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Wednesday September 23 marked the official start of autumn, but one never would have known at this year’s Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival. Summer seemed unwilling to leave. The day was clear and sunshine beamed down on guests. Crisp white tents stood out against the shimmering blue water. As the day wore on, people congregated along the water’s edge to dance to oldies, bask in the sun, and nurse glasses of white wine. It was a picture perfect day.
I had the chance to attend Sunday’s Grand Tasting, which had the impressive Marble House as its backdrop. About two dozen restaurants and 75 wineries gathered on the sprawling grounds to serve samples of their signature products. The event also included celebrity chef demonstrations, book signings, and a silent auction.
Celebrity chef and TV personality Martha Stewart kicked off the book signings where excited fans clutched copies of her newest book, Martha Stewart's Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres, Plus 30 Cocktails.
Culinary legend Chef Jacques Pepin united with his daughter Claudine for the day’s headlining cooking demonstration.
