My Contest Wins



Finalist -- Yiddish Book Center Recipe Contest
Yiddish Book Center
October, 2013 -- Chocolate Cherry Kugl

5th Place
-- Have a Grain Day Contest 

Hodgson Mill
February, 2012 -- Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Scones


Winner -- Peanut Butter My Way Contest
Southern Peanut Growers, peanutbutterlovers.com
June, 2011 -- Thai-Style Peanut Noodles with Cucumber

Finalist -- Annie Chun's "Taste a Little Adventure" Dinner Party Contest
Annie Chun's All Natural Asian Cuisine
November, 2010

Finalist -- Blogger Mushroom Recipe Challenge
Marx Foods
October, 2010 -- Fried Eggs with Bacon and Mushrooms in Cheese Sauce

Winner -- 7th Mediterranean Cooking Event: Algeria
Tobias Cooks!
May, 2010 -- Glazed Spiced Carrots

Honorable Mention -- Kosher Recipe Contest
The Shiksa in the Kitchen

Runner-Up -- Easy Breezy Summer Recipe Contest
U.S. Wellness Meats
August, 2009 -- White Sangria-Poached Salmon with Summer Fruit Salad

Winner -- Sweet Treat Recipe Contest
Oregon Chai, Satellite Sisters
August, 2009 -- Molasses Chai Cookies

Winner -- Outsmart Diabetes Recipe Contest
Prevention Magazine, Rodale Publishing Company

Runner-Up -- Delicious Dairy Recipes Contest
The Challah Connection
May, 2009 -- Challah Bread Pudding

Finalist -- Specialty Chocolate Brownie Category, “Best Brownie in Michigan” Contest
Zehnder’s Restaurant of Frankenmuth, Michigan Living Magazine, Michigan Sugar Company
June, 2008 -- Chocolate Peanut Butter Streusel Brownies

Winner (tie) -- “Charoset Throwdown”: Best Charoset in Ann Arbor
Beth Israel Congregation
April, 2008 -- Fig & Date Charoset

Finalist -- The Chocolate Adventure Contest
Scharffen Berger, tuttifoodie.com

Semi-Finalist -- 2nd Annual Simply Manischewitz Cook-Off
Manischewitz, R.A.B. Food Group

People’s Choice Award -- Near East “Share Your Savvy Creations” Recipe Contest
The Golden Grain Company

Winner -- Ratatouille Contest
Recipe4Living.com

3rd Place -- Royal Recipe Contest
Old Dutch Foods
July, 2007 -- Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Fried Ice Cream

Winner -- “Berry Favorite Cranberry Salads” Recipe Contest
Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center

Winner -- Ethnic Cookie Category, “Best Christmas Cookie in Michigan” Contest
Zehnder’s Restaurant of Frankenmuth, Michigan Living Magazine, Michigan Sugar Company
June, 2007 -- Ginger Shortbread

1st Prize -- Near East “Share Your Savvy Creations” Recipe Contest
The Golden Grain Company

Finalist -- “Detroit’s Official Healthy Sandwich” Challenge
Arnold Products

Winner -- Fresh Frozen Herbs Recipe Contest
Daregal Gourmet

1st Place -- St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Contest
Harmony Sweets
February, 2007 -- Irish Creme Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce

Runner-Up -- Quarterly Recipe Contest
Premio Foods, Inc.

Finalist -- Bailey’s Drinkable Desserts Challenge
R & A Bailey & Co.
January, 2007 -- The Gingerbread Man

Grand Prize -- Cupcake Challenge
Taste of Home Magazine
January, 2007 -- Special Mocha Cupcakes

2nd Place -- White Chocolate Recipe Contest
Harmony Sweets
January, 2007 -- White Chocolate Caramel Cocoa

Honorable Mention -- Recipe Contest
A Perfect Pear

Runner-Up -- Handheld Desserts Contest
Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
December, 2006 -- Doughnut Delights

1st Place -- Beverage Category, “Be Happy & Healthy” Cooking Contest (Finals)
Happy & Healthy Products, Inc.
December, 2006 -- Carmen Miranda’s Hat

Runner-Up -- “Get Fired Up for Summer” Recipe Contest
Newman’s Own, epicurious.com
November, 2006 -- Caesar-Marinated Grilled Zucchini

2nd Prize -- World Harbors Customer Recipe Contest 

World Harbors
October, 2006 -- Thai Baked Sweet Potatoes

Winner -- Biscotti Category, “Taste the Mariposa Difference” Recipe Contest
Mariposa Artisan-Crafted Gluten-Free Baking
October, 2006 -- Ginger Spice Apple Crisp

Runner-Up -- “How I Build a Healthy Lunchbox” Essay Contest
French’s Mustard, Bender Hammerling Group
September, 2006

2nd Prize -- “Home on the Range” Contest
Le Creuset of America, contestcook.com
September, 2006 -- Sweet ‘n’ Sassy Shredded Pork Over Jalapeño Polenta

