I hope you all having a great weekend so far!
Well for me it's nearly over and I'm already looking forward to an amazing start of the week!
but I really have some great exciting news to let you all know!
I have been here on Steemit for 2 months now and it's already like a second home for me. I have met so many amazing Steemians on the way and we've been sharing so much of our likes and passions on a daily basis, it is really wonderful to be here!
As many of you already know, I have been chef for 15 years and have been working for some great 5 star hotel brands like The Westin and St Regis in Mauritius as Executive chef the last 4 years! Food is not just my passion...it's my life!!!
This is me during my time at The Westin Mauritius as Excutive Chef!
One thing which I really enjoyed here on Steemit are all the contests
that are being held on different subject/themes!
And you guessed it right, my most favorite ones are the cooking competition!
Unfortunately I find that there are actually only 2 contests running for cooking! The steemitculinarychalenge which is hosted by the wonderful @woman-onthe-wing and the steemitsandwichcontest organized by the great @jaybird!
I've been quite successful too by winning a couple of prizes in the steemitculinarychallenge!
Most creative entry for my first participation
And in the last one, a got the second prize
There was a third contest which was held by @patelincho and rewarding with whaleshares where I won on both time I entered!
When I see the amount of food recipes in the feed everyday, it is just unbelievable! Wow! Really a lot and amazing talents all around the globe! We really need more food contests to bring together this community even more closer!
Well now let's get to the good news!
After thinking about it for quite some time now, I have decided to launch a contest too! Yes a food contest for all you food lovers on Steemit!
But wait ... this is not the usual contest that we see normally... It's more than that!
I will give below some details about the running of this one of a kind cooking contest...I made it so exciting for everyone!
Steemit Iron Chef
Contest name : Steemit Iron Chef
This contest will be run each week, and the theme will be based on a
single different product each week.
For example, one week it can be 'Apples'!
The participants have to sublimate that particular product in either a starter/main/dessert!
There will be prizes for the one coming first, second and third - Not yet finalized, will be announced soon!
Well it does not stop here...
The Steemit Iron Chef is not just about one week participation!!!
All participants will be awarded with points on top of their weekly winning prizes :
1 point for entering a valid entry
3 points for the 3rd prize
5 points for the 2nd prize
10 points for the one coming first
All these points will be calculated on a weekly basis till the end of the year...
The one with the highest point at the end will be acclaimed as the Steemit Iron Chef 2017 and will hold this honor till next year! Same as a league!
But what does he get as prize???
Well guys , I have created another account, @steemit-ironchef (It's live and already receiving contributions!!!) which will act like a donation wallet!
All the SBD received will stay there till we complete the year 2017!
The structure of the distribution will be shared soon!
So here we are with the good news that i had to share with you all!
What now???
This post is only to announce the contest but not yet open!
For now I need to know who will be interested in joining this amazing adventure, please drop a comment below and it would be great if you can join the discord channel that i created just for Steemit Iron Chef
I hope this contest will get all your support and you will spread the word so that we get the maximum to participate!
Looking forward to your comments below!
A big shout-out to anyone who wish to sponsor this contest!!!
Thank you
@progressivechef
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great concept my dear chef... you the best and supporting your work as always... thanks for this
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Thanks so much for the support @kenhudoy!
See you soon for the launching!
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Sure....tks
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You looks so good man and young, lol.
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Hahaha! Thanks so much my friend! This was in 2 years back man, i've changed quite alot since then!
I will ask you for one favour, it would be great if you can let your friends know about this contest and see if anyone wants to join, i will be grateful to you. I want this contest to be the biggest food one on Steemit!
Thank you so much!
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Great idea man! I look forward to this competition. I like that it is ongoing thing.
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Thanks so much man! So can I confirm that you will be amongst the participants once it's launched?
Don't forget to join the discord channel too, it will be more easy to reach out to all contestant at one go!
https://discord.gg/R3R26k8
Thank so much!
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Now this is unique and fun to watch. Can't wait to see the submissions!
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It will be really a very fun contest and the battle will be epic to be crowned steemit iron chef 2017!
Will you be a contestant too @coquiunlimited?
Please let me know so that I can lock your name in!
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Love it! Great idea and I'm totally interested!! There is so much talent to be shared!
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Oh I was sure about your participation in it @jaymorebeet! You are such a great food lover and even before the start of the contest ...you are amongs the favorite to be steemit iron chef 2017!
Please join the discord channel too, great way to communicate.
https://discord.gg/R3R26k8
Thanks so much!
