BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Momo lovers gathered at Himalayan D’Lite by Sherpa Foods in South Burlington for the first annual momo eating contest. The goal is to help South Burlington food shelf.

Potatoes, which grow at altitudes up to 14,000 feet, provide the Sherpas with their dietary staple: the main food eaten is Sherpa stew, "shyakpa," a meat and potato based stew with some vegetables ...