date:Dec 31, 2013
Lori McLain of Denton, Texas, took first prize among more than 700 entries for the inaugural My Fresh Twist recipe contest sponsored by John B. Sanfillipo Son Inc.
The Elgin, Ill.-based company, which markets Fisher brand nuts, awarded McLain a trip for two to New York to meet Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and a $500 cash prize for her Walnut-Bleu Date Vinaigrette Salad.
Fans voted to select the top 10 finalists, and a winner was chosen among a panel of judges, including Guarnaschelli, accordi