There it is. This was where I was late last night. Voting is over. I have many friends, family, co-workers and of course all of you wonderful readers and fellow food bloggers to thank. I'll be baking dozens and dozens of cookies in the days and months ahead. Yes, while this was a fabulous opportunity it was such an incredible boost in morale for me.
So now what? According to the all important rules and regulations, the editors need to verify the "potential winner." In fact I received an email from a Gourmet editor yesterday asking me to provide contact information. The official announcement is on January 18 via their website.
Many of you have written to ask what the I am winning well this is the best juiciest delicious prize a food loving writing fool could imagine. The Grand Prize is a Gourmet Institute weekend in New York City, including airfare, 2 nights' accommodations, 3 days of Gourmet Institute events, and an entire weekend of fabulous food, plus a copy of The Gourmet Cookbook signed by the staff of the magazine (approximate retail value $2,500.00). Winner must be available to travel on the itinerary selected by Sponsor. Ground transportation and meals that are not part of Gourmet Institute. Hob-nobbing with the upper echelons of the food publishing and restaurant world. The event, is open to just 300 people and in looking at previous events here's a Gala, a big restaurant dinner, there's seminars, photo and styling lessons.
Will I exchange witty remarks with Ruth? Dance with Mario? Ask Jacques Torres his thoughts on single varietal chocolates? Pick up writing tips from Dorie? Ask Keller about his secrets on discipline. Stay tuned...and thank you for your support!
I am so jealous!
I was looking at this month's cover with a view to entering, since you have fired us all up, but it didn't really inspire me.
did you hear the radio show with food bloggers and ruth reichl?
check out the link from Josh Friedland's site, The Food Section.
Ruth does read food blogs!!!
Posted by: sam | January 12, 2006 at 09:37 AM
Wow, this is the first I'm hearing of this, just came to your site from Madeater's site:) That is really exciting. Congratulations. Wish I could have helped and voted and made it 83.7% :)
Posted by: Mona | January 12, 2006 at 10:22 AM
Sam,
I can't believe it. Until I hear for sure I'm not counting those chickens. I feel this could be a huge opportunity for me!
Mona,
thanks for your kind words!
Posted by: jeanne | January 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM
Well, barring the presence of hanging chads, I think you're in. Congratulations!
I can't believe you get to meet Ruth Reichl. I rarely experience jealousy, but I am a little green with envy here.
But you deserve your good fortune: you earned it.
Posted by: Tana | January 12, 2006 at 05:59 PM
Congratulations! I cannot wait to try the recipe ...
Posted by: Ivonne | January 12, 2006 at 07:45 PM
Jeanne, congratulations! Absolutely brilliant. I contributed my small part by voting for your recipe. Can't wait to read about all the exciting events in NYC!
Posted by: Brett | January 12, 2006 at 10:52 PM
Wow, that' fricken fantastic. Congratulations and good health to you!
Biggles
Posted by: Dr. Biggles | January 14, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Too cool! Congratulations!
-Elizabeth
Please say hello to Sarah (she'll be there, won't she?)
Posted by: ejm | January 15, 2006 at 04:08 AM
Score! Congrats on a well-deserved win.
Posted by: s'kat | January 16, 2006 at 06:53 AM
Congratulations Jeanne. And such a fabulous prize.
Posted by: Barbara | January 19, 2006 at 10:57 AM