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On the Agri Missouri Mainstage

Included with general and VIP admission to the St. Louis Food & Wine Experience are presentations on the mainstage by our guest chefs. Click to purchase tickets to the St. Louis Food & Wine Experience.

Mainstage Schedule

— Book signing following the presentation.

Saturday, January 26

11:30 a.m.
Chefs Kathy Gottsacker and Scott Drake

12:30 p.m.
Father Dominic Garramone

1:15 p.m.
Wine Trivia with Barry Wiss of Trinchero Family Estates

2:00 p.m.
Ellie Krieger

3:30 p.m.
Christina Pirello

4:45 p.m.
Chef Julie Ridlon

Sunday, January 27

12:30 p.m.
Christina Pirello

1:15 p.m.
Wine Trivia with Barry Wiss of Trinchero Family Estates

2:00 p.m.
Father Dominic Garramone

3:15 p.m.
Chef Marc Felix

Mainstage Presentation Descriptions

Chefs Kathy Gottsacker and Scott Drake
Saturday, January 26, 11:30 a.m.

It may be cold outside, but on the AgriMissouri Mainstage things are heating up as Schnuck Markets' Kathy Gottsacker and Scott Drake bring you flaming desserts such as crepes suzette, cherries jubilee and bananas foster that you can do in your own home!

Father Dominic Garramone
Saturday, January 26, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 p.m.

Father Dom brings you some of "That Old Bread Magic" as he pays tribute to The Rep's upcoming production of Ella with bread recipes inspired by the legendary songstress Ella Fitzgerald and his love of live theatre. Host of the former PBS hit Breaking Bread with Father Dom, and author of five cookbooks, Father Dom's joy for making and sharing bread is contagious.

Ellie Krieger
Saturday, January 26, 2:00 p.m.

An accomplished author, model, certified dietician and delightful host of The Food Network's Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger, Ellie brings you exciting recipes from her new cookbook "The Food You Crave: Lucious Recipes for a Healthy Life", exploring flavorful ways to enjoy delicious and healthy meals.

Christina Pirello
Saturday, January 26, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 27, 12:30 p.m.

Decadent chocolate peanut butter cups and tempeh with succulent mango reign supreme on Christina Pirello's out-of-this-world tasty menu for the Mainstage. Through her cookbooks and popular PBS show Christina Cooks, Pirello has made an unique name for herself in the culinary world by presenting healthy and creative menus. As a cancer survivor and chef, Christina inspires her audience to live well with amazing meals you can easily prepare at home.

Chef Julie Ridlon
Saturday, January 26, 4:45 p.m

Chef Julie Ridlon celebrates locally-grown food with dishes that highlight the best that Missouri's small farms have to offer. Don't miss her tips on how to easily create masterpieces at home.

Chef Marc Felix
Sunday, January 27, 3:15 p.m.

C'est magnifique! Chef Marc Felix brings the stage to life with a culinary demonstration highlighting Missouri-raised and beer-braised beef short-tibs. Expect the unexpeced while enjoying the culinary styling of this extraordinary chef with a wickedly fun French twist.

Think you know your wine? Don't miss the Trinchero Family Estates' Wine Trivia Contest hosted by Barry Wiss on Saturday, January 26 at 1:15 p.m. and on Sunday, January 27 at 1:15 p.m.! Your vino knowledge could win you exciting prizes!