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WOMENS FOOD ALLIANCE

2016 Advisory Committee:Becky Lowry

Sherry StoppelbeinBelinda Hulin

Tammy PoudrierMaryLynn Karpicki

Nancy SlatskyMonica Stouder

Allie Olsen

2016 Members:

Rosaria AndersonThis Chick Can Cook ~ Owner“Locavore” 507 6th Ave., SouthJacksonville Beach, Fl 32250904-778-5404thischickcancook@gmail.com www.thischickskitchen.com

Meme BernholzMy Kind of Town St. Augustine316 Porpoise Pt. Dr.,St. Augustine, Fl 32084352-246-7676memebernholz@gmail.com

Julie Rhea BellThe King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort ~ Sales Manager201 Arnold Rd.St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522912-268-5005jbell@mmihg.com www.kingandprince.com

Vernetta BordenA Cook For You Services ~ OwnerP.O. Box 3565Jacksonville, Fl 32206Vdb1017@gmail.com9047073802www.acook4you.com

Whitney Carter Omni Jacksonville Hotel ~ Accounting Coordinator141 Old Orange Park Rd., Apt. 259Orange Park, Fl 32073Wcarter2008@gmail.com 904-343-1399www.omnihotels.com

Tammy Littleton CiprianiWoodys BBQ, Director of Corporate Marketing957 Aries Rd. West, Jacksonville 32216904-805-0051tammy@woodysbarbq.com

Candi Sharese ColeyFSCJ Student and Publix Deli Associate843 Alderman Rd., #454Jacksonville, Fl 32211Candicane771@gmail.com 904-442-0248

Anita ComiskyAmelia Toffee Company1776 Hammock Dr.,Amelia Island, Fl 32034904-372-7930acomisky@gmail.com www.ameliatoffee.com

Leigh CortLeigh Cort Publicity ~ Owner4325 Blue Heron Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082904-806-3613leighcort@bellsouth.netwww.LeighCortPublicity.com

Benedetta DubetzAmici Italian Restaurant, Co-owner111 Bridge St., St. Augustine 32084904-461-0102 – 501-4244 cellAmici01@msn.com

Laddie DwyerA Unique Entertainment, Inc.~ Ownerwww.webookem.com

222 Industrial Loop, St. #78, Orange Park, Fl 32073webookem@comcast.net 904-278-5454

Helga Tan Fellowswww.GyoGreens.com FISH – FARM - FORKgyogreens@gmail.com 203-219-5887147 Canal Blvd.,Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082

Jeanette Ferrell 904-955-9934904-393-9034 (w)121 Forsyth Street suite 60Jacksonville, Florida 32202Spiceoflifeis4u@aol.com

Nicole FranquesClaude’s Chocolate ~ Owner#6 Granada StreetSt. Augustine, Fl 32084nicolefranques@aol.com www.ClaudesChocolate.com 904-829-5790 and 904-377-3663 (cell)

Ro GioiaSavour SensationsDirect Cellarsro@savoursensations.com www.savoursensations.com 523 Rutile Dr.,Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082917-304-3835www.855wineluv.com

Barbara Golden St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau ~ Communications Manager29 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084904-669-8142bgolden@floridashistoriccoast.com www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com

Mariela GroshellOcean 60 – Owner60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach 32233904-247-0060oceansixty@aol.com

Nancy Guarnieri St. Francis Inn ~ Asst. Food & Beverage Director279 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32082904-824-6068 Cell 407-739-1046nancyg@stfrancisiinn.com www.StFrancisInn.com

Amy Hales Rummies and Yummies“Master of Mixology”904-923-5455Amy.hales@rummiesandummies.com www.rummiesandyummies.com

Elizabeth HallWorld Golf Hall of Fame & Museum ~ Sales & Events Managerehall@wghof.org 904-940-4021www.worldgolfhalloffame.org www.worldgolfimax.com

Hookey HamiltonHookey Hamilton Photography, Owner(904) 728-04957172 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine 32084hookey@hookeyhamiltonphotography.com www.hookeyhamiltonphotography.com

Laura Highsmith

47 Cordova St., St. Augustine, Fl 32084904-770-2344chocturtlesa@gmail.com www.TheChocolateTurtle.com

Dee Ann HobbsRenaissance – World Golf Village Resort ~ Executive Chefhobbsjan@bellsouth.net www.renwgv.com 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine 32092904-940-8644 or 904-838-7226

