ARE YOU AN ULTIMATE GRILL GAL?
National Pork Board Contest Searches for America’s Grilling Goddess
DES MOINES, Iowa (April XX, 2006) – Do your friends call you “Hot Mamma” for your grilling prowess? Do you “tame the flame” on a regular basis? Do you often wrangle with your favorite patio daddy-o for control of the grill tongs? If any of the above applies to you, then you may be a candidate for the National Pork Board’s “Ultimate Grill Gal” contest, a tribute to women who regularly experience the thrill of the grill.
“We know the passion for grilling is growing among women, and whether it’s to break the monotony of indoor cooking or to prepare a quick meal, it’s clear that grilling is no longer a ‘men’s only’ club,” says Traci Rodemeyer, Pork Information Manager for the National Pork Board.
A Hot Patio Makeover for the Ultimate Grill Gal
The National Pork Board’s “Ultimate Grill Gal” contest will recognize five grill goddesses nationwide – that’s one each month from May through September. Simply submit an entry (in 25 or fewer words) that explains why you’re the “Ultimate Grill Gal.” Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges and evaluated based on originality, creativity and the ability to convey that you are an “Ultimate Grill Gal.”
Five national winners will be rewarded with an “Ultimate Grill Kit” valued at $500, which includes a Weber Q™ 300 Series gas grill and Weber Style™ grilling accessories. Weber’s chic yet substantial grill touts two burners for direct and indirect cooking, as well as a stationary cart, built-in thermometer and regulator hose for easy gas connection. Winners also receive an apron and gift certificates for pork products.
Throw Your Tongs in the Ring
To enter the national “Ultimate Grill Gal” contest, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com and click on the contest button, or print your contact information, essay of 25 or fewer words on a 3”x5” postcard and mail it to: Ultimate Grill Gal Search Contest, c/o National Pork Board, PO Box 9114, Des Moines, IA 50306. One winner will be chosen for each monthly entry period, beginning May 1, 2006 thru September 30, 2006. A separate local market contest also will be conducted in Chicago, Dallas and Philadelphia. Entry forms will be available at select local retailers in those markets. Visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com for complete contest rules.
Hone Your Grill Power with a Free Grilling Guide
To celebrate the return of grilling season, the National Pork Board also is offering a free “Grill Power! A Girl’s Guide to Grilling,” booklet available via TheOtherWhiteMeat.com and mail order. Whether you’re a seasoned “grill gal” or this is your first date with the grate, the booklet is a must-have for summer with pointers on cooking methods, sassy flavoring techniques and bright ideas for hosting the perfect outdoor gathering with family and friends.
To order the free recipe booklet, and for hundreds of other grilling meal ideas and tips, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com and click on “Freebies” on the menu bar. The booklet is also available by sending a self-addressed mailing label to: “Grill Power! A Girl’s Guide to Grilling,” National Pork Board, PO Box 9114, Des Moines, IA 50306.
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