Get me to the San Pellegrino Finals!

There’s no question how much I love food. There’s also no question to what extent I’ll go to get my dream job of getting to work with food everyday in some capacity.

Being a culinary student is temporary … unfortunately. But, that doesn’t mean my chances are nil.

As a Featured Publisher of FoodBuzz, a social networking site for food blogs, (it’s fabulous, inspiring, and wonderful, check it out) that’s throwing a contest to become a finalist for the March 7th in Napa Valley, San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Finals!

Ah, in the words of Rachel Zoe, “I [would] diiiiieee” to get accepted.

First off, Napa Valley is my all-time favorite place in this entire world. I’ve had my fair share of wine, scenery, food, and hospitality. But it’s not enough! So in honor of the contest I’m going to list the top 3 things to do with Pellegrino AND the top 3 things to do in Napa. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to enact these ambitions.

The Best Things to do with Pellegrino

1. Cure a hangover. A girlfriend of mine used to swear that Pellegrino (only in a glass bottle, not plastic) was the ultimate hangover cure. And to this day, I use this piece of advice, it works.

2. Making a delicious, low-calorie cocktail. A sub for soda (and the night before # 1), Pellegrino is a fabulous way to add bubble, fizz, and fanciness to a cocktail without adding calories or fat.

3. You’re supposed to drink 8 glasses of water everyday, but that’s boring! Pellegrino does the same job, and it tastes better and gives more of a kick! Try substituting the two!

Top Adventures to have in Napa Valley

1. Rent a bike (don’t wimp out and get a car, or a driver) and bike to all the vineyards your sampling at. Warning: the helmet doesn’t look or sound like a good idea, but you’ll quickly realize it is.

2. Make reservations at multiple restaurants. Starting with say a 7 o’clock dinner, a 9 o’clock dinner, and an 11 o’clock dinner. Eat dinner at all three, you’ll never eat like this again. And yes, this is after a full day of drinking, you’ll revel in it. If you can’t get a reservation, sit at the bar, order apps, and chit-chat, smile, and laugh … you’ll get a table.

3. Never ever underestimate the power of making friends in Napa. It’s something about the sun, wine, and camaraderie that makes everyone friends that day. Chances are you’ll actually be connected to someone somewhere along your journey.

Thank you all for listening to my favorite things and wish me luck in making it to the finals!