Leaderboard Challenge: 19 July 2012

Things are heating up in Katy's Kitchen! Join us for some winning spins!

Here's how:

Play the Katy's Kitchen slot game during the hours of the Challenge for massive Token rewards!

TIME: 06h00 EDT, July 19th – 06h00 EDT, July 20th

ENTER by trading in Points at our Lucky Draw store. Click on the ‘Get Tokens’ option within the APP and select ‘Enter Lucky Draw’ to trade in Points for lucky draw tickets.

THEN….. make sure you read this carefully....

Spin to win POINTS during the 24 hours of the Challenge.  The Top 10 in each category with the most accumulated points will win Token prizes!

NOTE: Participants are not required to have a positive Points balance by the end of the Challenge. You may use your Points to upgrade games and enter lucky draws.  We will calculate the amount of Points you won during the hours of the Challenge, and allocate the Token prizes accordingly.

The Categories: 

Trade in 1 Point or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 5000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 2000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 1000 Tokens

Trade in 50 000 Points or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 20 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 8000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 2000 Tokens

Trade in 200 000 Points or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 30 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 12 000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 5000 Tokens

Trade in 1000 000 Points or more and WIN:

• 1st place: 250 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 50 000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 10 000 Tokens

In the event of a tie, where participants have accumulated the same amount of Points, winnings will be divided equally between participants.

Keep spinning!

WE HAVE WINNERS

Category 1

Lisa H
Elva V
Laura-Jean D
James G
Lynda B
Mimi M
Neil L
Mary LaDessa H
Char K
Marlene M

Category 2

Laurie W
Ginnie A
Donna M
Ivy A
Michelle R
Colleen N
Anna V
Brandi M
Jose D
Mary B

Category 3

Bonnie W
Paula P
Margaret M
Ed R
Beverly C
Mark R
Donna M
Mary M
Rose M
Sheryl L

Category 4

Milce M
Shirley K
Melissa R
Don D
Janet O
David C

Leaderboard Challenge: 7 May 2012

What's for dinner? Katy's in her kitchen with a receipe for success, and you're invited to come play! 

Here's how:

SPIN to WIN on the Katy's Kitchen Slot game during the 24 hours of the Challenge for massive Token rewards!

TIME: 06h00 EDT, May 7th – 06h00 EDT, May 8th

ENTER by trading in Points at our Lucky Draw store. Click on the ‘Get Tokens’ option within the APP and select ‘Enter Lucky Draw’ to trade in Points for lucky draw tickets.

THEN….. make sure you read this carefully....

Spin to win POINTS during the 24 hours of the Challenge.  The Top 10 in each category with the most accumulated points will win Token prizes!

NOTE: Participants are not required to have a positive Points balance by the end of the Challenge. You may use your Points to upgrade games and enter lucky draws.  We will calculate the amount of Points you won during the hours of the Challenge, and allocate the Token prizes accordingly.

The Categories: 

Trade in 1 Point or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 5000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 2000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 1000 Tokens

Trade in 50 000 Points or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 20 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 8000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 2000 Tokens

Trade in 200 000 Points or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 30 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 12 000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 5000 Tokens

Trade in 1000 000 Points or more and WIN:

• 1st place: 250 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 50 000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 10 000 Tokens

In the event of a tie, where participants have accumulated the same amount of Points, winnings will be divided equally between those participants.

Spin to WIN

WE HAVE WINNERS

Category 1

Jeremy G
Darlene D
Cindy F
Patricia T
Dee A
Michael H
Lisa S
Donna S
Allen M
Noma M

Category 2

Fran M
Mary B
Nicole V
Ginnie A
Debbie H
Susan Y
Karen L
Debra C
Ellie J
Maureen H

Category 3

Ceil S
Courtney T
Steven W
Donna M
Michelle R
Lynn D
Brandi M
Wilbur W
Simeon M
Rick G

Category 4

Neil L
Linda J
Virgil C
Wendy C
Rachel K
Chris L
Don D
Tracy M
Michelle H

Leaderboard Challenge: 21 Mar 2012

Turn your spins into WIN this Wednesday at DiLiGO Slots!

Here’s the deal:

SPIN to WIN on the Slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for massive Token rewards, every HOUR!

• Licensed to WIN 
• Katy’s Kitchen 

Token Prizes! 

