CALLING ALL GINGERBREAD MEN
(AND WOMEN) GURUS!

Texas Culinary Academy Celebrates Seventh Annual Gingerbread House Competition

WHO:
Texas Culinary Academy (TCA)

WHAT:
TCA will host its seventh annual Gingerbread House Competition and Open House on Saturday, December 13. Everyone, from children to seasoned chefs, is encouraged to participate in both the Open House and the competition.

Judging will be based on overall appearance, creativity, difficulty, execution and consistency of theme. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place as well as “Favorite in Show.” Winners of the Gingerbread House Contest will be announced during the Open House. Winning entries will be on display through December 19 at TCA.

The Open House will include caroling, holiday cookie decorating for kids, holiday dessert demonstrations, a life size Gingerbread Santa House where visitors can have their photo taken with “Chef Santa,” and much more.

To enter the contest, contact Chef Aimee Olson, 512.837.2665, or aolson@tca.edu. Entries must be delivered to TCA on Friday, December 12 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Noon – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Texas Culinary Academy
11400 Burnet Road, Ste. 2100
Austin, TX 78758

WHY:
The Gingerbread House Competition and Open House give visitors the opportunity to visit with chef instructors and students, tour the award-winning facility, and learn more about the unique Le Cordon Bleu programs at Texas Culinary Academy that combine classical European techniques with modern American technology and training.

About Texas Culinary Academy
Texas Culinary Academy, located in Austin, Texas, is a 73,000 square foot facility offering students an education in culinary techniques based on the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu Programs. Our intensive programs, designed to be completed in as little as 12 or 15 months, combine hands-on experience in the kitchen with general education coursework, preparing students with Le Cordon Bleu Culinary skills as well as the business skills necessary to manage a food-service establishment. TCA is a private, post-secondary institution in partnership with the legendary 108-year old Le Cordon Bleu Program. TCA is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. TCA is located at 11400 Burnet Road, Suite 2100 in Austin. Texas Culinary Academy is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information, please visit http://www.tca.edu