New York Food Show

To gather information for a research project I'm working on, my husband and I recently attended the Fancy Food Show sponsored by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade.

At this show, food manufacturers and distributors showcase their products for potential food buyers. With over 160,000 products, it's a little overwhelming to first-timers like me. We walked the show floor, sampling products and talking with vendors. This is a great opportunity to learn about different types of food, as you can find everything from cheese to olive oil to coffee.

One highlight of the show: I met Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa! She was there to showcase her new line of Barefoot Contessa products by Stonewall Kitchen. I have several of her cookbooks and I've made many recipes from each. I will admit I was a little shy about meeting her, so my husband dragged me to her. She was very nice and wished us good luck!