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Cooking Competition!
Posted by Olivia on Thu, March 18, 2010
Recently, we put on a little cooking competition. We challenged food bloggers to come come up with a four-course meal featuring four of our olive oils (one delicate, one medium, one robust and a citrus oil), for the grand prize of a mixed case of our Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We had some absolutely amazingly delicious entries from some fabulous food bloggers. We've been cooking and tasting and drooling over the gorgeous photographs and recipes we've received, but we're having a tiny little problem…we're having a hard time deciding! That's why, dear readers, we need your help. Check out the entries below and let us know…who do YOU think deserves the grand prize?
Erin from The Endive Chronicles
Bill and Rebecca from Kee Kitchen
So many delicious dishes featuring our amazing olive oil. Email us, Tweet us, Facebook us! Let us know!
186 Comments
By Tim Grifen on Thu, March 18, 2010
Jane Bills is the best!!!
By Melissa on Thu, March 18, 2010
Kat has some awesome recipes!! I vote for her!!!!
By Meg Fisher on Thu, March 18, 2010
I vote for Jane from Let There Be Bite!
By shannon on Thu, March 18, 2010
I love cooking while eating! Kat’s blog is great too! And those kale chips are ahhhMAYzing!!
By Jay Herwitz on Thu, March 18, 2010
Kristen’s Batterlicker and that buttermilk cake with Kumquats and candied ginger… lights out.
By Morgaine on Thu, March 18, 2010
Kat (from Cooking While Eating) is by far the best! Her fruit medley is a unique twist on a simple, yet tasty, dish.
By Yuko on Thu, March 18, 2010
Jane’s recipes are wonderful! I vote for Jane!!!
By Cody on Thu, March 18, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker!
By Heather on Thu, March 18, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker has my vote!! Halibut and Bruschetta - yummmy!!!
By Tamara on Thu, March 18, 2010
I’ve been following this competition from afar and while there are some great recipes, I think Jane from Let There Be Bite really nailed it! She definitely knows her oils AND created a meal with universal appeal. Jane’s got my vote!
By Lea on Thu, March 18, 2010
I vote for yummy recipes by Kristen at Batterlicker!
By Doug on Thu, March 18, 2010
I vote for delicious food by Kristen at Batterlicker!!!
By Lauren Smith on Thu, March 18, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker. Visually appealing, makes me want seconds before the first bite!
By Emily on Thu, March 18, 2010
Gotta be Kristen at Batterlicker.
By Yui on Thu, March 18, 2010
Kristen’s halibut and olive oil cake have my vote for sure!
By Sophia on Thu, March 18, 2010
My vote goes to Kristen at Batterlicker!
By Danny on Thu, March 18, 2010
I wish I had all 4 of Kristen’s dishes in front of me right now!!
By Rogelio Valencia Jr on Thu, March 18, 2010
My vote goes to Kristen at Batterlicker!!
By Diana on Thu, March 18, 2010
My vote is for Kristen at Batterlicker. Besides giving us a wonderful narrative and saliva-inducing photos, the recipe is super delicious.
By Brock Landers on Thu, March 18, 2010
My vote is for Kristen at Batterlicker….and it’s the only vote that matters. Fin.
By Tina on Thu, March 18, 2010
From her mouth watering bruschetta appetizer, to her near perfect halibut dish, then on to her scrumptious dessert - her buttermilk olive oil cake with the candied ginger and kumquat topping for the competition…..Pure Yum!! Kristen from Batterlicker, you have my vote. WOW.., your blog is outstandingly yummy too. Such a treat!!
By William on Thu, March 18, 2010
My vote goes to Erin from the Endive Chronicles. That cake looks delicious.
By Oliver on Thu, March 18, 2010
Start to finish Jane’s is the best
By Kathleen on Thu, March 18, 2010
I can taste it from here!
The only thing Jane Bills is missing is her own personal olive grove. Jane’s gotten my vote since she first tried to burn down the kitchen on Linnwood Avenue. She’s just gotta cook, and that’s that. And, wow, can she ever.
By Uncle John on Thu, March 18, 2010
Yep. And that blood orange olive oil cake looks suspiciously like a schaum torte. Only, more delicious.
From the Third Coast to the West Coast—go, Jane.
[Great recipes, everybody.]
By Heidi on Thu, March 18, 2010
My vote goes to Erin from the Endive Chronicles! She is spectacular and creates such striking dishes!
By Michelle Phan on Thu, March 18, 2010
I’d eat Kristen’s food any day, I’m voting for Kristen at Batterlicker. Everything looks amazing, can’t wait to try them!
