Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each year, the nation’s hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million Join us Sunday, June 14th for the 21st Annual Taste of the Nation Los Angeles. Spend a few hours on a breezy Sunday afternoon with 46 of the best chefs in LA come out to share great food, and raise money for this fantastic charity.

Dan Wilcox of KCRW will be spinning a worthy soundscape between cooking demos by Mary Sue Miliken/Susan Feniger for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, and Michael Mina for XIV. Pulizer Prizer food critic Jonathan Gold will be leading this year’s MOLE!! cookoff, and will later be available at the “Ask Jonathan Booth.”

Bid for the opportunity to have the Ultimate Escape in Palm Springs. Enjoy a seven night stay at a Southridge Mid Century View Estate, a 5,000 square foot Estate home and one of only 19 estates in the exclusive gated community of Southridge where Hollywood’s most glamorous celebrities have resided. Tickle the ivories on Joan Collins’ grand piano while you enjoy the impressive architecture including three king bedroom suites, each with full baths and stunning views. The Hillside Home has Sunrise and Sunset Views off each side of the Ridge! The media room can also be used as a fourth bedroom. This is a great place for a chef to get away and create! The Test Bar is fully stocked and the gourmet kitchen is perfect to do some experimenting! Bring the Creative Team and have a Retreat! Check it out at: www.Escape2PalmSprings.com. Donated by Gregg Rapp, Menu Engineer www.MenuTechnologies.net Value: $7,000

Another fantastic auction item: Have dinner cooked for you and 3 of your friends by Food Network’s own Bob Blumer. Bob Blumer, The Legend of Food Network shows The Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment will host a dinner for four at his Hollywood Hills Home. Includes wine pairings. Transportation included. Donated by: Bob Blumer http://www.bobblumer.com Value: Priceless

Or put your money down for the opportunity to spend a night in the underbelly of LA eateries with Pultizer Prize winning food critic Jonathan Gold! You and 5 friends will start your evening off with Mojitos at Ciudad with renowned chef Mary Sue Milliken, who will join you as you visit five of LA’s best eateries that you never knew existed! Includes transportation. Donated by: Jonathan Gold, Mary Sue Milliken Value: Priceless

100% of ticket sales go to making sure NO KID GROWS UP HUNGRY

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