Great Taste Magazine

Tornados announced this month the Facebook-based promotion “Flavor Challenge 2.0”, in which the brand’s 130,000 plus fans can submit flavor ideas in eight different categories. The top flavor in each category wins a year’s supply of Tornados and a Tornados-wrapped microwave. One lucky entry may even see his or her face on a Tornados box.

(1) Tornados Facebook fans can submit flavors in any of up to eight ‘flavor categories.’ Categories open for submissions are:
• Asian Fusion
• Backyard BBQ
• Kick-It Up (Spicy)
• American Classics
• Teen Snack Attack
• Around the World
• Early Bird (Breakfast)
• Sweet Tooth (Dessert)

(2) Tornados Facebook fans can rate and comment on flavors entered, earning points redeemable for prizes in the Tornados prize vault. Prizes include: Experience of a Lifetime Raffle (VIP racing-themed trip for two to Charlotte, including the Richard Petty Driving Experience); virtual badges; t-shirts; etched I-Pod raffle … and more.

Each “Flavor Champion” wins a Tornados-skinned microwave and a year’s supply of Tornados. One of the “Flavor Champions” could be featured on the Tornados box itself, if the flavor is developed.

All interactions will take place on the Tornados Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Tornados

Mars Chocolate North America announced that the 3 MUSKETEERS® brand has teamed up with E! News host Giuliana Rancic to celebrate the launch of the 3 MUSKETEERS® TRUFFLE CRISP Bar. From wearing and reviewing designer
fashions and dining at Los Angeles hotspots to interviewing Hollywood’s hottest celebrities on and off the red carpet, Rancic knows the rich life well and will share her rich experiences during an exclusive lunch in Los Angeles with one lucky fan.

Between now and April 23, 2010, consumers age 18 and older can visit www.facebook.com/3musketeers, click on the contest tab and detail in 25 words or less “What would you rather share than a 3 MUSKETEERS® TRUFFLE CRISP Bar?” One grand prize winner with the most creative and entertaining submission will win.

Compete at Bouchees/Smooths for prizes and a chance to win $$ in our finale! Starts March 25th.

email us for more information, rules, regulations

Bouchees Bistro
www.bouchees.com
144 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
562 437 7700

The California Raisin Marketing Board (CRMB) is sharing a slice of raisin pie history along with raisin recipes to inspire pie bakers around the county to participate in the 2010 American Pie Council’s Crisco National Pie Championships at the Omni Championsgate in Kissimmee, Florida, April 23-25, 2010.

Both amateur and commercial pie enthusiasts are encouraged to enter into a variety of flavor categories including the third annual California Raisin category. Pies entered into the California Raisin category need to include at least one cup of California Raisins in either a raisin-only or other flavor pie. Visit www.piecouncil.org for details, prizes, and entry form.

Competitors are given a box of dry staples, 2 gallons of water, and a propane grill to make a meal for 4 people. Ingredient List will be given out and recipes must be handed in ahead of time. Red Cross officials will be in attendance and judging the event.

Please Contact David Chenelle at: 619-248-0538 or cheflegere@cox.net

TAPS Fish House & Brewery in Brea continues their tenth anniversary celebration with Battle Shrimp, a cooking competition open to amateurs, culinary students and industry professionals alike. Those interested will submit an original recipe featuring shrimp; three finalists will be selected to prepare their dish at TAPS in early November for a panel of judges. First prize is a stay at the Ritz Carlton with a $500 credit card for expenses. For more information on how to apply, email TAPSBattleSHRIMP@great-taste.net.

THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2010 - SEND YOUR INQUIRIES TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE

Chefs, chefs-in-training, caterers and other culinary professionals are invited to compete for a total of $5,000 cash and prizes in the “California Wild Rice Rocks My World Recipe Rumble”. The California Wild Rice Advisory Board is sponsoring the contest. The “California Wild Rice Rocks My World Recipe Rumble” kicks off September 1, just in time for the month-long celebration of California Wild Rice Month. The contest closes February 28. Winners will be notified no later than March 31, 2010.Contest entry forms, rules and frequently-asked questions may be found online at: www.cawildrice.com and may also be requested by sending a SASE to California Rocks My World Recipe Rumble; PO Box 4843; Horseshoe Bay, Texas, 78657.

