I have some incredible news to share!
You probably already know that I am ecstatic to be be judging at the Scottish Baking Awards held by Melanie Andrews McRae, at stately Mar Hall on September 28th, but in addition to the SBA, there are two other events I will be attending in Scotland this autumn.
I am happy to report that I have been accepted as a competitor at the 21st Annual Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships! I feel so strongly about my recipe, and hope you’ll wish me luck as I compete for the Specialty title!
If you live in the UK, you will already be familiar with the BBC Good Food Shows. For those of you in North America and outside of the UK, these are themed food events, usually showcasing the city’s or country’s unique foods and restaurants, similar to events such as The TASTE in Los Angeles.
I am over the moon to tell you that I am extremely honored and humbled to be a part of the BBC Good Food Show -Scotland which will be held in Glasgow, (my home town) along with the UK’s top celebrity chefs such as Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and James Martin, just to name a few!
To be able to go home to Scotland for any occasion, or for no occasion at all is always a fantastic experience for me; but to go home and be a part of these three incredibly brilliant events, is truly a dream come true!
A massive thank you to my friend Melanie, to whom I am so indebted for asking me to come home for judging duties at the Scottish Baking Awards. One of the things I am most looking forward to, is going back to her Craigard Tea Room!
For those of you outside of the Scotland or the UK, please follow me home, by signing up for a free subscription to my blog posts, but also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as I’ll be updating readers on my social media accounts, all along my travels. I’ll introduce you to The Royal Oak Foundation, and you’ll see gorgeous National Trust properties which you’ll be able to add to your own bucket list! It’s going to be an amazing trip!
If you are lucky enough to be in Scotland, please come to one or all of the events, as I would absolutely love to meet you all!
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Joel & I are just jumping up and down for you!!! All 3 events sound like amazing fun. May you out-spurtle ’em all! Can’t wait to follow along- Hugs, Judy
You are both so sweet, Judy! Thank you for your good wishes! :) CC
Simply fantastic…every bit of your news! Will be clapping wildly from over here!
Thank you, Dorothy! I appreciate your support! :)
Congratulations Christina, what wonderful honors and so good that you will be back in Scotland for these great events.
Thank you, Suzanne! I cannot wait!! CC
This is SO EXCITING! And your site looks gorgeous! :-)
Thank you, thank you, Valentina!! I appreciate it! CC
Big applause from the wings. You go, Christina! This is SO exciting! I can hardly wait to follow along on your adventure!
Thank you SO much, Leslie!! So happy you’re going to be following along! CC
This is beyond wow and you are so completely deserving of these honors, Christina! Congratulations, good luck, and HAVE A BLAST!!
Thank you so much, Kimberly! I truly appreciate all your support and kind words more than you know! CC
As we say in our family, “Guid luck!”
Ta, David!!! :)
Christina – Congratulations on being selected for three fantastic events. I have no doubt you will be a shining star wherever you go. Enjoy!
You are so sweet to say that, Patricia! Thank you, and congratulations to your upcoming adventure in Mexico, too! How fun!!
This is SO exciting and you totally deserve it girl!!
Thank you so much, Sue! Coming from you, that means a lot to me! CC
What an incredible opportunity. Looking forward to hearing all about it on your blog when you return!!
I will be sharing a lot during and after my trip, Susan…I can’t wait! :) CC
Christina,
First welcome to your new home, I really love the way the new blog looks. Neat and very sophisticated. I also love the way the font looks for each area to search. Great job!
Now, WOW!!! I am thrilled for you to be going back home to Scotland and being chosen to judge these awards. I wish you much love and luck in your entering the Golden Spurtle World Porridge contest. Even though, you don’t need much luck as your recipe I am sure will speak (or taste) for its self. I wish there was a way to view these awards on TV, Youtube, or even live streaming! You are truly blessed to be a part of these exciting events…You must please keep us informed as to what is happening in Scotland! Thanks for the update…Have a glorious weekend!
Dottie :)
I’m so glad you like the redesigned blog so far, Dottie! It’s still a work in progress. Thank you for your good wishes and I will definitely keep you updated while I am on the trip! You have a great weekend, too!
So much exciting news Christina. Go knock em dead over there!
Thank you, Kelly! I’ll try! ;)
This is awesome Christina! How fun that it will be in your hometown! Good luck!
Totally awesome! I’m so excited! Thanks, Karen!
Wow, congratulations!!! I wish I was going with you :)
Thank you, Janette! But you are going before me, right? :) I’m sure you’ll also have a fabulous time!
OMG, this is amazing!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it, and to get your porridge recipe, too. Man, I wish I was Scottish…
You are too funny, Sharon! Thank you so much, and the recipe will be out after the contest! You’ll LOVE it!
You. Are. So. Lucky!!! I’m totally jealous :)
Oh Gerry, I know how lucky I am! You of all people can appreciate what this means to me! I’ll have an Irn Bru and a fish supper for you!! ;)
Will you be at the food show at Stockbridge, Edinubrgh during the festival? I live in Linlithgow,
just outside Edinuburgh, and intend to go there.
Hi Louise, as much as I’d love to be there, I will not be at that food show (since I live in Los Angeles). I will, however be at the Scottish Baking Awards at Mar Hall on Sept. 28th, and the BBC Good Food Show in Glasgow, Oct. 17 – 19. Hope to see you at one of those events! CC