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The Cook with Us team, @offoodandart, @pandamama and @chefsteve, is excited to announce that @Jaybird, the creator of [Steemit Sandwich Contest](https://steemit.com/steemitsandwichcontest/@jaybird/steemit-sandwich-contest-week-49-contest-now-open-6-prizes), will be a guest judge the week of August 13th to 20th.  The theme for that week is to be determined.  Our newsletter will be published this weekend will have the updated calendar with themes for August.  I know that some of you already know and support @jaybird and SSC.  If you don’t know @jaybird please head over to his page and see what he is up to and enter your best sandwich into his Steemit Sandwich Contest.  


We would like to give a shout out to our sponsors.  @jedau, @zord189, @sneakyninja, @jznsamuel and @christinepoulos.   With the generous support of our sponsors we were able to increase the prizes for the contest in the last few weeks.  We are constantly working on finding new sponsors so we can make Cook with Us even better and so we can reward your incredible efforts even more.  We feel that you all deserve much more for your efforts and we will continue to add to the rewards when we can.  If anyone is interested in sponsoring Cook with Us or if you know someone that might be interested, please contact us on our [discord channel](https://discord.gg/737FMvz).


Before we get to this week’s winners, we would like to remind you this week is the [pizza challenge](https://steemit.com/cookwithus/@cookwithus/cook-with-us-16-post-your-entry-here).  There are still four more days to get your entries in.  We look forward to seeing what you will make.  



OK, let's see who the winners are this week!  



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<center><H1>**In Third Place is...**</H1></center>
<center><H2>**[5-ingredient Chickpea Fudge (vegan | gluten-free)](https://steemit.com/cookwithus/@foodflaneur/cook-with-us-15-chickpea-fudge-vegan-or-gluten-free) by @foodflaneur**</H2></center>

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Congratulations @foodflaneur!  You have won third place this week and you will receive 1 SBD.  

@foodflaneur, Your cardamon spiced vegan chickpea fudge just sounded so rich and satisfying.  Your photography was amazing and we appreciated the story you shared about the background to this sweet treat.  It is great to have you here and we look forward to what you will make next!   


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<center><H1>**The Second Place Winner is...**</H1></center>
<center><H2>**[Beef Wellington with Creamy Horseradish](https://steemit.com/cookwithus/@slowcookingchef/cook-with-us-15-beef-wellington-with-creamy-horseradish) by @slowcookingchef**</H2></center>

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@slowcookingchef, Congratulations for being the second place winner.  You will receive 3 SBD this week.  

@slowcookingchef, Welcome back for season two.  You are off to a great start with another 2nd place win.  Your classic Beef Wellington was made so well.  We also liked the sauce that you paired with the dish.  Congratulations! 


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<center><H1>**And The WINNER Is...**</H1></center>

<center><H2>**[National Holiday Foods! 4th of July Coconut Berry Tarts!](https://steemit.com/food/@birdsinparadise/cook-with-us-week-15-or-national-holiday-foods-4th-of-july-coconut-berry-tarts) by @birdsinparadise**</H2></center>

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Congratulations @birdsinparadise you are the winner this week!  You will receive 5 SBD for placing first and you will advance to the winner's circle.  

@birdsinparadise, Your vegan coconut berry tarts looked simple irresistible.  These chilled tarts would be so tasty and refreshing on a hot summer day.  Well done!   



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<center><H1>**Third place in the Winner's Circle is!…**</H1></center>


<center><H2>**[Very Berry Christmas Trifle](https://steemit.com/cookwithus/@lizelle/cook-with-us-15-very-berry-christmas-trifle) by @lizelle**</H2></center>

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Congratulations @lizelle, You won third place in the Winner’s Circle this week.  You will receive 1 SBD as your prize.  

@lizelle,  We just wanted to devour this trifle when we saw it.  The trifle has so many different tastes in it that I’m sure our spoons would just keep scooping it up!  Very well done and thanks for sharing.  





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<center><H1>**Second place in the Winner's Circle is!…**</H1></center>


<center><H2>**[Vegan Fourth of July Spread! {Pinkeye Pea Burgers, Oven Fries, Cauliflower & Eggplant Salad}](https://steemit.com/cookwithus/@plantstoplanks/cook-with-us-15-vegan-fourth-of-july-spread-pinkeye-pea-burgers-oven-fries-cauliflower-and-eggplant-salad) by @plantstoplanks**</H2></center>

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Congratulations @plantstoplanks, You won second place in the Winner’s Circle this week.  You will receive 3 SBD as your prize.  

@plantstoplanks, We felt that your vegan fourth of July spread was so creative.  Your vegan dishes have a great balance and are always healthful and flavorful.  Thanks for sharing with us your tips and recipes for making delicious vegan foods!  

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<center><H1>**The Winner's Circle Champion is!…**</H1></center>

<center><H2>**[Lemon Curd Pistachio Pavlova](https://steemit.com/cookwithus/@foodforsoul/cook-with-us-15-lemon-curd-pistachio-pavlova) by @foodforsoul**</H2></center>

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Congratulations @foodforsoul, You are the Winner’s Circle Champion this week.  You will each receive 5 SBD as your prize.  

@foodforsoul, We thought that your pavlova was just so well done.  From the flavor combination to the technique and the presentation, this dish was a real winner.  Congratulations on a well deserved win.  




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##### The following, if participating in Cook with Us #16, will be competing in the Winners Circle, including our latest 1st place winner @birdsinparadise. There will be three winners from the Winners Circle and the winners will be awarded 5 SBD, 3SBD and 1SBD.  
- ##### ground2feet
- ##### loveself
- ##### foodforsoul
- ##### whattheduck
- ##### deimus
- ##### blackberryskunk
- ##### cooknbake
- ##### dianadee
- ##### alansthoughs 
- ##### lizelle
- ##### gladysstillwagon
- ##### carolynstahl
- ##### plantstoplanks
- ##### pusteblume
- ##### birdsinparadise

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<center><H1>**Acknowledgements**</H1></center>

There were many people that helped us to get this competition up and running. We would like to say a BIG thank you to them all and express our sincere gratitude for their contributions.
We are delighted with the caricatures made for us by @bazbiscuit and already people are asking where they can get these delightful little characters. Thank you Barry!
@jacklimberis made our banner and gif for us. Thank you Jack - we really appreciate all the hard and beautiful work!
Thank you @edenmichelle for making the youtube video for us.
Please follow @Jacklimberis and @bazbiscuit and @edenmichelle. We hope to add to this list of supporters of our competition. If you would like to be a supporter of @cookwithus, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.




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