By Christa on Thu, March 18, 2010
I vote ERIN from the Endive Chronicles. She’s a fabulous cook and always finding new ways and new ideas to keep me reading her blog. Erin is amazing!
By Rebekah Peterson on Thu, March 18, 2010
Erin! I love her recipes, they are always so creative and original.
By Jane Yang on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen’s dishes make my mouth water. I can’t wait to cook..I mean tell my boyfriend to cook these dishes for me!
By May K. on Fri, March 19, 2010
The dishes from Batterlicker’s Kristen look amazing. I think that the olive oils were used most creatively here. My vote goes to Kristen!
By Julien on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin from The Endive Chronicles. Hands down.
By Andrew on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Jane. Her creations look amazing.
By Leslie on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin from The Endive Chronicles, of course.
By Suzy on Fri, March 19, 2010
I’m voting for Kristen from Batterlicker! Her recipes are amazing~
By Debbie on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin has the best menu ideas.
Definitely the Endive Chronicles as the winner.
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By Janette on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Erin from The Endive Chronicles!
By Sam on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Erin of the Endive Chronicles!! I can’t wait to try the cake…sounds divine!
By Jo on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin from Endive Chronicles gets my vote. No doubt about it!!!
By kaelyn on Fri, March 19, 2010
absolutely Batterlicker! What a great contest.
By Becky on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne from fannetasticfood absolutely gets my vote - much love!
By Kirstin on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker takes it for me! She got me with the Quinoa & Chickpea Salad.
By Marvin on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Erin of The Endive Chronicles!
By Joan on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin’s definitely! She’s the best!
By EV on Fri, March 19, 2010
BATTERLICKER!!!!
By Rainey on Fri, March 19, 2010
Definitely ERIN from Endive Chronicles.
It’s a well balanced menu that sounds just delicious!
By Heather on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Anne!
By Don on Fri, March 19, 2010
WOW, Kristen from Batterlicker got my vote by giving us several tasty recipes we have been enjoying! Keep up the great work. Don
By Patrick on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen at Batterlicker gets my vote. Best menu I have seen.
By Donna on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin and the Endive Chronicle is the winner! Suich simplicity and finesse! Love her menu!
By Rena on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin of the Endive Chronicles - YES! Her recipes made me rush to the kitchen.
By Tami on Fri, March 19, 2010
Yay for Kristen at Batterlicker! Each course is outstanding on its own; together it’s almost *too much* deliciousness.
By Clark on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Jane!
By Abigail Kiefer on Fri, March 19, 2010
Jane from Let There Be Bite with out a doubt!!
By Lauren on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne for sure! She is wonderful!
By Michelle on Fri, March 19, 2010
My vote goes to Kristen from Batterlicker!
By Diane on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Kat, from Cooking While Eating. Great food!
By Karla on Fri, March 19, 2010
My vote goes to Kristen at Batterlicker! What a great array of recipes to make your mouth water!
By Patty on Fri, March 19, 2010
Jane’s meal from LTBB definitely wins for me
By Kelsey on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker gets my vote!
By Girish on Fri, March 19, 2010
Definitely Erin because she regularly makes me feel hungry every time I read her blog.
By Amit on Fri, March 19, 2010
batterlicker for sure. I vote for kristen.
By Meghan on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker! The halibut looks amazing!
By Paula on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Jane.
By Adventurer on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne, definitely!
By Skydiver on Fri, March 19, 2010
Gotta go with Anne P…
By James on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen! Man I’m hungry!
By ilianna on Fri, March 19, 2010
kristen from batterlicker! ::mouth waters thinking of epic appetizer::
By Soldier on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne’s menus look great. Bring ‘em!
By Bryan on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker. Laying it down with the olive oil.
By Shaun on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker
By Pilar on Fri, March 19, 2010
Definitely Kristen from Batterlicker.
That buttermilk cake? Olive oil K.O.
By Heidi on Fri, March 19, 2010
Definitely Anne’s! I am always looking for new ways to prepare scallops!
By Kat Rogers on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker- the recipes are great!!
By Ali on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker has my vote!
By Jaimie on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Kristen from Batterlicker. Her recipes are fabulous!
By Dave on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne. Just saw her menus @ fANNEtasticfood.com. Made me hungry!
By Paige on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne from fANNEtastic Food!!!
By Lynda on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker gets my vote!!!
By Carrie W. on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin from the Endive Chronicles has my vote. Her menu looks delicious!
By Christina on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker! She always cooks up yummy goodness!
By Anthony on Fri, March 19, 2010
Jane at Let There Be Bite. Hands down winner. Beautiful photos too.
By Miles on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker!!!