America’s Best Recipe is a competition show that will be judged by a panel of food experts. They are looking for anyone who enjoys cooking and has a recipe they think is good enough to be titled “America’s Best Recipe”! This show is for amateur cooks and every day people. We are NOT looking for professional chefs.For more information and/or to enter  email: bestrecipecasting@gmail.com

For more than 22 years, Suzie “Saucy Mama” Barhyte has been the genius behind the Barhyte brand of specialty condiments. As of today, she also is the brand name for the company’s premium line of dressings, sauces, marinades and mustards. And in celebration of Saucy Mama’s new place on store shelves, the company is hosting a contest for food bloggers with some super-sized prizes at the end.For more information about the Saucy Mama Kindles Creativity blogger contest, or for a complete list of rules, visit www.saucymamacafe.com

The Vilcek Foundation shall award a $25,000 prize to a young, foreign-born professional in the culinary arts who has made notable contributions to the field at an early stage in his/her career. In addition, four finalists will each be awarded $5,000. Chefs, artisans, and innovators are eligible to apply.Applications and more information are available from the Vilcek Foundation website: www.vilcek.org

Quiznos has launched a “Where Do You Torpedo” contest,which gives consumers the chance to win $10,000 for demonstrating how to eat Toasty Torpedo sandwiches, whether in an unusual place or while doing an unexpected activity.

For more information or to submit your entry go to: www.toastytorpedo.com

Bring your tools, bbq, secret ingredients, and compete to win prizes at the Oak Mountain Winery Pavilion, on the De Portola Wine Trail in beautiful Wine Country Temecula.

First prize is one case of wine (winemaker’s choice)
second prize, six bottles of wine (winemaker’s choice)
third prize two bottles of wine (winemakers choice).
Ticket Prices:
Children 5-14 $10.00
Guests $25.00
Wine Club members $20.00

To reserve tickets call 951-699-9102

Your original menu item should use easily sourced, fresh ingredients that would be profitable for a restaurant to sell. Each entry must incorporate the cost of ingredients, and the remainder of the price it commands would be profit - in another word, cake. The winning recipe will be bold and flavorful, profitable for the operator, and affordable for the consumer. And the $10,000 prize? Well that’s pure icing for you. Each recipe must be an original entrée creation that serves 12-20, with a recommended menu price that does not exceed $15, and with food costs representing no more than 33% of your recommended menu price for your entry. Your entrée can feature any part of the menu - from breakfast to dinner - and must include at least one of the following three flavors of the TABASCO® Family of Flavors®: Original TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce, TABASCO® brand Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce, or TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce. Original, Green, Chipotle
To enter, you must be one or more of the following:
* A professional chef, sous chef, or lead line cook in a restaurant
* A professional chef, sous chef, or lead line cook at a non-commercial foodservice establishment
* A student at a professional culinary school

For more information visit: http://www.tabascofoodservice.com/tabasco-hottest-chef-contest.cfm

Do you have a recipe that you dream of turning into a business but don’t know how? How many times have friends or family told you, “This is so fabulous, you could package it?” If you live within a 100-mile radius of Temecula, you could win our contest and live your dream! So start working on that jarred sauce, pull out those pickles you put up last summer or bag up that special dry cereal or soup mix and send them to Delaney’s.There are six categories with a total of 21 prize packages. The Grand Prize is $1,000, a professional product development package and a reserved space at our artisan foods market.Only $20 to enter. Entries must be postmarked May 29 so hurry!

For more information visit www.delaneysartisanfoodsmarket.com/cookingcontest.html

Send Submissions and Applications to:
Delaney’s Artisan Foods Market
27636 Ynez Road L-7 #312
Temecula, CA 92591

What do you have to be thankful for? That’s the theme of an essay writing contest for grade schoolers from around the Southland who will have an opportunity to compete for scholarships thanks to Stonefire Grill’s second annual Thanksgiving-themed essay writing contest. The youngsters will compete for scholarships in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds including a $1,000 bond for first place, $500 for second and a third place prize of $250. Finalists will appear at a complimentary luncheon to be held in their honor just before the Thanksgiving holiday and each will receive complimentary gift certificates to be redeemed at any Stonefire Grill location. Essays must be no more than one page and only one submission per student will be accepted. All entries must contain the following information to be considered: name, age, grade, city, school name, teacher’s name and parent’s daytime phone number. Essays must be submitted no later than noon on Friday, Nov. 14 and may be sent via e-mail to production@frankgroffinc.com, via fax to 562.438.1188 or by regular mail to: WHY I’M THANKFUL, c/o Frank Groff, Inc. 3730 East Broadway, Suite B, Long Beach, CA 90803.

Two upcoming recipe contests for foodservice professionals (including chefs, caterers, culinary school students & professors, pro chef bloggers, private chefs, etc.)

WILD BOAR RECIPE CONTEST:
Dates: August 11th - September 15th, 2009 To Enter: www.nafood.com

VEAL RECIPE CONTEST
Dates: October 1st - 31st, 2009 To Enter: www.grainveal.com