A local chef, Velvet Valentine, was missed at this year's Food & Wine event by a friend. Velvet is a private chef in Aspen and also spends time in San Francisco. She is known for being a versatile chef and primarily follows a vegetarian diet.

The friend had been away from Aspen, visiting family in London, and had a chance encounter with someone who had worked with Jägermeister at an event in Switzerland. This meeting led to a gift of commemorative Jägermeister, which will be brought back to the mountains.

Further details about Velvet Valentine and the Food & Wine event are available from the original source.