{"id":25443,"date":"2016-05-11T09:04:45","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T16:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=25443"},"modified":"2016-05-11T14:51:07","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T21:51:07","slug":"11th-annual-laguna-beach-share-our-strength-taste-of-the-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/11th-annual-laguna-beach-share-our-strength-taste-of-the-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"9th Annual Laguna Beach Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Share<\/p>\n

Mingle with some of Southern California’s most renowned chefs while noshing on beautiful bites showcasing their signature styles, sip creative cocktails and fine wines, all against a stunning Pacific Ocean backdrop while benefitting a worthy cause dedicated to the mission of feeding children in America.<\/p>\n

Montage Laguna Beach<\/a>, the luxurious five star, five\u00a0diamond oceanfront Laguna Beach resort, will host the 9th annual Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0event on May 15, 2016.<\/p>\n

A number of celebrity chefs will come together to prepare fresh farm-to- table delicacies to further Share OurStrength\u2019s mission to end childhood hunger in Orange County and across the nation. Event attendees will enjoy an\u00a0afternoon of delectable tastings, fine wines, signature cocktails, and picturesque panoramic views of the Pacific.<\/p>\n

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In addition to delicious food and drinks, the event will feature a silent and live auction with live entertainment\u00a0by\u00a0the local band, The Kalama Brothers.<\/p>\n

As contributors to the charity, guests can choose between the following event packages:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Celebrity Chef Tasting | 3:00 p.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $200 per person or at the door for $225 per person.<\/p>\n

\"Laguna<\/p>\n

\u2022 VIP \u201cMeet the Chefs\u201d Reception | 6:00 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finish the night with VIP treatment and a sunset toast. Enjoy the Celebrity Chef Tasting followed by an after party\u00a0mingling with the chefs, sipping champagne and making s\u2018mores. Valet parking and a special VIP gift are included.<\/p>\n

Tickets purchased in advance are $275 per person or $300 at the door.<\/p>\n

\"Chef<\/p>\n

Chef Ben Ford of Ford’s Filling Station, Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

To purchase tickets for Taste of the Nation\u00ae Laguna Beach,<\/strong> visit No Kid Hungry Culinary Events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Executive Chef Craig Strong of Studio, Montage Laguna Beach\u2019s award-winning signature restaurant, will be joined by the following talented celebrity chefs:<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Chef Nathan Beriau, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Chef David Coleman, Chianina Steakhouse, Long Beach, CA<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Chef Ben Ford, Ford\u2019s Filling Station, Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Chef Ray Garcia, Broken Spanish, Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Chef Walter Manzke, R\u00e9publique,\u00a0Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Chef Kris Morningstar, Terrine, Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n

Chef Lee Smith, Executive Pastry Chef, Montage Laguna Beach, CA<\/p>\n

One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, including more than 2,487,750 children in\u00a0California. The No Kid Hungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in this nation by ensuring all children get\u00a0the healthy food they need, every day, by connecting them to nutrition programs like school breakfast and\u00a0summer meals and by teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals at home.<\/p>\n

Since summer 2011, No Kid Hungry and their partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with more\u00a0than 107 million additional meals. That\u2019s more meals than the total populations of California, New York, Texas,\u00a0and Florida\u2026combined!<\/p>\n

\"Laguna<\/p>\n

Bid on auction items such as this wine cellar selection donated by Fleming’s.<\/p>\n

In 2015, Taste of the Nation Laguna Beach raised over $200,000, which helped connect children in need with\u00a0up to 2 million meals.\u00a0One hundred percent of ticket proceeds from Taste of the Nation benefit No Kid Hungry thanks to generous\u00a0support from national sponsors Citi and Sysco\u00ae. Taste of the Nation Laguna Beach for No Kid Hungry is also\u00a0supported by national sponsors Food Network, and OpenTable. Local sponsors include Montage Laguna Beach,\u00a0and S.Pellegrino Natural Sparkling Water. Local beneficiaries include Second Harvest Orange County Food Bank,\u00a0and Community Action Partnership of OC.<\/p>\n

\"Laguna<\/p>\n

No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 5 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions,\u00a0No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast\u00a0and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure\u00a0kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger organization\u00a0Share Our\u00a0Strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Help feed the children of America by \u00a0joining NoKidHungry.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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