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Chef Rost had time for even her youngest of admirers, always greeting diners and fans with a smile. Everyone left her booth smiling from both her kindness and delicious, satisfying cuisine.
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Talented culinary program student (CMC Breckenridge campus), Jen Schilling, joined ‘team Rost’ to dish up hundreds of servings of Chef Rost’s small plate.
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Randy Rost, Christy’s talented and gentlemanly husband joined the effort as the ‘grill chief’, grilling the bison to perfection.
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Chef Richard Sandoval served Pork Carnitas mini Tostadas with Pineapple Cilantro Margaritas.
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When I stumbled upon the Mountain Greenery Plantscapes booth I was smitten by the miniature fairy gardens, organic exotic containers with aspen tree seedlings and the entire essence their plant and garden display conveyed. As beguiling as their wares were so were the women of the business. A local business in Basalt Colorado, they span the gamut of selling bedding plants, consultation/execution of all stages design-through-installation of any indoor and outdoor plant needs. They were completely charming as were their creations. I plan to make a stop on my next trip to the area. You should too!
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Ellen B Cookery says
Looks like a blast! So lucky!
Kim Bee says
You always do the coolest things. I want to trade lives with you for awhile. You live in such a cool food place. Love reading about this festival. You got amazing shots of the chefs.
Debra Eliot says
That looks like our kind of festival. Oh, to live in Colorado. (We don't even have a visit planned this year!) 🙁 How wonderful that Chef Christy shared these great recipes with you and you with us.
All That I'm Eating says
What a great festival. Coffee rubbed steak sounds incredible, would love to give it a go on the BBQ while the weather's good! Those little cactus/plant sets are so sweet! Pineapple margeritas sound right up my street too!
The Mom Chef says
Ok, I had to get those recipes into Spattered so they wouldn't disappear before I can make them. They look SOOO good. I love the photo of the Chef with the little boy. Her smile is so genuine and the way she's totally focused on him says everything about her.
Another fantastic review of a glorious event.
Boulder Locavore says
You will be glad you saved them Christiane. I can attest the tacos are earthy, flavorful and the slaw refreshing and bright in flavor.
I will fill in more about the photo you like; and I completely agree with your observations which is why I included it. The tossled lad is actually my son. Snowmass is about 4 hours from Boulder via the mountains. I learned right before going to the festival my tot had qualified for the regional Finals in swimming. So I left at 2 a.m. early Saturday morning mid festival to drive to Denver (3 1/2 hours) to watch the meet and return to the festival in time for the Palette of Pairings event. Chef Rost knew what I was doing and being a mother was empathetic. The festival organizers got wind and encouraged me to bring my son back with me as a reward to him. I did and when Chef Rost saw us en route to get into her line, she called my son over to inquire about his success of the day and presented him with a greeting card congratulating him. He did not open the card until returning to the hotel, savoring it fully.
You are right, what you see in her in that photo is how she is with everyone. She's a spirited, fun and lovely person. And her food rocks.
Christy Rost says
Thank you, for your insightful overview of the 2012 Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival that brings much of the weekend's energy & excitement to life. I am honored by your kind words. – Christy Rost
Boulder Locavore says
The honor is all mine Christy. I felt fortunate to have the time with you at the festival and as always to dine on your fabulous food! Looking forward to the new book!