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PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the World Interactive Dinner


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 20, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the World Interactive Dinner
Alfredo Loza pours in one of the ingredients into Tami Richards’ saucepan, Friday, Aug. 17.
Alfredo Loza pours in one of the ingredients into Tami Richards’ saucepan, Friday, Aug. 17.
Paul and Theresa Kauffman have fun flambéing during the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Paul and Theresa Kauffman have fun flambéing during the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Thomas Petit helps the table of Chris McKee, Jen Allen, Frank Nocco and “Big Mike” Levine during the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Thomas Petit helps the table of Chris McKee, Jen Allen, Frank Nocco and “Big Mike” Levine during the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Paul and Theresa Kauffman, Courtney Dougherty, Paul Fede and Ken and Terri Simmons
Paul and Theresa Kauffman, Courtney Dougherty, Paul Fede and Ken and Terri Simmons
Chris McKee has fun cooking during the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Chris McKee has fun cooking during the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Phyllis Myers
Phyllis Myers
Oliver Osburn, Beth and John Strother, Tommi Lynn Osburn and Tami and Chuck Richards
Oliver Osburn, Beth and John Strother, Tommi Lynn Osburn and Tami and Chuck Richards
The Taste of the World Interactive Dinner had 60 participants, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s. A good portion of those who attended were members of Hack Estates.
The Taste of the World Interactive Dinner had 60 participants, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s. A good portion of those who attended were members of Hack Estates.
Phyllis Refi smiles as she serves up her dish, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Phyllis Refi smiles as she serves up her dish, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Tommy Klauber shows off his flambéing skills while leading the interactive dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Tommy Klauber shows off his flambéing skills while leading the interactive dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Courtney Dougherty gets some help from Sarah Olsen, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Courtney Dougherty gets some help from Sarah Olsen, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge’s.
Kristie Ehlers cooks up some shrimp in a hot saucepan, Friday, Aug. 17.
Kristie Ehlers cooks up some shrimp in a hot saucepan, Friday, Aug. 17.
One of the many appetizers served prior to the interactive portion of the evening.
One of the many appetizers served prior to the interactive portion of the evening.
Ron Barcena gets cooking during Pattigeorge’s Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17. The theme was Taste of the World with dishes inspired by India, Thailand, Greece and France.
Ron Barcena gets cooking during Pattigeorge’s Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17. The theme was Taste of the World with dishes inspired by India, Thailand, Greece and France.
Debra Campion, Tami Richards and Courtney Dougherty prepare to cook during Pattigeorge’s Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17.
Debra Campion, Tami Richards and Courtney Dougherty prepare to cook during Pattigeorge’s Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17.
Jackie and Craig Bellino
Jackie and Craig Bellino
Ron and Yvette Barcena
Ron and Yvette Barcena
Jeff McKee
Jeff McKee

 

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