Flour Power! 2011

Congratulations

Melissa Sperka
@MelissasSouthernStyleKitchen
Greensboro, NC (pop. 269,666)
Member Since Aug 2011


Congratulations to Melissa Sperka of Greensboro, NC!

Her CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE AND ALMOND GOOEY BUTTER CAKE! won the Grand Prize in the Just A Pinch "Flour Power 2011 Baking Contest."

Melissa's Grand Prize includes:

  • Travel for two to Nashville, TN
  • Two nights hotel accommodations
  • Two tickets to a Grand Ole Opry performance (subject to scheduling and availability)
  • A $1,000 cook's dream shopping spree at the Viking Kitchen Store in historic downtown Franklin, TN
  • ... and the opportunity to prepare the winning recipe with Janet in front of a live audience at a Blue Ribbon Showcase Event!

Feeling like a winner yourself? ENTER TO WIN some tasty prizes of your own!

Meet Melissa and Hear About Her Blue Ribbon Experience!




Honorable Mentions

The judges had the most enjoyable job of sampling the wonderful entries... including these delicious Finalists! Congrats to all!

CHOCOLATE BLISS CAKE - Traci Bentz of Vancouver, WA
"What is there not to love about chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, chocolate ganache, snickers candy bars and, oh yeah, how about some caramel, too?? And, yes, all in one amazing cake!"

MS. GERALDINE'S FRESH APPLE CAKE - Debbie Lawrence of Birmingham, AL
"The whole family loves this wonderful taste of my childhood in the south!"

CRANBERRY COOKIE STRUDEL - Didi Dalaba of Greece, NY
"This recipe reminds me of Autumn, upcoming holiday's and the aroma's of baking at home."

Rules and Regulations

22 Comments
MelissasSouthernStyleKitchen
Melissa Sperka - over a year ago
Yvonne, thank you for your kind comment! It was a spectacular day. I adore the Kitchen Crew and all of my JAP friends!! ~ Melissa
Grandma22
Yvonne Harvey - over a year ago
I just watched this video ( Oct 25, 2012) and it was very fun & inspiring. Melissa was so personable and professional, she should have her own tv show :-)
can't wait to make her winning cake for work ! thank-you!
pattifish
Patricia & Jake Fish - over a year ago
Looks like a great time!
MelissasSouthernStyleKitchen
Melissa Sperka - over a year ago
Thank you Diane!! We had a ball! :)
DeeDee2011
Diane Atherton - over a year ago
Just watched the video, awesome job Melissa!!
MelissasSouthernStyleKitchen
Melissa Sperka - over a year ago
Thank you, Annamarie!!! That's so sweet of you to comment!! :)
ArtByASM
Annamaria Settanni McDonald - over a year ago
Awesome! So Happy For You!!!!
MelissasSouthernStyleKitchen
Melissa Sperka - over a year ago
Thank you Paula, welcome!! I know you'll make lots of friends! :)
ptodora
Paula Todora - over a year ago
Great video, Melissa! I just started with "Just A Pinch," and you made me excited to be a part of such a great group of creative cooks! Congratulations-you deserve it!
Dianeintn
Diane Eldridge - over a year ago
me 2
frenchtutor
Susan Feliciano - over a year ago
This really was fun. I'm SO GLAD I found Just a Pinch on the internet!
cookin4me
FREDA GABLE - over a year ago
WOW, That had to be A great Memorable time, For Melissa, Sherrie, and all.
I recall just 3 years ago Meeting (2) sisters we never knew we had, One of which carries the same name as I do just a different spelling.
I can only imagine how that must feel.
Its a feeling No one Can explain. . . We have 50 yrs of catching up to do. . .
Comgradulations to all of You.
MelissasSouthernStyleKitchen
Melissa Sperka - over a year ago
Kathy!!! Thank you, so much we had a great time! xoxoxo
tigger4kec
Kathy Camden - over a year ago
Melissa, I enjoyed watching the video, I remember that beautiful smile of yours! Congrats again, on your blue ribbon!
MelissasSouthernStyleKitchen
Melissa Sperka - over a year ago
Thanks girls! Looking forward to seeing you!