The RelationChef Presents Valentine’s Day Picnic
and ‘Arizona’s BEST Picnicking Couple’ Contest!
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| The Herb Box @ DC Ranch
Sunday, February 14, 2010 – Valentine’s Day! 3:30pm Registration Begins 4:00pm – 6:00pm – Judging and Picnic Event |
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The RelationChef proudly presents the first-annual Valentine’s Day Picnic and “Arizona’s BEST Picnicking Couple” Contest on February 14, 2010 at The Herb Box in DC Ranch, Scottsdale. Couples are invited to work together to create a Valentine’s Day-themed picnic basket, to be judged by Chef Dan Moody (The RelationChef), and Becky J. Windels (Chef at The Herb Box).
Each picnic basket will be judged on the following components:
**Creativity**
Have you selected and included the ingredients and other components of your basket in a unique and creative way?
**Thoughtfulness**
In the spirit of Valentine romance, is there a special meaning or theme behind your basket?
**Appearance**
Does your food look appetizing? Are the components of your basket presented nicely?
NOTE: Picnic baskets may include wine/alcoholic beverages as part of the presentation, but may not be consumed at the event. Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase from The Herb Box.
PRIZES:
1st Place PRIZE: WINNER!
- Named “AZ’s BEST Picnicking Couple!”
- Featured on TheRelationChef.com as winner!
- Opportunity to appear on The RelationChef TV show with Chef Dan
- $50 gift certificate for The Herb Box
2nd Place PRIZE
- Story about you on TheRelationChef.com
- $30 gift certificate to Petite Fromage
3rd Place PRIZE
- Story about you on TheRelationChef.com
- $15 gift certificate to Petite Fromage
- Bottle of 8-bit Vintner, ‘Player 1’
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
The Herb Box @ DC Ranch
20707 North Pima Road, Suites 140-145
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
3:30p.m. – Picnic Basket Registration Begins
Participants are encouraged to arrive no later than 3:30pm to ensure a smooth process!
4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. – Picnic Basket Judging and Picnic Event
Couples will have the opportunity to find a spot on The Herb Box patio to enjoy their picnic together. Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase from The Herb Box.
Chef Dan (The RelationChef) will visit each table to meet with every couple to understand the meaning of their basket, while judging the appearance/presentation of the food. Guests will have the opportunity to celebrate their Valentine’s Day surrounded by other couples while enjoying their special picnics. Winners will be announced within days of the event and will be contacted directly by Chef Dan.
POST-PICNIC Opportunities
The Herb Box will offer participants in the picnic basket contest an exclusive discount to stay and attend the following events:
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Chef Dan Moody, also known as The RelationChef
Scottsdale-based Chef Dan is a culinary expert and authority on relationship-related cooking advice. Formally trained in classical French cuisine with experience in nouvelle French cuisine, Chef Dan believes that food and cooking are ways of expressing love, showing hospitality, and bringing people together. www.therelationchef.com
The Herb Box
The Herb Box Eatery is an inviting café that offers a delightful alternative for The Herb Box faithful. www.theherbbox.com
Petite Fromage
Arizona’s first independently-owned cheese and charcuterie shop. www.fatcheese.com
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Media interest for preview interviews, photos and on-site coverage opportunities of this highly visual event contact: Jenny Gilcrest, Scout PR, 760-415-9310 or jgilcrest@scoutpr.com
More information about the Valentine’s Day Picnic Basket Contest can be found by visiting:
www.therelationchef.com/picnic
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