Great Taste Magazine

Seattle’s Best Coffee
22621 Lake Forest Dr., Ste. D2 Lake Forest, CA 92630,
CA-92630

seattlesbest.com

CuisineType : Coffee Shops/Diners, Other

Seattle’s Best Coffee Cafe is now open for business in Lake Forest (corner of Lake Forest and Muirlands) and a grand opening celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The first 150 guests to visit the cafe on May 1 will receive a free small Mocha, Latte or Cappuccino. Complimentary fresh-baked goods will be offered and there will be chances to win exciting prizes including free coffee for a year, Seattle’s Best Coffee® merchandise and other cafe perks. During opening week, one lucky guest will win free coffee for a year (one coffee beverage per week for a year) from cards deposited May 1-7, 2012. Additionally, weekly drawings will take place every Tuesday and cafe perks are redeemable at both Lake Forest and Irvine Seattle’s Best Coffee locations.

The new Lake Forest cafe will serve the full line of delicious coffee and non-coffee beverages, including lattes, mochas, iced coffees and blended beverages. In addition, the cafe will offer an extensive food menu featuring fresh-baked pastries, muffins, cookies, and bagels as well as other specialty treats made by local Orange County chefs.

Lake Forest cafe hours are Monday through Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The cafe offers seating for 35 people and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Location: 22621 Lake Forest Dr., Ste. D2 Lake Forest, CA 92630

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.

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.

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.

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.

On March 31st ConsciousWine will be holding a give away, streamed live from Facebook.

The lucky winner will receive an eco-foodie’s dream trip for two to Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine region this May!

To enter go to: ConsciousWine.com/contest

For more information visit:

www.consciouswine.com

www.CafeMeetingPlace.com

CuisineType : Cheese

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board to Host Foodservice Teachers at Cheese-Education Symposium in May

The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) seeks 10 post secondary foodservice instructors to participate in an expenses-paid, three-day tour of cheese making in Wisconsin as well as participate in a developmental symposium for cheese educational resources, May 20-23, 2012.

Deadline for application is March 16, 2012.

Requirements:

• The instructor should be involved with teaching garde manger, product identification or other course(s) that involve educating culinary students in cheese applications, pairings or cheese making.
• During the three-day symposium (which will consist of two half days of ideation sessions in addition to touring dairy farms, cheese plants and a special dinner at Potosi Brewery), instructors should be prepared to discuss and share their own educational best practices in the area of cheese education.
• Instructors must be from post secondary institutions.

Application:

• Name/title/contact information
• School name/description of program
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Courses taught
• Brief description of how the applicant incorporates cheese into his/her current curriculum

All materials should be sent electronically to marygpetersen@comcast.net. Notification to successful candidates will be no later than April 13, 2012.

Qualified applicants must be able to commit to the three-day tour. Basic expenses will be paid by the WMMB ($500 maximum air-travel allowance). No additional guests are allowed. This event is by invitation only. Information is available at www.CafeMeetingPlace.com under “Contests.”

(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

(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

(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

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

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) will raise up to $1 million to benefit family farmers through its annual “Boorito” Halloween fundraiser. Customers visiting any Chipotle restaurant in the US, Canada and the UK on Monday, October 31st from 6 p.m. to close dressed in a costume inspired by the family farm will be treated to a burrito, order of tacos, salad, or burrito bowl for only $2, and Chipotle will donate proceeds (up to $1 million) to Farm Aid and the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.

“Boorito has become an eagerly awaited tradition for many of our customers,” said Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO of Chipotle. “We are hoping to use the excitement surrounding this annual event to spark more conversation of the struggles facing so many of America’s family farms, and to raise money to help address these issues.”

Boorito 2011 also features an online costume contest. To participate, customers dressed in a costume inspired by the family farm — such as humanely raised animals, family farmers, or locally grown veggies — must take a photo of themselves visiting a Chipotle restaurant on Halloween, and upload it online at Chipotle.com/Boorito or by texting “COSTUME” to 888222. One grand prize winner will receive $2,500, and five runners up will receive $1,000 each. Twenty honorable mention winners will receive a burrito party for 10 guests.

Chipotle
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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/

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

Food Network Seeks Pastry Chef and Artists

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.

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.

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.

Let Our Masterpieces Inspire Yours.

Does the popping of a cork get your creative juices flowing? If so, you could become the next winner of our annual Artist Series Wine Event art competition. Paint, illustrate, or use the medium of your choice to create a piece of art that captures the essence of our exclusive, world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, and your artwork could be seen on every label this spring. May your ideas flow like wine.

Entries accepted through October 7, 2011.

Artistry in a Bottle 

Long considered one of the finest producers of Cabernet Sauvignon in the world, Napa Valley's Freemark Abbey has now created a special vintage to be featured exclusively at The Capital Grille during our Artist Series Wine Event this coming spring. The wine is lively, sophisticated and intensely aromatic, with elegant tannins and a long, clean, fruity finish. Made from grapes grown in their famed Stagecoach and Bosché vineyards, it features flavors of black currant, vanilla and oak, with hints of dark chocolate. There will be no name on this wine—the brilliant blend under the cork and the artwork gracing the label will be its identity. If you need further inspiration, know that proceeds from the sale of each bottle will be donated to Share Our Strength, to help in their effort to end childhood hunger in America.

May the Best Art Win

The winning artwork will be featured on every bottle of this limited production Cabernet Sauvignon to be offered exclusively at The Capital Grille next spring. The winner will also receive a full case of this special vintage, along with an all-expenses-paid excursion to Napa Valley, the birthplace of the Cabernet Sauvignon that inspired your masterpiece. Enter as many designs as you like—we look forward to seeing them all.

Contest is open to legal residents of the continental United States or District of Columbia (excluding California, where the Promotion is void), who are 21 years of age or older by October 7, 2011 

Visit http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/Call-for-entries/main.asp?cmpid=tcg_email_20110822_art_series for more rules and information.

Cougar Vineyard & Winery Presents…

Mexican Independence Day Salsa & Guacamole Competition


Friday September 16th, 2011 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Our 1st semi-annual Salsa & Guacamole competition (look for the next one around Cinco de Mayo!). Wine club members compete together for the best in the west. Spicy, hot, savory, everything tasty judged by professionals.

Only 10 cooks per guacamole and 10 cooks per salsa allowed.

 This will fill up fast!…

In order to be accepted to compete you need to drop off your recipe(s) and/or samples. (Ingredients are supplied by participants)

Recipes will not be publicized but must be submitted so that no store bought products make it into the competition.

Participants are Free…

39870 De Portola Road

Temecula, CA 92592

951-491-0825

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