HISTORY OF CASA
The first CASA contest was held 19 years ago in the home of Caranza-Jonson-Pretikip. Since then, meetings have been held in many homes and restaurants. In 1987, the BING Award was instituted in honor of Bing Horn of ice cream Adolph Horn. To date, there have been many who have achieved the award--and several members have accomplished this more than once!

PURPOSE
CASA members meet monthly to share food, culinary ideas and inspiration.

CHARITIES
Various times during the year, CASA members are called upon to donate appetizers, specialty dishes and desserts to Lakeside non-profit functions. CASA members are also requested to serve as judges for local fund-raising culinary competitions.
TIME & LOCATION
The date of the monthly is usually on the third Monday of each month, with social time beginning at 3:30 pm at the Min Wah Restaurant in Ajijic.

MONTHLY CONTEST
Members prepare one dish corresponding to one of the two categories assigned for that particular month. Each CASA member is required to enter at least four (4) monthly competitions during a calendar year to maintain their membership in CASA. Impartial judges decide the winners in each category. See Rules of Competition.

PROGRAMS
While the judging is taking place, and before CASA members sample the entries, an interesting culinary demonstration will be presented beginning at 4 pm.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Notification of cooking classes, dining out excursions and other events are announced in the monthly newsletter e-mailed to all members. The annual awards dinner is usually held in January or February.