Cosmic Crisp® Launches Third Culinary Challenge in Partnership with Chef and Cookbook Author Erin McDowell; Kathryn Grandy Details


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Fri. September 27th, 2024 - by Anne Allen

YAKIMA, WA - After capturing the hearts of millions of consumers, Cosmic Crisp® continues to inspire. The brand recently launched its third Culinary Challenge, partnering with renowned baker and author Erin McDowell as the Master Judge.

Kathryn Grandy, Chief Marketing Officer, Proprietary Variety Management
Kathryn Grandy, Chief Marketing Officer, Proprietary Variety Management

“October is National Apple Month and the start of fall baking season, making it the perfect time for the Cosmic Crisp Culinary Challenge. And it’s a special treat to partner with Erin, whose passion and creativity is the epitome of what this promotion is all about,” remarked Kathryn Grandy, Chief Marketing Officer for Proprietary Variety Management, the company that leads Cosmic Crisp marketing efforts.

As a press release explained, home chefs will be able to submit recipes featuring Cosmic Crisp as the star ingredient through the brand’s website.

Cosmic Crisp® partnered with Erin McDowell, longtime author and chef, to spotlight the variety's versatility for the Cosmic Crisp Culinary Challenge

Additionally, those who enter have the chance to win in one of three categories, and each grand prize includes a selection of premium kitchen essentials hand-picked by Erin McDowell, author and chef.

Erin McDowell, Author and Chef
Erin McDowell, Author and Chef

“As a longtime fan of baking with the Cosmic Crisp, this is a natural partnership,” added McDowell. “I can't wait to see how everyone incorporates their love for these apples into the challenge!”

For more information on how McDowell herself utilizes the apple variety, click here.

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