Media Alert: Winterlicious event - Pulp Kitchen: Rising Chef Citrus Cook-off at Mildred's Temple Kitchen

TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2012 /CNW/ -

What:   Mildred's Temple Kitchen will once again play host to a zesty battle between citrus aficionados when three students compete in the Florida Department of Citrus' 'Pulp Kitchen: Rising Chef Citrus Cook-Off'.  As part of Winterlicious 2012, presented by American Express® and produced by the City of Toronto, student chefs will create three citrus-themed dishes (one appetizer, entrée and dessert) featuring fresh Florida grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice.  While watching the chefs duel, about 100 guests will enjoy a four-course citrus menu created by Chef du Cuisine Taylor McMeekin.  The competition's $2,000 grand prize winner will be determined by a panel of three local culinary experts, who will judge the student competitors on taste, originality and creativity, presentation and connection to local Ontario ingredients while complementing Florida citrus.

Who:	Emcee: Donna Dooher - Executive Chef and Owner, Mildred's Temple Kitchen
	Guest Judges: Christian Pritchard - Gastrotainer/Broadcaster Chef Lynn Crawford - Restaurant Owner; TV Host, Pitchin' In; Author, Pitchin' In Chef Jeff Crump - Executive Chef, Ancaster Mill; Author, Earth to Table
	Student Chef Participants: Greg Light, Humber College Chad Shetty, Niagara College Culinary School Cortney Zettler, Stratford Chefs School
	Sponsors: All-Clad WÜSTHOF
When:	Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (media may arrive at 5:00 pm for pre-interviews)
	Please RSVP by February 6, 2012 for dinner attendance.
Where:	Mildred's Temple Kitchen 85 Hannah Avenue Liberty Village Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3S3

Photo Opportunities:

• Student chefs preparing three citrus dishes in front of a live audience and judging panel.
• Student chefs presenting dishes to judging panel for tasting and critique.
• Celebrity judges critiquing and judging citrus dishes.
• Mildred's Temple Kitchen's citrus menu.
• "Rising Chef" receiving $2,000 grand prize.
• Final student dishes (including winning recipes) featuring fresh Florida citrus.

Tickets for media are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to confirm your attendance, please contact:

Emily Abrahams
GolinHarris
416-642-7948
Cell: 647-972-6410
[email protected]

Leanne Bull
GolinHarris
416-642-7919
Cell: 905-903-5542
[email protected]