Great Taste Magazine

Enter to win a chance of dinner at one of Pasadena’s top restaurants!

Gifts Include:

• Ruth’s Chris Steak House- Gift Basket & Bottle of Wine
• Vertical Wine Bistro- Dinner For Two At Pasadena Wine Bar & Eatery
• Noir Food & Wine- Gift Certificates That Can Be Used During Pasadena’s  Restaurant Week
• Maria’s Italian Kitchen- Dinner For Two At Maria’s

For a chance to win enter at:

www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com

* Prizes will be awarded starting the week of March 4^th and will continue through March 23^rd.

(Jan. 2012) DCI Cheese Company ("DCI") is pleased to unveal "Flavor for All," an exciting new enter-to-win contest sponsored by Joan of Arc, the company's imported French cheese brand. One Grand Prize winner will receive an all-inclusive weekend getaway, to be awarded as a $2,000 Visa gift card.

In-store shelf talkers with tear pads featuring a coupon for Joan of Arc cheeses can be found in participating retailers throughout the February 1-March 31 contest. Additionally, consumers with smart phones can connect directly to http://www.JoanofArcBrie.com via the promotional display's QR code to access the online entry form or to view recipes and wine pairings.

Joan of Arc is the oldest trademarked brand of French Brie available in the United States and features a savory, buttery, rich and earthly taste that works well in hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and as a dessert. Joan of Arc also offers other fine French favorites such as Camembert, Coulommiers, Goat Brie, soft Chevre, and Roquefort.

"Joan of Arc cheeses are part of a rich tradition of a fine French cheesemaking. The Joan of Arc brand features a wide range of flavorful solutions for entertaining," says Katie Jury, Marketing Manager at DCI. "This provided a very natural segue into a weekend of entertainment for one lucky winner in this contest."

In-store shelf talkers featuring coupons can be found in participating retailers throughout the promotion. Full contest rules and additional detailed about the Joan of Arc February/March promotion are available at http://www.JoanofArcBrie.com

Veggie Grill
8000 West Sunset Blvd,
Ca-90403
(323) 822-7575
www.facebook.com/veggiegrill

CuisineType : American, Vegetarian

VEGGIE GRILL CELEBRATES THEIR 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

All month long, Veggie Grill celebrates their 5-year anniversary. The popular, feel-good brand opened its first location in Irvine in November 2006 and has since opened an additional six locations across Los Angeles and Orange County. To give back to its loyal fans online (nearly 65,000 fans and followers), Veggie Grill is hosting a giveaway on Facebook. Fans who submit a Veggie Grill-inspired video are entered to win one of five, $500 gift cards.

To enter, fans must “Like” Veggie Grill on Facebook and post a video– a testimonial, a “first taste” or VG Virgin experience, a song, a favorite “off-the-menu” item, an ad, or anything Veggie Grill related – at the end of November, Veggie Grill will pick five winners. Each winner will win a $500 gift card to Veggie Grill.

To enter for your chance to win visit www.facebook.com/veggiegrill

Starting Nov. 1, fans of lamb are invited to share lambtastic family recipes for the chance to win 2 racks of lamb to serve a family of ten and a limited edition Flared Roaster Pan from All-Clad, perfect for holiday happenings. Photogenic families that submit their most memorable photos will also be entered to win enough lamb to feed the whole family this season and take home stellar lamb swag.

Whether preparing a rack of lamb for a special star-stuffed gathering, or a stunning roast to impress loved ones, American lamb is a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy the holidays.

From now until Dec. 8, 2011, amateur cooks can submit their recipes and a short 200 ­- 300 word description of why their dish is a family favorite below. The winning recipe will be announced the week of Dec. 12, via Twitter and Facebook.

To enter, visit http://fansoflamb.com/recipe-contest/

Food Network Seeks Pastry Chef and Artists

Secret Ingredient Recipe Cook Off

An interactive event featuring, food, wine, & culinary fun featuring BASIL as the "Secret Ingredient!"

Temecula Night Out and Day In Temecula Proudly Presents

 "The Secret Ingredient Recipe Cook Off" wine & food pairing. Second in a series of food and wine pairings, co-owner Howard Kotliar shares why this second event features basil. "In addition to it's many health benefits, basil is one of the most delicious herbs and the herb I love most."  The first Secret Ingredient party sold out, so this one is sure to do the same.

STEP ONE: Readers submitted an  "Original" Basil  recipe to Recipe@TemeculaNightOut.com for their chance to "Square Off" against each other at the November 19th event.  Entries must be received no later than midnight October 21, 2011.Chef Kelly will choose  two finalists from the email entries.  The finalists will have and benefit from the prepping and preparing expertise of Chef Kelly who will personally train them and their assistants prior to the event.

STEP TWO:  On November 19, 2011 at 6 pm the finalists will prepare "appetizer tastings" of their original basil recipe (Each in a Chef Kelly provided kitchen) at Oak Mountain Winery (Temecula Wine Country, Temecula, CA).The appetizers and Oak Mountain Winery wine will  be served to a live audience.  Ticket price is $39 pp..  See the menu below. A panel of 3 impartial judges will choose the winner.

STEP THREE: During the event Chef Kelly will prepare and serve her

own "Basil Masterpieces" and an exquisite dessert to the audience. Oak Mountain's owners will be on hand to share their wine paring tips for these fabulous recipes

For More Information and to Buy Tickets to the Formal Event, visit:

http://www.temeculanightout.com/blog/43276/nov-19-secret-ingredient-contest-basil

What the Winner's Get 

The first place winner will receive a "Never To Be Forgotten" 5 Star Gourmet Dinner for Four prepared and cooked Personally by Chef Kelly Kingman accompanied by Oak Mountian Winery's Award Winning Wines. There will also be wine prizes for the runner up.

