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Kutztown Resident is a Finalist for $10,000 in Thomas’ Recipe Contest

Story written by Steven Krainin

May 14, 2021

Local resident, Susan Bickta, from Kutztown, PA is one step away from winning $10,000 and being crowned the winner of Thomas’ ‘Split Decisions’ Recipe Contest, but she needs your help!

Thomas’ English Muffins, the #1 English Muffin in America, celebrated National English Muffin Day on April 23 by inviting fans to create with both sides of their English muffin. No more choosing between salty and sweet! Kutztown resident, Susan Bickta, created Eggplant Caprese on one half and Sweet + Savory Gourmet Pork on the other. 

  • Eggplant Caprese: Broiled eggplant caprese with seasoned ricotta cheese, fried eggplant layered with mozzarella slices, topped with tomato and Italian seasoning with side of marinara
  • Sweet + Savory Gourmet Pork: Mixed greens topped with seasoned pork patty stuffed with Brie cheese, warm spiced blueberry chutney and Gorgonzola

Out of more than 9,500 submissions, Susan was chosen as one of the top five finalists in America for her recipes!

Now Susan needs our to help win the $10,000 grand prize! From now until May 16, vote FOR Susan online at NationalEnglishMuffinDay.com to help her secure this victory! The recipe with the most votes will be awarded the $10,000 grand prize on May 17.

Thomas’ is sweetening the deal as well: 25 random voters who vote at NationalEnglishMuffinDay.com will win a $400 grocery gift card! You can support Susan and have the chance to win as well!

Photo: Thomas’ English Muffins

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