Diva Q
Executive Chef
Ok guys and gals I have less than 24 hours till set up starts happening for the biggest competition in Canada the Canadian Open in Barrie Ontario.
www.canadianbarbecueassociation.com/2007teams.html
www.barriebrewsandbbqfestival.com
I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for the past years advice and tips. I have come a long way in one year and I still have so much to learn.
The next 24 hours are pretty much going to be insane so I thought I would take the time to post this morning.
I am glad I was able to meet Bruce and Puff this year. That was a highlight along with the Dr. BBQ class and all of the great people there.
Over the year I have been able to chat with many of you through email and I paid attention to a lot of the posts here on BBQ Central.
We have 7 categories to compete in:
Brisket
Butt
Ribs
Chicken
Anything Butt
Dessert
Sauce
Each has 4 blind turn in boxes and 2 on site judges that will come to our site. In addition this competition also requires side dishes for each of the entries so it is pretty complicated IMHO. We have been working for months on presentation and timing a lot of which I have not posted for obvious reasons. However some of you guys have been helping me to make changes to some things and recommending a few things and for that I am truly humbled.
There are 30 teams competing in addition there are teams from the US, Britain, Switzerland and Belgium. SO the competition is intense to get the invite to the Jack.
I am not naive enough to think we will win this year but I think we have a shot at getting at least 1 call. There are $30,000 in prizes available. I am hopeful within 5 years though I will get an invite to the Jack (A girls got to hope
So that is it in a nutshell. My eternal gratitude for all you have taught this "chick in the pit"
www.canadianbarbecueassociation.com/2007teams.html
www.barriebrewsandbbqfestival.com
I just want to take a moment to thank all of you for the past years advice and tips. I have come a long way in one year and I still have so much to learn.
The next 24 hours are pretty much going to be insane so I thought I would take the time to post this morning.
I am glad I was able to meet Bruce and Puff this year. That was a highlight along with the Dr. BBQ class and all of the great people there.
Over the year I have been able to chat with many of you through email and I paid attention to a lot of the posts here on BBQ Central.
We have 7 categories to compete in:
Brisket
Butt
Ribs
Chicken
Anything Butt
Dessert
Sauce
Each has 4 blind turn in boxes and 2 on site judges that will come to our site. In addition this competition also requires side dishes for each of the entries so it is pretty complicated IMHO. We have been working for months on presentation and timing a lot of which I have not posted for obvious reasons. However some of you guys have been helping me to make changes to some things and recommending a few things and for that I am truly humbled.
There are 30 teams competing in addition there are teams from the US, Britain, Switzerland and Belgium. SO the competition is intense to get the invite to the Jack.
I am not naive enough to think we will win this year but I think we have a shot at getting at least 1 call. There are $30,000 in prizes available. I am hopeful within 5 years though I will get an invite to the Jack (A girls got to hope
So that is it in a nutshell. My eternal gratitude for all you have taught this "chick in the pit"