JR. Iron Chef VT 2008 - April 12, 2008!

It's almost here - the 1st Annual Jr. Iron Chef Competition!

What? Jr. Iron Chef Competition
When? Saturday, April 12^th 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where? Champlain Valley Exposition - follow the link for directions: http://cvexpo.org/directions.aspx
Who? Parents, Friends, Community Members...you!
How much? Entry fee is $2.50 for an individual and $5 for a family
Why? Support the Burlington School Food Project & VT FEED (Food Education Every Day)

30 teams of kids from all over Vermont will prepare delicious dishes using seasonal, local foods that can be easily prepared for school food service menus.

Judges include Mark Bove, Bove’s Restaurant (did you see him on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network?) Melissa Pasanen, Free Press Correspondent, and co-author of Cooking with Shelburne Farms, Kathy O’Brien, Survivor: Marquesas contestant, and many others.

The emcee will be Sean Buchanan, Executive Chef at the Stowe Mountain Lodge.

There will be live music, raffles and give-aways, food vendors, a Farmers' Market, sugar-on-snow, and so much more!

All are welcome, so bring a friend and don't miss it!

Join Vermont FEED and the Burlington School Food Project for the 1st Annual Jr. Iron Chef VT Competition on Saturday April 12, 2008 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT. The competition will feature teams of middle and high school students from all across Vermont. They will create one or two delicious dishes using seasonal, local foods, which can be easily prepared for school food service menus.

Three awards will be given in each age group: Best In Show, Most Creative, and Greatest Number/Best Use of Local Ingredients. The day will also include food, live music, a get-to-know your farmers market, a raffle of great prizes, children’s activities, and celebrity guests!

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Home News and Updates Frequently Asked Questions Application Forms Flyers and Posters Sponsorship Opportunities Partner Links Contact Us! About Us: Jr. Iron Chef VT 2008 is a an event planned by members of the Burlington Food Council as a statewide competition, fundraising, and awareness event for the Burlington School Food Project and VT FEED. The competition gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience preparing and cooking nutritious foods. We hope to encourage students to make healthy eating choices, and understand more about nutrition, fresh and local foods, the culinary arts, and school food systems.	It's almost here - the 1st Annual Jr. Iron Chef Competition! What? Jr. Iron Chef Competition When? Saturday, April 12^th 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where? Champlain Valley Exposition - follow the link for directions: http://cvexpo.org/directions.aspx Who? Parents, Friends, Community Members...you! How much? Entry fee is $2.50 for an individual and $5 for a family Why? Support the Burlington School Food Project & VT FEED (Food Education Every Day) 30 teams of kids from all over Vermont will prepare delicious dishes using seasonal, local foods that can be easily prepared for school food service menus. Judges include Mark Bove, Bove’s Restaurant (did you see him on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network?) Melissa Pasanen, Free Press Correspondent, and co-author of Cooking with Shelburne Farms, Kathy O’Brien, Survivor: Marquesas contestant, and many others. The emcee will be Sean Buchanan, Executive Chef at the Stowe Mountain Lodge. There will be live music, raffles and give-aways, food vendors, a Farmers' Market, sugar-on-snow, and so much more! All are welcome, so bring a friend and don't miss it! Join Vermont FEED and the Burlington School Food Project for the 1st Annual Jr. Iron Chef VT Competition on Saturday April 12, 2008 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT. The competition will feature teams of middle and high school students from all across Vermont. They will create one or two delicious dishes using seasonal, local foods, which can be easily prepared for school food service menus. Three awards will be given in each age group: Best In Show, Most Creative, and Greatest Number/Best Use of Local Ingredients. The day will also include food, live music, a get-to-know your farmers market, a raffle of great prizes, children’s activities, and celebrity guests!	Important Dates! 04/12/08 - Jr. Iron Chef VT 2008!
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