Great Taste Magazine

(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.

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

/www.temeculanightout.com/events/144842/-fri-sept-23rd-630-930pm-salsa–guacamole-competition-at-cougar-winery-entry-details-here

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

The California Beef Council (CBC) wants to help you select the winning line-up of game day recipes that are perfect for the parking lot. According to a recent study, 61 percent of people polled prefer to cook ground beef outside on the grill1 and because beef and tailgating make an excellent team, stick to classics like Burgers with Grilled Onions. You can crank up the heat with Fiery Beef Satay Skewers, or change it up with a “Hail-Mary” dish like Beef Steak & Potato Kabobs.

If your tailgate party resembles a third-string JV quarterback rather than a first round draft pick, the CBC can help you Beef Up Your Tailgate this fall and make your parking lot party the MVP of the season. Connect with the CBC on Facebook and enter the Beef Up Your Tailgate contest for a chance to win a portable grill, gift box of beef, “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” grill set and The Healthy Beef Cookbook.

The contest runs August 1- 21 2011, so be ready to get cook on! We here at Great Taste are getting some practice in just in time for the contest and for FOOTBALL SEASON (finally). 

Posted By: Ashley Nicole 8/3/2011

Helms Bakery
Helms Bakery District,
Ca-90034
eatrealfest.com/event/Los%20Angeles/California/2011

The Eat Real Festival, the urban food extravaganza that showcases food in all its tasty forms.Offering an extraordinary opportunity for people to celebrate not only the very best of their regional foods, but also the people who grow it and make it. Attendees will get up close and personal with their food through two days(July 16th & 17th) of non-stop food skills and hands on DIY demos including a “flying knives” butchery contest, an eclectic array of local food producers in the marketplace and a curated selection of delicious street eats incorporating local and sustainable ingredients all priced at $5 or less.

Festival highlights thus far include:·

A kraut-a-thon learning how to make sauerkraut

·Chickens in the City – meet the Dare2Dream chicken farmers, learn how to build coops and tend to urban chickens

Growing food in small places with "Life on the Balcony's" Fern Richardson

Tomato sauce making with KCRW “Good Food’s” Evan Kleiman

Pretzel making with Aida Mollenkamp· Solar cooking

Pantry cook-offs from LA Top Chef former contestants and other local chefs

Cookbook swap all day on Sunday· Kimchi for All class with Lauryn Chun (of Mother in Law's Kimchi)

Foraging in Southern California – Learn some of the wild and abundant food that grows in SoCal· Urban bee keeping demo and installations

Beer and Wine gardens featuring locally crafted brews and regionally grown wines

A community oven for freshly baked bread·

Multiple garden installations and tours for small and large living spaces·

Bike valet· "The Future of Food Writing" panel moderated by OC Weekly’s Gustavo Arellano with noted LA food writers & bloggers·

Open competition for event attendees to enter homemade goods under 4 categories:o Canned Heat – Salsas or spicy condimentso Sweet Spread – Jams, jelly, conserves, and syrups.o

Puttin’ It Up – All things pickles, chutneys and relisheso

Breads – Bake ‘em if you’ve got ‘em·

Butchery competitions with Lindy and Grundy and more·

Educational farm-to-table story focusing on sustainably raised whole cows purchased for use and consumption at the festival·

Extensive food offerings from popular food trucks and local restaurants such as:

o Coolhauso Flying Pig

o Nom Nomo Komodo

o Vizzio Global Soul

o The Hungry Nomad

o Slap Fish·

Marketplace featuring locally made crafts and handmade goods from folks such as:

o Mothercluck

o Lindy and Grundy

o Shortnin’ Bread

o Crème Caramel LA

o Pop-ups from: Santa Monica FM and Hollywood Farmers Kitchen

· Main Stages for musical acts, DJs, DIY demonstrations, marketplace presentations and competitions such as pizza tossing and the first ever Flying Knives steer butchery contest.

Rosti Tuscan Kitchen, the informal Tuscan-Italian restaurant with locations in Encino and Santa Monica, is thrilled to launch its Pizza of the Week contest.  Rosti fans on Facebook who submit their most imaginative, tasty pizza recipes just might make it onto the Rosti Wall of (Pizza) Fame, and win free pizza for a year!

