown Sidewalk Sale, and the famous onion eating contest.

The excitement builds with the Vidalia Onion Festival concert. Sports fans will enjoy the Vidalia Onion Festival Rodeo and the Onion Run. For those who wish to celebrate the onion in all of its culinary glory, there is a Vidalia Onion Recipe Contest and Public Tasting and Culinary Extravaganza. This is only a taste! You’ll have to come to Vidalia to experience the “whole onion.”

For more information, please visit:
http://www.vidaliaonionfestival.com/about/

April 20 2013

From the heart of America’s Foodiest Town: An unforgettable afternoon exploring Boulder’s tantalizing culinary arts scene, celebrating Colorado’s distinctive wines while strolling through some of Downtown Boulder’s most vibrant galleries and retail stores.  A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Boulder’s Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA).

For more information, please visit:
http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/taste-of-pearl

April 13-14 2013

This year’s festival marks the 10 year anniversary and will be even bigger than last year’s. This two-day event will feature plenty activities for both adults and children together with delicious Polish cuisine and cold, refreshing imported Polish beer.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.polishfestivalaz.org/

April 19-20 2013

Wine, food, music, sun and sea. Experience the quintessential California wine tasting and enjoy hundreds of California’s finest vintage wines, delicious gourmet foods and lively music. Discover new wines at every Festival, find a new favorite and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like artisan breads, cheeses, olive oils and so much more. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun, food and music – at the biggest wine festival under the sun!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.californiawinefestival.com/

April 19 2013

Austria Uncorkced features top Austrian wines paired with cuisine from Chicago’s best restaurants at Venue One in Chicago. Hundreds of Austrian wines will be available. Discover why 3,000 years of experience in winemaking has made Austria the hottest wine producing region today.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.austriauncorked.com/#chicago-april-19

April 9-14 2013

Every year, some of the finest restaurants and wineries help make the Scottsdale Culinary Festival a great event. More than just an opportunity to promote a business, restaurants and wineries participate in the Festival for the fun, community involvement and the connections that are created.

For more information, please visit:
http://scottsdalefest.org/

April 12-14 2013

Discover a “World of Wine in 40 Miles” during Passport Weekend with exclusive offers at 28+ Columbia Gorge Wineries. Passports are $15, and holders can receive lodging and dining specials, plus our Oregon and Washington wineries offer amazing deals with many waived tasting fees, food, music, barrel tasting, raffles and more! Don’t miss our most exciting weekend of the year!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.columbiagorgewine.com/

April 13 2013

Anacortes Spring Wine Festival will include 30 Wineries 6 Restaurants.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.anacortes.org/spring-wine-fest/

April 3-6 2013

Participant’s experience the Vail Valley’s world-class restaurants, fine wine poured by winemakers and winery owners from top wineries around the globe, spirits and beer, along with interactive seminars, auction, the Colorado Lamb Cook Off, apres ski tasting and the popular mountaintop picnic sensory extravaganza at the top of Vail Mountain.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.tasteofvail.com/

March 29-30 2013

Sample over 120 Beers, Samples range from $1 to $6, Live Entertainment, Variety of Vendors.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/452590671457616/

March 23-24 2013

Come enjoy delicious cuisine showcasing over 40 Brickell and Downtown Miami restaurants and Fine Wine & Spirits from around the world.  The 3rd Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival  has something to satisfy every palate. This promises to be a can’t-miss event for South Florida foodies.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sample a variety of world cuisines as you sip a delightful array of wines and spirits. In addition, Festivities include an exotic car show, arts and crafts area, kids park with activities, live muti-cultural continuous music all day and night, exhibitors, gourmet product samplings and much more….

For more information, please visit:
http://www.tasteofbrickell.com/