We went to a Childbirth Preparedness class this weekend. Videos were shown. Everyone was silent through the natural childbirth scene and I’d venture to say the feeling in the room was respectful. On the part of the other mothers-to-be, I mean.
Apparently, I was the only pregnant lady to howl “Oh my GOD,” at the movie screen when the baby’s head crowned. This, according to Rooster. I didn't even notice. That's how upsetting the image was.
The only crowning I can handle right now is learning who will be crowned Manischewitz Queen in 2009.
THIRD ANNUAL SIMPLY MANISCHEWITZ COOK OFF
The Rules: Recipe submissions must be developed for a main course or soup, must be original, must be Kosher, must include at least one Manischewitz product and have no more than a total of 8 (eight) ingredients, including any garnish (water, plain salt and pepper are not counted).
Judging Criteria: First round… originality – 50%; perceived ease of preparation – 30%; creative use of Manischewitz ingredient(s) – 20%. In the event of a tie, tiebreaker will be based on the highest score for "originality." Second round…The 15 (fifteen) Semi-Finalist recipes will be prepared by a professional chef for judging by a panel of food experts to select 6 (six) final recipes. Judging to select the 6 (six) Finalists will be based on the following criteria: taste - 50%; ease of preparation– 25%; originality and creativity – 25%. In the event of a tie, tiebreaker will be based on the highest score for “taste.” The 6 (six) top-scoring entries will be deemed Finalists, and will participate in the Grand Prize cook-off which will be held in New York City on a sponsor-specified date in February 2009. Third round…The 6 (six) Finalists will have 1 hour to prepare and cook their meals in front a live audience at the Grand Prize cook-off. Grand Prize winner will be based on the following criteria: taste - 50%; ease of preparation– 20%; appearance – 15%; originality and creativity – 15%.
The Prize: One (1) Grand Prize, Total ARV $22,500.00: State-of-the-art GE Profile™ Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances including a single Trivection® Wall Oven, Built-in Advantium® Oven, Profile Stainless Dishwasher, 36" Gas Cooktop, 36" High Performance Hood and Built-in Profile Refrigerator (ARV: $15,000; ARV includes installation that does not require structural alterations to existing kitchen layout); Sponsor-selected Manischewitz products, (ARV: $500.00); a $5,000.00 check from Manischewitz; a home page feature on Manischewitz.com.
The Entry: I’m not telling but it involves Manischewitz split pea soup mix. And it’s delicious.
Apparently, I was the only pregnant lady to howl “Oh my GOD,” at the movie screen when the baby’s head crowned. This, according to Rooster. I didn't even notice. That's how upsetting the image was.
The only crowning I can handle right now is learning who will be crowned Manischewitz Queen in 2009.
THIRD ANNUAL SIMPLY MANISCHEWITZ COOK OFF
The Rules: Recipe submissions must be developed for a main course or soup, must be original, must be Kosher, must include at least one Manischewitz product and have no more than a total of 8 (eight) ingredients, including any garnish (water, plain salt and pepper are not counted).
Judging Criteria: First round… originality – 50%; perceived ease of preparation – 30%; creative use of Manischewitz ingredient(s) – 20%. In the event of a tie, tiebreaker will be based on the highest score for "originality." Second round…The 15 (fifteen) Semi-Finalist recipes will be prepared by a professional chef for judging by a panel of food experts to select 6 (six) final recipes. Judging to select the 6 (six) Finalists will be based on the following criteria: taste - 50%; ease of preparation– 25%; originality and creativity – 25%. In the event of a tie, tiebreaker will be based on the highest score for “taste.” The 6 (six) top-scoring entries will be deemed Finalists, and will participate in the Grand Prize cook-off which will be held in New York City on a sponsor-specified date in February 2009. Third round…The 6 (six) Finalists will have 1 hour to prepare and cook their meals in front a live audience at the Grand Prize cook-off. Grand Prize winner will be based on the following criteria: taste - 50%; ease of preparation– 20%; appearance – 15%; originality and creativity – 15%.
The Prize: One (1) Grand Prize, Total ARV $22,500.00: State-of-the-art GE Profile™ Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances including a single Trivection® Wall Oven, Built-in Advantium® Oven, Profile Stainless Dishwasher, 36" Gas Cooktop, 36" High Performance Hood and Built-in Profile Refrigerator (ARV: $15,000; ARV includes installation that does not require structural alterations to existing kitchen layout); Sponsor-selected Manischewitz products, (ARV: $500.00); a $5,000.00 check from Manischewitz; a home page feature on Manischewitz.com.
The Entry: I’m not telling but it involves Manischewitz split pea soup mix. And it’s delicious.
