Hello, I am going to be in an ice cream eating contest in about two hours. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Also, I’m aware that trying to eat a half gallon of dairy faster than everyone else is sort of a... (7 replies, last updated by orangewasabi February 23, 2007)

Sorry if this sounds critical and I realize it’s a serious digression but it’s something that I’ve always wondered about. How is it that one can eat fish (the flesh of a living being) and still be considered... (7 replies, last updated by estufarian May 30, 2007)

I just heard about this competition recently and thought that it was very interesting. Apparently there was a State Wide Sushi competition back in September. Sushi Bistro and Zushi Puzzle were selected to be in the finals to... (6 replies, last updated by cici January 5, 2006)

, we’re taking an official KCBS judging class over July 4th in Salem, Oregon so that next year we’ll be able actually eat BBQ at the BBQ competition. Oink Oink! (10 replies, last updated by Grillz April 24, 2007)

,000 pizzerias in the city, and some 25,000 in the whole region of Campania, every self-respecting Neapolitan will eat pizza at least once a week. The top pizzaioli, or pizza makers, therefore, are admired, even revered, which is... (1 reply, last updated by yayadave July 6, 2006)

We are having a deviled egg competition at our memorial day cookout tomorrow. I need some help coming up with metrics by which to judge the entrants. The short list I’m starting with is: Looks: 1 – 5 Texture: 1 –... (12 replies, last updated by michele cindy May 27, 2008)

My significant other is getting together with 3 of his friends this upcoming weekend. They do this every year & take turns planning competitive events – so he has thought of doing something similar to the ‘Iron... (4 replies, last updated by ricepad May 27, 2004)

process that will be corrected immediately.” She then went back to eating the food straight out of the pans. Making appearances in this year’s competition were meats and vegetables. Three dishes contained a pork product. Two... (34 replies, last updated by Ora May 17, 2007)

And he’s an amazing baker and cook (and I’m picky!) — let me tell you, last night I treated myself to one of his coconut, choco-chip cookies, of course I was only going to eat half. Couldn’t stop. He... (11 replies, last updated by janet of reno April 18, 2006)

name and team booth. Last year, the festival hosted 40 teams from Nashville to New York City, and national interest is continuing to grow. In addition to the cooking competition judged by a celebrity panel, the festival also... (4 replies, last updated by midasgold July 25, 2008)

I have tickets to this year’s California State Fair wine competition winners ‘drinkathon’. I have the day off so I have plenty of time to peruse the list of winners and make my game plan for the evening. To give... (33 replies, last updated by zin1953 January 24, 2009)

My friends and I are planning a pizza party competition next weekend – basically looking to pick up a bunch of different pies and compare and contrast to see if we can find a winner. We don’t have any specific... (19 replies, last updated by ChowFun_derek March 30, 2008)

crabs on it, for 8.95. Beautiful. My first one, but it was nice and light breading. Only thing about softshells now – you still end up eating the mustard – just seems a bit strange. I also got some crab cakes to go -... (5 replies, last updated by Amy July 17, 2005)

I attended the 2007 competition, and I found it quite fun. Attendees lined up for a serving of the chefs' dishes at their respective stations, and there was a matching wine for each. Lots to eat and drink if you made your... (1 reply, last updated by Full tummy May 11, 2009)

My office recently started a monthly, informal food competition. I won last month’s salsa cook-off with a pretty good roasted tomato salsa. This month’s theme is ‘food on a stick’ and I’m completely... (57 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 April 24, 2009)