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February 28, 2008

Taste of Home to hit Cain Center tonight

Doors for show at Cain Center open at 4:30 p.m., show to begin at 6:30

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Dust off your spatulas, heat up your ovens and join us for what is certain to be one of the best shows of the year. Cole Air Conditioning and Appliance, the Athens Daily Review, Athens Chamber of Commerce and the Cedar Creek Pilot presents Taste of Home Cooking School “Swing Into Spring” show.

Join culinary specialist Jamie Dunn as she whips up some superb spring dishes right before your eyes! Dunn is one of nine Taste of Home culinary specialists who travel across the U.S. bringing food and fun to thousands of home cooks.

Taste of Home Cooking School has hosted demonstrations for more than 10 years. The Taste of Home Cooking School “Swing Into Spring” program is today at the Cain Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. The Taste of Home Cooking School “Swing Into Spring” show is brought to you locally by Cole Air Conditioning and Appliance, the Athens Daily Review, Athens Chamber of Commerce and the Cedar Creek Pilot and features special guests Gallo Family Vineyards, McCormick, Taste of Home Entertaining and Viva.

“It’s going to be a great time,” says Dunn, “I love giving people new ideas for meals and seeing how excited they are to go home and try them!”

Looking for great recipes to serve at a spring brunch? Perhaps quick dinner fixes are more your style? We’ll have something for everyone. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just testing the waters, we’ll be demonstrating some of the best recipes for spring. Beyond that, we’ll share with you some helpful tips and tricks to ensure that your cooking endeavors are successful.

What else can you expect at the show? Get there early to visit booths from local vendors. Additionally, you’ll receive a gift bag full of coupons, information and the Taste of Home Brand Name Cookbook, featuring 157 new tantalizing recipes! Prize drawings will be held during intermission and every dish prepared on stage will be given away at the end of the demonstration!

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