Conference turris::cooks

    How about the Pillsbury Bake-off?  Just write to Pillsbury
    for information, rules etc.....

    Well, I've read the Pillsbury Bake-Off Book (winners from previous
    years), and the common ingredient is Pillsbury flour.  I'm not
    necessarily above lying on the brand, but one of my concoctions
    is a cheesecake, which contains no flour at all!  The other has
    a minimal amount of flour.  I will check it out, in case there are
    other categories, though.  Nestle used to have one, too.  What about
    Hershey?  Does anyone know of a contest sponsored by them?  I've
    used Hershey chocolate in my recipes, and - believe it or not -
    they result in the most flavorful cakes (in these recipes anyway).
    Just writing to Hershey in Hershey, PA seems a little too "loose."
    That's what I'll do, if necessary, though!

    I'm absolutely sure that if you wrote to hershey in hershey penn
    the letter would get to them!  Try addressing it to Public Relations
    or Baking Contests or some combo.
    
    --L

    I just dialled 1-800-HER-SHEY - you might try it.  I got put on
    hold so didn't hang long enough to ask questions, but it could be
    them!  If not, 800 directory assistance would would probably have
    a number (800-555-1212).  I'm too impatient to do letters unless
    I need the documentation!
    
    Good luck!
    
    Terry

    USA Weekend's 1989 "Recipes Across the USA" contest.  Taken from
    the March 10-12, 1989 USA Weekend.
    
    "Enter USA Weekend's 1989 "Recipes Across the USA" recipe contests.
     Your special dish may be chosen to appear in USA Weekend and you'll
     win a valuable prize.  Just follow the thems listed below.  And,
     remember, all recipes submitted should be original creations.
    
    Picnics
    May 1989
    Prize: Barbeque grill
    Deadline: April 15
    
    Cold Recipes for Hot Weather
    July 1989
    Prize: Ice Cream Maker
    Deadline: June 1
    
    Hearty Meals
    September 1989
    Prize: Crock Pot
    Deadline: August 1
    
    Holiday Baking
    November 1988
    Prize: Baking Equipment
    Deadline: October 9
    
    Send you recipes to USA Weekend
    Recipes Across the USA
    535 Madison Avenue
    new York, NY  10022
    Attn:  Ceil Boegel
    
    Please mark the recipe theme on the front of your envelope."
    

    Just thought I'd mention that I called the Hershey 800 number .4
    suggested, and they're for reservations in Hershey, PA.  But they
    directed me to a consumer hotline, and they DON'T have recipe contests.
    They did, however, send me (immediately!) some brochures of Hershey
    recipes, including two that contain nothing but low-cholesterol,
    low-fat desserts.  I haven't tried any yet, but they sound good,
    and they were more than happy to send me the recipes, so if anyone
    else is interested . . . Guess what?  I through out their number!
    But it can be obtained by calling 800-555-1212 and asking for the
    800 number for Hershey Consumer Relations (or something darn close
    to that!).
    
    I did get the latest issue of Chocolatier, though, and will be entering
    my concoction in their contest.  I'll also be checking out Yankee
    Magazine's contest for my other "secret recipe."
    
    I'll let you know how it goes (although Chocolatier's won't be decided
    until October!).
    
    Susan

    In case anyone is interested, I entered my recipe for Triple Chocolate
    Cheesecake in the Chocolatier contest.  I guess I won't know until
    October, but I'll have my fingers crossed until then!
    
    Susan

    My cousin won in the Yankee contest, either last year or the year
    before.  She made some type of a sweet potate and sausage dish.
    It was great to be a "taster" for her.  I wonder if she is going
    to try again this year?
    
    GOOD LUCK on your entry!!!!
    
    Karen
    
    

    Yet another contest has started!  The Pillsbury Bake-Off is under
    way.  There are four categories: Ethnic Specialties, Healthful
    Alternatives, Indulgent Treats, and Quick Ideas.  At least one of the
    following products must be used:
    
    Pillsbury's Best Flour
    Pillsbury Plus cake mix
    Pillsbury Fudge Brownie mix
    Refrigerated Crescent rolls
    Refrigerated All Ready pizza crust
    Refrigerated All Ready pie crust
    Hungry Jack Mashed Potato Flakes
    Hungry Jack Refrigerated Buiscuits
    Green Giant canned or frozen vegetables
    
    Prizes are great!
    
