The world of creative cooking is a unique population that is perhaps best encompassed by the folks at Just a Pinch – an online community of people who simply cook for the love of cooking – and love to share their masterpieces!
“It’s kind of like an old-fashioned recipe swap of blue-ribbon winners and all levels of cooks!” said Lori McLain, a longstanding member of Just a Pinch.
Just a Pinch has been a proud and supportive partner of the World Food Championships since day one, and as the story goes with anything that is well seasoned – 2014 promises to be the best yet!
This year, Just a Pinch held multiple coveted Golden Tickets (entry to the World Food Championships) for several of the nine competition categories. Those interested simply had to share their recipes on the Just a Pinch website, and then, it was off to the judges to determine who would be representing the Just a Pinch name at the World Food Championships.
Congratulations to the following Just a Pinch-ers who will be making their way to Las Vegas next month:
World Dessert Championship
Stephanie Berwick
FH Browne
Trish Morris
World Open Chili Championship
Geoffry LeCher
Daniel Rinaldi
Susan Simons
World Sandwich Championship
Melissa Baldan
Diane Hopson Smith
Hidemi Walsh
World Burger Championship
George Levinthal
Jasmin Stewart-Harbin
Bacon World Championship
Jodi Taffel
William Smith
World Pasta Championship
Jane McMillan-Whittaker
Rebecca Reece
World Recipe Championship
Carol White
Lori Frazee
World Seafood Championship
Kim Biegacki
Paula Todora
Maggie CookingForFun
Additional congratulations are owed to the following Just A Pinch-ers who were automatically invited back to the World Food Championships based on their performance in the 2013 competition:
Nancy Judd
Tammy Brownlow
Lori McLain
Jackie Mento
V. Seward
Dietricha Durtschi
Helene Mulvihill
And while Just a Pinch has an all-star lineup of returning homecooks, they’ve created a welcoming playing field that allows newcomers their shot at food fame as well.
“I’ve only been a member of Just a Pinch for a short time but I enjoy the sharing of recipes among the members, posting and sharing our own recipes and being able to share stories, cooking tips and advice on a number of topics and issues. I’m glad I joined and plan to continue enjoying its features,” said George Levinthal, a Just a Pinch-er who will be competing in the World Burger Championship.
“My expectations for the WFC competition this year, is to soak in and enjoy the experience of the event, meet lots of people who I’ve met on Facebook food related pages and, of course, produce an exceptional, winning burger. This is my first trip to the WFC and can’t wait to be a part of this,” said Levinthal.
Congratulations to each of the Just a Pinch team members. We wish you the best of luck this year!
For more information on Just a Pinch and to browse recipes, visit: http://www.justapinch.com/
WFC and Just a Pinch were made for each other
They bring the BEST food event of the year!Dont miss it!
I’m honored to be in such esteemed company.
This is the third year to compete at WFC and hoping that third times the charm. I want to thank Just a Pinch for the honor of picking me again. I have met some wonderful people on Just a Pinch and have made some life long friends,
Thank you Just a Pinch for choosing me again this year for it is a privledge. and the c company that I am keeping in this competition just blows me away.
Wow how did a small town girl from a tiny town in upstate NY make it here?