By Kate on Fri, March 19, 2010
Jane from Let there be bite is the best one. Tasty!
By Foodie on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Jane. I had to go to an early lunch after checking out her wonderfully crafted courses.
By Katie on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker gets my vote for the best recipes!
By Joe Evans on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen for sure, no contest!
By David on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen at Batterlicker!
By Matt on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker deserves the grand prize!
By Rick and Jane on Fri, March 19, 2010
Erin is awesome! Both our votes goes to Erin!
By MTB on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen at Batterlicker!!! nuff said
By Christina on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen gets my vote! Yummy
By Carrie on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Kristen from Batterlicker!
By Talia on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Kristen from Batterlicker!!
By maria on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne from Fannetastic food!
By Jackie on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker.com
By Jen on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne from fANNEtasticfoods!!!!
By Ranger on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne, of fANNEtasticfood!
By Hannah on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kat, cooking while eating!!!
By Jackie on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kristen from batterlicker.com
By Katelyn on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Kat, cookingwhileeating!!! Great stuff.
By Jen on Fri, March 19, 2010
Jane Bills has my vote. That dessert sounds amazing.
By Derick Zeulner on Fri, March 19, 2010
My vote is absolutely for Kristen from Batterlicker… hands down.
By mm on Fri, March 19, 2010
kristen at batterlicker.com
By Natassia on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kat Vetrano’s recipes are awesome! I vote for her!
By Rebecca on Fri, March 19, 2010
Anne P of fANNEtastic food! Love scallops!!
By Brian Griego on Fri, March 19, 2010
Batterlicker
By Angie on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Erin of The Endive Chronicles! I know from experience, that she is a wonderful chef and definitely deserves to win!!!
By Dragon on Fri, March 19, 2010
My vote is for Chris!
By Nicole on Fri, March 19, 2010
Chris from Blog Well Done - most definitely!
By Diane on Fri, March 19, 2010
Chris from Blog Well Done!
By Janet on Fri, March 19, 2010
No one else but Chris from Blog Well Done!!
By RJ Flamingo on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Chris of Blog Well Done!
By sophia on Fri, March 19, 2010
Chris! Chris!
By Spencer on Fri, March 19, 2010
Kat from Cooking While Eating!
By Julie on Fri, March 19, 2010
Let There Be Bite! Jane’s dishes sound delish!
By Mary Ann Traynor on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Erin of the Endive Chronicles
oranges with olive oil = my childhood
By Amreen on Fri, March 19, 2010
I vote for Kat! Kale chips = yum.
By courtney b. on Sat, March 20, 2010
kristen from batterlicker…yum! i’ve died & gone to olive oil heaven.
By courtney b. on Sat, March 20, 2010
kristen from batter licker! i’ve died & gone to olive oil heaven!
By Michele on Sat, March 20, 2010
Love, love, love Chris Perrin’s four course menu. Such a delectable variety of flavors—even thinking about each dish makes my mouth water.
By Kim on Sat, March 20, 2010
I love Erin’s dishes! They are fresh, and allow the olive oil a chance to shine!
By Team Tampa on Sat, March 20, 2010
Gotta go with Anne’s recipes. They look great—and she hangs out in Tampa sometimes, too!
By Jack on Sat, March 20, 2010
The Halibut is outstanding and the bruchetta is truly amazing. These are culinary experiences that can’t be compared. Great Job Batterlicker!!!!!!
By pilar chapin on Sat, March 20, 2010
Jane Bills LTBB gets top vote
By Suzie on Sat, March 20, 2010
Erin from Endive Chronicles, hands down, excellent recipes.
By Bob on Sat, March 20, 2010
I vote for Erin from Endive Chronicles
By Susan on Sat, March 20, 2010
I love Erin’s recipes, they are delicious!!
By Matthew on Sat, March 20, 2010
Jane has the best menu!
By jim on Sat, March 20, 2010
Jane has the most professional menu
By Jasper Mirabile on Sat, March 20, 2010
I vote for Chris from Blog Well Done. His olive oil menu is so creative and the dessert looks like it is to die for. DELICIOUS.
By Germaine on Sat, March 20, 2010
I vote for Chris from ‘Blog Well Done’! Great stuff and a killer dessert!
By Maria on Sat, March 20, 2010
Definitely Kristen from Batterlicker
By Kurt Kober on Sun, March 21, 2010
jane from LTBB for sure!
By Bordeaux on Sun, March 21, 2010
Vote goes to Erin of Endive Chronicles for sure, very innovative as usual.
By Heidi T on Sun, March 21, 2010
My vote is for Erin! I miss her amazing dishes.
