We've been working with the ever-generous Madame Monique Hooker to hone our knife skills, acquire kitchen prep techniques, and grow our overall awareness of how to use fresh food. We've been having a great time along the way. Most of the food in our meal came from our school's FFA garden, thereby keeping things local as much as possible.
Tonight the ladies served tasting portions to around 200 people at the event after presenting their work to a panel of judges. It was an exhausting process, but filled with camaraderie and opportunities to learn and problem-solve.
Our side dish of roasted butternut squash highlighted by a touch of honey was a crowd favorite, and it won the honor of Best Side.
We are grateful for all the support we received from parents, staff, school board members, and community friends, and we can't wait for next year's competition! The energy, enthusiasm, and teamwork evident at the event tonight was very inspiring.
This event is a perfect example of why it's great to work in our district. Opportunities like this one present themselves all the time, especially when you're in the middle of many other commitments. I'm so glad that I was involved with this project and that I had the opportunity to work with great people.
The next challenge: serving our menu to the entire school!
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