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Follow on Google News | We Olive Intiates Slick Facebook Culinary Competition "Discover California Olive Oil" Recipe ContestFrank and Ruth Mercurio, owners of California’s premier retailer of artisan olive oil, We Olive, announced today the launch of their 1st annual “Discover California Olive Oil” recipe contest to uncover the BEST California EVOO recipes.
By: Bay Bird Inc. The We Olive customer has come to realize - often through tastings and educational seminars at their local We Olive storefronts - that high-quality California olive oil is an essential ingredient needed to elevate the taste and quality of their favorite recipes and can also serve to inspire innovative new ideas in the kitchen. The top three prize packages include Olive-Centric Culinary getaways, luxury experiences, educational opportunities as well as cash and shopping spree experiences. All entrants will secure a 20% off shopping spree at their local shop or online – an added incentive that has We Olive fans busily testing their favorite recipes to submit online. “We are passionate about raising the level of awareness about the health benefits and superior quality of California’s high quality, artisan olive oils,” states owner, Frank Mercurio. “We think this type of straightforward contest will encourage our friends and Facebook community of talented home cooks to get creative and experiment with the flavors offered by the wide variety of options in the category.” The Grand Prize is music to any olive oil aficionado’s ears: An ultimate Central Coast Extra Virgin Olive Oil culinary tour which includes: • A two-night stay for two (room and tax) at Alta Cresta Olive Orchard Cottage B&B • Admission to the 2011 Paso Robles Olive Festival and VIP Lounge, of which We Olive is the title sponsor • Olive Oil Sensory Class By The UC Davis Olive Center • Opportunity to Attend the Olive Festival Grower Party in downtown Paso Robles • An Expert-Guided Olive Orchard Tour • Paso Robles Wine Tasting Tour • $400 Travel Voucher to Paso Robles • A $100 Olive Oil Shopping Spree at We Olive Paso Robles or www.shopweolive.com. The 2nd prize packages will be granted to one finalist from each of the 10 We Olive retail stores (based on their vicinity). These 10 “2nd Place” winners will all receive: • A $100 gift certificate from a We Olive store or shopweolive.com • Admission to the 2011 Paso Robles Olive Festival and VIP Lounge • Olive Oil Sensory Class By UC Davis Olive Center • Olive Festival Growers’ party in downtown Paso Robles • Guided Olive Orchard Tour All contestants submitting an original recipe will receive a 20% coupon off We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Aged Balsamic Vinegars from the shops’ fustinos. These coupons may be used at any We Olive store or at shopweolive.com on or before October 31, 2011. How to Enter: In order to enter, contestants must first “like” About We Olive We Olive – The Olive Oil Experience – is the nation’s leading retailer of artisan California Extra Virgin Olive Oils, aged balsamic, mustards, pesto, tapenade and other gourmet foods that enhance the discovery of olive oil. At every We Olive store, guests can sample all items. Some We Olive stores offer wine tasting and tapas. Website: http://www.weolive.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Press Contacts: Bay Bird Inc PR Peyton Robertson peyton@baybirdinc.com T - 858.382.4922 End
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