RUTH F. (ruthy) reviewed on 3/3/2009 + 56 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

If you like to watch (or enter) cooking competitions on Food Network then you will enjoy this book. You will get to know about the most consistent winners in various contests that are held all over the USA. There are recipes in the book - one or two following each chapter that were winners. The author followed the cook-off circuit with several of the winners of many competitions. In many ways it's a behind the scenes with the contestants before, during and after several of the many higher prize winning contests. There is an element of gossip and insider info that contestants have about winning and about their competitors. There are hints and tips and an indication of how hard it really is to win one of these competitions. Rarely does the first time entry win. It does happen - but not often - and the reasons why are told in this book. I liked getting to know (vicariously) many of the contestants I've seen on TV. I enjoyed the book - but I didn't buy it for the recipes, and if that's what you want then this isn't the right book for you. I was sorry when it ended - but while reading it you will go along with and watching the development of another food contest competitor!

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