Here’s the schedule for programming at our One Spark booth! We will be located in Main Street Park behind the Main Library. Along with these demos we will have raffles for gift bags with goodies such as gift certificates, cook books, kitchen gadgets, local spirits and more!

 

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

11:30 am The Organic Adventurer will be presenting “Loco for Locavorism.” It will cover what “local food” is, why eating local is good, where to get local food, and a bit about using and cooking it. She will have samples of fresh, local produce that have been generously donated by Berry Good Farms.

“We provide customized advice, product recommendations and action suggestions for individuals and businesses that want to be more environmentally friendly, but just don’t have the time or desire to do the in-depth research it takes. We make greening your world easy!” – The Organic Adventurer Facebook  

 

 

 

 

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Noon-1:30 pm The Chef’s Garden Catering provides all the delectable dishes for The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and they run the The Cafe at the Cummer. See them at our booth or go visit the Cafe during Tapas Tuesdays for a glass of wine on the beautiful deck under a large oaks.

For their demo Chef’s Garden is going to Cook with Intuition. An intuition BBQ Sauce with their signature beef brisket sliders and Smoke IPA Boiled Peanuts!

“The Chef’s Garden is a growing full-service, off-premise catering & event planning company founded in 2001. We specialize in all types of events, from corporate lunches to weddings & fundraising events for 600+. We are proud to be the in-house caterer at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, as well as the preferred caterer at Palm Valley Gardens in Ponte Vedra. Call or email us today to start planning your next perfect event!” – Chef’s Garden Catering Facebook

 

4pm Girls Gone Green 

“The Girls Gone Green is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring environmental, animal and health issues. We host several events and campaigns throughout the year including Northeast Florida Veg Fest and No Meat March.” – Girls Gone Green Facebook 

 

 

5-7 pm Tapa That serves tasty tapas in 5 Points. This locally-oriented, family-owned and run tapas bar draws a lively, mixed crowd of families, hipsters and professionals.

“Our goal is to provide creative and unique tapas, using produce from local and organic farms whenever possible!” – Tapa That Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-8 pm The Flying Iguana is the place to go in Neptune Beach if you’re longing for superb guacamole, fine fish tacos and tequila!

“Taqueria and Tequila Bar – Live music, creative signature cocktails, local craft beers and an exciting fusion of Latin American cuisine including: eclectic tacos, creative entrees, and one of the best brunches in town in a modern atmosphere.” – The Flying Iguana Facebook

 

 

 

Friday, April 11, 2014

11 am-1 pm Tapa That serves tasty tapas in 5 Points. This locally-oriented, family-owned and run tapas bar draws a lively, mixed crowd of families, hipsters and professionals.

“Our goal is to provide creative and unique tapas, using produce from local and organic farms whenever possible!” – Tapa That Facebook

 

 

 

2-4 pm SunRAWise makes vegan cheese right out of Palatka, Florida! Come and sample their wares!

SunRAWise will demo 3 easy raw vegan recipes using the “cheeses” that you can sample.

-Raw lettuce tacos
-Zucchini RAWlls
-Endive boats

 

 

4-5 pm Berry Good Farms is involved with another great One Spark project, Farm to Truck! Farm to Truck is a food truck that offers nutritional lunch & fresh organic produce operated & grown by students with intellectual disabilities. At the Gastrofest booth, they’ll be mixing up some farm-to-bar mojitos!

The vision of Berry Good Farms is to provide a self-sustaining industry for North Florida School of Special Education Transition students and graduates, encompassing education and post-graduate compensated employment. NFSSE students will be trained in the field of horticulture and production of agricultural goods. Berry Good Farms allows NFSSE to expand its current curriculum and vocational programs to include farming of fruits, herbs and vegetables to be marketed to restaurants, schools, caterers, event planners and the local community. The industry employing students and alumni with intellectual disabilities will provide sustainable food in an ecological manner. The mission of Berry Good Farms is to teach and employ intellectually disabled individuals while providing the community a valuable service through local enterprise, entrepreneurship, and educational opportunities.

 

5-6 pm Conscious Eats is also another great, food oriented One Spark project. Conscious Market is an aggregator of resources to enable other social enterprises to gain access to materials out of their budgets.  As a guest of Gastrofest, they will teach you how to play with flavor layers by using their aromatic dukkahs and infused dried fruits. Sample their delicious slaw!

“Conscious Eats is a social Enterprise of Character Counts in Jacksonville. We employ and educate ex-felons as they re-create their lives after incarceration. We educate on the creative process and design principles so they may see the correlation between physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional creativity. Our mission is to empower lives through conscious creative choices.” – Conscious Eats Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

6-7 pm The Jax Beer Guy can tell you all about beer! he blogs, writes in local magazines and is a local advocate for craft beer.

“The Jax Beer Guy writes about beer and shares his insights on various blogs and sites. Watch for links, videos, and announcements here.” – Jax Beer Guy Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-10 pm Ovinte with a great wine list, lovely tapas and entrees, Ovinte gives you a local, top-notch option at the St. Johns Town Center.

“Much like the toasts and celebratory phrases used around the world such as Cheers, Santé, Salude, Opa – OVINTÉ is a term used when enjoying great wine & food in the company of amazing friends, so next time raise a glass and toast….OVINTÉ!” – Ovinte Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, April 13, 2014

11 am-noon Vegan Comfort can most often be found at the Riverside Arts Market. They sell take-away vegan food. Taste their chickpea salad and crackers!

 

1-3 pm The Jax Beer Guy can tell you all about beer! he blogs, writes in local magazines and is a local advocate for craft beer.

“The Jax Beer Guy writes about beer and shares his insights on various blogs and sites. Watch for links, videos, and announcements here.” – Jax Beer Guy Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-4 pm Cafe Freda serves up globally-inspired comfort-food with local connections. Family owned and run!

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-6 pm Jeffrey Spear, author of the First Coast Heritage Cookbook will be demonstrating a few cooking techniques (citrus supremes, chiffonade, pasting garlic) and will be prepared to discuss the history of foods along the First Coast.

 

 

 

 

 

6-7 pm The Liquid Extrovert talks Florida Wines!

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-9 pm Tapa That serves tasty tapas in 5 Points. This locally-oriented, family-owned and run tapas bar draws a lively, mixed crowd of families, hipsters and professionals.

“Our goal is to provide creative and unique tapas, using produce from local and organic farms whenever possible!” – Tapa That Facebook

 

 

 

Sunday, April 12, 2014

 

11 am-1 pm Tres Leches Eatery is a great place to eat an artisan sandwich for lunch and they have dinners on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, featuring tapas and paella.

Chef Daniel Gomez will lead the brief offering Paella samples! Gift Certificates will be raffled during the Event!

“Spanish inspired Eatery with personal treatment. You can have Breakfast Lunch or Dinner Experience quite different than any other place in Jacksonville” – Tres Leches Facebook