THREE DAYS LEFT to order Charlie's Pizza at Apart Pizza Company. Let's hear what Charlie has to say about his pizza. . .

Why did you decide to choose the combination of corn, apples, brie, and  fresh mozzarella for your pizza?

I like all of those ingredients on their own so I thought I would try them together on my pizza.

What was your favorite part of the Fooditude pizza cooking challenge?

Tasting each others pizza creations

What was your favorite part of your visit to Apart Pizza in the first webisode (Mamma Mia Pizzeria)?

Making the Francese Pizza

Did your visit to Apart Pizza in the first Fooditude webisode (Mamma Mia Pizzeria), influence your pizza recipe?

Yes, I tried new ingredients instead of typical pizza toppings for the cooking challenge.

What would you say to someone your age who is apprehensive about trying different kinds of pizza toppings?

I was like that also, so I would tell others that I discovered many new delicious toppings by experimenting and tasting them on pizzas!

Hello Fooditude friends, fans and new readers!  

After a successful silent auction at A Taste of Fooditude in October we discovered that 3 gifts we're left out!   We didn't want these gifts To go unused so we thought we'd start a little auction online. 

Its pretty easy.  All you have to do is Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you'd like to purchase one of the gifts listed below.  Include your name, email address and your bid amount all by December 3rd.  The person with the highest bid will get the prize (or the first person to bid the Buy it Now amount) which can be paid for through paypal.  

HERE ARE THE HOT ITEMS TO BID ON:

1. A private shopping party for up to 25 people at Panache Boutique http://www.panachechicago.com

including cocktails, hor d'oeuvres and 15% discount on purchases + a $50 Gift certifcate

A GREAT idea for a girls night out or holiday party with your friends. 

Value:  $250    Minimum Bid:  $75      Buy it Now:  $150

2. Three Months of Free Martial Arts Classes and a Free Black Belt Uniform at Degerberg Academy in Lincoln Square http://www.degerberg.com

A wonderful holiday gift for your kids or a cool way to get in shape as part of your New Years resolution!

Value:  $490    Minimum Bid:  $100    Buy it Now:  $300

3. A Gift of Fitness and Wellness from Destination Fitness.  http://www.destinedtobefit.com

An amazing package for getting yourself healthy and fit:  One 1 hour Health and Wellness Consultation, 1/2 hour Nutrition Consult, Two 1-hour in home Personal Training sessions, One 1/2 hour in home massage, Metabolic Testing, 1 hour professional organizational services.  Wonderful for the holiday season. 

Value:  $500     Minimum Bid:  $100    Buy it Now:  $300

Remember to email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your bid.  Winners will be notified on December 6th.

If you're a Chicagoan there's no way you haven't heard about The Bleeding Heart Bakery.  http://www.thebleedingheartbakery.com/

We are so lucky to have such an incredible addition to our event this year. Michelle Garcia brings French culinary training to her punk rock bakery and is giving us a taste of her savory side on October 21st.

Buy tickets at: http://tasteoffooditude2.eventbrite.com

Jon DeCamp was with us last year but not on his own - now he'll be cooking to represent Sugar Plum Catering where he is the chef. 
 

http://www.sugarplumcatering.com/

1 week left - buy your tickets at:
http://tasteoffooditude2.eventbrite.com

Galit joins us again this year, but now she's a mom!! 

We were wowed by her peanut butter and jelly rugaleh in 2009, what SWEET treat will Galit make this year?

Check out all that Sweet Galit has to offer at:
http://www.sweetgalit.com

1 Week left until the big night - Buy tickets:
http://tasteoffooditude2.eventbrite.com