Mark's news

I've gotten quite a few questions to Mark's calender, ie; Radio show, news, date competition, so I thought I'd answer. The last 2 years Mark has competed in a local Chef competition where you have to use Dates. There are 3 different catagories; appetizer, entree and desert and he does the appetizer portion. Well, the first year he competed he didn't win in appetizer so we assumed it was over. Low and behold there was also a best overall category and a peoples choice award and he took best overall! It was quite exciting since we thought it was all over but he ended up winning the whole thing. Last year he won the appetizer portion and also the people's choice award. Anyone who goes to the event gets a ballot and votes for who they like best. Again, a very exciting time. So, the competition is coming up this Sunday (which is making me sick) and he's been asked to do some press for it. He was on the news, he did a radio show and if you've been reading you would've seen the "Take Home Chef" post. Below are the some of the picures that were in April's Desert Magazine. The entire article wasn't scanning well so it's mainly for the pictures. It was also supposed to be on TV but I think we've missed it.

Now, I am a freaking stress case on this day and do my best to hide my nerves but I've been told by Jen I don't do a very good job. I so want him to win. He puts so much effort, thought and a ton of heart into his dish that I want his hard work to payoff. He constantly reminds me that it's now about winning but more of the experience, but really, I would hate to see him dissapointed. I never invite anyone to this and this year several people have told me they want to go to support him. Um......this is somewhat adding to my stess. :)

All in all, I know it doesn't really matter, but just as we all want the best for our kids, I want the best for my husband. It that lame? Oh well, I'm looking forward to visiting with our friends, seeing Mark in his element and hoping for the best! Doesn't he look cute in his chef coat?!?