Lane County High School Culinary Competition 2008
The Lane Education Service District (ESD) announced the winners of the 6th Annual Lane County High School Culinary Competition Monday May 5th at the Lane Community College Center for Meeting and Learning.
Eleven teams of high school students, working with local professional chefs, prepared and presented entrées featuring chicken breast and a dessert featuring chocolate. The chicken was donated by Tyson Foods, produce was donated by Organically Grown Company, and the chocolate was donated by GloryBee Foods. A team of 12 judges, comprised of local celebrities and professionals in the culinary arts field, rated each team in a variety of categories ranging from how they prepared the food to how it tasted.
Over 250 people, including many event sponsors, were present for the awards banquet, with a menu prepared with the same basic ingredients used by student teams in the competition.
“If there is one thing I would like all you students to hear tonight, it is that you are all winners for taking this event on. I want you to feel honored for your dedication, commitment, and quality of your performance throughout this competition.” said awards banquet emcee Mark Wreath of the Lane ESD.
Overall Winners
3rd Place
Looking Glass Riverfront School
Chicken Breast Stuff with Portobello, Poblano Chile & Jack Cheese
Mango Salsa
Yam-Chipotle Gratin with Caramelized Onion
Fennel Walnut Slaw with Fresh Lemon and Shaved Parmesan
Chocolate Soufflé with Raspberry Whipped Cream
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2nd Place
Cottage Grove High School
Chicken Breast Tower w/Red Wine Reduction
Garlic Green Beans
Candied Yams
Mango Mousse Delight
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1st Place
North Eugene High School
Pechuga de Pollo Relleno con Asafron Arroz
Portabella Mushrooms, Vegetables and Cotija Cheese
New Mexico Cream Sauce and Chipotle Fennel Salsa
Garnet Yam Soufflé with Mango and Warm Chocolate Ganache
Category Winners
Best Teamwork
Pleasant Hill High School
Chef Coach: Ron Schrodt
Advisor: Pat LeBrun
Members: Brianna Huey, Meghan Pershern, Clarena Pinckney, Blake Tendick
Advisor: Gregory Dunkin
Members: Katelynn Blankenship, Nic Carver, Kahlil Niemeyer, Ellen Wolf
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Best Cutlery Skills
South Eugene High School
Advisor: Gregory Dunkin
Members: Katelynn Blankenship, Nic Carver, Kahlil Niemeyer, Ellen Wolf
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Best Safety and Sanitation
Pleasant Hill High School
Chef Coach: Ron Schrodt
Advisor: Pat LeBrun
Members: Brianna Huey, Meghan Pershern, Clarena Pinckney, Blake Tendick
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Best Appearance
North Eugene High School
Chef Coach: M. Theime/Sweetwater's
Advisor: Miho Hosaka
Members: Sierra Andrews, Jennifer Evers, Sergio Mora-Mora, Melissa Sewell
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Best Dessert
North Eugene High School
Chef Coach: M. Theime/Sweetwater's
Advisor: Miho Hosaka
Members: Sierra Andrews, Jennifer Evers, Sergio Mora-Mora, Melissa Sewell
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Best Entrée
Looking Glass Riverfront School
Chef Coach: Tracy McGeehan/Market of Choice
Advisor: Anita Sullivan
Members: Brandon Bartram, Sarah Denton, Andrew Lemons, Misty West