Liliana Hocevar Hocevar & Starlily Video Production4245 Nancy Street, Hastings, Fl 32145lilianalpg@gmail.com www.starlilyproductions.com

Ursula HowardKing and Bear Golf Club ~ Food & Beverage Manager#1 King and Bear Dr., St. Augustine, Fl 32092Ursula.howard@honoursgolf.com www.golfwgv.com

904-940-6207

Belinda HulinCookbook Author, speaker & journalistbhulin@comcast.net 904-982-926511466 Lakeside Court., East, Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233www.belindahulin.com

Kathleen Hurley Bed & Breakfast Owner, RET.129 Ocean Hollow LaneSt. Augustine, Fl 32084904-824-0887khurley@bellsouth.net

Kerin Johnson-Hemrick (KERRY)Williams-Sonoma – Seasonal ChefPersonal Chef904-707-554713542 Isla Vista Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32224Chefkerry1@yahoo.com

Denise JonesFCTC School of Culinary Arts ~ Hospitality Instructor2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine, Fl 32084904-547-3455Denise.jones@fctc.edu www.fctc.edu/cafe/

Andrea JonesThe Wine Room @ The Tasting Tours59 Cuna Street, St. Augustine 32084904-325-3911904-540-8333andrea@thetastingtours.com www.TheTastingTours.com

info@thetastingtours.com

Brooke JoynerPeterbrooke Atlantic Beach, Owner363 Atlantic Blvd., #11, Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233904-246-0277 (cell) 904-662-4032Brooke.joyner@ymail.com www.brookiescookies4u.com

MaryLynn KarpickiWusthof Kniveswww.Wusthof.com 1027 Southern Hills DriveOrange Park, FL 32065203-996-5930mkarpicki@wusthof.com

Cheryl Klesaris Event Coordinator2813 Oakgrove Ave.,St. Augustine, Fl 32092617-610-9400cherylklesaris@optonline.net

Faye LanceSugar Snob Chocolates ~ Owner8155 Old Kings Road NorthJacksonville, FL 32219904-707-4716faye.lance@gmail.com

Adelle laNoue

A Unique Entertainment1938 Henley RoadMiddleburg, FL 32068Adelle2mail@yahoo.com 904-655-4545(costumes, photography, marketing)

Susan Lomba BAM! BAM! BODY ~ Healthy and Wellness Coach#13 Turnberry LaneHamburg, NJ 07419201-838-2273sueserebin@msn.com www.mybambambody.com

Carol Lombardo Seagull Bakery ~ Owner4039 Duval Dr.,Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250904-610-7990www.seagullbakery.net lara@seagullbakery.net

Rebekah Blakely LowryCasa Marina Hotel – Director of Catering & Events#12 6th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach Fl 32250904-270-0025 or cell 352-514-9466rblakely@casamarinahotel.com www.casamarinahotel.com

Kelly MabryTropical Smoothie~ Owner ~ 2 locationsPonte Vedra Beach and Saint Johns, Florida1340 Sylvie Lane, Ponte Vedra, Fl 33082904-704-8788 (c)

Naturegirl1010@aol.com www.TropicalSmoothie.com 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Saint Johns and820 North A1A Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 33082

Lorna MacDonaldRaintree Restaurant ~ Owner102 San Marco AvenueSt. Augustine, Fl 32084904-829-5953raintreeemail@aol.com www.raintreerestaurant.com

Patricia Mackwww.Gayot.com ~ Regional Food EditorNews & Reviews on best restaurants, hotels, spas, travel destinations Food Journalist & Cookbook Author613 E. Lakeshore Dr.,Cocoa, Fl 32926732-619-1685mzzprint@yahoo.com

Leni Rose Magsino Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club ~ ChefQuinoa & Cocoa www.QuinoaCocoa.com lenirose.magsino@gmail.com quinoacocoa@gmail.com 305-395-844013700 Richmond Park Dr., N., Apt. 906Jacksonville, Fl 32224

Jeanne MaronThe Gifted Cork & Gourmet – Owner64-A Hypolita St.St. Augustine, Fl 32084Jeanne@thegiftedcork.com

