Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the Fancy Food show in one of my favorite cities, San Francisco!! While this was not my first time at the show, it was my first time there looking for products to feature on this site, so I was quite excited, and extremely discerning, in looking for the most unique and delicious items to share with you!
Now, about the show....imagine, two convention centers filled with the most spectacular and delectable treats that you have ever seen! One building for domestic specialties, and the other is for international delights...ooh, the sights and smells...and then there were the samples!!! Rows and rows of vendors, sharing bits and bites of their wares...think chocolates--lots of chocolates!!!! Every kind of chocolate that you could ever think of, plus many that you would never dream of!!! (are you getting the idea about about my number one obsession yet???)
Not all products there are chocolate, however, ---there is a sea of different items from, cookies, chips, nuts, sauces, drinks, meats, cheeses, seasonings, and....well, I think you get the idea! After years of attending this show, I've learned how to pace myself.........the first time I attended, I was sick from sampling every product I was offered within the first fifteen minutes! And I hadn't even made it down one side of ONE row yet!!!!!! Note to self: Indian Samosas and Italian Cannoli do NOT combine well in one's stomach!!! Never the less, I soldiered on....after all, I was there for the food!!! I just had no idea how this worked! Pace-Pace-Pace.....I've actually gotten very good at turning samples down, and being more selective with the more shows that I attend....and trust me, that is a GOOD thing!!
Now that I've tempted you with this adventure, I must share the sad news that the show is NOT open to the public, so don't go booking your flight to San Francisco for the next show, quite yet! Sorry, but this is a trade show for the gourmet industry, and is where all the fabulous new food/gourmet products are introduced to the retailers! But never fear! That's why I'm here....I will give you an insider's view to all the sumptuous new treats that will be hitting the market, and.....if you are good...I will even tell you how you can obtain them!!!!! Aren't you excited now?????? I know you are............ :)
In the next few days, I will be sharing photos and details with you regarding the items that I personally selected as the "Best of Show." I can't wait to bring you these wonderful treats, so get ready! You will be drooling at your keyboards, I promise!
I will also share with you, some information about the fantastic city of San Francisco, so if you've never been, well, maybe this will encourage you to check it out! After all, that's what we do here...explore! Now get out there!!!
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