Maralyn wrote on our 8/6/09 blog of the joys and difficulties of being a food judge. Although a dream job in many ways, it is not easy and not for everyone.
Several people were surprised at the winner of the judges top award at the recent Taste of Fallbrook restaurant contest. The delicious chicken salad and potato salad made by Chalet Deli was, simply, the best taste. In fact, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing,” and I know better as a judge of l4 dishes.
I was interested to discover in one of my foodie magazines that the sandwich is still the most popular meal in America, for lunch and dinner. So, it should be of no surprise, that the humble sandwich, perfectly prepared, won the grand prize. As Maralyn pointed out, we judge on several criteria, but is always about the very best taste.
Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success Log Global Log
Finalist in the Writing and Publishing category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, “$uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book”
Author: Brenda Hill
As a longtime food writer for Where Magazine New York City, Brenda Hill, along with her writing partner, Maralyn Hill (no relation), writes and publishes books about chefs, food and international travel. They co-authored "Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel" and joined French Master Chef Herve Laurent in writing "Cooking Secrets: The Why and How" Brenda has been active in the California Writer's Club, IFWTWA, and the Santa Barbara's Writers Conference. Brenda Hill and her partner Maralyn Hill conduct marketing and writing seminars. Maralyn and I will be heading back to Rancho La Puerta in July to give our presentation on writing and marketing your book, as well as bringing back some freshly picked off the farm nutritious and tasty recipes.
