LG Masters the Art of Light Cooking at International Cooking Competition

May 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Sydney, Australia: LG Electronics Australia (LG) is today celebrating its recent wins at the grand final of LG's international cooking competition, 'Life Tastes Good Championship', held in Bangkok last week. The cooking championship, which saw 27 of the world's best novice chefs from 16 countries test their cooking skills against each other for the grand title, was themed to showcase the unique features of LG's innovative SolarDOM Oven.

Representing Australia was our own Masterchef grand finalist, Justine Schofield, who was awarded the 'Smartest Chef' Award by international judges for her tasty recipe of seared duck designed especially to be cooked in LG's SolarDOM Oven.

The 'Cuisine of Light' themed cooking competition was developed to demonstrate the versatility and speed of the innovative SolarDOM. The 3-in-1 oven, grill and microwave features LG's unique halogen light which allows people to cook up to 3 times faster than a conventional electric oven, while also retaining the moisture and nutrients of the food.

With this speed in mind, each contestant was given the challenge of preparing recipes that could be produced entirely in the SolarDOM Oven. The contestant's creations were then judged by award-winning chefs from some of the world's leading restaurants, including Le Cordon Bleu in Paris - proving the appliance allows people to cook restaurant quality food at home.

Stan Bilinski, Senior Category Marketing Manager, LG Electronics Australia, says the international competition was designed to not only inspire people to cook at home, but also reinforce LG's leading position in the cooking category. "Globally, LG is investing in significant research and development to ensure we lead the way in design and technology in the cooking category. This includes the development of unique cooking products such as the SolarDOM, which provides people with speed and versatility in the kitchen.

"We are also investing in the cooking category at a local level by continuing to provide consumers with premium cooking appliances that combine smart technology with stylish design. The LG 'Life Tastes Good Championship' was a creative platform for LG to showcase its great range of cooking appliances, while also reinforcing our premium positioning and encouraging people to enjoy cooking," said Bilinski.

The cooking competition was judged by world-class chefs Cat Cora, Guy Martin, Khun Ik and Anna Kim, and featured contestants from around the globe.

LG - SolarDOM

LG SolarDOM Light Wave Oven in classic Stainless Steel Fascia (MP-9483SLA) is designed to accommodate the busy modern lifestyle. It offers versatile cooking with 3-in-1 cooking solutions - oven, grill, oven and microwave, and with its unique halogen heater it gives an option of speed cooking which enables you to cook up to 3 times faster than a conventional electric oven. This means that cooking time is reduced and thanks to the Light Wave Technology, moisture and nutrients are contained within the food resulting in nutritious, tender and juicy meals. Finally, with LG Round Cavity, LG SolarDOM Light Wave Oven offers the convenience of more usable space and easy cleaning.

Features:
- 34L Round Cavity with 405mm Turn Table
- Stainless Steel Fascia
- 3-in-1 Cooking Solution - Oven, Grill and Microwave
- Speed Cooking with 12 Speed Cook Menus
- Smart control panel with easy guide system
- Round Cavity for more usable space and easy cleaning

For additional information on LG's new cooking range please call 1300 LG CARE (1300 542 273) or visit www.lg.com.au

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