alabacore tuna recipe contest

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I first mentioned ‘Iron Maiden Seafoods’ smoked albacore tuna as a suggested addition to a corn chowder recipe that I created back in July. I often purchase their fantastic products from the Trout Lake Farmers Market. When Gigi found out that I had mentioned their seafood in my blog, she asked me to extend an invitation to anyone interested in submitting an entry (there will be 4 categories, including one for children) to the ‘Nationwide Tuna Recipe Contest’. The aim of this contest is to “promote awareness of BC caught Albacore Tuna and to create a recipe book comprised of contest winners”. The contest begins September 1, 2007 and the deadline for all entries will be November 30, 2007.

Pacific Northwest caught migratory albacore tuna, which are caught as far south as San Diego and as far north as the Queen Charlottes, weigh an average of 15 lbs, as opposed to South Pacific caught albacore, which weigh an average of 150-200 lbs. A smaller fish means a lower mercury count, not to mention it is local, sustainable and very tasty.

and the winner is.....

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Back on July 24, I entered the 'Does My Blog Look Good In This?' photo contest. What amazing entries they were. Congratulations to the first place winner, La Tartine Gourmande (shown above). Here is a peek at all 88 entries.

my hat in the ring

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Although my blog is barely 6 weeks old, I felt it was time to bust out a bit and start to mingle with my blogging community. Figuratively speaking, I could stand around demurely in the corner, waiting for someone to ask me to dance....forever. Then along came an opportunity in the form of a photography competition called 'Does My Blog Look Good In This?' (I'm Group 7/ #69); graciously hosted by Sarah Miller @ Food and Paper. I decided to submit. Though I certainly do not expect to win, I am SO pleased to be out there on that dance floor, in my home made dress and shakin' my groove thing with all those fabulously elegant dishes. Good luck to everyone!