Behind the scenes at the judging In past years, I have volunteered at the cheese competition* at The Big E (Eastern States Exposition), but this was the first time I volunteered at the wine and cider competitions which were held at the same time. It was a totally different experience and every bit as fascinating. How is it possible for the judges to know as much
Judging at the New England Regional Cheese Competition – 2017
This is the eighth year for the cheese competition at the Eastern States Exposition (known as the Big E). The Big E starts in September, but the judging for the competition is always in August. (If this feels like deja-vu to you, it’s because I posted articles about this competition in 2014 (click here) and in 2016 (click here).) I helped out with the judging,
2016 Big E Cheese Competition
A Volunteer’s Dream Come True! If you love cheese, this is the volunteer opportunity you have been waiting for. Of course, you might have to wait a little longer than you wish because the word is out – you work hard for the day of the competition, but then you leave with a LOT of cheese. It’s October now and the competition was in August,