Jillian Harris is one of the area's culinary celebrities conducting classes during this year's virtual Kichen Tour. Photo by Joe del Tufo
From Their Homes to Yours Utilizing new technology, the Junior League of Wilmington re-envisions its largest fundraiser, this year fittingly entitled
Kitchen Tour – Reimagined!
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ue to the pandemic, the Junior League of Wilmington had to cancel its Kitchen Tour last year. This year, instead of physically inviting guests into the showcased kitchens, they are turning the tables so to speak, and bringing the featured kitchens into the homes of the guests. Call it a 180-degree turnaround with 360-degree views. to product information right at their fingertips. If they By offering virtual, self-guided tours of the nine want to know about an appliance or a light fixture, the kitchens featured this year, Kitchen Tour – Reimagined! not link is one click away. only solves the problem posed by COVID, but also gives And there’s more, says Wheeler. “We’re also so participants additional benefits that were not available excited to be offering live virtual cooking classes this before. All from the comfort of their own homes. year with local chefs,” she says. “This is something we “In years past, tour-goers had only one day to see have never done before and, if it is received well, I can the kitchens on the tour, but this year ticket-holders see us continuing to offer this new feature as a part of have access to the virtual kitchens for a full month,” future Kitchen Tour events.” ► says event chair Tara Wheeler. “They’ll also have access APRIL 2021
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