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More Than 13,000 Backyard Barbecuers Entered to Compete for Second Annual Title of America's Most PAM-azing Griller OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 three-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. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/pam/25104/ "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 though, 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 http://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 http://www.pam4you.com/. About ConAgra Foods ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is one of North 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 http://www.conagrafoods.com/. http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/pam/25104DATASOURCE: ConAgra Foods, Inc. CONTACT: Kathy Kwon, +1-310-584-8316, ; Regina DeMars, +1-402-595-6727, Web site: http://www.pam4you.com/grilling http://www.pam4you.com/ http://www.conagrafoods.com/

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