Those were the days
For about 14 years we went to the International Fancy Food Show.
Most of those were as the founder of Cooks & Connoisseurs but a couple were as a Food Broker representing about 30 companies.
Those were indeed the days. Image the entire Jacob Javits Center in NYC filled to overflowing with gourmet food vendors from all over the world vying for you to sample their products. In the space of 20' you could taste the worlds best chocolates, 3 mustards, 2 salsas, 4 pates & that's just the a few examples.
Yes indeed those were the days.
This years show is being held June 29th - July 1st. I will not be there - only folks in the industry are allowed to attend. I could call in a favor from friends still in the industry - hmmm maybe next year.
Interesting facts about the show http://www.specialtyfood.com/do/fancyFoodShow/ShowFacts