It gained popularity in the 1970s, when a variation won a national recipe contest in Italy.

The subject of "Jersey Fresh," an annual recipe contest that is open to residents of the state, is appetizers.

It will include canning demonstrations, recipe contests and sales of produce grown by children.

But Mr. Penzey also made some adjustments to the formula of recipe contests and reminiscences.

To mark the anniversary, the warehouse is having a recipe contest that will run through June.

Tips and techniques for recipe contests and cook-offs are also included.

The company sponsors an annual "Make That Sandwich" recipe contest, awarding a $25,000 first prize.

Rebecca Lubin, of Mill Valley, California, who has been a nanny for nearly two decades won the recipe contest.

"It was then that I got the idea to have a recipe contest," she said.

The annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, to be held July 24 through 26, includes a recipe contest.