• 1st place: 100 000 Tokens 
• 2nd – 3rd place: 10 000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens 
• 21st – 40th place: 250 Tokens 

Token bets are up to help you WIN

The Challenge starts at 06h00 EDT, March 21st

Good Luck!

Leaderboard Challenge: 20 Mar 2012

We’re giving away Token prizes on FOUR of our Slot games EVERY HOUR! You need to be there to become the next Leaderboard Champion!

Let’s Play....

Spin to WIN on the Slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for awesome Token rewards!

• Licensed to WIN 
• Samurai vs Ninja 
• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Forbidden Love 

Token Rewards:

• 1st place: 20 000 Tokens 
• 2nd – 3rd place: 5000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens 
• 21st – 40th place: 250 Tokens 

Token bets are up to help you WIN

The Challenge starts at 05h00 EDT, March 20th

GO SPINNERS!

Leaderboard Challenge: 8 Mar 2012

Win Tokens every hour on FIVE of your most loved Slot games! Head over to the Leaderboards for hours of FUN with your slot friends!

Here’s the deal

Spin to WIN on the slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for Token rewards every hour!

• Samurai vs Ninja 
• Licensed to WIN 
• Pilgrims Feast 
• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Forbidden Love 

Token rewards: 

• 1st place: 20 000 Tokens 
• 2nd – 3rd place: 5000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens 
• 21st – 40th place: 250 Tokens 

Token bets are UP to help you WIN

Your start time is 06h00 EST on the 8th of March 2012

May the luck be with you!

Top 40 Leaderboard Challenge: 7 Mar 2012

Are your clicking fingers ready? We’ve got five Slot games that are said to be HOT with Token rewards!

Let’s play!

Spin to WIN on the Slot games mentioned below during the 24 hours of the Challenge! The aim is to get as many top 40 Leaderboard positions as possible. Winners are announced at the end.

• Samurai vs Ninja 
• Licensed to WIN 
• Pilgrims Feast 
• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Forbidden Love 

Token Rewards: 

• 1st place: 100 000 Tokens 
• 2nd – 3rd place: 50 000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 25 000 Tokens 
• 21st – 40th place: 15 000 Tokens 

PLUS! Ten random participants will be rewarded with 5000 Tokens

TIME -> Start: 08h00 EST, 7th of March 2012. Ends: 08h00 EST, 8th of March 2012

Top rewards for the top spinners! Good Luck!

WE HAVE WINNERS

Brandi M
Wendy C
Neil L
Cindy L
Katherine K
Terry J
Tersha S
Michelle M
Terry K
Marian L
Karen S
Wendy K
John J
Barb K
Jeannie S
Kathy M
Karen E
Carl W
John D
Donna M
Jane G
John H
Tawnya D
Ina B
Betti S
Maria Cristina C
Jesse S
Jeannette P
June F
lacygirl F
Kodi R
Judy W
Ellen C
Judy A
Debra C
Danita P
Nina T
Don D
Patricia G
Lorinda K
Trish M
 

10 Random WINNERS

Kerstin T
Philip P
Randy R
Christina H
Frankie W
Bobby C
Craig K
Wlizzard T
Mindy H
Sandra J
 

Leaderboard Challenge: 15 Feb 2012

More ways to WIN at DiLiGO today, come play!

Here's the deal.....

Log in and play the Slot games mentioned below:

• Katy's Kitchen
• Licensed to WIN
• Samurai vs Ninja
• Pilgrims Feast
  

The Challenge will run from 07h00 EST on the 15th of February to 07h00 EST on the 16th of February 2012

Enter by trading in Points for Tickets at our Lucky Draw store. 

THEN....

Get as many top 80 Leaderboard positions as possible during the hours of the Challenge 

NOTE:

You may only compete in one category that is determined by the amount of Points traded in for Lucky Draw Tickets.

The Categories:

Trade in 1 Point or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 2000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 1000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 500 Tokens

Trade in 50 000 Points or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 20 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 8000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 4000 Tokens

Trade in 100 000 Points or more and WIN: 

• 1st place: 30 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 12 000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 6000 Tokens

Trade in 500 000 Points or more and WIN:

• 1st place: 60 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 24 000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 12 000 Tokens

Trade in 1000 000 Points or more and WIN:

• 1st place: 120 000 Tokens
• 2nd - 5th place: 48 000 Tokens
• 6th - 10th place: 24 000 Tokens

The winners will be the top 10 in each category as listed above who have been placed the most.

