7 hours ago, David Ross said:The success of our Cook-Off's is due in large part to the fact that we don't lay down defined boundaries . While we specify the dish or ingredient that is the main theme of a Cook-Off, we like to encourage discussion of different tastes and opinions, which inevitably opens the door to discussion on traditional versions of a dish yet inspiring individual creativity.
Oh, the happy dance I did years ago upon discovering that eG "Cook-Offs" were not competitions as the name suggests, but rather a think tank with skilled and experienced cooks and interested newbies alike participating!
The fact that we have members who grew up with and live or lived in the cultures some of these dishes came from is such sweet, sweet icing on this delectable cake. 
Just had to add that the crepe Cook-Off is what got me over my fear of crepe making and prompted me to finally join.