904-810-1083Wine, gifts, gourmet foodswww.thegiftedcork.com

Anne Markstroem The Perfect Pear Catering - Owner3724 Southside Blvd.,Jacksonville, Fl 32216904-270-2010anne@theperfectpearcateringco.com www.theperfectpearcatering.com

Karen Bennett MathisAcosta – Sales & Marketing ~ Public Relations Manager6600 Corporate Center ParkwayJacksonville, Fl 32216kmathis@acosta.com 904-470-4206www.acosta.com

Deb MazzaferroGrowing Your Specialty Food Business4750 Dolphin Cay Lane., South, #501St. Petersburg, Fl 33711deb@coachMaz.com www.growingyourspecialtyfoodbusiness.com 941-350-5723 (cell)

Colleen Messner The Spice & Tea Exchange ~ St. Augustine ~ Owner59 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, Fl 32084staug@spiceandtea.com 904-826-3770www.spiceandtea.com

Sunny Montes

904-476-0302 cell

Jennifer MorrisseyMustard and Onions – Founder ~ Hot Dog CartMagellan DistributorsSUNGRIA – The Original Fine Wine Cocktailwww.magellandistributors.com 904-955-04841633 Linkside Dr., N.,Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233Jennifer.morrissey@ymail.com

Janet Nelson The Food Fairy488 Ocean Forest Dr.,St. Augustine, Fl 32082foodfairyfl@aol.com 724-208-9933www.thefoodfairy.com

Allie Olsenwww.simplystaugustine.com 383 Stonehurst Pkwy.St. Augustine, Fl 32092904-347-9851simplystaugustine@gmail.com

Rebecca PembertonExpedia® Partner Services Group ~ Associate Market Manager- Jacksonville/ St. Augustine, FL12605 Blue Lagoon TrailJacksonville, Fl 32225Phone: 904-518-5024Fax: 904-212-0442rpemberton@expedia.comwww.expediapartnercentral.com

Dolly PenlandPredictive Results3819 Colebrooke Dr., Jacksonville 32210Dolly451@comcast.net904-374-9914

www.predictiveresults.com

Cari Sanchez-PotterThe Legend Series www.thelegendseriesjax.com2227 Herschel Street.Jacksonville 32204 (904) 540-6390 Carisanchez1@gmail.com

Kara PoundSt. Augustine Distillery ~ Dir. Of Communications112 Riberia Street.St. Augustine, Fl. 32084kara@staugustinedistillery.com386-237-4500 cellwww.staugustinedistillery.com

Debra RobinsonTasteful Creations4600 Touchton Rd., Suite 1150Jacksonville, F. 32246904-442-9506drobinson@jaxtastefulcreations.net www.tastefulcreations.biz

Rachael RogersThe Chocolate Turtle – Exec. Pastry Chef95 Palomino Way.,St. Augustine, Fl 32095904-770-0062Rachaelr520@gmail.com www.thechocolateturtle.com

Barbara RyanSt. Marys Magazine ~ Publisher511 Osborne StreetSt. Marys, GA 31558912-729-1103barbara@stmarysmagazine.com www.stmarysmagazine.com

Rose SarkeesPlayers Grille Family Sports Bar ~ President/Owner4456 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville Fl 32207904-448-6670Player.rose@gmail.com www.PlayersGrille.com

Nancy Slatsky Swiss Chalet Fine Foods ~ Culinary Sales14341 Lackman LaneJacksonville, Fl 32250904-200-9472nslatsky@scff.com www.scff.com

Dana Stallings Jax Kitchen and Kilwins Chocolatewww.Jax-Kitchen.com 1850 Emerson StreetJacksonville, Fl 32207jacksonville@kilwins.com 904-619-5872

Verousce Staples The Perfect Pear Catering Co. ~ Executive Chefwww.theperfectpearcateringco.com vsthepear@gmail.com 1839-1 Ocean Grove Dr.,

Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233904-476-1158

Cindy StavelyColonial Quarter & St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum ~ Exec. Director33 St. George St., St Augustine, FL 32084904-819-1444 cindy@thepiratemuseum.com www.colonialquarter.com

