Food Arts, the lush culinary trade magazine, reports on some of the latest contests for food artists:
PastryScoop.com Invites culinary professionals to enter their 2008 Golden Scoop Awards, presented with the participatory support of Food Arts. Winners in five categories (Best Dessert Menu, Most Innovative Dessert, Best Dessert Revival, Best Confection, and Best Bakery Recipe) will each receive a $1000 prize and be honored at a ceremony at the French Culinary Institute in New York City on June 23. Info: PastryScoop.com. Deadline May 12, 2008.
Dole® Challenges beverage professionals and enthusiasts to use Dole fresh frozen fruits and/or Dole pineapple juice in a signature cocktail, blender drink, or dessert drink in its firs Dole Raises the Bar competition. Grand prize in each of two categories – alcohol and alcohol-free – is $5000 and a Vita-Mix blender. Info: dolefoodservice.com. Deadline June 15, 2008.