Good Luck!

WE HAVE WINNERS

Category 1

Kevin P
Vera M
Heather B
Cheryl F
John H
Donna M
Sandra M
Sherri B
Barbara J
Kodi R

Category 2

Christine S
Ina B
Lori M
Jan P
Mary M
Duane W
Mary Jane Morello D
Terri L
Mary Z
Diana B

Category 3

Beverly C
Tracy P
Cliff B
Neil L
L Diane C
Tersha S
Jeffrey E
Stella S
Chrisi T
Marian L

Category 4

Patsy H
Daniel S
eGov M
Shannon B
Paula P
Kasper S
Angela S
Cindy F
Diane S

Category 5

Carl W
Linda J
Laurie W
Lois M
Wendy C
Don D
Colleen N
Tracy M
Cindy D
Robert N

Leaderboard Challenge: 9 Feb 2012

We’ve doubled the Token prizes for the first 20 Leaderboard places from yesterday! Time to turn your spinning into winning!

Let’s play!

Spin to WIN on the Slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for awesome Token rewards at the end of every hour!

• LOLcats 
• Katy’s Kitchen 

Token rewards 

• 1st place: 100 000 Tokens 
• 2nd – 3rd place: 10 000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens 
• 21st – 80th place: 250 Tokens 

WIN big with bigger Token bets!

The Challenge starts at 08h00 EST on the 9th of February 2012

Go get your game on!

Leaderboard Challenge: 8 Feb 2012

Winning Wednesday! Three Slots are said to be super HOT! Bring your best spinners, we’re ready to crown some winners! Every HOUR!

You heard it! Let’s play!

Spin to WIN on the Slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for Token rewards at the end of every hour!

• LOLcats 
• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Driving miss Tinkerbell 

Token rewards: 

• 1st place: 50 000 Tokens
• 2nd – 3rd place: 5000 Tokens
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens
• 21st – 80th place: 250 Tokens

Token bets are up to help you WIN!

The Challenge starts at 07h00 EST on the 8th of February 2012

GO! SPIN! WIN!

Leaderboard Challenge: 6 Feb 2012

We Challenge you to play four of your favorite games for hours of FUN! It’s all happening today, only at DiLiGO Slots!

Come play!

Spin to WIN on the slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for Token rewards at the end of every hour!

• LOLcats 
• Footy Fanatics 
• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Driving miss Tinkerbell 

Token Rewards: 

• 1st place: 20 000 Tokens 
• 2nd – 3rd place: 5000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens 
• 21st – 80th place: 250 Tokens 

Your time starts at 05h00 EST on the 6th of February 2012

Enjoy!

Leaderboard Challenge: 26 Jan 2012

Play for hours with friends and WIN Token rewards! Only at DiLiGO will you have loads of fun and build lasting friendships while you spin for glory. The Leaderboards are waiting……

Come along...

Spin to WIN on the slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for massive Token rewards, on the hour, every hour!

• Pilgrims Feast 
• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Original Slot 
• Di Vino 

Token rewards: 

• 1st place: 50 000 Tokens
• 2nd – 3rd place: 5000 Tokens
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens
• 21st – 80th place: 250 Tokens

Winning is easy with bigger Token bets!

Your time starts at 06h00 EST on the 26th of January 2012

Go on…..spin!

Leaderboard Challenge: 11 Jan 2012

Feast your eyes on our next Leaderboard Challenge! Our very own Katy is using her culinary skills to cook up some Token prizes for all!

Full steam ahead! Let’s PLAY!

Spin to WIN on the DiLiGO themed slot games mentioned below during the hours of the Challenge for mouth watering Token rewards!

• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Pilgrims Feast 

The payouts are HUGE with increased Token bets!

Check out these Token rewards:

• 1st place: 100 000 Tokens 
• 2nd & 3rd place: 10 000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens 
• 21st – 80th place: 250 Tokens 

Your time starts at 06h00 EST on the 11th of January 2012.

It’s time to fatten up your Token tally! Good luck!

Leaderboard Challenge: 1 Dec 2011

It’s your lucky day! We’re rolling out another exciting Challenge! Join us on the Leaderboards and score BIG Token rewards!

Let’s play!

Spin to WIN on the super amazing DiLiGO slot games mentioned below for Token rewards at the end of every hour!

