The 7th annual S.Pellegrino^® Almost Famous Chef^® Competition brought together culinary students from 40 top schools around the U.S. and Canada for a spirited cooking competition. Entrants were judged on their cooking skills and their potential star quality.

S. Pellegrino congratulates Connecticut Culinary Institute student David Awad, this year's title winner, for his Pan-Seared Lamb Loin with a Red Wine Honey and Mint Glaze. In addition to cash and other prizes, David also wins a paid apprenticeship under one of the elite chef judges. Chef Awad's recipe will be featured on thesparklinglife.com this fall.

As part of our five year-long commitment to Share Our Strength, San Pellegrino is joining thousands of restaurants across the country in supporting this year's Great American Dine Out (September 20-26). During that week, a portion of your check at participating restaurants will go towards fighting childhood hunger in the U.S.
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Another way you can help in this important cause is by attending your local Taste of the Nation event, where you get to enjoy signature creations from some of the most innovative chefs and mixologists in the country while helping ensure that no kid in America goes hungry. Click to find an event

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How do you select the right apertif for a tart meal?

Aperitifs come in many forms and flavors, but the idea is that they should lean toward the bitter side to stimulate the appetite. A sauvignon blanc, with its dry, sometimes citric taste would be a perfect match for most tart meals.

This basic ingredient in Mid-East cooking is also a great flavor booster to add to anything from poultry glaze to iced tea.

Simmer together 3 cups pomegranate juice, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar until reduced to 1/3 volume. Let cool before using.

A French method of wrapping ingredients together in a paper or foil packet as a way to protect food and retain juices from the heat of the oven. Often opened table-side at fine restaurants.

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In 2002, S.Pellegrino^® started the S.Pellegrino^® Almost Famous Chef^® Competition celebrating the best of emerging talent from the top culinary schools across the United States.

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