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2014 Foodie Throwdown was a huge success.  
Thank you for supporting the 
Hormel Historic Home by attending our Taste the Spirits event.

2014 People's Choice Winners
Main Dish: Gareth Hataye and Alan Rasell-Oatmeal Stout Braised Beef Short Ribs with Goat Cheese Foam

Dessert: Kristine Merten and Elizabeth Diser-Creme Brulee with Pineapple Crown Royal Glaze​

Fabulous fare was also presented by our other participating chef teams!

​Neal and Berghyn Hull-Jamaican Rum Chicken Thighs and Tres Leches Cake
Wade Kolander-Braised Turkey Tacos and Chocolate Sabayon
Jane Arhart and Diane Baker-Mojo Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Limoncello Mini Bundt Cakes
Josh Diaz-Bourbon Beef Brisket Slider, French Onion Soup, Rum Cakes and Guinness Gelato

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March 9, 2013
2nd Annual Foodie Throwdown  
TASTE OF AMERICA

2013 People's Choice Winners-Kristine Merten and Elizabeth Diser of Hy-Vee 

They featured Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Toasted Coconut and Cashews and 
Kulua Pork Purses with Mango and Thai Chili Sauce.
The voting was soooo close and the food was all tremendous! 
Congrats to Kristine and Elizabeth-they'll be back to defend their win in 2014!

We cannot say thank you enough to the chefs who put in so much of their personal time to support the Hormel Historic Home.

Click here to read what the Austin Daily Herald said.

Check out what the other chefs created...YUM! 

Diane Sherman ~ Bison Sliders with Berry Chipotle Sauce and Vanilla Bean Flan
Neal Hull ~ Chicken Parmesan, Gemelli and Cheese with Bay Scallops and Bacon and Tiramisu
 Mark Beland ~ Salt Cured Salmon and Wild Mushroom Risotto
Brad Evans ~ Bison and Mushroom Meatloaf and Walleye Fingers
Gareth Hataye & Alan Rasell~ Cider Braised Pork Belly and Southern Bread Pudding