Creative Sichuan Cuisine Challenge kicks off in Beijing

Contestant Alexandra Grillborzer from Germany, who is best in baking, prepares “Smashed Potato with Beef” at "Chopsticks and Beyond" Sichuan Cuisine Competition in Beijing, June 22, 2013. "Chopsticks and Beyond" is a Chinese cuisine challenge launched by CRIENGLISH.com to provide a platform for foreign food enthusiasts to show off their Chinese cooking skills and explore creative dishes with exotic flavor. It features China's four great traditions: Sichuan Cuisine, Cantonese Cuisine, Shandong Cuisine and Huaiyang Cuisine.(Xinhuanet/Yang Yi)