3rd Place -- Monthly Recipe Contest
vanillabeans4u.com
July, 2006 -- Vanilla Bean Caramels

Winner -- “America’s Best Stuffing” Contest
Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine

Runner-Up -- “Trim Down with Turkey” Recipe Contest
Taste of Home “Light & Tasty” Magazine

Finalist -- “Just for Dessert” Category, Mambolicious Recipe Cook-Off
Mambo Sprouts Marketing
July, 2006 -- Banana Split Snack Cake

Winner -- Monthly Recipe Contest
Thai Kitchen
June, 2006 -- Toasted Coconut and Peach Sorbet

Monthly Winner -- “Be Happy & Healthy” Cooking Contest (Qualifying Round)
Happy & Healthy Products, Inc.
June, 2006 -- Carmen Miranda’s Hat

3rd Prize -- “Frozen to Fabulous” Recipe Contest
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
June, 2006 -- Wine-and-Tea Poached Salmon with Brown Rice Primavera

Finalist -- Holiday Cookie Contest
Cook’s Country Magazine
June, 2006 -- Mojito Shortbread

Finalist -- “Best Bread in Michigan” Contest
Zehnder’s Restaurant of Frankenmuth, Michigan Living Magazine, Michigan Sugar Company

2nd Prize -- “Melissa’s Best Recipe” Contest
Melissa’s World Variety Produce
April, 2006 -- Gingered Mango-Papaya Shortbread Bars

Winner -- “Fresh Ideas” Monthly Recipe Contest
Valley Fresh Chicken
April, 2006 -- Fiesta Fried Rice

Honorable Mention -- Vegetarian Recipe Contest
Not Just for Vegetarians Cookbooks
April, 2006 -- Curried Lentil Soup with Coconut Flatbreads

Honorable Mention -- “Chip Challenge"
Country Woman Magazine
March/April, 2006 -- Double Chocolate-Drizzled Caramel Apples

5th Place -- “Are You a Hungry Jack Family?” Essay Contest
Hungry Jack, The J.M. Smucker Company
March, 2006

Winner -- St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Contest
Harmony Sweets
March, 2006 -- Irish Cream Bread Pudding

Winner -- “Your Sweetheart’s Favorite Dessert” Contest
Cookin’ Stuff
February, 2006 -- Peanut Butter Puff Brownies

Winner -- Monthly Recipe Contest
Basiltops
February, 2006 -- Pepperoni-Pesto Party Dippers

Winner -- German Christmas Recipe Contest
Harmony Sweets
December, 2005 -- Chocolate-Painted Springerle

Winner -- “Get Cooking” Recipe Contest
Stonyfield Farm
November, 2005 -- Cherry Oatmeal Scones

3rd Prize -- Mushroom Lovers’ Recipe Contest
Mushroom Information Center, Success Rice
October, 2005 -- Mushroom ‘n’ Rice Latkes

Winner -- Favorite Recipe Contest
Maple Grove Farms of Vermont
July, 2005 -- Banana-Berry French Toast

2nd Prize -- French Chocolate Confection Contest
Harmony Sweets
June, 2005 -- Double-Chocolate Honey Bon-Bons

Finalist -- “Best Cake in Michigan” Contest
Zehnder’s Restaurant of Frankenmuth, Michigan Living Magazine, Michigan Sugar Company
June, 2005 -- Chocolate Cannoli Cake

Honorable Mention -- Appetizer Recipe Contest
Better Homes & Gardens Magazine
May, 2005 -- Spectacular Swiss Spinach Dip

5th Place -- 30-Minute Recipe Contest
The Detroit Free Press
May, 2005 -- Beef-Coconut Satés

2nd Prize -- Passover Recipe Contest
Empire Kosher Poultry

Winner -- Monthly Recipe Contest
Kaiser Bakeware
April, 2005 -- Banana Split Muffins

Runner-Up -- “How Carnation Makes Your Favorite Dishes Better” Essay Contest
Nestlé Carnation
March, 2005

Winner -- Fruit-Based Dessert Bar Category, “Best Dessert Bar in Michigan” Contest
Zehnder’s Restaurant of Frankenmuth, Michigan Living Magazine, Michigan Sugar Company
June, 2004 -- Gingered Rhubarb Bars

Winner -- “Zero-Proof Mix-Off”
AAA Michigan
October, 2001 -- “Tickle Me Pink” Crayola Cooler

Finalist -- “Best Apple Recipe in Michigan” Contest
Zehnder’s Restaurant of Frankenmuth, Michigan Living Magazine, Pioneer Sugar, and the Michigan Apple Commission
June, 2001 -- Apple Crisp Pie

Finalist -- “Zero-Proof Mix-Off”
AAA Michigan
October, 1998 -- Pitcher’s Mounds Chocolate Coconut Milkshake

Finalist -- “Zero-Proof Mix-Off”
AAA Michigan

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