USA Today Wine & Food Experience in Los Angeles

December 6, 2018

USA Today Wine & Food Experience in Los Angeles

Be sure to tune-in to QVC later today to shop my newest collections - I'll be showcasing more great gift ideas for the holidays.

My media schedule has been very busy. As you know, last week I was in Los Angeles, California for the USA Today Wine & Food Experience. Hundreds of visitors attended the interactive food event at the Los Angeles Center Studios. The day's activities included panel discussions, tastings, and celebrity "Meet & Greet" opportunities. Those that signed up for the ”Meet Martha" ticket package sat in for my special “Good Things” presentation, a cooking demo and received signed copies of my book, “Cakes”. Visitors also walked through the Martha Stewart Experience Pavilion where they saw items from all my retail collections, which continues to grow all the time - my newest partnerships include a shoe line with Payless and a great floral subscription line with BloomsyBox!

Enjoy these photos.

: Which is the real Martha? Here I am standing next to my “faux” double. It’s a fun way for visitors to sit at “my table” and take photos with “me”.

: The event was held at the Los Angeles Center Studios, located in the Westlake District of Los Angeles, California. This venue is a multipurpose facility in the former Unocal Center building next to the 110 Freeway. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: At all these USA Today Wine & Food events, visitors can step into this Martha Stewart Experience Pavilion to see all our partnering brands, ask questions about my products and join in on a crafts projects. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: At the entrance to the Pavilion is the Wall of Martha featuring our partners, including Macy’s, Michael’s, The Home Depot, QVC, Martha Stewart Wine Co., Martha & Marley Spoon, and more. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: In the center of the Pavilion is a table dressed with pieces from my “Winterberry” collection exclusively at Macy’s. This collection includes whimsical holiday designs that combine traditional red and green hues with metallic textures for the table. goo.gl/khNeDm

: Above the table – a Macy’s gadget chandelier made with handy kitchen supplies from my collection at Macy’s. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: And here are some pieces from my Barware collection, also created just for Macy’s. This collection offers a mix of accessories and essential tools for your home bar. goo.gl/KJRFd2

: There was also a display featuring items from my collections at QVC – my popular faux bois planters, decorative lanterns, as well as samples from my apparel line. https://www.qvc.com/martha-stewart/_/N-1z140z9/c.html

: Doesn’t this stand-up of Snoop Dogg and me look real? We are already meeting about our next season of “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” TV show – you’re going to love it. And, I hope you’ve all subscribed to my MarthaTV App for all your favorite television segments from my past shows.

: In another section of the Pavilion, guests lined up to join in on craft projects at the Michael’s table. Lots of volunteers were on-hand to help visitors make personalized aprons using Martha Stewart Craft Paints. https://www.michaels.com/papercraft/martha-stewart/983912865

: Here I am doing a quick interview at the event. I try to do as many things as possible whenever I’m on a media tour. I am also wearing my new Quilted Down Short-Sleeve Puffer Jacket from QVC – in chianti. goo.gl/vJVF2F

: Here is the culinary stage just before my cooking demo. Of course, all of our pots and cooking supplies are from my collection at Macy’s. And, here you see my new Martha Stewart 8-quart 7-in-1 Digital Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker available on QVC. goo.gl/1hCG6F

: On this day, I conducted a cooking demo with our own director of food development, Thomas Joseph. We made Beet and Citrus Salad with Greens, Thai Red Curry with Butternut Squash, Apricot and Prune Compote with Port – all recipes from my new book, “Pressure Cooker”. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: And I always take lots of questions from the audience – I love interacting with visitors and sharing my favorite cooking tips. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: I am always glad to see the seats filled with interested and enthusiastic guests. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: On the counter, we displayed BloomsyBox “Lemonade” roses in my Farmhouse Cabbage Pitchers from Macy’s. Have you subscribed to my BloomsyBox floral collection? You will love it. goo.gl/P6QirP

: Samples of wine from Martha Stewart Wine Co. were available for tasting. We served Racine Cotes de Provence, El Portal Red, and Marquis de Bacalon Bordeaux. Go to our web site to see all our wines, including some of my personal favorites. https://marthastewartwine.com/ (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: Inside, for special ticket holders, guests participated in a wine tasting basics seminar. Here, this guest is looking for the wine “legs” – the droplets or streaks of water that form on the inside of a wine glass as you move the wine around. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: The tasting was run by sommelier, Chris Hoel. Here he is joined by actress, Angela Kinsey. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: Many of the booths were filled throughout the day. It is a great event for anyone who appreciates and loves food. (Photo by Sarah Golonka)

: Among the many food booths was Barilla – fresh cooked pasta was cooked for all to sample and enjoy. (Photo courtesy of LAWFE)

: Guests also tried cups of kefir and fruit from the Lifeway booth. (Photo courtesy of LAWFE)

: Here’s the Strong Coffee Company booth serving their own Caffe Latte, a dairy-free beverage with 80-percent less sugar than the leading national brand latte. (Photo courtesy of LAWFE)

: Visitors lined up to sample some of the “Rums of Puerto Rico” such as Bacardi, Don Q, Ron del Barrilito, Ron Llave and Palo Viejo. (Photo courtesy of LAWFE)