Culinary Contest!

[Flagstaff Youth Theater]

Another opportunity for youth to participate in the community!

Salsa Brava
2220 E. Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ. 86004
Salsa Brava Contact: Nancy Harrison (928) 310-8411

For Immediate Release
2nd ANNUAL SALSA BRAVA KIDS CULINARY CONTEST -- DONATIONS TO BENEFIT
LOCAL CHARITIES

Flagstaff, Ariz. – It’s back! In an effort to encourage the art of
cooking within families, Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill in Flagstaff,
is having its 2nd annual Kids Culinary Contest.
Children will create their favorite dessert - just in time for
Valentine’s Day. They may bring their creation to Salsa Brava for
judging on Saturday, Feb. 5th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Salsa Brava
is located at 2220 E. Route 66.
Contestants will be divided into three categories, ages 5 to 9, 10 to
14 and 15 to 18. Each age group will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winners. They will be judged on presentation and creativity and also
overall taste.
Participants must register in advance at Salsa Brava on, or before
February 2nd. Prizes for each group include: 1st place: $20 cash,
$50 donation to the charity of choice, personalized copy of our Salsa
Brava Cocina cookbook and lunch for four at Salsa Brava.
2nd place: $20 cash, and a $20 gift certificate. 3rd place: $10 in
cash and a $20 gift certificate. All participants will be mentioned
in our winners list ad to run in the Arizona Daily Sun.

“Encouraging children to cook has many benefits. First, it brings
parents, children and even teens together to create their own culinary
masterpieces. This helps build confidence in the kids as they see
they have accomplished something fun. Also, it discourages the family
from eating processed and fast foods,” says John Conley owner and chef
of Salsa Brava.
Parents interested in teaching their children how to cook may also
pick up a copy of, Salsa Brava Cocina, Conley’s Mexican cuisine
cookbook. In it, there are recipes that are simple enough for even
young children to try. The cookbook is available at the restaurant
and on line at: salsabravaflagstaff.com.
Conley and Salsa Brava have been featured several times on the Food
Network’s -Diner’s, Drive-ins and Dives with chef Guy Fieri. Conley
is featured monthly on a cooking show airing on KTVK in Phoenix.
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