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/