Sapphire Food Fare: More Than a Farmer's Market

Laguna Niguel, CA (I-Newswire) May 18, 2011 - Chef Azmin Ghahreman and Sapphire Culinary Group are excited to introduce Sapphire Food Fare, which is more than just a farmer’s market, but a culinary experience for the family. The first of many food fares will be held at St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel (32451 Bear Brand Road) on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sapphire Food Fare is a collection of fine foods and produce for sale, offering everything from farm-fresh produce and herbs, artisanal breads, cheeses and chocolates, organic grass-fed beef, fresh seafood, local varietal honeys. Chefs will be on-hand to demonstrate recipes and provide samplings, while nutritionists and health experts will be available to share advice to the whole family about how to eat better.

“It has been a dream of mine to bring a food fare to the community that goes beyond selling only food and produce, but also allows people to learn,” said Chef Azmin Ghahreman, owner and founder of Sapphire Culinary Group. “I want people to walk away with a better understanding of how to incorporate fresh ingredients together, as well as be inspired to bring healthy and nutritional food to the dinner table.”

The list continues to grow, however currently, the following local farms, purveyors, artisans, etc. will be at Sapphire Food Fare: Local Farms: Got Thyme, Jaime Farms, Garcia Organic Farms, Wong Farms, Fat Uncle Farms, Weiser Family Farms, Hay Ground Organic Gardening; Meat/Seafood: Santa Monica Seafood, Newport Meat Company; Specialty Foods: Sapphire Pantry, Picket Lane Bakery, Chocolate Soldier; Exercise: TaeKwonDoJang.

Chef Azmin and his program, Sapphire at School, have worked with St. Anne School since February 2009. The landmark program provides students at local schools with a fresh and healthy hand-crafted selection of breakfast, snack and lunch options. It strives to teach kids about the nature of food from the ground up, learning about balance and portion control; bright, natural flavors in fresh fruits and vegetables; intelligent alternatives to fatty snacks; and that food is a fuel.

About Sapphire at School:
Chef Azmin Ghahreman sees each child as his own responsibility, and coined the phrase “Every Child Is My Child™,” making it his mission to develop and nurture programs that take a positive action on behalf of children in the field in which he excels: providing delicious, innovative and healthy meals that broaden the mind and the palate. Sapphire at School was launched in 2007, and aims to provide a fresh and healthy alternative to the standard institutional and fast-food fare that has resulted in a generation of overweight children. The program is based primarily on the Mediterranean Food Pyramid, using heart-healthy foods, which produce meals that are not only nutritious, but taste good as well. Contributing to the ongoing development and advancement of the program is the Sapphire at School Nutritional Board comprised of the area’s leading pediatric medical, nutritional and dental experts and professional chefs. For more information regarding Sapphire at School, please contact Catherine Nguyen at Sapphire Laguna by calling (949) 715-3355.

About Sapphire Laguna
Chef Azmin Ghahreman opened the renowned Sapphire Laguna in 2007, specializing in a “Global Cuisine” menu of comfort food inspired by cooking styles from around the world, made with the freshest local ingredients. The restaurant features an extensive list of beer and wines from around the world, and specialty cocktails created by Chef Azmin, who is also a culinary mixologist. Sapphire Pantry features fine wines, a broad selection of artisan cheeses with a full time Cheese Monger on staff, locally produced goods, a wide variety of specialty products, freshly made take-out food and organic free trade coffee and tea. Parking for Sapphire Laguna and Sapphire Pantry is free. For more information visit www.sapphirelaguna.com or call 949-715-9888 for Restaurant Reservations or 949-715-9889 for Sapphire Pantry. Sapphire Laguna is located at 1200 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

Company Contact Information
Sapphire at School
Jenny Campbell
Phone : 949-261-2216