Being a pie judge is kind of like being married... I think its great.
But much like a young man being called "husband" for the first time, coming to terms with your inner Pie Judge can catch you off guard...
I'll explain in a minute...
This weekend, I had the great honor of judging apple pies at the famous New Cumberland Apple Festival.
Pictured below is myself, along with the other judges and organizers.
Back to my original point... Being a Pie Judge takes a level of commitment.
Have you ever heard someone say that a man wearing a wedding ring is actually more attractive to the opposite sex...?
Well, previous pie-judging experience must make you more attractive to the organizers of other pie judging contests.
Do these pies look great or what!
Here I am with New Cumberland Mayor DJ Landis. She's the one who asked me to be a Pie Judge for this year's Apple Festival.
So, I took her hat.
This one was in the "Under 18" category, which means it was baked by a young person. Looks like they've got a real future in the dessert business!
Back to my credentials...
MIKE PARKER
Pie Judge
Experience:
-- 2006 Upper Dauphin Community Day
-- Apple Pie & Shoe Fly Pie Judging Contest
-- 2007 Pennsylvania Farm Show
-- Official State Apple Pie Contest (67 pies, by county)
-- 2007 Upper Dauphin Community Day
-- Apple Pie Contest
-- 2007 New Cumberland Apple Festival
-- Apple Pie Contest
Once you enter into the world of pie judging, you can never go back... And you'd better come to the table hungry!
A rookie Pie Judge may rush to judgement... I mean, just look at the crumbled bits of chocolately goodness staring you in the face!... But a Pie Judge must stay focused!
Here, New Cumberland Borough Council member Mary Landis shows off one of the blue ribbon winners...
Proving that in the end, with commitment, focus, and true love for the pie, there is great reward for all!
Until next time,
-- Mike