Aug 28, Epicurean Cup 2011 Contestants Needed

Enrollment open to culinary students, sous-chefs, sommeliers and mixeologists

Have your restaurant or culinary school represented, in this friendly competition judged by our celebrity panelists Michel Richard, Josiah Citrin, Sophie Gayot and more.

To enroll contact: kora@laepicureanfestival.com

Do you know the difference between a swizzle and a shrubb? Do you dream of Mojitos? If so,Tommy Bahama has an opportunity for you!

Tommy Bahama is excited to announce the search for the first-ever Tommy Bahama Rumologist™. The search will launch on July 28, 2011. Tommy Bahama is scouring the country via a distinctive social media campaign seeking to find the person most worthy of this new title. “A Rumologist is a person with a vast knowledge of all things related to rum – one that can pour, educate, mix and create island-inspired cocktails for Tommy Bahama,” explains Rob Goldberg, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Restaurants for Tommy Bahama. “The person we are looking for must embody everything that a Tommy Bahama Rumologist should be about,” adds Goldberg. “They must not only love to c reate cocktails and put new twists on old recipes, but he or she must be so passionate about rum, that this person alone could claim this new title.”

As with most titles, this one comes with some great perks: A $50,000 Grand Prize; life-long bragging rights for being the first person to be proclaimed the Tommy Bahama Rumologist; a Tommy Bahama wardrobe and the Rumologist will become Tommy Bahama’s chief rum consultant and rum ambassador for the next year. Additionally, the Rumologist will help to create tantalizing new cocktails and rum-inspired menus for the world to enjoy at each Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar location.

When chosen, the Rumologist may travel to locations in Southern California, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Florida, New York and beyond. He or she will work closely with the Tommy Bahama culinary team to develop the most distinctive, handcrafted rum drinks to pair with Tommy Bahama’s island-inspired culinary creations. The Rumologist will help to launch new rum programs in each of the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar locations (currently at 13, including the Las Vegas location, which boasts the largest rum collection in Las Vegas with over 185 different varieties). Additionally, the newly anointed Rumologist, as a Tommy Bahama consultant, will make media appearances, host events for Tommy Bahama and share his or her adventures and knowledge with the world via an informative and compelling Rumologist blog. In essence, the new Rumologist for Tommy Bahama will get $50,000 for being the world’s top au thority on rum (and get to travel to some amazing locations in the process).

To enter the search, Tommy Bahama is looking for established bartenders, mixologists and anyone that believes they have what it takes to hold and honor the title. All participants will be asked to create a short video (45-60 seconds max) declaring their candidacy and explain why they should be chosen to be the Rumologist. The expert team on-hand at Tommy Bahama will view all applications and announce a winner on/or around October 6, 2011. The search will take place on the Tommy Bahama Facebook page.

If you think you are the master of rum, then you have our approval to test out your specialties on us!

Posted By: Ashley Nicole 8/5/2011

Three U.S. culinary students created recipes using fresh USA Pears earning them a trip to Portland, Oregon to prepare their dishes for a panel of judges. Chosen from over 100 student entries from around the country, the top three students recently competed American Idol style at Portland’s Le Cordon Bleu with an appetizer, an entrée, and a breakfast recipe featuring fresh USA Pears.

Student Charles O’Neill of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park campus, took top honors from the judges to win a scholarship prize of $2,500, as well as the People’s Choice award from the audience, with his “Pomegranate Pear French Toast.” It may have been just the right balance of flavors and texture with the Challah bread stuffed with cream cheese and pears poached in pomegranate juice that convinced the judges and the audience; or perhaps it was the jug of real maple syrup Charles carried from his home in Massachusetts.

Student Jacqui Wou of Santa Barbara City College in California earned the second place prize of a $1,000 scholarship for her sweet and savory “Perfectly ‘Peared’ Lamb,” a multi-faceted entrée with Chianti-poached pears, seared lamb, potatoes “Anna” and a sauce with figs, Meyer lemon and tart cherries.

Student Michelle Soto of Le Cordon Bleu in Portland was awarded a $500 scholarship for her Northwest-inspired “Savory Pear and Basil Mini Cheesecake” appetizer layered with a pear onion marmalade, a filling of three cheeses, and a hazelnut crust.

All entries were awarded points in the following categories: prominent use of fresh pears, originality, creativity, appearance, texture and taste.  Each of the three finalists prepared their dishes and presented them to the panel of judges,  Mary Petersen, President of the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education; Chef David Anderson of Genoa in Portland; and Chef DJ Wendeborn, Lead Chef Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu. The judges scored each dish and gave comments to the students, in an American Idol-style event.

Each of the finalists’ schools, along with host school, Le Cordon Bleu, received a donation to their respective scholarship funds from the Pear Bureau Northwest.

For more information about USA Pears contact the Pear Bureau Northwest at 503-652-9720 or visit the website at www.usapears.org.

Posted by Kristin 6/4/11

USA Rice Federation is conducting a National Rice Month scholarship contest, sponsored by Dow AgroSciences. High school seniors in the 2011-12 school year from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas are eligible to apply.

To qualify to win a National Rice Month scholarship, students must conduct a promotion activity in their local community during September with U.S.-grown rice as the central theme. Entries must provide details of the promotion and should be submitted by Oct. 14.

Three scholarship prizes totaling $8,500 are available. The grand prize is a $4,000 scholarship and a trip to the 2011 USA Rice Outlook Conference in Austin, Texas, for the scholarship presentation. The second-place winner will receive $3,000 and third-place, $1,500.

For more information and a scholarship contest entry form, visit www.usarice.com.

Posted on 04/19/11 by Allison