• Tropical Paradise 
• Vegas 
• Licensed to WIN 
• Samurai vs Ninja 
• Forbidden Love 
• Katy’s Kitchen 
• Pilgrims Feast 
• Trick or Treat 
• Mad Scientist 
• Wild West 

Here’s what you’re playing for:

• 1st place: 50 000 Tokens 
• 2nd & 3rd place: 5000 Tokens 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens 
• 21st – 80th place: 250 Tokens 

Token bets are up to help you WIN!

This Challenge will start at 07h00 EST sharp! That’s on the 1st of December 2011.

Turn up and turn the reels!

Mystery Bonus Challenge: 25 Nov 2011

Back by popular demand!

We’ll take you on a journey! Destination: The DiLiGO Leaderboards where Katy is cooking up a storm in her kitchen and you’re invited to feast on the Token rewards!

Hit the reels and spin to WIN on the below mentioned themed slots for amazing Token rewards! Every hour! All weekend!

• Pilgrims Feast 
• Katy’s Kitchen 

Winning is easy as we’ve increased the maximum bet!

Token rewards: 

• 1st place: 50 000 Tokens + mystery bonus 
• 2nd & 3rd place: 10 000 Tokens + mystery bonus 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens + mystery bonus 
• 21st – 80th place: 500 Tokens 

Your time starts at 08h00 EST on the 25th of November 2011!

Off you go! Spin!

Mystery Bonus Challenge: 24 Nov 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Day! Let’s start the festivities off with a B A N G!

Feast your eyes on this!

Spin to WIN on the below mentioned themed DiLiGO slots during the hours of the Challenge and WIN Tokens every hour!

• Pilgrims Feast 
• Katy’s Kitchen 

**Token bets are up to help you WIN BIG!

Token rewards: 

• 1st place: 50 000 Tokens + mystery bonus 
• 2nd & 3rd place: 10 000 Tokens + mystery bonus 
• 4th – 20th place: 1000 Tokens + mystery bonus 
• 21st – 80th place: 500 Tokens 

Your time starts at 05h00 EST on the 24th of November 2011!

That’s your marching orders! Go Spin!

Leaderboard Challenge: 1 August 2011

We’re cooking up a recipe for success here at DiLiGO Slots.  There’s only one ingredient missing? YOU!  Get in with the mix and bring along your Token roll for unforgettable Leaderboard pay-outs.

Featuring ten of the very BEST! Take your pick….

• Enchanted Realm
• Forbidden Love
• Vegas
• Tropical Paradise
• Katy's Kitchen
• Zoo
• Di Vino
• Pilgrims`s Feast
• Licensed to Win
• Samurai vs Ninja

Return to your winnings ways and play any of the before mentioned slots during the hours of the Challenge, and see how many times you can place for bigger Token pay-outs.

Token prizes:

• 1st place will pocket a massive 50 000 Tokens
• 2nd and 3rd place: 5000 Tokens
• 4th-20th place: 1000 Tokens
• 21st to 80th place: 250 Tokens

Your time starts at 11h00 EDT on the 1st of August 2011, and winning is made easy with your maximum Tokens being increased.

Roger that?  The rewards are waiting…

Leaderboard Challenge: 20 April 2011

Whoo hoo! That last one was fun wasn't it? Let's do it again, but slightly differently...

Play any or all of the following DiLiGO Games Slot Machines: VEGAS, FORBIDDEN LOVE, ZOO and KATY'S KITCHEN during the next 12 hours and see how many times you can get a Top 80 position on the Hourly Live Leaderboard and you could win Tokens- BUT wait, there's more!

There will be 70 winners AND you can increase your Token winnings by trading in Points at the Lucky Draw Store!

