**Grilled Cheese Invitational **

Los Angeles, CA

For the ninth year in a row, this cheesy cooking contest draws hundreds of competitors vying for the top slot in one of three salaciously themed categories: the Missionary Position (standard sandwich bread and standard cheese, such as American or Swiss), the Kama Sutra (anything goes, as long as the grilled sandwich's filling is at least 60 percent cheese), and the Honey Pot (like the Kama Sutra, but sweet). Info: grilled-cheeseinvitational.com

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