Sherry Stoppelbein Hot Shot Bakery and Datil B Good Sauces ~ Owner#8 Granada Street., St. Augustine Fl 32084datilbgood@gmail.com www.HotShotBakery.com 904-824-7898 (cell) 904-540-1681

Monica Stouder Monica Lea Imagery11637 Lazy Willow Lane, Jax 32223904-742-0749monicalea@monicalea.com www.MonicaLea.com

Karin Sufalko57 Treasury144 King Street, suite #1St. Augustine 32084904-827-1707www.57Treasury.com karin57@bellsouth.net

Jody Sutton Renaissance Hotel ~ Concierge ~ Head Navigator500 S. Legacy TrailSt. Augustine, Fl 32092904-940-8000Jody.sutton@outlook.com 904-563-2142

Kori Blacker TafoyaRoyal Palm Village Wine & Tapas ~ Operating Partner296 Royal Palms DriveAtlantic Beach, Florida 32233kori@royalpalmwines.com 904.372.0052904-545-2582 Cwww.royalpalmwines.com

Susanne TalentinoTalentino Media Services, Inc ~ Producer2130 Mayport Rd., #1008Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233susanne@talentino.com www.TalentinoMedia.comwww.IKnowJax.com Ph: (904) 345-0755

Erin ThursbyGastroJax Inc. AND Journalist ~ Entertaining Ugastrojax@gmail.com 352-207-44504609 Appleton Ave., Jacksonville, Fl 32210www.GastroJax.org

Lauren TitusEdible NE Florida Magazine ~ Editorlauren@edibleneflorida.com Box 685, St. Augustine, F l 32085904-553-1850www.EdibleNEFlorida.com

Anne Urban Centerstage Entertainment & Event Rentals ~ Owner4691 Dusk CourtJacksonville, Fl 32207904-249-3729 ext. 101aurban@destinationplanning.com www.destinationplanning.com

Nancy VandegriftSpecial Events Management ~ Hospitality & Wine245 Old Village Center Cir., #7102St. Augustine, Fl 32084707-637-3510Nvande22@yahoo.com

Judy Wells TravelontheLevel.com and Wellswords.com 1478 Riverplace Blvd., #407Jacksonville 32207904-647-6125wellswords@comcast.net

Lynn WettachVeggie Confetti Farm530 Lindsey LaneSt. Augustine Florida 32086veggieconfettifarm@gmail.com 904-377-0084www.veggieconfettifarm.com

Suzanne Whelan

www.GyoGreens.com FISH – FARM - FORKswhelangyogreens@gmail.com 904-434-0792147 Canal Blvd.,Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082

Wendy M. WhitePublishing Partners, Inc./The Restaurant TimesBox 840303St. Augustine, FL 32080(904) 429-6910wmwpublisher@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Restaurant.Timeswww.TheRestaurantTimes.com • www.GalleriaStAugustine.com

Tonya M. WhiteStudent at FSCJ in Culinary Management10970 Lem Turner Rd., Apt. 1110Jacksonville, Florida 32218Whittm1@students.fscj.edu904-400-8963Developing new culinary concept of Maw’s Soul F ood

Theresa ZanoniSunrise Fresh Producetzanoni@sunrisefreshproduce.com 904-859-9390www.sunrisefreshproduce.com

CATERERSVernetta Borden – A Cook For YouFaye Lance – Sugar Snob Chocolates & EventsJennifer Lobrano – A La CarteAnne Markstroem – The Perfect Pear Catering Co.Janet Nelson – The Food Fairy

Sherry Stoppelbein – Hot Shot BakeryVerousce Staples – The Perfect PearLeni Magsino – Quinoa & CocoaAnne Urban – Centerstage Events

CHEFS Rosaria Anderson – This Chick Can CookNancy Guarnieri – St. Francis InnKerin Johnson Hemrick – Personal ChefDeeann Hobbs – Renaissance HotelVerousce Staples – The Perfect PearLeni Magsino – Spa @ Ponte Vedra Inn & ClubRachael Rogers – Chocolate TurtleSherry Stoppelbein – Hot Shot Bakery

CHOCOLATIERS & CONFECTIONAnita Comisky – Amelia ToffeeNicole Franques – Claude’s ChocolateBrooke Joyner – Peterbrooke ChocolatesFaye Lance – Sugar Snob ChocolatesDana Stallings – Kilwin’s Chocolates

