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Saloon pilot contest
In the category of "didja know?":Didja know the crew of the Hokule'a carries saloon pilot and other Diamond Bakery crackers on voyages? And that the watertight containers are used as furniture?
Didja know that saloon pilots were once a standard breakfast mixed with warm milk and sugar?
Didja know that your saloon pilot recipe could be worth a $500 shopping spree?
Deadline is Dec. 15 to enter the "Search for the Ultimate Diamond" contest. Diamond Bakery, to mark its 82nd anniversary, is collecting stories and recipes involving the saloon pilot or other crackers and cookies in its line.
Submissions will be judged on uniqueness and creativity, local appeal, adherence to the theme and "the company's mission of sharing heartwarming aloha with the world" (this apparently means nothing naughty).
First prize is a digital camera for best memory and a shopping spree at the Executive Chef for best recipe. Second prize in each category is a year's supply of Diamond products.
Entry forms are available at stores that sell Diamond products, or request one by e-mail at info@diamondbakery.com or by mail at P.O. Box 17760, Honolulu 96817. Winners will be announced on New Year's Eve.
Dreyer's likes isle girl
Emilie Howlett, of Pukalani, Maui, came up with the idea for an ice cream flavor that won the attention of Dreyer's "A Scoop of the USA" contest.The 13-year-old's idea for Hula Girl Swirl -- "creamy vanilla ice cream flowing with chunky Hawaiian macadamia nuts and hip-shaking chocolate and caramel swirls" -- has been named among 15 contest finalists.
Emilie will travel to the Dreyer's factory in Oakland, Calif., where her flavor will be mixed for judging. One of the finalists will be chosen to be produced as a limited-run flavor in 2004.
The competition: Denver Mint, Yankee Doodle Dapple Pie (from Connecticut), Cape Canaveral Countdown, Georgia Peach Cobbler on My Mind, Teton Pecan, Hogs & Kisses from Iowa, We're Not in Kansas Any'Smore, MinneSNOWta Mint, Blue Suede Swirls (Mississippi), Joisy Traffic Jam (New Jersey), Eskimocha (Alaska) and Caramel Me Back to Old Virginia, Pecan Pie ALAMOed and Red Rock Dino Dig (Utah).
Auntie Pasto's 20th
Auntie Pasto's Beretania is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a $20 prix fixe menu good through Sunday.The menu includes baked stuffed clams with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by Caesar salad, then a pasta course of gnocchi with rapini. Entree choices are New York Steak Pizzioli-Style (with red wine, tomato and mozzarella) or Pan-Roasted Dungeness crab. A glass of wine is included. Dessert is Holiday Pumpkin Tiramisu.
Auntie Pasto's is open for lunch weekdays and dinner nightly. Call 523-8855.
Scholarships offered
The International Association of Culinary Professionals is offering scholarships totaling $100,000 for the 2004-2005 academic year. Deadline is Dec. 15 to apply for a range of opportunities that include culinary programs in New York, France and Australia. They include the Julia Child Endowment Fund Scholarship of $5,000 cash for independent study in France.Students and working professionals may apply. Visit the Web site www.iacpfoundation.org for a full listing of scholarships and entry forms; write 304 W. Liberty St. Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40202; or call 502-581-9786.
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