Ready...Set...Cook! Culinary Showdown of Farmington Valley

Culinary Showdown of
Farmington Valley - READY...SET...COOK!

To Benefit Gifts of Love

Sunday, June 12th at 12:00
noon

Tunxis Plantation
Country Club

87 Town Farm Road,
Farmington, CT   06032

Passion and expertise are the key ingredients for a fun filled,
fast-paced culinary showdown at the Tunxis Plantation Country Club.  .  Hosted by Rachel Lutzker (Fox 61 news) and Cory
Myers (Country 92.5 Morning show host), guests watch three teams comprised of a
celebrity chef, local celebrities and executive sponsors compete against each
other as they prepare two dishes using a basket of mystery ingredients, some of
which come from the Gifts of Love food pantry.  All of this will be
accomplished in a matter of forty-five minutes!  Judges including  Chef Kevin Cottle of Jordan's Catering, Eric
Bush, Director of Wines, Fleming's Prime Steak and Wine Bar, and two others
will taste, critique and ultimately award one team the title of Gifts of Love
"Top Chef!"    Guests attending the event will have the
opportunity to win a spot working side by side with their favorite chefs.

Returning chef and last year's winner Van Hurd of
Jordan Catering will be cooking up a storm.  Matt Cormier of The Meat
House will give his culinary skills a whirl along with Scott Miller of Max
Oyster Bar will be competing in this year’s event.

Food sponsors include The Meat House "Your
Neighborhood Butcher" and Community Farm of Simsbury and many local
businesses in the Farmington Valley. 

Cost: $50 Per Person and includes: Brunch, Cooking Showdown, Live
Entertainment, Complimentary Champagne, Delicious Desserts and Make your own
Sundae's!  The day also includes: Tea Cup/Silent Auctions and More!

As of April 15th
tickets will be available for purchase on-line at www.giftsoflovect.org  OR at the following locations:

* Gifts of Love, 35
East Main Street, Avon    (860) 676-2323 

* The Hair Loft,
Riverdale Farms, 136 Simsbury Road, Avon   (860) 674-9460

* Tunxis Plantation Country Club, 87 Town Farm Road, Farmington
(860) 677-1367

ABOUT GIFTS OF LOVE:

The mission of Gifts of Love is to help meet the
basic needs of individuals and families experiencing a temporary financial
crisis so they can achieve or maintain self-sufficiency. The organization has
helped thousands of people across more than 30 Connecticut towns, thanks to
generous donations from individuals, foundations and corporations. For more
information visit www.giftsoflovect.org  or call (860) 676-2323