To enter the contest, “like” Rosti’s Facebook page (facebook.com/pages/Rosti-Tuscan-Kitchen) and post your delicious and unique pizza recipe, including the ingredients and any special instructions, on the Rosti wall.  Keep the ideas coming – you may submit as many recipes as you’d like.  At the end of each month, the most delectable pizza will be chosen to represent Rosti as the official Pizza of the Week.

The lucky winner will receive:

1.    Rights to the Rosti Pizza of the Week for the first week of the month

2.    Full credit and naming rights to the pizza masterpiece, with recognition in both Rosti restaurants and on the Rosti Facebook page for your creative genius

3.    Cool Rosti gear

4.    Automatic entry to the Rosti Wall of (Pizza) Fame with a photo of you and your masterpiece

5.    And of course…a FREE LARGE PIZZA every month for an entire year!

What are you waiting for? Log on to Facebook and “like” Rosti – your free pizza awaits!

Rosti Pizza Contest rules and regulations:

1.    One winner per household per year.

2.    Free pizza may be redeemed for dine-in, take-out or delivery.

3.    Offer does not include additional charges such as delivery, gratuity, beverages or additional food.

4.    Offer is good for one year only.

5.    Offer is redeemable only once per month.

6.    Offer may not be combined with any other offers or promotions.

Danza del Sol Winery/ $25 pp

What the Winner’s Get

The first place winner will receive a “Never To Be Forgotten” 5 Star Gourmet Dinner for Two prepared and cooked Personally by Chef Michael Cragg accompanied by Danza del Sol’s Award Winning Wines. There will also be outstanding prizes for the runner up.

The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau has completed their 50th Anniversary Facebook sweepstakes, Share Our Sunshine, with an engaging photo caption contest. Over the course of the five-week social media campaign, they have given away 50 destination prize packages. The next phase of this social media giveaway is an engaging destination photo caption contest.

To enter the grand prize photo caption contest, Facebook users must submit original, creative, funny, or inspiring captions for up to eight destination photos. Judges from the AOCVCB will select 10 captions to be finalists and Facebook users will then vote on the final ten to determine the winner. The grand prize winner will receive a Disneyland vacation package: a two nights stay at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, four 3-day park hopper passes, four VIP viewing passes for World of Color, a character breakfast for four, and airfare provided by American Airlines for four people.

The first five weeks of the anniversary sweepstakes included more than 50 destination prize packages with a total value estimated at approximately $70,000. Over the course of the five-week sweepstakes, Facebook users had the opportunity to enter to win prizes ranging from baseball suites at Angel Stadium, stays at OC’s luxury coastal resorts, personal shopping extravaganzas at South Coast Plaza, dining, and family vacation packages including accommodations and admission tickets to a variety of major Southern California attractions including Universal Studios® Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND® California, Knott’s Berry Farm® Theme Park and Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament.

“We are very proud of our organization’s five-decades as a leading destination marketing organization. This Facebook sweepstakes is a fitting way to share our destination and celebrate our 50th by showcasing all the fantastic reasons to visit the Anaheim and Orange County region,” said Charles Ahlers, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau President.

Posted on 04/18/11 by Allison

For more information, complete rules/regulations and to enter to win consideration to become one of The Glenrothes Whisky Makers, visit www.theglenrothes.com. The grand prize is one of four trips to spend time working at The Glenrothes distillery in Speyside, Scotland. Runners up will also have the opportunity to receive unique prizes from The Glenrothes. The contest is open to consumers from around the globe, where legal, who are 21 and over. Entries must be received by January 31, 2011. The trip will commence on May 8, 2011, lasting for seven nights, ending May 14, 2011. The winner must have a valid passport and be able to travel on these dates. Four winners will be selected by an independent judging panel. Posted Oct29, 2010

The Rosti Pizza Contest:
To enter the contest, go to the Rosti Facebook page (make sure you “Like” us if you haven’t already) and post your favorite pizza recipe. Each month we will choose the best pizza idea to be our official ROSTI PIZZA OF THE WEEK during the first week of the month.Winner Receives:
Free Rosti Gear
Your Pizza will be featured in both our restaurants as the Pizza of the Week
You will be featured on our Facebook page and in our stores as the genius behind the creation
You will be placed in our Pizza Hall of Fame
YOU WILL WIN FREE PIZZA FOR A YEAR!!!! (with a small disclaimer on the amount of pizza)

