l YEAR IN REVIEW 2009 l
FOOD DEMO with MR SAMUELSSON
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE September 15th
Marcus Samuelsson, the chef and co-owner of the Aquavit restaurants and the TV personality and cookbook author joined Philadelphia, at International House for a food demonstration. Guests were
invited to taste the impressive menu from Marcus Samuelssons new
book The New American Table containing: salmon seviche with
soy jelly, boiled new potatoes with salmon roe vinaigrette, chorizostyle meatballs with tomatilla-avocado salsa, to mention a few. Mr.
Samuelsson also described his life journey ending up as a super-chef
with more accolades than the most chefs during their whole lifetime. Guests were able to stay for a book signing with Marcus after
the event. Copies of his previous book, The Soul of a New Cuisine
were available for purchase. SACC-Philadelphia wants to thank
International House Philadelphia for the opportunity co-hosting this
event. SACC-Philadelphia also thanks Marcus Samuelsson for coming over and enhancing our culinary experiences.
SCAN FEST
VASA PARK September 6th
SACC-Philadelphia attended the annual Scan Fest at Vasa
Park at Budd Lake, NJ, it was the 25th anniversary. The
weather was gorgeous and approximately 4000 visitors
found their way to Vasa Park this special day to enjoy the
traditional Nordic food, brands, clothing, great atmosphere,
and much more. Vendors from Sweden, Finland, Norway,
Denmark, Iceland and Estonia were represented at this outdoor Scandinavian celebration. You were able to discover
customs, history, and ethnic variety as well as exchange
experience with people from the different countries represented. SACC-Philadelphia thanks Sagaform, Orrefors Kosta
Boda, the organizing committee, vendors and visitors for a
great day!
CRAYFISH PARTY
IKEA September 18th
SACC-Philadelphia hosted together with IKEA South the annual Crayfish Party, which approximately made 140 guests
singing the Swedish “snaps” songs as well as enjoying the
wonderful crayfishes. Mr. Apell, the chairman of SACC, introduced himself and SACC and began after while the raffle
drawing, which our sponsors: SAS, Scandinavian Touch,
Nordic Nutrition, Pastoral Korean Restaurant, Old Coffee,
Philadelphia brewery, Orrefors Kosta Boda and Sagaform
has donated raffle gifts for. SACC-Philadelphia also wants
to thank IKEA, Flying Fish brewery and Finlandia Vodka for
providing excellent food and beverages.