EASY-BAKE 2004 ``Chef of the Year'' Contest Heats up as Five Finalists Are Announced; America's Favorite Cooking Toy is the Main Ingredient in Child Chefs' Recipe for Success.PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Girls and boys ... start your ovens! Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : HAS) has selected five child chefs from across the country to participate in the EASY-BAKE(R) 2004 "Chef of the Year" contest finals. These five children, chosen by the culinary experts at Johnson & Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. University and members of Hasbro's EASY-BAKE team, will recreate their recipes at the finals on October 13th at the Four Seasons Hotel New York Four Seasons Hotel New York is the flagship hotel in the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts chain. Building It is the tallest hotel in New York City at 52 stories high. in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . "For over 40 years, EASY-BAKE Oven The Easy-Bake Oven, currently a product of Hasbro, is a working toy oven that for many years used an ordinary light bulb as a heat source, but now has a true heating element. Eleven versions of the Easy-Bake Oven have been sold. , and now the REAL MEAL Oven, has attracted new fans with its simple but timeless concept - cooking is fun," says Jeff Taylor For the U.S. Attorney, see . For the wrestler, see . Jeff Taylor is a founder of the online jobs site Monster.com. He attended UMass Amherst and joined the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He worked as a DJ before working on the startup in the mid 90s. , Vice President of Marketing, Hasbro. "The Chef of the Year contest celebrates childhood, creativity and the pride kids feel when they have made their very own treat- whether that is a snack, dessert or a meal." The auspicious culinary staff at Johnson & Wales University, one of the world's largest culinary educators, and members of Hasbro's EASY-BAKE team, narrowed down the entries to five finalists from hundreds of entries. The recipes were judged on the following criteria: creative use of ingredients, ease of preparation, and presentation. For the first time, the chefs could use either the classic EASY-BAKE Oven or the Real Meal oven by EASY-BAKE, added to the line last year, to create any item, from appetizer to dessert, just like real cooking. Meet the Finalists (In alphabetical order) --Sara Cole: 11-year-old Sara has been demonstrating her penchant for pastries with her EASY-BAKE Oven for as long as she can remember. This Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, also known as the Air Capital of the World, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas, as well as a major aircraft manufacturing hub and cultural center. resident created the mouth-watering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. Adj. 1. Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwich Ice cream sandwiches are handheld desserts consisting of a slice of ice cream (usually vanilla), with a small layer of a soft cake-like pastry (usually chocolate) on the top and bottom. using two of her favorite foods - ice cream and chocolate! --Lauren Gabuzzi: Hailing from Glenview, Illinois, this talented 11-year-old's tempting treat, Lauren's Key Lime Tarte, combines sweet and tangy tastes for a delicious desert. Lauren has been baking with her EASY-BAKE Oven since she was six-years-old and just loves the Classic Yellow Cake Mix. --Tanner Kohn: Tanner's Mozza-roni Pizza Dippers Noun 1. Dippers - a Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion Church of the Brethren, Dunkers Baptist denomination - group of Baptist congregations are the first appetizers to be selected for inclusion in the Chef of the Year Contest! This delectable snack contains EASY-BAKE REAL MEAL Soft Pretzel Mix, two kinds of cheeses and fresh basil to make a true Italian treat! Tanner is 8 years old and lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina Simpsonville is a suburb of Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 14,352 at the 2000 census. Simpsonville is part of the "Golden Strip", along with Mauldin and Fountain Inn, which is noted for having low unemployment due to a diversity . --John McCune: When 9-year-old John can't be found on the soccer field, you can bet he's cooking up delicious deserts, like his EASY-BAKE Carrot Cake. Valley Center, Kansas' favorite child chef has been dabbling in the culinary arts for about a year and his signature carrot cake contains lots of spices, nuts and pineapple in addition to - what else? - carrots. --Caitlan Pritchard: 9-year-old Caitlan's Chocolate Flower Dream Cake is a dream come true for chocolate lovers! With EASY-BAKE devil's food cake, melted chocolate almond bark, and a pretty flower on top, this culinary creation is as delicious as it is adorable. Caitlan lives in Oklahoma City where she enjoys baking, drawing and painting. During the final contest, the EASY-BAKE 2004 "Chef of the Year" finalists will make their creations for a prestigious panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
A government bond issued in face value denominations from $50 to $10,000, with local and state tax-free interest and semiannually adjusted interest rates. savings bond A nonmarketable security issued by the U.S. and a two-year supply of EASY-BAKE mixes and bake sets. In honor of the winning chef, Brooke Vosika will create an original dish that will be featured on the children's menu at the Four Seasons from November 1 through December 31, 2004. Adding to the excitement of the finals, the dish will be unveiled and named immediately after the winner is declared. The four other finalists will receive a $1,000 savings bond and a one-year supply of EASY-BAKE mixes and bake sets. All finalists will receive a two-night trip to New York City and a package of Hasbro toys and games. The search for the EASY-BAKE 2004 "Chef of the Year" began in May 2004, when Hasbro issued a nationwide call for entries to reveal the one child who has this year's recipe for success. Children between ages 8 and 12 were invited to submit favorite recipes, using at least one EASY-BAKE or Real Meal mix and either the EASY-BAKE Classic or REAL-MEAL Ovens, before the August 15 entry deadline. For a complete set of rules and regulations, consumers can visit www.easybake.com. For additional inquiries about the EASY-BAKE brand or other Hasbro products, consumers can call 800-255-5516. Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. Originally a basement-run role-playing game publisher, they popularized the collectible card game genre with in brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. (C) 2004 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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