That's right, 70 WINNERS and if you trade in Points to get tickets to Lucky Draws during the time of this Challenge, you'll INCREASE YOUR WINNINGS as follows:

Trade in 1 Point or more and win:

1st place: 2000 Tokens
2nd - 5th place: 1000 Tokens
6th - 10th place: 500 Tokens

Trade in 10 000 Points or more and win:

1st place: 10 000 Tokens
2nd - 5th place: 4000 Tokens
6th - 10th place: 2000 Tokens

Trade in 20 000 Points or more and win:

1st place: 15 000 Tokens
2nd - 5th place: 6000 Tokens
6th - 10th place: 3000 Tokens

Trade in 50 000 Points or more and win:

1st place: 20 000 Tokens
2nd - 5th place: 8000 Tokens
6th - 10th place: 4000 Tokens

Trade in 100 000 Points or more and win:

1st place: 30 000 Tokens 
2nd - 5th place: 12 000 Tokens
6th - 10th place: 6000 Tokens

Trade in 500 000 Points ore more and win:

1st place: 60 000 Tokens
2nd - 5th place: 24 000 Tokens
6th - 10th place: 12 000 Tokens

Trade in 1000 000 Points or more and win:

1st place: 120 000 Tokens
2nd - 5th place: 48 000 Tokens
6th - 10th place: 24 000 Tokens

Everyone who plays during these hours will be entered, but we're really excited to hear how you do so please hit the "Like" button and comment below to update us on your progress during the Challenge! The winners will be the top 10 in each category as listed above who have been placed the most.

Note: The times as given below are the times that you see on the Leaderboards in Slots. These times are EDT. We will work out how many Points you've won in order to determine your winnings. Hint: To win more Points, check out "Forbidden Love" where you can increase the amount of Points won by increasing your Tokens bet per line to up to 20!

Hours that count are hours:

15h00 - 16h00
16h00 - 17h00
17h00 - 18h00
18h00 - 19h00
19h00 - 20h00
20h00 - 21h00
21h00 - 22h00
22h00 - 23h00
23h00 - 00h00
00h00 - 01h00
01h00 - 02h00
02h00 - 03h00

AND THE WINNERS ARE... 

Trade in 1 Point or more and win:

1	Charles	C
1	Ann	S
3	Jana	D
3	Lois	G
5	Debbie	K
5	Deborah	D
7	Peggy	W
8	Karen	T
8	Darrell	E
8	Virginia	S
8	Kelly	M

Trade in 10 000 Points or more and win:

1	Cheryl	F
2	Mary	M
3	Daniel	M
4	Beth	P
4	Marcia	D
4	Lynne	L
7	Amber	P
8	Ray	E
9	Linda	B
10	Phil	H
10	Brandy	C
10	Linda	C
10	Paul	P

Trade in 20 000 Points or more and win:

1	L Diane	C
2	Donna	M
2	Lili	Z
4	Dorothy	C
5	Toni	S
6	Russell	M
7	Barbara	U
8	Chris	H
9	Melissa	Z
9	Maureen	K
9	Nancy	H

Trade in 50 000 Points or more and win:

1	June	F
2	Jackie	C
3	Michael	T
4	Melissa	R
5	Dawn	B
5	Jeannie	S
6	Danielle	D
7	Doug	M
7	Debbie	M
7	Ivy	A
7	Kathy	B
7	GeorgeAnne	S

 
Trade in 100 000 Points or more and win:

1	Jon	B
2	Vanna Too Bzy	S
3	Carl	W
4	Emma	C
5	Joy	S
6	Vicki	S
6	Darlene	J
8	Wendy	C
9	Sandy	J
10	Kathy	M
10	Cindy	R

Trade in 500 000 Points ore more and win:

1	Danny	H
2	Denise	C
3	Darlene	J

 
Trade in 1000 000 Points or more and win:

1	Deborah	K
2	Lynn	M
3	Sheryl	L
3	Linda	B
5	Ilene	F
6	Kirsten	A

DiLiGO Slots Katy's Kitchen Challenge!

Something's cooking in Katy's Kitchen this weekend and it's going to be good!

Play the "Katy's Kitchen" themed DiLiGO Slots Machine from 05h00 EST today for the next approximately 72 hours and we'll be giving the 1st place winner for every hour 50 000 TOKENS!

We'll also be giving away a special limited edition "Katy" Badge to all those that come in the top 20 in any hour during the Challenge when playing "Katy's Kitchen"!

That's 50 000 tokens for the first place winner on the "Katy's Kitchen" Hourly Live Leaderboard for the next 72 hours and a limited edition Katy badge for the top 20!

To help you along the way we're increasing the amount of Tokens you're able to bet per line. Competition is going to be tough, so get those fingers ready and READY STEADY SPIN!

Note: Prize Tokens will be credited as per usual, at the end of each hour. Limited Edition "Katy" badges will be awarded to the top 20 of every hour during the time of the challenge, on Monday 28 February 2011.

