Cooking contests require a great deal of brainpower and creativity, not to mention flat-out hard work.  Most of us foodie contest junkies work alone in our laboratories (our kitchens), as we go from wheels turning in our heads to creating a new recipe that fits the contest guidelines to actually designing and making the recipes—oftentimes…   READ MORE

One Saturday morning Ben, my hubster, came into the kitchen and sat down at the island work table.  It looked like a bomb had gone off…the table was laden with everything—cheeses, fruits, breads, greens, butter, meats, veggies.  I knew what I was doing, but he didn’t.  I’d seen a contest for a grilled cheese sandwich…   READ MORE