I.A.C.P. (International Association of Culinary Professionals)

Last Thursday I had the honor of being invited, along with Gwydion Stone/Absinthe Marteau, to showcase our absinthes at the I.A.C.P Conference 2010 in Portland, Oregon. The I.A.C.P. Conference provided an "Absinthe Salon" for attendees to sample traditionally distilled absinthe in the classic French manner. I had a great time being able to speak with so many culinary professionals and culinary writers. An opportunity was had for us to help dispell some myths regarding absinthe and inform the attendees as to what goes into making and how to enjoy a traditional, distilled absinthe (we also sneaked in some Voyager Gin to sample). From the many, many positive comments regarding Pacifique Absinthe and Voyager Gin, I was most gratified at how these culinary professionals appreciated Pacific Distillery's traditional approach to spirit making and our products.

Earth Day Event at the Columbia Tower Club

Hi Everyone,
Just a word to invite everyone to the Earth Day celebration being held in the top-of-the-tower at the Columbia Tower Club in downtown Seattle. This fabulous event will be held on Thursday, April 22nd from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Many vendors will be participating in this celebration of food and wine from many local producers include us, Pacific Distillery. You can find more information here:
http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/calendar/view_club_calendarItem.asp?CID=757169&src=&GRP=10&NS=PCH&MFCODE=TOWCB
and here:
http://barbaraevans.wordpress.com/
We hope to see you there!

A brief follow up to this wonderful event. A wonderful time was had by all of us from Pacific Distillery who presented our products at the CTC Earth Day Event. We are looking forward to participating in the upcoming Bastille Day celebration with its focus on French cuisine and absinthe. Look to this blog and the CTC website for updates.