Author Archives: mma

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Life (and competition) by the inch

It’s happening. Over the past several months, competitors have been working it out.  Anyone interested in getting one of the coveted placements at World Food Championships is working hard to first win at a qualifying event, taking place all over the country. Getting qualified is only the beginning. Sure, you’ve gotten yourself a place with…   READ MORE

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Compete with a local’s edge

Guest post by Christie Vanover So you’ve earned your Golden Ticket, and you’re booking your travel. Consider padding on a few extra nights in Las Vegas to get the local’s edge. Face it, Vegas is a city of distraction. The moment you land at McCarran Airport, slot machines are ringing, calling out for a quick…   READ MORE

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Creating Winning Recipes: Adding Some Fertilizer

I’m sitting on an Air France flight flying from Warsaw to Paris, and I’m wedged between two gentlemen, one fast asleep, the other flipping through a magazine. As we sat on the tarmac then ascended into flight, I laid my head back, closed my eyes, and rested; up since 3:30 a.m., my eyes are tired,…   READ MORE

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What makes you feel alive?

Life happens.  It all starts out exciting but eventually, the responsibilities of life can smack you in the face.  Jobs, caring for people, caring for things, managing budgets: It’s all the important stuff we need to grow and maintain a life. The garbage has to be taken out, the dishes and laundry must be done,…   READ MORE