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Edible Books Contest 2011

03/31/2011

Do you like cooking and reading but can’t figure out a way to mix the two without burning yourself?


In honor of National Library Week, the Wells Library will host its third annual Edible Books Contest on April 11th from 10am - 4:30pm. We're looking for the best play-on-words culinary creations based on your favorite book titles. Patrons of the library will be able to vote for their favorite pun-filled dishes from 10am - 2pm.

Winners will receive...
Winners will be presented with a refrigerator-worthy certificate and an honorable mention on the library website.

Quick Rundown
What:
3rd Annual Edible Books Contest
Where: Wells Library Lobby
When: April 11th from 10am - 4:30pm
Who can enter: Staff and Students
Why: To celebrate National Library Week


National Library Week is a annual celebration that recognizes the incredible contributions of our libraries and librarians. Show your appreciation for these fine men and women by cooking up some treats that would humble even the most talented of wordsmiths.

To enter,

send an email with your name, title of your Edible Book, and a brief description to:

malonem@indiana.edu


Write Edible Books in the subject line.

 

Check out this slideshow of last year's submissions.


Here are some examples to get your creative juices flowing:

The Count of Monte Cristo: A Monte Cristo sandwich with sword toothpick.
A Confederacy of Donuts: Donuts with little cone “dunce” hats. 

There will be four categories of competition

  • Best Play-on-Words
  • Most Delicious-looking
  • Most Artistic
  • Best-in-Show