America's Top Griller Crowned After National ''Pam for Grilling'' Contest; More Than 13,000 Men, Women Entered to Compete for S
August 21 2006 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Flames roared and tongs flew this weekend in New York City, as 19
of the nations' best grillers sweated it out for the second annual
PAM(R) for Grilling contest to win the title of the Most PAM-azing
Griller in the final round of a two-month-long grill-off
competition. Josie Aaronson-Gelb from Chicago, Ill. was crowned
after sizzling a juicy skirt steak topped with a fire-roasted
tomato relish and accompanied by red potato wedges. Josie
Aaronson-Gelb returned home with the grand prize of $10,000, a
customized Char-Broil(R) grill, other prizes, and trophy. "I grill
all the time -- come rain or shine -- and I love to grill for my
friends and family, so to win the title of the Most PAM-azing
Griller 2006 means so much to me," said Josie Aaronson-Gelb. "Even
before the contest, I used PAM for Grilling. With PAM, everything I
cook looks great, and clean-up is easy. Even though I love to
grill, I hate cleaning up the black sticky stuff on my grill and
cooking tools." The judges were impressed by Josie Aaronson-Gelb's
ability to stay cool in the hot seat by entertaining the judges,
competing against 18 other contestants, grilling everything from
peaches and shrimp to perfection with her own distinct flare, and
presenting a picture-perfect dish. Josie Aaronson-Gelb secured her
position in the final round after explaining, "Why I should be
crowned America's Most PAM-azing Griller" online, then completing a
video-demonstration, where she mastered chicken quesadillas with
grilled corn relish, and barbequed chicken kabobs with roasted
peppers. Josie Aaronson-Gelb's favorite food to grill is mahi mahi
tacos, and her secret tip to a perfect dish every time is to be
very attentive and patient when grilling, which she learned from
her dad. "We know Americans love to stoke the coals -- about 90
percent fire up their grills on a regular basis -- and it was
exciting to see how enthusiastic our contestants were to show off
their skills," said Brent Guinn, brand manager, PAM, ConAgra Foods.
"In its second year, the Most PAM-azing Griller contest is a
friendly way to celebrate America's passion for grilling," Guinn
continued, "and it also helps raise the confidence level of all
backyard grillers, as we share recipes and tips -- such as using
PAM for Grilling -- to make grilling easier from start to finish."
PAM for Grilling: Contest Details More than 13,000 backyard chefs
from across the country entered the second annual Most PAM-azing
Griller online contest to test their style and skill at the grill.
In addition to national video submissions, onsite grill-offs were
held in 10 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Columbus, Des
Moines, Jacksonville, Knoxville, San Antonio, Charleston, and
Tampa. Contestants' grilling abilities were evaluated in four
categories: skill and technique, confidence, enthusiasm, and
originality. The final round took place on Saturday, Aug. 19, at
New York's Summer Seaport Festival, where judges of the final
grill-off included editors from Everyday Food, Southern Living,
Martha Stewart Living, and last year's Most PAM-azing Griller
winner -- Ron Snider. The contest also is sponsored by Char-Broil.
For more details on the contest -- such as information on local
winners, photos, winner Q&A -- please visit
www.pam4you.com/grilling. PAM for Grilling: Trade Secret for Great
Grilling Whether grilling in the heat of competition or in the
backyard for family and friends, PAM for Grilling No-stick Cooking
Spray helps enhance the presentation of food. Grillers can count on
great-looking food coming off the grill without sticking, which
makes clean-up a snap. Available nationwide, PAM for Grilling is
specially formulated for high temperatures and can be sprayed on
everything from cool grilling grates and rotisseries to tongs and
skewers. These features have made PAM for Grilling a favorite
"trade secret" for many grilling aficionados, and a "must-have" for
the contestants in the Most PAM-azing Griller 2006 contest. For
more information, tips and recipes, visit www.pam4you.com. About
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America's largest packaged food companies, serving grocery
retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice
establishments. Popular ConAgra Foods consumer brands include:
Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew
National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM and
many others. For more information, visit www.conagrafoods.com.
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