President, Judy Whitford
Be sure to register early for your entry for November 17--casseroles/stews and complementary side salads! And don't forget that dues are due before 2009...
Click here to see July 4th fun at this year's CASA picnic...
The first CASA contest was held 19 years ago in the home of Caranza-Jonson-Pretikip. Since then, meetings have been held in many homes and restaurants. In 1987, the BING Award was instituted in honor of Bing Horn of ice cream Adolph Horn. To date, there have been many who have achieved the award--and several members have accomplished this more than once!
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.
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 at the Min Wah Restaurant in Ajijic.
MEMBERSHIP
A
hearty welcome to all new CASA members.
We look forward to tasty dishes from all!
To inquire about CASA membership, contact any Board member.
MONTHLY
CONTEST
Members
prepare one dish corresponding to one of the two
categories assigned for that particular month. (See 2009 categories to plan ahead!) 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.