To celebrate the launch of Bobby Flay’s new cookbook, several adventurous bloggers got into the Flay spirit and hosted some “throwdowns” of their own.

They were issued a challenge to pair up with a fellow foodie, and prepare two versions of a dish: the Bobby Flay version and a favourite family recipe. But the kicker was that they didn’t get to pick a winner: they had to leave it to their family or friends to decide. Sounds like fun, right? Yes, it was.

Mary at Bons Bons et Chocolat prepared Bobby Flay’s pumpkin pie and brought it to work to be judged by her coworkers! Find out which pie took the prize. MORE…

Have you ever taken a cooking class? It’s something that I would totally love to do some day - when I’m not working, reading, chasing a toddler, etc.

My super brilliant colleague Sheila Kay dropped off Bonnie Stern’s School of Cooking brochure for Winter 2010 this morning, and what to our wondering eyes should appear? A Winterlicious - Julialicious class! We thought this was so fun:

If you loved the film Julie & Julia, you must have been inspired to head right home, don your pearls and prepare Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon. After taking this delicious class, you’ll be ready to do just that, as well as create other dishes for which Julia was famous.

Take home gifts include a copy of Julia Child’s memoir My Life in France and a pound of Gay Lea butter.

Instructor: Bonnie Stern
Dates & Times: Thurs, Feb 4/10, 6:30pm to 9pm
Or Sat, Feb 6/10, 11:30am to 2pm
Or Mon, Feb 8/10, 6:30pm to 9pm
Fee: $99

Visit BonnieStern.com for more details, and bon appétit!