The DeSoto Chamber is proud to announce that DeSoto ISD graduate, Chef Gabrielle McBay (from ABC’s “Job or No Job”), will be doing a live cooking demonstration during the DeSoto Living event. According to Chamber President Laura Terhune, “Gabrielle McBay (affectionately known as, ‘Chef Elle’) turned her love for pastries into a business in high school at the age of 14. Her creative aspirations propelled her into pursuing a culinary career.” Terhune continued, “McBay honed those skills at Texas Christian University, and soon after transformed her pastry business into Ellements Cuisine. We are thrilled that she will demonstrate her skills on the DeSoto Civic Center Stage.”
DeSoto Living! is an event designed to highlight and celebrate life and living in the DeSoto and Best Southwest. Local and area businesses and food vendors will be doing demonstrations, giving away goodies, brochures and samples and offering valuable discounts on goods and services. The Food Court will offer burgers and hot dogs from the DeSoto High School Culinary Arts Program. Costco will serve their delicious white and chocolate cake. Other food vendors will be announced in the coming days.
The event will be Thursday, September 24, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and children under 10 are FREE. Admission from 4 to 5 pm is $5 for senior citizens. VIP passes are available for $25 and include two beer or wine tickets, chair massages and hors d’oeuvres. (Must be 21 to purchase VIP tickets.)
Vendor spaces are available for $100, includes table, chairs and draping. Call the Chamber for registration information at 972-224-3565 or email Rachel Hill at marketing@desotochamber.org.
