The Hazelnut Marketing Board (HMB) invites chefs to bring their culinary skills to the table with a signature Oregon Hazelnut recipe for a chance to win a cash prize of $3,000.
From January 1 – March 9, the competition asks chefs to create a unique recipe starring Oregon hazelnuts and submit the recipe and photo using the online form at OregonHazelnuts.org/contest. Entries must use Oregon-grown hazelnuts in the form(s) of their choice, including chopped, diced, sliced, whole, meal, flour, paste or butter. Submissions will be scored on the following criteria: Creative use of Oregon hazelnuts (50%), and overall culinary creativity, which includes 3 factors: originality, appetite appeal and presentation (50%).
HMB will promote the contest with a print ad, e-blast and custom digital content targeted toward chefs and foodservice operators. Following the contest, the winner will also enjoy time in the spotlight with post-event publicity, helping to inspire other chefs to get creative with their use of Oregon’s hazelnuts. “Oregon hazelnuts add such a unique, rich flavor to recipes,” says Meredith Nagely, manager of the Hazelnut Marketing Board. “We hope this contest inspires chefs to experiment with hazelnuts in new ways and discover their versatility.”
For more information: 
Emily Doyen
Tel: +1 (503) 333-1356
Email: edoyen@flmharvest.com
www.oregonhazelnuts.org