Author Archives: mma

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Behind the Scenes of a Cookbook

Life takes odd twists and turns.  You never know what’s in store for you, and you never know how one thing can lead to another.  That’s the case with my cookbook.  It all happened like a God wink.  I was competing at the 2013 World Food Championships and during the throes of my competition, a…   READ MORE

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Guest Post: Donna Kelly of Our Apron Strings

Kitchen Counter Sisters When you grow up in the southern Arizona desert, you eat big, bold flavors. My sister Sandy and I ate bean burros and taquitos for lunch, not PB&J like kids in the rest of America. And we both loved to cook. Even when we were too small to see over the top…   READ MORE

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FoodChamp Challenge: Seafood Results

Seafood done right is hard to come by, but the latest FoodChamp Challenge proved there is a sea – ha ha – of cooks who certainly know what they’re doing! Our judges dove in head first to this category and are pleased to announce the following five champions will be headed to Las Vegas to…   READ MORE

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FoodChamp Challenge: Cheese Results

Everyone loves cheese. It’s a perfect comfort food, a great accompaniment for a wine night and just about always the ideal topping to a dish. Our judges hopped on the cheese wheel and are pleased to announce the following five champions of the cheese category of the FoodChamp Challenge: Congratulations to the Grand Prize winner,…   READ MORE