HARRIS, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Thursday, Escanaba’s Daily Press newspaper brought back its fan-favorite cooking show. For the first time, the event was held at the Island Resort & Casino in Harris.
The Island’s conventions executive chef and sous chef demonstrated how to prepare a variety of dishes. The recipes included ingredients from local food vendors Lanaville Garlic, Yooper Coop Eggs, Up Gourmet Mushroom, #9 Farms, Jasper’s Sugar Bush, and Dexter’s.
More than 250 guests learned about a temperature-based method of preparing food called sous vide cooking, as well as easy-to-make meals in a crock pot or Instant Pot.
“It’s just a reminder that there are great recipes and things for the home that you can do for ease,” said Stephen Gakstatter, food and beverage director for the Island Resort & Casino. “Everybody is cramped for time to do things—families, jobs. Crock pots and Instant Pots are great ways to cook really good comfort meals at home.”
Click here to watch WZMQ 19’s livestream of the “Taste of the Island” Cooking Show. The crock pot and sous vide cooking are divided into two segments. Click here to learn more about Island Resort & Casino Conventions Executive Chef Kristina Pomeroy.
