Nogales, AZ – Chefs from Arizona and Mexico will take center stage as they incorporate the flavors of produce from Nogales at the event, “1st Culinary Showcase – Top dishes out of Mexico’s top produce.”
In order to highlight the importance of Nogales, Arizona, as the main gateway of the Mexican produce in the U.S. and our shared cultural heritage, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) and the Consulate General of Mexico in Nogales, Arizona, are inviting the community to this first-ever culinary showcase.
The event will take place at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa located in Tubac, Arizona, on Friday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“This event is an exciting addition to the 48th Nogales Produce Convention, a gathering that traditionally marks the beginning of what we expect to be a great season for fresh produce coming from Mexico,” said Lance Jungmeyer, president of FPAA.
“We are very happy to be working together with the Mexican consulate as we both understand the importance of collaboration and good relations for the economics of our area and the culture that we share and embrace,” Jungmeyer added.
To this date, there is confirmation of nine chefs, some from Mexico and others from the U.S., (Nogales, Rio Rico and Tubac). However, this list may still expand to include more chefs.
Among these chefs are Ed Bañuelos from Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) / Director of Dining Services, Marisela Parra and student from Culinary Arts School at Nogales High School, Patti Schmalzel and students from Culinary Arts School at Rio Rico High School, Karla García and students from Universidad Durango – Santander, Rogelio Ramón García and students from Universidad CEUNO, Lourdes and Jorge Sánchez from Soto's PK Outpost plus chefs from the Festival Chef Sonora from Ganfer foundation.
Guests will include authorities from both countries, media, members of the produce industry and the community in general.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample appetizers, learn about different dishes, taste the fresh produce incorporated in the recipes and at the same time enjoy the music of Marimba Sahuaro from Nogales, Sonora, explained L.C.I. Nazzer O. Méndez, Economic & Cultural Promotion of the Consulate General of Mexico in Nogales, Arizona
Interested chefs can still register to participate by calling the consulate’s office at (520) 287-2521 ext. 208 or emailing nmendez@consulmexnogales.com.
Although there is no charge to attend this event, registration is required at www.freshfrommexico.com
About the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas:
The FPAA is a nonprofit trade association headquartered in Nogales, Arizona, that represents over 120 U.S. member companies involved in growing, packing, sales and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Mexico. The FPAA leverages the efforts of private companies and partner-associations to increase the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetable from Mexico.
Source: Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
