Sunday, February 3, 2013

Jr Iron Chef Competition


 The Hartland Hash Slingers have just returned from the Jr Iron Chef Competition, which was held at the Essex Fairgrounds in Essex, VT again this year.  Returning team members Daisy and Anyata, and new member Ileana, showed culinary prowess in developing, cooking, and presenting their recipe of Potato Beet Pancakes.  Ms. Bernstein and I were there to lend moral support and join the fun- as the adult coaches, we were not allowed to touch anything during the competition!

We spent all day yesterday at the middle school and high school competition, which is run by VT FEED and the Farm to School Programs.  These programs promote healthy eating in our schools.  Seventy-five teams competed, so it was a busy place!


This picture gives you an idea of the atmosphere of industriousness in the huge room.  These boys, assigned to the space next to us, are from Charlotte.  They won Best in Show!


Potato Beet Pancakes frying.  The beets gave them their lovely color.

Exquisite Presentation
Waving the green flag to let the judges know they are finished


Judges comments:  Wonderful taste, and great presentation