By CarlaH on Sun, March 21, 2010
Hi, I vote for Erin - just looking at that spread makes me hungry - this would be lovely eaten on the patio - if summer would only come!!!!!
By CarlaHR on Sun, March 21, 2010
I vote for Erin - I am looking forward to enjoying that spread on the patio this summer.
By Jack Costenbader on Sun, March 21, 2010
Kiisten Noia’s recipes are fabulous. She should think about a career in the restaurant business or at a minimium publishing a cook book.
By Kirsten on Sun, March 21, 2010
Jane’s LTBB menu! Clear winner!
By Michael on Sun, March 21, 2010
I’m voting for Kristen from Batterlicker!
By Lorraine on Sun, March 21, 2010
I vote for Erin and her delicious receipes
By alex, scranton on Sun, March 21, 2010
I vote Erin, the endive chronicles,she makes it so easy to use oils and enjoys doing it. The picture is great.
By Leo on Sun, March 21, 2010
My wife and I have been trying as many of these recipes as possible in the past few days. All of them we’ve tried so far have been great—it’s made for some excellent meals! So far the edge in our book goes to Jane from Let There Be Bite.
By Brooke on Sun, March 21, 2010
Kristen, Batterlicker.com
By Rachelle on Sun, March 21, 2010
DEFINITELY Kristen from Batterlicker!!! YUUMMMM
By Rachelle on Sun, March 21, 2010
DEFINITELY Kristen from Batterlicker!!! YUUMMMMM!!
By Bordeaux on Mon, March 22, 2010
My vote goes to Erin of Endive Chronicles. Very innovative.
By Punty on Mon, March 22, 2010
Kristen at Batterlicker…you make me hungry!!
By Megan on Mon, March 22, 2010
Anne!
By Whit on Mon, March 22, 2010
ANNE of fANNEtastic food!!!!
By Ramona on Mon, March 22, 2010
I vote for Kristen from Batterlicker
By Jill on Mon, March 22, 2010
Kristen should win!
By Alexis E. on Mon, March 22, 2010
voting for Kristen at Batterlicker.com
By Carey Olson on Mon, March 22, 2010
Anne gets my vote!! Absolutely fabulous!
By Maryam on Mon, March 22, 2010
voting for Kristen at Batterlicker
By Nicole on Mon, March 22, 2010
Anne from Fannetastic Food! Her food looks amazing!
By Katy on Mon, March 22, 2010
Anne of fANNEtasticfood, for SURE!
By Julie @SavvyEats on Mon, March 22, 2010
I vote for Anne from fANNEtasticfood!
By Sara on Mon, March 22, 2010
I’m voting for Kristen at Batterlicker!
By Jessica on Mon, March 22, 2010
I vote for Kristen at Batterlicker!
By Megan Childress on Mon, March 22, 2010
I vote for Kristen from Batterlicker
By pilot on Mon, March 22, 2010
hands down… Anne’s fANNETASTICfood.
By Amy on Mon, March 22, 2010
Anne is the greatest!
By Jessica on Mon, March 22, 2010
My vote goes to Jane from Let There Be Bite! Delicious!
By Alejandro on Mon, March 22, 2010
Let There Be Bite!
By Cat on Mon, March 22, 2010
i vote for Kristen @ Batterlicker.com - yumo
By Chelsea on Mon, March 22, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker—in it to win it!
By Chelsea on Mon, March 22, 2010
Kristen from Batterlicker for sure!
By Billy on Mon, March 22, 2010
I vote for Kat.
By Alexa on Mon, March 22, 2010
Batterlicker!!
By Nicki on Tue, March 23, 2010
I vote for Jane!!
By Daisy on Tue, March 23, 2010
I loved Kristen’s from batterlicker!
By Ginge on Tue, March 23, 2010
Wow, am I too late? These were all amazing, but I’m leaning toward Endive Chronicles, yummy!
By Linda McIntosh on Tue, March 23, 2010
batterlicker.com
By Nate on Thu, March 25, 2010
I vote for Kat from Cooking While Eating!!!
By JC on Thu, March 25, 2010
The Endive Chronicles, of course. Erin is the best!
By Bev on Thu, March 25, 2010
Absolutely Erin!!!
By Janet Hamilton on Thu, March 25, 2010
I vote for Erin! Her blog is the best!
By Nick Nicolson on Thu, March 25, 2010
Voting for Erin Jimcosky
Would be nice if there were instructions on how to actually vote
By Erin on Thu, March 25, 2010
Erin is the best!
By Briana Reinking on Fri, March 26, 2010
Endive Chronicles all the way!
By B on Thu, May 13, 2010
Is this still going on?? Kristen from Batterlicker!!
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