Okay. I've looked at the archives and realized that this is technically Food Fight Six, so alliteration be damned! I guess it could be Food Fight Six- Strive for the Stingy, but it's belaboring the point, I think.
Speaking of points, here's how it will break down:
1 - 15 points for Frugalness
1 - 10 points for Preparation
1 - 10 points for Presentation
1 - 5 points for Photography
1 - 10 points awarded for Pizzaz in your writing
A few notes- I'd like a breakdown on cost for your meal, but points can be earned for clever use and recycling of ingredients, too. Cost is important too, but I don't think somebody should earn the most Frugalness points just because their ingredients cost $.04 less than everyone else's. Imagination counts!
Preparation- Your meal should be nutritionally sound, as well as incorporating appetizing ingredients.
Presentation- No fine crystal needed, but a properly plated dish always goes a long way with me. Imagination triumphs over brute elegance every time.
Photography- Don't go out and buy a light kit and a fancy camera. Daylight is your friend, just have enough light so that you can turn the flash off in your camera if at all possible. It's only a 5 point possible score, but good photography is all we have to judge your meal.
Pizzaz- Entertain us! Explain how you went about putting together your entry, and feel free to talk about how "cheap and cheerful" living works in your lifestyle. Recipes earn points, cost breakdowns are a must.
Only those who enter get a full vote, and you can't vote for yourself. I think we'll have one total vote for everyone else who wants to opine.
Get cooking! Entries end on the 28th.