Rosti Tuscan Kitchen- Santa Monica – Encino

www.rostituscankitchen.com

Published on: Oct 2, 2010

Paris not only seduces couples in love, it seduces lovers of savory cuisine. With that in mind, The Melting Pot OC, with restaurants located in Brea, Irvine and San Clemente (www.meltingpot.com), is offering diners a chance to win a trip for two to France while bringing the culinary traditions of France to guests this fall with French-inspired dishes as part of its new Big Night Out menu (for a limited time only) beginning Sept. 25th, 2010 .The France sweepstakes, kicking off Oct. 4 and running until Nov. 14, includes a grand prize trip for two to Bordeaux, France. Other prizes include $100 gift cards (10), $50 gift cards (20) and free fondue for a year valued at $1,200. Check out www.meltingpotsweepstakes.com beginning Oct. 4 to enter.

Published on: Sep 14, 2010

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

Published on: Jul 20, 2010

El Monterey announces a three-part Facebook promotion to celebrate families and summer fun through July 16, 2010.(1) El Monterey Facebook fans can submit a video of their children cooking with any El Monterey products. The top video – as voted on by other El Monterey Facebook fans – will win a VIP trip for 4 to Six Flags, $1,000 in spending money and a Flip digital video camera to document the trip

(2) El Monterey Facebook fans can rate or comment on video submission to:
• earn points redeemable for items in the El Monterey prize vault
• earn points redeemable for up to 10 raffle tickets to increase odds of winning one of two random drawings for:
playground/swingset, camping gear, outdoor games pack or patio furniture

All interactions will only take place on the El Monterey Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ElMonterey

Published on: Jun 18, 2010

Eggplant, a widely misunderstood vegetable that evokes strong passions among gourmands (they either love or loathe it), will be the key ingredient in a recipe contest being launched by Zov’s Bistro.
All recipes must be submitted to customercare@zovs.com with RECIPE CONTEST in the subject line by Wed, May 5. Zov will test the submissions and a panel of judges will evaluate the finalists at a luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. To be considered, you must be able to attend the luncheon. All contestants will receive lunch that day and the winner will receive a plaque, a $100 gift certificate to return to the restaurant, have their recipe featured on Zov’s menus, and bragging rights. For more information, please visit www.zovsbistro.wordpress.comPublished on: Apr 29, 2010

Gallaghers is Under New Management
JiB is our new manager,
and his first decision as manager
is to make all the drinks stronger!
ALL MIXED DRINKS ARE NOW DOUBLES!Summer is coming soon and Gallaghers is looking for a new signature drink!
We are asking our fans to send us their favorite recipes to be considered in the Gallaghers Signature Drink Contest. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Gallaghers and bragging rights for the summer.
- Drinks must be green in color (no dye), light and refreshing.
- All recipes must be sent to jessica@gallagherspub.com by midnight April 30, 2010.
- Each contestant must submit name and telephone contact information along with recipe.
- Winner will be chosen on May 1, 2010 and notified the following week.
- Good luck and happy mixing!

Gallagher’s Pub & Grill
Downtown Huntington Beach
Main St at Walnut St
www.gallagherspub.com

Published on: Apr 20, 2010

Offer includes:

-$200 gift card to any Morton’s in Chicagoland

-Two club box seats at Wrigley Field

-On-Field photo experience at Wrigley Field

-Accomodations and air-fair from anywhere in the Continental U.S. Register to Win Here!

Published on: Apr 15, 2010

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.

Published on: Mar 30, 2010

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

Published on: Mar 23, 2010

We don’t know if it’s because we care too much… or maybe, just because we’re givers… But for completely unselfish reasons we want you to be a part of Farrell’s Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge benefiting CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County).

For more information or to request a complete sponsorship opportunity package, contact Jeremy Law, Studio Three Sixty Marketing, reply to this email or call (949) 380-7360 today.

Published on: Mar 18, 2010