Whether you dream of whipping up the perfect meal, have always wanted to discover the chocolatier inside you, or wish you could drop it all and run away to make wine, this may be your chance.
Travel Oregon has launched a "Cuisinternship" competition where -- if you're chosen -- you'll have a chance to job shadow a notable Oregon culinary personality in a weeklong cuisine internship.
To enter, you'll need to submit a short video, along with a statement of 140 characters or less saying why you're the best candidate for your chosen category. Entries will be accepted through Friday.
For more information and details on the Cuisinternship categories and mentors, go to www.TravelOregon.com/ Bounty.
Even if you're not entering the contest, visit the website where you'll find short videos on each culinary mentor and their area of expertise.
Wenatchee festival provides family fun
WENATCHEE -- There's fun for the entire family at the free Wenatchee Taste of the Harvest festival Saturday.
The event, held on Wenatchee Avenue, runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
There will be arts and crafts vendors plus a collection of antique farm machines and cars, displays of local plant life, geology, tree fruit and viticulture science and a free family movie at Liberty Theatre.
Ten bands will battle it out in the Convention Center Plaza during the day, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. culinary buffs will test their skills in a grilling cook-off.
The Harvest Market with locally grown produce, artisan cheeses and specialty foods opens at 9 a.m.
A wine garden will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for those 21 and over. It will feature vintages from Wenatchee-area wineries. The cost is $15 per person and includes eight wine tastings plus a souvenir glass.
For more information, go to www.wendowntown.org or call 509-662-0059.
Cattle feeders to grill and chill on Sept. 26
PASCO -- Join the Washington Cattle Feeders Association for an evening of tasty appetizers, live music by the Highland Drive Band and premium beers and wines at Grillin' & Chillin' from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26.
The outdoor event is held at Preston Premium Wines, 502 E. Vineyard Drive, Pasco.
Tickets are available at the winery for $40 in advance and $45 at the door.
For more information, call 509-545-1990, ext. 10.
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