CONSULTANTS – HOSPITALITY & CULINARYSusan Lomba – BAM BAM BodyKaren Bennett Mathis – Acosta Sales & MarketingDeb Mazzaferro – Growing Your Specialty Food BusinessRebecca Pemberton - ExpediaDolly Penland – Predictive Results

CULINARY PRODUCTSMaryLynn Karpicki – Wusthof Knives

CULINARY SCHOOLS & STUDENTSDenise Jones – First Coast Technical CollegeCandi Sharese Coley – FSCJ Culinary StudentTonya White – FSCJ Culinary Student

ENTERTAINMENTLaddie Dwyer – A Unique EntertainmentAdelle LaNoue – A Unique EntertainmentAnne Urban – Centerstage Entertainment

EVENT PLANNERS & EVENT VENUESMariela Groshell – Ocean 60 Restaurant

Elizabeth Hall – World Golf Hall of FameUrsula Howard – King and the Bear Golf ClubCheryl Klesaris – Independent PlannerDebra Robinson – Tasteful CreationsKari Sanchez-Potter – The Legend SeriesCindy Stavely – Colonial Quarter + Pirate MuseumErin Thursby - GastroJaxAnne Urban – Destination Planning + Centerstage EntertainmentNancy Vandegrift – Independent Planner

FARMERSHelga Tan Fellows – GyoGreensJeanette Ferrell – uPick blueberry farmSuzanne Whelan – GyoGreensLynn Wettach – Veggie Confetti FarmTheresa Zanoni – Sunrise Fresh Produce

FLORALKarin Sufalko – 57 Treasury

HOTEL SPECIALISTSJulie Rhea Bell – The King and Prince Beach & Golf ResortWhitney Carter – Omni JacksonvilleKathleen Hurley – Bed & Breakfast Consultant (retired)Rebekah Lowry – Casa Marina HotelJody Sutton – Renaissance Hotel

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONSLeigh Cort – Leigh Cort PublicityBarbara Golden – St. Johns County Convention & Visitor BureauKaren Bennett Mathis, APR – Acosta Sales & MarketingKara Pound – St. Augustine Distillery, PR

MEDIAMeme Bernholz – My Kind of Town St. AugustineLeigh Cort – Leigh Cort PublicityBarbara Golden – St. Johns County Convention & Visitor BureauLiliana Hocevar – Hocevar VideoBelinda Hulin – Culinary Speaker, Cookbook Author & Food JournalistPatricia Mack – Gayot.com and Cookbook Author + Food JournalistAllie Olsen – SimplyStAugustine.comBarbara Ryan – St. Marys MagazineSusanne Talentino – Producer – IknowJaxErin Thursby – Journalist with Entertaining U

Lauren Titus – Edible NE FloridaJudy Wells – Food & Travel JournalistWendy White – Restaurant Times

PASTRYAmy Hales – Rummies and YummiesLaura Highsmith – Chocolate TurtleCarol Lombardo – Seagull BakeryJanet Nelson – The Food FairySherry Stoppelbein – Hot Shot Bakery

PHOTOGRAPHERSHookey Hamilton – Hookey Hamilton PhotographyMonica Stouder – Monica Lea Imagery

RESTAURANTSKori Blacker Tafoya – Royal Palm Village Wine & TapasTammy Cipriani – Woodys BarBQBenedetta Dubetz – Amici Italian RestaurantMariela Groshell – Ocean 60Laura Highsmith – Chocolate TurtleKelly Mabry – Tropical SmoothieLorna Macdonald – RaintreeRose Sarkees – Players GrilleSherry Stoppelbein – Hot Shot Bakery & Datil B Good Products

SPECIALTY FOODSAnita Comisky – Amelia ToffeeAmy Hales – Rummies and YummiesJeanne Maron ~ The Gifted Cork & GourmetColleen Messner – Spice & Tea ExchangeNancy Slatsky – Swiss Chalet Fine FoodsTheresa Zanoni – Sunrise Fresh Produce

WINE & SPIRITSRo Gioia – Saveur SensationsAndrea Jones – The Wine Room & Tasting ToursJeanne Maron – The Gifted Cork & GourmetKara Pound – St. Augustine DistilleryKori Blacker Tafoya – Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas