Yes, really! One lucky writer will go on a Guided Culinary Tour of Chile with members of top media publications from April 7th – April 13th 2013 with flight, transportation, and accommodations all included!

The winner  will visit a number of different areas in Chile known for their wines, olive oils, and fruits (for example, the Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso regions), experiencing tours and tastings at vineyards, olive groves, and fruit plantations. The group will meet with local exporters and producers, and eat specially prepared meals at the restaurants of local Chilean chefs.

YES!!

The tour will also visit the Mercado Central in Santiago, which has been listed as one of the world’s top food markets, and a foodie’s paradise, as well as Bellavista and a number of other cultural heritage sites in Santiago.

Finally, participants will visit the Nam Santiago Food Festival Friday 12th of April, for a taste of the culinary innovations of Chile (www.niamsantiago.cl).

Fortunately, judging of the videos will be based on content first and production value second.  A panel of Foods From Chile judges will select the blogger who will travel to Chile based on their video AND their post; here’s  mine, on Chilean Wines paired with my favorite Chilean produce–BLUEBERRIES.  On February 22, 2013, the winner will be selected and announced publicly on February 25, 2013.

But being one of the 10 finalists is great! Even if I don’t get sent to Chile, I will still receive a bag full of  cool Foods from Chile swag–the kind you can eat!

Thanks to everyone for voting me into the finals! And congratulations also to fellow finalists Jo Diaz of Wine Blog (see related posts linked to below) and Amy Anderson Gross, Vine Sleuth!