@progressivechef
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Challenge accepted @progressivechef! This contest sounds like an excellent way to grow our talents and learn from one another!! I'm in!!
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Woo-hoo! That's simply amazing to have you interested in the contes @sbear678! Your name is locked in!
Please do share to your friends and let's have the maximum of contestant!
Do join the discord channel where we can communicate much more easier on the contest!
https://discord.gg/R3R26k8
Cheers
@progressivechef
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Awesome idea! I'm in! Thanks for setting this up.
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Oh thanks so much @chefsteve for showing interest in the contest, i really appreciate it!
Looking forward to your cuisine soon!
In the meantime, please do join the discord channel on the below link :
https://discord.gg/R3R26k8
Thank you and see you soon!
@progressivechef
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This is such a great idea! Love it. Can't wait to see some more details and the first entries!
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I hope to see your entries too @amy-goodrich, you are such an amazing chef!
Please let me know and if possible do join the discord channel for steemit iron chef.
Thanks so much for the usual support!
@progressivechef
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Joined the channel already and looking forward to the challenge!
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My brother in law is a chef in Denver, Colorado.. wish he would join :) Good idea to set this up for others.
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Oh how I am happy to see you here @rebeccabe!
Please do let him know about the contest and i hope he joins too!
Would be great to have you too participating btw!
Just let me know!
Cheers
@progressivechef
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Sounds like a fun idea! I like steemit and the contests because it's like having a fun project to think about. Following and joining you on Discord! :D
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That's wonderful @jellyfishdonut! Yes I saw your message on discord, thanks so much for being amongst the first ones!
Do share this information to your friends and try to get some more contestants, it will be better for the contest!
Cheers
@progressivechef
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I'm excited for this :)
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Oh yes I'm really very excited for this contest too!
Will you participate @diesom?
Please let me know and join the discord channel too for more info about the start of the contest!
https://discord.gg/R3R26k8
Thank you!
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Hey @progressivechef, I'd love to participate!!
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Wonderful! I'm adding you on the list! Please do join the discord channel too!
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This sounds like a fun one to follow! I would love to take part in it too, though it might be tough to cook every week during vacation :))
Great initiative, @progressivechef!
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It's not a problem even if you miss some rounds @foodie.warrior, it's like a marathon infact, you can always catch up!
Thanks so much for showing interest, i'm locking your name in!
If possible, do join the discord channel too for more info/questions you may have!
https://discord.gg/R3R26k8
Thanks so much!
@progressivechef
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Cool! I'll hop in there..thanks for sharing the invite link PG :)
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Wow, this is a great idea! I'd love to join but I'm not sure if I can keep up with the competition. Hope everything goes well! :-)
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Thanks so much @ikaputri3! It's not a problem even if you miss some weeks, your points will still be there.
Anyway you are also amongst the favorite as i know your level of cooking is really high!
I'm adding you to the list of interested ones!
Cheers
@progressivechef
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Thanks for adding me into the list. I'll sign up to discord asap. Cant wait for this new challenge to start! :-)
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See you there soon my friend!
Cheers
@progressivechef
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Lovely as usual! It's great to see a full pic of you, now I feel we have been properly introduced haha :)
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Hahaha! I'm finally on the screen!
Thanks so much!
Btw will you be interested in participating? You make such delicious food
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I just might..... haha
Sounds good to me!
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You can't escape now, your name is on the list! The contest will be very simple without any complication. I love keeping everything nice and simple!
Thanks so much!
@progressivechef
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Haha ok ok I'm in friend :)
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It's a wonderful challenge!Behavior is important in everything Well done@progressivechef.
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Thanks so much @yoshiko! I wish you could participate too!
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Simply by looking at you, I believe in you and expects more from your sheer capabilities, every body love food and for that reason becomes lovers to great chefs like you.
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Oh wow! That's the best compliment that i have ever received!
Thanks so much my friend!
Will you be interested in participating? Pls let me know!
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I wish I could but unluckily for me, am not good at cooking😒
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Oh that's sad to hear! No worries, but you can still support the contestants and enjoy their creations!
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@progressivechef - Great concept and initiative for a culinary competition. Your format, since it is not just a week to week challenge, will promote engagement on Steemit. Kudos on coming up with this and Upvoted.
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i am interested definately it sounds like fun :) thanks for the invite!
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That's wonderful to have you interested in the contest my friend!
Stay tuned for the launching soon and please do join the discord channel too, it's a great place to share info!
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This sounds awesome @progressivechef! Love the idea :) I'm definitely interested and look forward to finding out more about it.
