Will be held January 28th at the Extension Office, sign up is January 20th.
We will be following a pretty simple format to reintroduce the food show contest back to new members. 4-H members need to just bring a dish that fits into one of the categories below. At the end of judging everyone will have the chance to sample everyone dish. This is a fun event to show off your cooking talents.
What you will need to enter.
Email your Name, Age, Birth Date, Club, Contest Category, the Name of the Dish and the recipe by January 20th.
Age. Age divisions are determined by a participant’s age as of September 1 of the current 4-H year. Age divisions for this contest are:
Junior: 8 years old and in 3rd grade, 9, or 10
Intermediate: 11 to 13 years old
Senior: 14 to 18 years old
Contest categories/divisions. There are four contest food divisions:
a) Main Dishes - Foods classified as main dish usually contain a meat or meat alternative such as cheese, eggs, dry beans or peas, or peanut butter. They may also contain other foods. Dishes to enter this category may include: beef, veal, pork, variety meats, poultry, eggs, fish and shellfish, dry beans, casseroles, meat loaves, meat, fish pies, soufflés, omelets, meat salads, sandwiches, dry peas, soybeans, soups and chowders.
b) Fruit and Vegetable – Side dishes or foods that are usually served along with a main dish or as accompaniments to the main course. These are usually fruit or vegetable dishes. Suggested dishes to enter in this category may include: salads, cooked vegetables, cooked fruits, relish tray, vegetable casseroles, fruit platters and combination vegetable dishes.
c) Bread and Cereal -Suggested dishes to enter in this category may include: quick breads, yeast breads, hot roll or bread mixes, rice dishes and pastas
d) Nutritious Snacks -Snacks are commonly eaten between meals by those having higher energy needs (such as teens and children). Snacks should provide energy and enhance diet quality. Suggested dishes to enter in this category may include: milk drinks and floats, fruit drinks, dips and dippers, fondues, custards, sandwiches, party foods and refreshments, appetizers and nutritious no-bake cookies.
Awards. Each age division will be judged in each
Food Category/Division -
Table Setting - and Food Photography
While tabulations are being done there will be a short demo on the Food Challenge competition. Come with your friends to test your "food smarts" : )
Resources.
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