Spud Studs Flex Their Muscles

On a warm summery day in March, our director - Snowflake, posed a challenge to a man that she warmly calls 'Spills' ...a "Potato Eat-Off!" You may be familiar with these sorts of engagements as seen in previous posts such as "Veronique, Creme de la Creme: A Missive."

First - the rules.

This Potato Eat-off was based on completion time...If you ask me, an ingenious way to induce indigestion in it's finest hour. Two Full size Fiesta Chicken Potatoes - COMIN' RIGHT UP!

Pre-Game: As you may have read, Snowflake sold out on the twins and Thai to battle - which means that there was a lot riding on the line (I mean, who doesn't like Thai food!?!). Judging by the look on her face, she came to play ball.

The Competition: Jarrod's a tough cookie. 6'6'' and had about 100lbs on Snowflake. Although inexperienced in the realm of CPE (Competitive Potato Eating) - he definitely posed as a threat to the reigning champion.

Welterweight Challenge: A mini-potato challenge. Danielle vs. Jeremy. Nothing like a small battle to warm up the competitive spirits.

They both dug in with calm confidence - both thinking they had equal chances. Jarrod actually took the lead about a 1/4 way through, and paused thinking that we were done at the skin. Ah so, not so young jedi. This small break gave Snowflake the thunder she needed to close the gap as Jarrod gave himself a few arrogant minutes thinking - "All is still not lost."

We come down the home stretch at the skin - the toughest part. Snowflake said almost nothing for the last 5 minutes of battle - placing full concentration in holding her championship title. Anguish flushed across Jarrod's face as he saw the end nearing. In the end, Jarrod rose as the victor. Snowflake only beaten by a swallow. See the full action here...