{"id":24202,"date":"2023-05-19T11:19:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T10:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkyeremunews.com\/?p=24202"},"modified":"2023-05-19T11:19:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T10:19:38","slug":"hilda-baci-speaks-on-toughest-moments-during-the-record-breaking-cook-a-thon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nkyeremunews.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/19\/hilda-baci-speaks-on-toughest-moments-during-the-record-breaking-cook-a-thon\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilda Baci speaks on toughest moments during the \u2018record breaking cook-a-thon\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nigerian chef,\u00a0Hilda Effiong Bassey, has discussed some of the most challenging times during the cooking contest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<p>The famous chef first set a goal of 96 hours to beat Indian chef Lata Tondon who currently holds the record of cooking 87 hours 45 minutes nonstop, however, Hilda set a new record by cooking 100 hours and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jnews_inline_related_post_wrapper left half\">\n<div class=\"jnews_inline_related_post\">\n<div class=\"jeg_postblock_29 jeg_postblock jeg_module_hook jeg_pagination_disable jeg_col_1o3 jnews_module_692945_0_64674af14bba6   \" data-unique=\"jnews_module_692945_0_64674af14bba6\">\n<div class=\"jeg_block_navigation\">Hilda made nearly 200 dishes during the cook-a-thon, which began on Thursday, May 11, 2023, and lasted late Monday night, May 15, serving them to a large audience who had thronged the venue to support and encourage her.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24203\" src=\"https:\/\/nkyeremunews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-141-750x422-1-300x169.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nkyeremunews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-141-750x422-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/nkyeremunews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-141-750x422-1-696x392.webp 696w, https:\/\/nkyeremunews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-141-750x422-1-746x420.webp 746w, https:\/\/nkyeremunews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-141-750x422-1.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, in an aftermath interview, he claimed that the first six hours of the cooking marathon were the most difficult, and she had to ask God for courage during those times.<\/p>\n<p>She said: I am so amazed at the outpouring of love from Nigerians towards achieving this record. The first six hours were the toughest for me, I had to pray to God for strength.<\/p>\n<p>Hilda however, expressed gratitude to fans for the tremendous love and support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI appreciate everyone who took time out to support and encourage me by visiting the venue to cheer me on or driving the conversation on social platforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour unwavering passion to see me succeed through this attempt is heartfelt. 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