    Grand Prize is $40,000 plus $10,000 in Sears Kenmore appliances
    Five winners receive $10,000 and a Kenmore gas or electric range
    Eighteen winners receive $2,000 and a Kenmore food processor
    
    To get an entry form, call (800) 288-0540 or send a postcard to:
    
    Bake-Off Entry Blanks
    PO Box 600089
    El Paso, TX  88560-0089
    
    Entries must be received by October 20, 1989.  The finals are on
    February 19, 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona.
    
    I'm going for this one, too!  I worked on a Quick Ideas entry just
    this morning, and one of my chocolate recipes can very easily be
    made with Pillsbury Flour!
    
    Susan

    The chili notes file has entries for chili contests 2b::chili.
    
    As for contests for the other kind of food, I dunno.
    
    ed

    
    
    The Nashua Telegraph has a contest every week. I think it's on
    Wednesday, I'll try to get the information this week.
    
    bonnie

    I have entered Chocolatier Magazine's contest (I didn't win, but they
    just published my recipe in this month's issue), a Nestle contest, and
    the Pillsbury Bakeoff.  I haven't won any (although Nestle sent me a
    cookbook for entering).  I haven't heard from Nestle or Chocolatier
    again, but the Pillsbury folks send me something every year to get me
    to enter again.  Pillsbury is in the fall.  I don't remember when
    Nestle's was.  Chocolatier had to be entered in August for the
    following spring.  There is no mention of the contest in the April
    issue (perhaps because they consider it the late winter issue).
    
    If you enter any, good luck!  Let us know.
    
    
    Susan

    Oh, I forgot.  I just read about an M&M cooking contest.  I'll try to
    remember to bring in the details.  --S

    I have been tempted to enter some recipes but when I think of it I
    either can't find a contest and/or it's too late.
    
    Re:  .3/4 - you were in the Pillsbury bake-off?  I always read about
    that but never knew of anyone who entered it.  And, having your recipe 
    published in a major magazine...I'm impressed.  I subscribe to Gourmet 
    and have often wanted to submit one of many favorite recipes with the 
    hope that they publish my letter.  It's on one of my 'to do' lists...
    
    I guess I just have to keep my eyes and ears open - so I appreciate any 
    advice, tips, addresses, networking, etc.!
    
    Thanks,
    
    Marilyn
    

With all the noters that we have out there that receive all kinds of magazines,
would anyone be interested in making this note one to post various contests 
into?  

d

    the quarterdeck seafoods in maynard, mass. has a recipe contest every
    other month for seafood dishes.  i happened to win the last contest
    with a soy marinade for swordfish.  the prize is a dinner for two that
    includes everything but alcohol.  if you know the quarterdeck and their
    prices, you will definately want to enter as the prize is really worth
    it!  
    
    great idea on this topic, thanks!
    
    cj

CALLING all cooks

The theme of the next Telegraph Culinary Delights contest will be
"an Elegant Dinner." The new contest will consist of four parts:
hors d'oeurve/appetizer (including soup): vegetable and salad;
main course; and dessert.

Contest entries don't have to contain recipes for all fours parts; just
submit a favorite recipe in whichever catergory is a specialty.

The hours d'oeuvrer/appetizer contest wil begin June 12.

Each weekly winner will receive the "nantucket Open House Cookbook" by Sarah
Leah Chase. They also will be invited to take part in this fall's annual
cook-off.

Each winner will be featured in the Telegraph's weekly Culinary Delights profile.

Mail entries to Elegant Diner Contest, the Telegraph, Box 1008, Nashua, NH
03061. There is no limit to the number of times you can enter. Just
mark each recipe with your name, address and daytime phone number.

    I read this in the Nashua Telegraph last week:
    
    The National Turkey Federation is holding a "National Turkey Lovers"
    contest for young chefs ages 12 to 18.  The grand prize winner will
    receive $2,000, second place $1,000, third place $750, 4th place $500
    and fifth place winner will receive $250.
    
    To enter, submit original recipe to serve 4 to 8 people, using at least
    one pound of fresh or fully-cooked turkey meat.   The entries will be
    judged on taste, originality, appearance, appeal and simplicity.
    
    Recipes should be printed or typed on 8 1/2 by 11"  paper including
    name, address, telephone number, age and name of schoool.  Entrants may
    submit more than one recipe, but each entry must be on a separate sheet. 
    All entries must be postmarked by April 1, 1993.
    
    Readers may obtain copy of complete contest rules by sending a
    self-addressed, stamped, business-size envleope to:  RULES, National
    Turkey Federation, 11319, Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA  22090.

