The second annual Avoshowdown, hosted by Avocados from Mexico, returns to Vancouver on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver.
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With the success and popularity of last year’s culinary competition, Avocados from Mexico is celebrating the return of the Avoshowdown with bigger prizes, including roundtrip travels to a Mexican all-inclusive resort, courtesy of Club Med Canada. This time, the competition is open to the public.
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Local food lovers and culinary leaders will participate on this Sunday Funday, as 16 of Vancouver’s talented cooks and bakers showcase their creativity by creating an avocado dish for competition. Six food and lifestyle experts will judge by a blind-tasting.
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The judges are:
- Crystal Allen, culinary nutritional expert & creative director, Hello Creative Family
- Cassandra Anderton, food writer & editor, Good Life Vancouver
- Rebecca Coleman, instructor & food blogger, Cooking By Laptop
- Bosco Mo, food blogger & host, Eatalreadeee & Fairchild Radio
- Angie Quaale, food expert & BBQ champion, Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store
- Jim Tobler, editor, Montecristo Magazine
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Venue host chef Jonathan Kinney from the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver will teach attendees to create their own avocado dish; and cocktail master, Justin Darnes of Drinks Undressed will reveal a spectacular avocado cocktail that he is creating exclusively for this event . An assortment of avocado appetizers will be created by the team at Northwest Culinary Academy to showcase the versatility of using Avocados from Mexico in every meal.
Avocados from Mexico will be running a social media contest for an avocado-fiesta gift basket giveaway. For every tag of @AvosMexicoCA and the use of hashtags #AvoShowdown or #AvosMexico between now and 11am, April 11, 2016, you will receive an entry to win. Winner will be contacted.
About Avocados From Mexico
Of all avocados consumed in Canada, 80% of avocados come from Mexico. Mexico is the world’s top avocado producer (over 1,200 growers in the Michoacán region), far outranking the United States and Chile. Currently, Canada is the second bi ggest importer of Mexican avocados, ranking under the United States and just above Japan. For more recipe ideas, nutritional information and tips, visit www.avocadosfrommexico.ca. If you’re having an avocado, use the hashtags #AvosMexico or #AlwaysInSeason.
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