Monthly Archives: May 2013

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Lifelong friendships beginning in unlikely places: MasterChef Season 2

Sometimes in life, you just know certain things were meant to be. That is the story about to unfold. It’s a story of friendships that I believe were written in the stars…or someplace important. We came together in unlikely, ...   READ MORE

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A Temporary Depression: Facing Defeat and Huge Vulnerability

Cooking contests are brutal. You never know what’s going to turn the judging panel on or turn them off.  Probably the Mack daddy of the cooking recipe contest circuit is the Pillsbury Bake-Off, with a million dollar prize on ...   READ MORE

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One perfect day on the beach: Hugs, mimosas, great food and competition talk

Yep, I finally made it alive to Florida! I had a fantastic time with my friends and our wonderful host, Josee Lanzi.  Everyone came from different parts of Florida to meet up and share their delicious, competition-worthy ...   READ MORE

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Pielicious and Pieriffic: Big Pie Fives for The Crisco National Pie Championships!

When it comes to sweets, Willy Wonka and Elf have nothin’ over Ally!  I mean, try to imagine three days of being in pie-nirvana, where you are inundated and immersed with pies of every kind: apple, cherry, key lime, raisin, ...   READ MORE