The Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival highlighted the culinary skills of 51 young chefs through a series of cookery contests. From seafood to sugar, these talented individuals impressed the judges with their mouthwatering dishes. Find out who emerged as winners and will go on to compete in the Regional 4-H Cookery Contest.
Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival Showcases Young Culinary Talents
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The recent Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival held at Lewis Vincent Elementary School in Denham Springs was a culinary extravaganza that showcased the talents of 51 4-H members. A total of 73 mouthwatering dishes were prepared and presented by these young chefs, who put their culinary skills to the test in seven different cookery contests.
The festival was a celebration of Louisiana's diverse food culture, with contests focusing on various categories such as seafood, beef, poultry, eggs, sugar, Louisiana commodities, and wild game. The first-place winners in each category will now have the opportunity to compete in the Regional 4-H Cookery Contest in Amite, scheduled for May.
Egg-cellent Cookery Contest: Trinity Voiselle Takes the Prize
The egg cookery contest at the Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival was a cracking success! Trinity Voiselle from Doyle Elementary stole the show in the appetizer/side dish category, impressing the judges with her culinary skills. Raelyn Richie from South Fork Elementary and Brody Rowell from French Settlement High also shone in this category, securing second and third place respectively.
In the main dish/salad category, Brooke Breaux from Doyle Elementary emerged victorious, followed by Raymond Pesson from Lewis Vincent Elementary in second place and Aniley Strahan from Member@Large in third place. Brinley Varnado from North Corbin Elementary delighted the judges with her delectable dessert, earning her the first-place position. Levi Lockhart from Walker High and Olivia Vulgamore from North Corbin Junior High took second and third place respectively in the dessert category.
Poultry Cookery Contest: Anna Bravata and Jacob Hutchison Take Flight
The poultry cookery contest at the Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival had everyone clucking with excitement! Anna Bravata from Holden High soared to first place in the turkey category, while Jacob Hutchison from Member@Large wowed the judges with his chicken dish, securing him the top spot in that category. Brody Rowell from French Settlement High and Briar Dewitt from North Corbin Elementary also impressed, taking second and third place respectively in the chicken category.
Seafood Cookery Contest: Shrimp, Crawfish, and Crab Take Center Stage
The seafood cookery contest at the Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival made waves with its incredible dishes! Ella Brady from Levi Milton Elementary emerged victorious in the shrimp category, closely followed by Logan Vulgamore from Walker High in second place. In the crawfish category, Spencer Smith from Livingston Parish Homeschool took home the first-place prize, while Isabel Needham from Doyle Elementary and Remington Humpal from South Fork Elementary secured second and third place respectively. Jonathan Turbeville from Levi Milton Elementary wowed the judges with his crab dish, earning him the top position. Brooklynn Webre from South Fork Elementary and Selah Henry from Walker Elementary claimed second and third place respectively in the crab category.
Beef Cookery Contest: Dallas Baker and Anna Bravata Sizzle with Success
The beef cookery contest at the Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival was a meat lover's dream! Dallas Baker from Northside Elementary impressed the judges with his ground beef dish, securing him the first-place position in that category. Chayce Fontenot from French Settlement Elementary and Baylor Brady from Livingston Parish Homeschool claimed second and third place respectively. Anna Bravata from Holden High showcased her culinary skills once again, this time with other beef cuts, earning her the first-place position. Brantley Creel from Doyle Elementary secured second place.
Sweet Success in the Sugar Cookery Contest
The sugar cookery contest at the Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival was a sweet sensation! Raelyn Richie from South Fork Elementary claimed first place in the cakes category, while Merritt Strahan from Seventh Ward Elementary and Jordyn Doucet from Livingston Parish Virtual secured second and third place respectively. Caleb Naul from Seventh Ward Elementary impressed the judges with his candy creation, earning him the top spot. Aly Decker from North Corbin Junior High and Maddy Cade from Doyle High took second and third place respectively in the candy category. Brinley Varnado from North Corbin Elementary wowed the judges once again, this time with her cookies, securing her the first-place position. Leslie Sepeda from Levi Milton Elementary and Morgan Lawson from Member@Large claimed second and third place respectively in the cookies category. Olivia Vulgamore from North Corbin Junior High and Ella Brady from Levi Milton Elementary took first and second place respectively in the pies category.
Louisiana Commodities Contest: Aniley Strahan and Levi Lockhart Shine
The Louisiana commodities contest at the Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival celebrated the state's agricultural abundance. Aniley Strahan from Member@Large claimed first place in the rice category, while Trace Sharp from Doyle Elementary and Emma Bravata from Holden Elementary secured second and third place respectively. Levi Lockhart from Walker High impressed the judges with his sweet potato creation, earning him the top spot. Morgan Lawson from Member@Large and Chayce Fontenot from French Settlement Elementary claimed second and third place respectively in the sweet potato category. Raymond Pesson from Lewis Vincent Elementary showcased his skills with pecans, earning him the first-place position. Claire Puig from North Corbin Junior High and Spencer Smith from Livingston Parish Homeschool secured second and third place respectively in the pecan category.
Wild Game Contest: Merritt Strahan and Liam Harrison Hunt for Victory
The wild game contest at the Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival served up some unique and flavorful dishes! Merritt Strahan from Seventh Ward Elementary impressed the judges with his deer dish, securing him the first-place position. Cai Costanza from Holden Elementary and Katelyn Young from North Corbin Junior High claimed second and third place respectively. Liam Harrison from Doyle Elementary showcased his culinary creativity with an "other" wild game dish, earning him the top spot. Oaklee Bigner from Doyle High secured second place.
Conclusion: Celebrating the Culinary Talents of Livingston Parish 4-H Members
The Livingston Parish 4-H Food Festival was a testament to the culinary talents of these young chefs. Their creativity, skill, and passion for cooking were evident in each dish they presented. Congratulations to all the winners, and best of luck to those who will be competing in the upcoming Regional 4-H Cookery Contest in Amite.