"In the arena:" - Chef Joey Maldonado flashes the victory sign after plating up his entry at the Chefs de Cuisine competition. Behind him, Pierre Charmasson offers running commentary for the Fair-going crowd.

Heather Lally, the chef I prepped for, gets her dish ready for competition. Heather's blog is at www.chicagonow.com/blogs/flour-girl/ and she is @flourgrrrl on twitter.com.

Image credit: Barbara Rozgonyi via thesociallens.com c2010

Rob was food and beverage director for Mahi Mah's when this image was taken. He is currently with Sysco Hampton Roads.

Fantastic time at last night's Foodie Meet.

Pics from our World Food Championship trip to Las Vegas #wfc #cookingcompetition

Eric was executive sous chef at the Swan Terrace at Founders Inn when this image was taken. He is currently the chef de cuisine at Founders Inn.

Pics from our World Food Championship trip to Las Vegas #wfc #cookingcompetition

Image credit: Barbara Rozgonyi via thesociallens.com c2010

In the words of The Grilled Cheese Invitational: "Bread. Butter. Cheese. VICTORY!" foodforfel.com/2010/04/grilled-cheese-invitational-2010/

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Holly of The Michelin Project competing.

The gorgeous scallops, wrapped in bacon and served with a celery root puree and a red pepper coulis, were the hands-down winner for Best Main. And for good reason.

Chefs de Cuisine Association judges Don Williamson and Modie Moore.

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And the winners are...

"Who's your daddy?" - Judging the morning round in the "King of the Gaslamp" competition are Chefs Don Williamson, instructor in Culinary Arts for the Community College District, personal Chef John Bennett (Shopping Chef John), and Modie Moore, instructor in the Grossmont College Culinary program.