The stars were aligned At The Recipe for Success "Delicious Alchemy" Banquet

April 25, 2018 - The Recipe for Success "Delicious Alchemy" Banquet, Co-Chaired by Lisa Holthouse and Gracie Cavnar with Barbara and Lance McKnight serving as Dinner Co-Chairs, gathered a select group of 100 foodies to the home of Lisa Holthouse and  for a spectacular 10-course dinner dubbed "Delicious Alchemy," which raised more than $200,000 to combat childhood obesity and support healthier eating.

The evening was a brilliant collaboration of star power (Brunello Cucinelli, Lisa Holthouse and Gracie Cavnar), stellar Houston chefs (see below), and a constellation of Culinaire event management and staff with service supernovas Peter Duffney and Jerome Kaiser. Also in the galaxy: James Brock, Richard Flowers, Java Pura, Rootstock Wines, Hal Brock, Felix Flores, and many others. 

2018 Delicious Alchemy - Chefs: Arturo Boada (Arturo Boada Cuisine); Victor Celeste (La Table); Olivier Ciesielski (L'Olivier); Giancarlo Ferrara (Amalfi); Maurizio Ferrarese (Sud Italia); Felix Florez (Black Hill Ranch and Cherry Block); José Hernandez (Lucienne); Kevin Naderi (Roost); Hassan Obaye (Le Colonial); and Claire Smith (Canopy).

​The meal highlighted gourmet items from Martin Preferred Foods and freshly harvested produce from Hope Farms with wines curated by Rootstock. The evening was managed by Culinaire Inspired Cuisine & Events and was a celebration of these creative culinary masters and the culture of a shared meal.

Recipe for Success - Gracie Cavnar and her husband, Bob, co-founded the nonprofit dedicated to combating childhood obesity and encouraging healthier eating.