Congratulations to our 2023 Calhoun County ISD Future Chefs! The theme for this year's cook-off was a fruit or vegetable side dish. Here are the results:
Champion - Anahi Hernandez from HJM Elementary, with her recipe for Bionicios
Runner up - Naomi Aguilar from Seadrift School, with her recipe for Fresas Con Crema
Third place - Paisley Brett from Travis Middle School, with her recipe for Broccoli Salad
Participant - Madden Guevara from POC School, with his recipe for steak-Tatoes
Participant - Flynn Franke from JR Elementary, with his recipe for Bacon Elote in a Cup
Thank you also to our community judges, who had the most difficult role of the night:
Evan Cardwell: CCISD Superintendent
Amy Blanchett: Formosa Plastics, sponsor
DD Turner: Port Lavaca Wave, sponsor
Cindy Alford: CCISD School Board
David Gaskamp: CCISD School Board
Ariel Martinez: HEB, sponsor
Nadine Rubio: HEB, sponsor
Brittani Riccio: Mad Batter Bakery, sponsor
Additionally, we would like to thank our wonderful Calhoun County ISD Child Nutrition staff for coordinating this annual event that involves staying late, after their normal work day, to help our little chefs prepare their healthy dishes. Our school cafeteria staff are committed to helping young people make healthy food choices, and this is an event that is near and dear to their hearts!
Great job to all!