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Woo-hoo! I'm so happy to have you giving support to this project! More info will be out soon!
Thanks so much!
@progressivechef
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Great idea!
Sounds like it has the potential to be the best cooking contest on Steemit!
All the ideas sound great to me, now its just time you figure out the details about prizes, distribution rules etc.
Keep me up to date! I will participate for sure!
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Thanks for the support my friend! I am actually working on all these aspects for the time being and @steemit-ironchef is already live!
I'm so happy to have you interested in this contest, i will work hard to make it a great one!
@progressivechef
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Indeed!
Whoo shall reign supreme?
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I have only 1 regret in organizing this contest actually... I will not be able to participate! But i will still send my 'out of contest entry' everytime!
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hahhahahahahha
Everything has its benefits and detriments!
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Awesome idea Chef. I'm sure this will draw a lot of interest. I will have to dust off my cooking skills haha
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Thanks so much @jasonshick! I am actually very happy to see the level of interest this contest is getting!
I'm adding you on the list! Stay tuned for the launching!
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awesome, cheers
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Count me in :)
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Thanks for the interest @tehshikari! Stay tuned for the launching soon!
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I'm inn..it's nice to have initiatives like this...looking forward to the first one!
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Oh i'm so happy that you are interested @jorgegp! I'm adding you on the list!
Check for the launching post soon!
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Sounds like fun! I'm willing to try it out. Glad it's an ongoing thing so will participate when time permits.
Thanks for putting this together!
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Oh that's great to hear @offoodandart! I'm adding you to the list, do make sure to follow @steemit-ironchef too and join the discord channel for some info to come!
Thanks so much!
@progressivechef
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Aww I love the idea of a year-round list! That'll definitely highlight some of our best and finest foodies!
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That's great to read such words from you! By running it for long period will give the chance to everyone to be able to win something, even if you miss some weeks, it will not be a problem , you can always catch up on the points on the next one!
Only this year it will run for around 4 months and we will have our steemit iron chef 2017 in the last week of December!
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Count me in Chef!
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Woo-hoo! That's really wonderful to have you among the contestant @rebeccaryan!
I'm so happy that the list is keeping on growing!
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Sounds like a great idea @progressivechef! I think a contest like this with a nice broad theme will attract lots of people, and more as time goes on. I reckon you definitely have enough interest to get going already... even with say 15 entries a week for the SCC I find myself busy just commenting and replying, never mind putting posts together and chasing judges for winning choices etc!!! Thanks very much for mentioning the SCC, that's very comradely of you! I will join in whenever I can, though I can't commit myself as I have very little time to spare in between blogging and family life, but will definitely be following and having a nosey!!! Good luck to you!!!!
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Thank you @woman-onthe-wing for such a nice comment and the encouragement!
I am actually thinking of concentrating myself mainly on this contest once it's launched and helping out all original food recipe authors here on steemit!
As you know by now how huge my passion is for food, i will invest myself at 100% into it.
I understand the difficulty that awaits, but that's the fun and exciting part of it!Lol!
I will add your name too to the list, and yes you can participate when you can, that's not a problem at all.
As i will not be able to be a real contestant on this one, I will keep on participating in SCC for sure!
See you soon on #Steemit-ironchef!
@progressivechef
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100% upvoted, this is an awesome contest for the steemit community! thanks for your initiative!
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Oh how i'm happy to find you here @sirwinchester! You made my day with your comments and support!
Thanks so much!
@progressivechef
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This is so great chef :) I am excited to see it progress and obviously will be participating providing the ingredient isn't something on my 'no' list ;)
2 accounts? Oh my goodness my dear- be careful not to overextend yourself! Let me know how I can help, would be happy to lend you my support! <3
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Woo-hoo! How i am so happy that you've shown interest to join @heart-to-heart! Your name is on the list too!
Don't worry the theme will be really very easy and will make something that is available to most people!
You can also skip some week, that's not a problem!
The account @steemit-ironchef is only for the contest, it will not take too much of my time, as it will mainly used as a wallet for the final big prize! I'm already starting to receive some contributions there! And the account will only follow those who participate in the contest!
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Cool idea @progressivechef! I would be interested to join the contest regularly :)
Looks like my steem voter had found this article but I overlooked it and didn't read it, I am happy I read the last post that referred to this one :)
I will join the discord channel too.
See you there
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That's wonderful my friend, i'm adding your name on the list!
See you soon on the descord channel, that's where i will be spending most of my time btw!
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See you soon mate ;)
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You've got talent!
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