Top 10 Countries
of Origin for
immigrants 2001-2006

1.  China 14%
2.  India 11.6%
3.  Philippines 7%
4.  Pakistan 5.2%
5.  USA  3.5%
6.  South Korea  3.2%
7.  Romania 2.5%
8.  Iran   2.3%
9.  England 2.3%
10. Columbia  1.9%
Source: Statistics Canada

A Challenge to Create Something Extraordinary Out of the Ordinary

Someone asked me about the Cooking Challenge, WHY THE HUMBLE CABBAGE.  My response is, anyone can make something great when there is no limit to the resource, when cost is no object, and you can spend as much money as you want.  The true genius is when you can create something out of nothing or almost nothing.

Anyway, this challenge is not quite that bare bone, because cooks are allowed to include other ingredients to the dish, but CABBAGE must be included.  We are paying homage to the cabbage.

When I went on a sailing trip to Alaska, due to the shortage of fridge space and lack of grocery stores along the way, I needed to bring vegetables that can keep for weeks.  CABBAGE and CARROTS are the two main vegetables that can keep for more than two weeks.  In fact, one cabbage costing less than $1.00 can last for five meals for two people.  It is low in caloric count and is a good preventative food against cancer.

Almost all cultures have their own version of preserved or pickled cabbage.  The sauerkrat of the Ukranians, the KIMCHI of the Koreans, the Mexican Curtido de Repollo, just to name a few.

So, use your imagination to create a new recipe, or search out your grandmother's recipes and join the challenge.

MULTICULTURAL COOKING CHALLENGE

See sample recipes

Submissions welcome!  Please click here to send your submissions.
Contest is open to all Entrecard Members around the world as well as Canadian residents who are not EC members.  Non EC members will receive cash prizes and art note cards by a Canadian artist instead of an advertising link.

1. All published recipes shall be awarded a 1 month 125x125 advertising link on this site.

First prize recipe shall be awarded US$25, 2000 entrecard credits and 1 month 125x125 advertising link.
Second prize US$15, 1500 entrecard credits and 1 month 125x125 advertising link.
Third prize  US$10, 1000 entrecard credits and 1 month 125x125 advertising link.

3. There is no limit to your imagination.  You can add meat, vegetables or whatever spices your heart desire.  A brief story as to how the recipe come about, and some photos would add to the chances of getting selected.

4. Give the recipe a good name.  e.g. Palawan's delight, Obama Mama's Salad.....

All participants must have a Paypal and Entrecard accounts.
Deadline for submission:    March 1, 2010
Results will be announced:  March 15, 2010

The deadlines for the cooking challenge are extended by two weeks to allow for our advertising campaign.  Many thanks to the support of our sponsors.

 

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