    Another from Telegraph (reprinted w/o permission)
    
    West Brookfield, MA - The innkeepers of the Salem Cross Inn are
    searching for New England's best two-crusted apple pie in the
    annual Brick Beehive Oven Contest.
    
    Any New England resident interested in entering the contest should
    clearly print or type the following informaiton on two 4 by 6" index
    cards: Name, address, and telephone number on one card; on the second
    card, the complete two-crusted apple pie recipe including ingredients,
    measurements, baking time, temperature, and apples used.  The name and
    address of the entrant should not appear on the recipe card.
    
    Judging is based on ease of preparation, flavor, texture, and overall
    appearance.
    
    Winners will receive cash awards, weekends for two, gift certificates,
    and other recognition in excess of $4,000.
    
    Entries should be sent to Best Apple Pie in New England, P.O. Box
    553, West Brookfield, MA  01585.
    
    Deadline for entries is February 10, 1993
                                          

    Another (reprinted w/o permission) from the Nashua Telegraph
    
    Houston - If you're a spicy food fan with a flair for creative cooking,
    you can win cash prizes and a holiday-for-two in San Antonie, TX. 
    Original recipe entries in the 1993 Pace Picante Sauce "Pick Up the
    Pace" recipe contest will be accepted through May 30, 1993.
    
    To win, the recipe must include a least a half-cup of Pace Picante
    Sauce or Pace Thick and chunky Salsa.
    
    Prizes include one grand prize of a San Antonio holiday for two or
    $3,000; four first prizes of $1,000 each; five second prizes of $500
    each and 100 runners-up prizes of the "Pace Picante Sauce 40th
    Anniversary Recipe Collection."
    
    Enter original recipes in any of the five categories: main dishes;
    soups and stews, chili; dips; and salads.
    
    The contest opens Feb. 1.  Entries must be postmarked by May 30th. 
    Send to: Pace Picante Sauce Recipe Contest, 3484 West 11th St. Houston,
    TX  77008.
    
    More than one recipe may be entered, but each entry must be mailed in a
    separate envelope and must include: your recipe on a plain sheet of
    8 1/2 by 11" paper, with your name, address and the back label from any
    size jar of Pace Picante Sauce or pace Thick and Chunky Salsa.
    
    The recipes will be judged on the basis of good taste, ease of
    preparation and appetite appeal.

    Another (reprinted w/o permission) from the Nashua Telegraph
    
    Plymouth, Wis - The 1993 Sargento "Cheese Makes the Recipe" Contest is
    accepting recipes through March 15, 1993.
    
    The company is looking for creative new cheese recipes or family
    favorites in three categories, appetizers and snacks; side dishes; and
    main dishes.
    
    Each recipe entry must use a minimum of 1 1/2 cups Sargento Classic
    Supreme Shredded or Fancy Supreme Shredded Natural Cheese and must
    include one gold, black and white Sargento of Wisconsin logo from any
    package of Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese as proof of purchase.
    
    Type or neatly print recipes on a sheet of 8 1/2 by 11" paper.  The
    entrant's name, address and recipe category must appear in the top
    right-hand corner.
    
    Recipes will be judged on originality, taste, appetizing appearance and
    convenience of preparation.
    
    A total of 15 prizes will be awarded, including the $5,000 grand prize
    for best-of-contest recipe and three $1,000 first prizes for the best
    recipe in each of the three contest categories.  Eleven semi-finalists
    will each win a microwave oven.  The top 100 runners-up will receive
    a Sargento cheese cookbook and coupons for free products.
    
    To receive a complete set of rules, send a self-addressed, stamped
    envelope to:  RULES, Sargento "Cheese Makes the Recipe" Contest, 221 N
    LaSalle St., Suite 3500, Dept NEW, Chicago, ILL  60601.  Each entry
    must be sent in a separate envelope.

    It's time for the Pillsbury Bake-off again, with a much larger grand 
    prize of $1 million.  The phone number listed in note 1670.15 didn't 
    work.
    
    I called Pillsbury Customer Relations at 800-767-4466 and they said
    they'd send me an entry blank and details of the contest this year.
    I believe the entries are due some time in September.  Let's get our
    chef's hats on and see if we can have a winner from Digital!
    
    Renee

    from the web http://info.pillsbury.com/bakeoff/
    
    "Plans are under way for the 38th Pillsbury Bake-Off Cooking & Baking
    Contest, which will take place February 21 through
    24, 1998, in Orlando, Florida. We can't share the details with you just
    yet, but information and entry forms will be available
    after June 1, 1997, by calling us toll-free at 1-800-767-4466. The
    deadline for entries will be in the fall of 1997."