Could you be the worst cook?

The American Egg Board has launched a search for America's worst cook. Enter by June 30 for a shot at a trip for two to New York City and cooking classes at the Institute of Culinary Education.

What to do: Write an essay of 200 or fewer words explaining why you or someone you know is in desperate need of basic cooking skills. Read rules at www. americasworstcook.com.

How to enter: Submit the entry online or mail it to America's Worst Cook Contest, c/o Lauren Cobey, Edelman, 200 E Randolph, Suite 63, Chicago, IL 60601.

Wow the judges: You may - but are not required to - include a recording - VHS or DVD - of no more than five minutes or up to two photographs.