Leaderboard Challenge: 2 Feb 2011

Play the "Katy's Kitchen" DiLiGO Games Slot Machine during the next 10 and a bit hours and see how many times you can end the hour in a top 20 position.

At the end of the 01h00-02h00 hour EST on Thursday 3rd Feb 2011, hit the "Like" button and comment below using the Facebook Comments Box to tell us how many times you got a top 20 position playing "Katy's Kitchen".

The winner will be the person who has been placed the most:

• First place will get 10 000 tokens.
• Second place 5000 tokens.
• Third place 3000 tokens.
• We'll then randomly select 15 other people to win 1000 tokens each.

Note: Comments made through the Blogger comment feature will not be accepted. The times as given below are the times that you see on the Leaderboards in Slots. These times are EST.

Hours that count are hours:

14h00 - 15h00
15h00 - 16h00
16h00 - 17h00
17h00 - 18h00
18h00 - 19h00
19h00 - 20h00
20h00 - 21h00
21h00 - 22h00
22h00 - 23h00
23h00 - 00h00
00h00 - 01h00
01h00 - 02h00

Wow- that wasn't easy was it?

AND THE WINNERS ARE... 

Congratulations to Carl W and Libby Pwho both placed 6 times on the "Katy's Kitchen" Leaderboard during the hours 14h00 - 02h00. They both get 10 000 tokens.

Second place goes to Sharon Lynn P, who, although she didn't manage to secure a place still made the effort to tell us how many times she got placed. She gets 5000 tokens.

The following were randomly selected for their participation and each win 1000 tokens:

Sharon Taylor M

Kathy H

Leonardo L

Stacy Lucas H

Bonnie R

Debbie Royal-P

The DILiGO Games Kitchen comes to life

What do being stressed and desserts have in common? Well, if you’re even slightly observant you will have noticed that ‘stressed’ is ‘desserts’ spelled backwards. This suggests that the one can lead to the other.

For example, most of us dive for desserts when we’re feeling stressed. After all, there is nothing like the soft squelch of chocolate mousse in your mouth and the fantastic rush of sugar in your bloodstream to make you forget your troubles for a while.

But it also suggests that creating perfect, mouth-watering desserts can be rather stressful in itself. Seriously, not everyone is born to be a chef. Have you ever tried to make your own macaroons, strudel or puff pastry? Have you ever tried to temper chocolate or emulsify eggs? It's not as simple as it seems, and if you’re cooking to impress people – like your boss or your smug sister-in-law who does everything better than you – then a complicated recipe is your ticket to total humiliation.

So rather take your guests to a restaurant and let a professional handle the catering. Then, as you savour the silky smoothness of your crème brûlée, consider the genius that transformed the high stress levels of a restaurant kitchen into this mouth-watering piece of culinary art. Give your compliments to the chef, because usually they don’t receive the recognition they deserve.

Not all chefs get to be on TV like Jamie Oliver. So to be noticed they sometimes have to get really creative – like coming up with outrageous new recipes. Have you ever had fried beer? Well now you can. Chef Mark Zable spent three years perfecting this ultimate bar snack, and it has won him more than his 15 minutes in the press.

But positive press is not the only way to get noticed. Chef Christopher Turla recently got caught on film by the public health inspector as he was licking a live toad in the restaurant kitchen. It was supposedly a joke, but perhaps all those lonely, stressful hours over the stove made him long to find his prince – someone who would save him from a life of mediocrity. But instead of turning into a prince the toad got him a large fine and a bit of publicity in the news. At least now he will be remembered.

Then there are the chefs who missed their calling and yearn for a different profession. They get around the problem by using their kitchen skills in entirely unrelated fields, like the chef who turned fashion designer by creating his wife’s wedding dress out of cream puffs. The wife loved it so much she didn’t want to take it off. You’ve got to wonder whether anyone considered putting the bride on the dessert menu?

In a similar way our DiLiGO chef, Katy, is channeling her skills in an entirely new direction. After years of creating culinary masterpieces in the obscurity of the office kitchen she has come out with her very own online slot game called Katy’s Kitchen. Her delicious creations are grabbing the attention of DiLiGO fans all over the world, who come to her online kitchen to compete for the top score to win. Her best dish is the breakfast scatter platter, which boosts your score even without forming a line!

So come play in Katy’s Kitchen, win a feast of bonus points and help Katy claim the fame she deserves!