{"id":1663,"date":"2010-05-12T18:14:31","date_gmt":"2010-05-12T18:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=1663"},"modified":"2012-10-02T18:16:20","modified_gmt":"2012-10-02T18:16:20","slug":"governor-omalley-invites-recipes-for-annual-buy-local-cook-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2010\/05\/12\/governor-omalley-invites-recipes-for-annual-buy-local-cook-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor O’Malley Invites Recipes for Annual ‘Buy Local’ Cook Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finalists will Prepare Dishes Featuring Local Products at the Government House to Kick Off Buy Local Challenge Week<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 12, 2010) \u2013\u00a0 Governor Martin O\u2019Malley invites teams made up of a chef and one or more farmer, waterman, or producer to submit original recipes using local ingredients for Maryland\u2019s annual \u201cBuy Local Cook Out,\u201d to be held at Government House in Annapolis on Thursday, July 15, 2010.\u00a0 The cook out is the signature kick-off event for the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week (July 17-25), during which all Marylanders are encouraged to eat at least one local product each day of the week. Entries are due June 1.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited to feature local chefs, farmers and products at the cook out,\u201d said Governor O\u2019Malley.\u00a0 \u201cThe keys to Maryland\u2019s unique character can be found in the bounty of our land and water along with those Marylanders who harvest it.\u00a0 When we purchase and eat fresh, local products, we are putting our families first by providing strong nutrition, keeping jobs in the local economy, and preserving open space by keeping farmers on the land. Buying locally moves us toward a smart, green and growing future for all Marylanders.\u201d
\nRecipes that represent Maryland\u2019s Best Bounty will be chosen in each of the following categories:<\/p>\n

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