65 countries have joined the competition and it garnered almost 6,000 culinary books from around the world. The award, which was established by Mr. Edouard Cointreau, just celebrated its happy 11th year anniversary. And, until today many culinary connoisseurs from different places are publishing their unique recipes along with a spice of culture background on food at the same time wine just to achieve this famous award. It's really an honor for Europe to be given such award because it materializes the richness of European culture.