A story from the first Cook Off

See photos from February 23-25, 2007 Cook-Off	The Chanterelle Cook-Off will celebrate the unique wonders of Big Sur and the wonderful cuisine practiced here. Big Sur is the centerpiece of the extraordinary California Central Coast and its remarkable bounty. Chanterelles, unlike any other mushroom anywhere, define the exquisite offerings of Big Sur's natural world. To raise funds for a special community need, the Chanterelle Cook-Off will match the culinary skills in our community. We want the world to know how conscientious our local culinary practitioners are, and why they are proud to practice their art in a place that protects its natural resources. The beneficiary of the event is a special community wide project to restore the Big Sur River. This event is intended to demonstrate why our community shares concern our natuiral resources, and works toward the well-being of our community.
Chanterelle Cook-Off 2008 Schedule Friday Evening, February 22 Community Celebration ( A Party!) - food and wine provided by sponsors, Music and Entertainment Big Sur Lodge 6 - 8 pm $20 per person - included in Cook-Off ticket. Saturday, February 23 9 am Mycological Talk at Big Sur Lodge Conference Center led by Chuck Bancroft and Fungus Federation - $15 per person, or included in ticket 12 pm Lunch at Conference Center 1 - 3 pm Chanterelle Panel Discussion - Lodge Conference Center Local fungi and notable culinary experts Panel and Lunch $20 - (Panel discussion included in Event Ticket)  All Big Sur restaurants (including the restaurants of the resorts) will compete with presentations featuring chanterelle mushrooms.	4 pm Grand Competition All competing chefs (and a number of contestants from the community) face off in the Lodge Dining Room. Ticket holders for the event will taste and judge for People's Choice award Non-ticket holder's cost: $45 That night Big Sur Restaurants will feature a Chanterelle special. That will be promoted in press advisories.  A blind Tasting by a select panel of Judges • Best Feature Dish -A balance of flavor, texture, presentation, creativity, and of course accentuating the feature ingredient: Big Sur Chanterelle Mushrooms • Most Creative Recipe-Ingenuity at its finest, the most creative in style, flavor, and texture again accentuating the Big Sur Chanterelle. • Best Presentation-The Chanterelle beauty contest: plate presentation, colors, styles, and visual creativity, all with a Chanterelle feature. • People's Choice Award: This dish can be the same or different than the main entry entry, will be available for judging by the guests of the event. People's Choice Award: This dish can be the same or different than the main entry, will be available for judging by the guests of the event. The competition will be hosted by J Lohr Wines   Sunday, February 24, 2008 Chanterelles and Eggs Breakfast at Redwood Grill - and other breakfast events - not included in Event Ticket Big Sur Mushroom Workshop (included in Event Ticket) Scientific, Identification, Recipes (Bring samples)
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