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, unusual and interesting ways. Driven by our love for cooking, competition and an ambition for all… 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 the line. This year, 2013, marks the 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off. I’ve never entered it before, but I’ve finally… READ MORE
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 dishes with me. Josee graciously opened up her home, fueled her boat, planned the day, fished for lunch… READ MORE
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, chocolate, berry and berries, rhubarb, peanut butter, cheesecake and more. Where you have a certified ‘piologist’ and… READ MORE
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