President, Patrick Winn
Monday, August 16 is the next meeting of CASA ... Category A is Poultry, and Category B is Cheesecake (the killer cheesecake is on the left...:)) 
Be sure to sign up early to be included in the competition for either of these two categories! And don't get left
out--sign up NOW for the Sunday, August 22 Annual CASA Picnic. Link here for all the details!
This Spring we enjoyed the special Cheese & Tequila TRIP arranged by Monica Malloy of CASA. We understand that it will be repeated ...see details of the recent trip on this link.
You can see the trip photos by linking here.
To see a sampling of the festivities for our Annual Awards Banquet link here-- the slide show is courtesy of Mary Ann Waite. Thanks to all who assisted with arrangements, awards, nametags, etc.And
we can't forget meeting renowned chef and culinary author Diana Kennedy in Ajijic-- .jpg)
CHARITIES
Various
times during the year, CASA members are called upon to donate appetizers,
specialty dishes and desserts to Lakeside non-profit functions. CASA members
are also requested to serve as judges for local fund-raising culinary
competitions.
TIME
& LOCATION
The
date of the monthly is usually on the third Monday of each month, with
social time beginning at 3:30 pm.
MEMBERSHIP
A
hearty welcome to all new CASA members.
We look forward to tasty dishes from all!
To inquire about CASA membership, contact our Membership Chairman, Diane Pretti at 766-2655, or at her
e-mail, diane_pretti@yahoo.com.
MONTHLY
CONTEST
Members
prepare one dish corresponding to one of the two
categories assigned for that particular month. Each CASA member is
required to enter at least four (4) monthly competitions during a calendar
year to maintain their membership in CASA. Impartial judges decide the
winners in each category. See Rules
of Competition.
PROGRAMS
While
the judging is taking place, and before CASA members sample the entries,
an interesting culinary demonstration will be presented beginning at 4
pm.
BING winners for 2009: 
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide CASA Members, Associates and guests a monthly forum to share foods, to learn new preparation techniques, to stimulate culinary ideas, meet new people and enjoy the wonderful world of food; in a competitive atmosphere that encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
HISTORY
OF CASA
The first CASA contest was held in Ajijic on February 20, 1986. Since then, numerous wonderful dishes have been entered in the monthly competitions. Usually there are two categories, published in advance: a main dish entrée and a complementary side dish or dessert. In 1987, the BING Award was instituted in honor of Bing Horn of ice cream fame, recognizing the achievement of three First Place awards in one year. To date, there have been many members who have achieved the award--and
a few have accomplished this more than once!