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Culinary Students Have the Recipe for Success in National Culinary Student Competition - Saturday, April 17, 2004(Scottsdale, AZ) – April 26, 2004 – Culinary students from across the nation sent in recipes hoping they had the winning combination to score in the prestigious Culinary Student Competition Awards™ at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. But only two were chosen. Scottsdale’s own Nicholas Smith from Scottsdale Culinary Institute won for the best entrée – a spicy Curried Halibut with Saffron Basmati Pilaf. Susan Stiles of Western Culinary Institute of Portland, Oregon took the best appetizer category with her Cremini Mushroom Puffs. The two were honored for their outstanding creativity and kitchen skills.
Students’ recipes were prepared by the Hyatt Gainey Ranch for tasting by a panel of distinguished judges. Students were judged by the ability of others to recreate the recipe, keeping the cost of ingredients under $60 and the look and taste of the final product. The winning students were announced and presented with $2,500 scholarships sponsored by Robert Mondavi Winery in front of thousands at the Great Arizona Picnic.The Scottsdale League for the Arts (SLA) contributes to several Valley organizations, including the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Arts in Education Council, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. SLA is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of concerned and caring individuals who invest their time and effort to raise funds for the arts and art education programs.
The primary benefactors of the programs that SLA sponsors are children throughout Arizona. SLA is looking for positive and motivated people to volunteer at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. It’s a wonderful way to get involved in the community and expand your knowledge about the arts and culinary fields. To find out more information on becoming a volunteer please call Scottsdale League for the Arts at (480) 945-7193.
For a full schedule of events please visit the web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org or call (480) 945-7193. Memberships are available for $125 annually. This is a fun way to become involved in your community and expand your knowledge in the art and culinary fields.For more information or photos from the Student Culinary Competition please contact Margo Media at (602) 264-2655.
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