<p>USA Onions/Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee and the Idaho Potato Commission in a coordinated effort with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) hosted a series of culinary events in Chicago on February 20-21, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/hl_ieoo_feb_27_2014_body00.jpg" alt="images022714" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">"USA Onions was proud to work with the Idaho Potato Commission and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to bring so many regionally produced products to the Chicago culinary scene," USA Onion Marketing Director, Sherise Jones said. "We brought our culinary celebration to Chicago because it is a big market for us and it is a city full of top-notch culinary institutions, educational facilities, restaurants, and chefs. The promotion provided opportunities for USA Onions, Idaho Potatoes and other Idaho food companies to build and expand their business in Chicago by showcasing the value and quality of our products."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/hl_ieoo_feb_27_2014_body04.jpg" alt="images022714" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">A group representing Idaho agricultural companies and commodity organizations met with foodservice restaurateurs, chefs, distributors, culinary educators, and the press to sample and promote great Idaho products.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/hl_ieoo_feb_27_2014_body03.jpg" alt="images022714" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">There were four key events, including an Idaho Customer Appreciation Reception, Media and Foodservice Educators Reception, a Young Chef Competition featuring Idaho products, and an Idaho grill-off using Idaho beef, onions, and potatoes.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/hl_ieoo_feb_27_2014_body01.jpg" alt="images022714" /><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The top three finalists of the Young Chef Competition won scholarships of $1,500 for 1st, $1,000 for 2nd, and $500 for 3rd. The winning recipe featured a potato and gouda crusted trout, Idaho potato blini, and a USA onion red chutney served with white sturgeon caviar.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.ieoonions.com/_index.php" target="_new"> USA Onions/Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
