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Chefs to use anti-cancer ingredients in HCC fundraiser

Indulge in the best food and drink in Charleston at the Hollings Cancer Center’s (HCC) Gourmet and Grapes fundraiser April 30-May 2 at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. While noteworthy chefs and wine experts from the Lowcountry and around the country prepare a variety of fresh cooking, participants can rest easy knowing their dishes contain anti-cancer ingredients.
 
According to the National Cancer Institute, high rates of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease may be closely linked to diet. However, some foods contain cancer-fighting properties to combat these potential negative effects. Hollings has provided event chefs with a list of foods and spices believed to help prevent disease by inhibiting cancer cell activity.
 
Chef Patrick O’Connell, chef and proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington, will headline the event and be accompanied by Janet Trefethen of Trefethen Family Vineyards, and Todd Grey from Equinox in Washington, D.C. Local chefs featured at the event are Craig Diehl (Cypress), Marc Collins (Circa 1886), Fred Neuville (Fat Hen), Ryley McGillis (Jasmine Porch), Patrick Owens (Langdon’s), Matt Bolus (Art Institute of Charleston), Brad Jones (82 Queen), William Morrison (The Atlantic Room), Jimmi Hatt (Guerilla Cuisine), Nathan Thurston (The Ocean Room), David Tolerton (Briar’s Creek Golf Club), Jacques Larson (Wild Olive), Bob Waggoner (Ucook! With Chef Bob), and a chef to be determined from The Woodlands Inn.
 
“For the first time this year, all 17 participating chefs will showcase cancer-fighting ingredients in their dishes,” said Jenny Gilson, HCC special events coordinator. “We look forward to the opportunity to show the public how they can make small changes in their diet that will help reduce their risk of some day being diagnosed with cancer.”
 
Tickets may be purchased for the weekend or for individual events. For details visit
http://hcc.musc.edu/giving/specialevents.htm or call Gilson at 792-1669.
 

Friday, April 30, 2010


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