So, just for the hell of it, I decided to enter a contest. I was browsing gourmet BBQ sauces online and noticed that "Home Cooking Star" was having a contest to determine the best homemade BBQ sauce in the country. The winner gets their sauce bottled and distributed, and they get a nice cut of the royalties.

Since I had a few minutes to spare that day, I pasted my recipe in their online form. Then, I got notified that my recipe got selected as one of the top 70 submissions nationwide. Then I was entered into the official competition. Then, for the first round, my friends and family voted for me enough times that I finished in the top 20. Then the official judges actually made and tasted all the recipes, and I got moved up to 12th.

That's where things are at right now...and they've completely reset everybody's votes back to zero. So, I actually think I have a legitimate shot at winning this thing. What I need at this point are more votes. That's where you fellow Huddlers come in.

If you have the time and inclination to help me out, go here http://homecookingstar.ning.com. Click the "sign up" button over on the right, and put in some basic info (don't worry -- no credit card numbers and no spam).

Once you've done that, you can click "Groups" and then find my name/picture. Or, just go to http://homecookingstar.ning.com/group/jacobrichmond. On my page, you just have to click "vote." You can become an instant member, too, which would allow you to leave a smartass comment right there on the page if you want. shrug.gif

Thanks, y'all! At the very least, wish me luck! beerchug.gif