LOUISIANA MAYHAW COOKING CONTEST

Woodmen of the World

3232 Dyson Creek Road, Dry Prong, LA 71423

April 21, 2012

Registration 8:15-9:00 AM

 

Rules For Contest

Purpose

To promote and expand the use of mayhaws.

 

Sponsors

The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES), LSU Agricultural Center and the Louisiana Mayhaw Association, Inc.

 

Eligibility

All interested persons are invited to participate.  If you have a disability which requires special assistance, please contact Quincy Cheek at (318) 767-3966, or qcheek@agcenter.lsu.edu at least two days prior to the contest.

 

Divisions


1.    Cakes

2.    Other Baking Products

3.    Punch and Other Beverages

4.    Jelly

5.    Jams and Butters

6.    Syrups

7.    Any Other Mayhaw Product

8.    Any Other Mayhaw Dessert


 

Food Safety

Perishable foods, such as meat dishes or dishes containing cream must be prepared and chilled to refrigerator temperature and transported on ice in an ice chest to the contest.  Perishable foods not transported in this manner will be disqualified by contest officials.

 

General Requirements

1.    No commercial products will be allowed.

2.    Every product must contain a minimum of 1 cup of mayhaw juice, pulp or syrup.

3.    Bring two copies of the recipe, one with your name and one without your name, to the contest.  Recipes may be used in publicity and printed in publication by the Louisiana Mayhaw Association and the LCES, LSU Agricultural Center.

4.    Products must be entered before 9:00 AM on April 16th at the Louisiana Mayhaw Conference center facility.

5.    The product will be judged on both taste and appearance.

 

Awards

The first place winner in each division will receive a blue ribbon and a gift card.  An overall “Best of Show” plaque will be presented to an outstanding dish chosen by the judges. 

For more information contact Quincy Cheek at (318) 767-3966  or qcheek@agcenter.lsu.edu.