The Build-A-Better Burger (say that 3 times fast) people have the whole event covered on their blog. If you want to see specific posts that mention or picture yours truly, see:
And the verdict?
…2nd place in the Alternative Burger category!!!
Of course, I would have been happier with coming in first, but not bad for my first cooking competition, eh?
Unfortunately, I may have already been spoiled because so many of my fellow competitors (who are veterans at this) have been telling me that the Sutter Home competition is one of the best (if not *the* best) contests one can enter and compete in. And that a lot of competitions aren’t as well-organized or fun as this one.
But here’s hoping I get to find that out for myself, though! I can’t wait to do something like this again.


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