Share Our Strength® is a national organization that works to make sure no child in America grows up hungry. This spring and summer, S.Pellegrino® is proud to once again be a sponsor of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation events. These events bring people together to enjoy food, wine and spirits prepared by some of the country's most innovative chefs and mixologists. Best of all, 100% of ticket sales supports Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger.

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How do you select the right apertif for a tart meal?

Aperitifs come in many forms and flavors, but the idea is that they should lean toward the bitter side to stimulate the appetite. A sauvignon blanc, with its dry, sometimes citric taste would be a perfect match for most tart meals.

A small baking dish resembling a soufflé dish, a ramekin usually measures from 3 to 6 inches in diameter and is used for individual servings.

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This is the spice that gives Spanish cooking its olé—pimentón de la Vera or Spanish paprika. It is a smoky, brick-red powder stone ground from peppers harvested in the La Vera region west of Madrid. Ironically, the peppers originally came from the Americas, brought to Spain by Columbus himself. Pimentón comes in three versions: dulce (sweet), agridulce (medium hot) and picante (hot). Spanish chefs use it to wake up everything from eggs to stews. This summer, taste what it can add as a spice rub for grilled meats.

For nine years, S.Pellegrino® has been mentoring student chefs through the S.Pelegrino® Almost Famous Chef® Competition. 45 culinary schools from 11 regions around the world sent students to compete in the 2010 competition, with even more expected in 2011.

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