American Lamb Jam Lands in Seattle

DENVER, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A flavorful fall awaits the west coast as the American Lamb Board kicks off a series of ewe-nique events throughout Seattle.  Fans of lamb can watch chefs go head-to-head at the second annual American Lamb Jam, celebrate their love of lamb at Dine Around Seattle, explore lamb's versatility during Seattle Restaurant Week and more.

"We're thrilled to bring so many fun events to the table this fall," said Megan Wortman, Executive Director, American Lamb Board.  "American Lamb is a flavorful, everyday protein that we're excited to showcase with the help of our local partners and Seattle's talented culinary community."

Local lamb loving events include:

• BLEND: September 12, 2010

More than 40 wine producers from Washington, Sonoma and Portugal will pair blends with gourmet American lamb cuisine as attendees enjoy blending seminars and chances to win Portugal getaways.  www.columbiablend.com

• Pike Place Market Artisan Food Festival: September 25 – 26, 2010

The American Lamb Board, in partnership with the Market Foundation and Slow Food Seattle, will host the first annual Pike Place Market Artisan Food Festival.  Lamb lovers can visit the American Lamb pavilion for samples from Uli's Famous Sausages and Rainshadow Meats.  www.artisanfoodfestival.org

• Fall in Love with Lamb, Retail Promotions: October 1 – 31, 2010
  Select Washington grocery stores will feature complimentary local celebrity chef demonstrations and samplings.  www.fansoflambSeattle.com

• Seattle Restaurant Week: October 17 – 28, 2010
  More than 120 Seattle restaurants will offer special three-course dinners for $25 and three-course lunches for $15.  Diners can choose flavorful American Lamb dishes on menus throughout the city.  www.seattlerestaurantweek.com

• American Lamb Jam: October 24, 2010 

The American Lamb Board, in partnership with Washington Lamb Producers, will bring together 20 chefs to prepare luscious lamb dishes at the second annual American Lamb Jam Seattle.  Lambtastic tastes will be paired with award-winning Washington wines as fans of lamb vote for their favorite dishes.  www.fansoflambseattle.com

• Dine Around Seattle: November 1 – 30, 2010

Now in its eighth year, Dine Around Seattle runs all month long, Sundays through Thursdays.  Participating restaurants will offer prix-fixe dinners for $30 and lunches for $15 that feature flavorful American lamb. www.dinearoundseattle.com.

For more information about the American Lamb Board please visit www.AmericanLamb.com,  Facebook or Twitter, @FANofLAMB.  For events in Seattle, visit www.FansofLambSeattle.com.

About the American Lamb Board

The American Lamb Board is an industry-funded research and promotions commodity board that represents all sectors of the American Lamb industry including producers, feeders, seed stock producers and processors. The Board, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, is focused on increasing demand by promoting the freshness, flavor, nutritional benefits, and culinary versatility of American Lamb. The work of the American Lamb Board is overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the board's programs are supported and implemented by the staff in Denver, Colorado.

SOURCE American Lamb Board