Chef Rick Alabaugh Wins the 2009 Culinary Combat, an Iron Chef-Like Cooking Competition for Charity
Lecanto, FL:: July 17, 2009 :: Legendary Marketing, the world’s leader in golf, resort and destination marketing sends congratulations to Juliette Falls Executive Chef, Rick Alabaugh. “Chef Rick” was the runaway winner of the First Annual Culinary Combat. Culinary Combat is an annual “Iron Chef” style cooking competition held in Ocala for charity. Like Iron Chef, the competitors were given a secret ingredient which was Wild Boar, an hour of prep time and were asked to prepare an appetizer, entrée and dessert. This year, over $100,000 was raised for Kimberly’s Cottage, an Ocala based charity for disadvantaged kids.
“The wild boar was an interesting challenge. I enjoyed the spirit of the competition and the experience of working with a challenging ingredient. This is a fantastic event for a great cause and I’m proud to be involved, can’t wait for next year,” said Executive Chef Rick Alabaugh, Juliette Falls Golf Club.
Chef Rick showcased his genius from the first course with his Thai inspired Wild Boar medallions on sautéed baby greens with blood orange vinaigrette served with mango and papaya chutney. The second course was Pork Cordon Bleu stuffed with ricotta cheese and green and red peppers, sautéed Vidalia onions served with sun dried tomato polenta and an avocado and jalapeno puree sauce. Chef Rick sealed the victory with his dessert, Pineapple and Banana Ravioli topped with fried pork fat tossed in cinnamon, sugar and vanilla. Alabaugh was awarded a trophy and the $100,000 raised went toward Kimberly’s Cottage Charity.
“I can attest to Chef Rick’s genius from personal experience. I took my wife to his Valentine’s Day dinner and it was without a doubt one of the finest meals I have ever had. Romeo’s Restaurant is hands down the best restaurant in the area. I’m not surprised he won, he’s very creative and talented,” said Elvis Anderson, VP of Advertising, Legendary Marketing.
To experience the culinary genius of Chef Rick Alabaugh, call 1-352-522-0309 for Romeo’s Restaurant at Juliette Falls reservations.
For more information about Juliette Falls, please visit: www.JulietteFalls.com.
For more information about Legendary Marketing, visit www.LegendaryMarketing.com, email Kevin Strom at Kevin@LegendaryMarketing.com or call 1-800-827-1663 x102.
About Juliette Falls Golf Club
Just 15 west of Ocala in the beautiful Marion County countryside is one of Florida’s most beautiful golf courses and communities. We have created a unique “village” that is comfortable, peaceful and relaxing and yet fun and exciting. You’ll find recreation of all kinds, a beautifully preserved natural landscape, magnificent homes and great neighbors. Juliette Falls was named the #5 Best New Golf Course by Golf Digest in 2008.
About Legendary Marketing
Over ten years ago Legendary Marketing, the world’s leader in golf, resort and destination marketing opened its doors. Today, Legendary Marketing has more than 300 clients in seven countries. Founded on the principles of Andrew Wood’s best-selling The Golf Marketing Bible and new for 2009, Cunningly Clever Marketing, Legendary Marketing is sole developer of Resort Marketing Commander, all-in-one dynamic Website, marketing, sales, customer relationship management, report generator and training solution. Legendary Marketing believes in rapid response, results now, accountability and speed is a strategy.
Contact:
Elvis Anderson
1-800-827-1663 x333
Elvis@LegendaryMarketing.com
