'LOCAL FOODS FORUM' - IRON CHEF COOK-OFF 

The 'Local Foods Forum' concluded with an exciting Iron Chef Cook-Off featuring Chef Jeff Andre, Biggs 155 Diner in Lakeport, and Chef Jeremy Zabel, Saw Shop Gallery & Bistro.  The chefs were given 45 minutes to prepare a dish using ingredients they first saw just 5 minutes before the competition began.  Their eight judges included four adults and four children.  The final scores found Chef Andre edging out Chef Zabel by only three points.

Julie Hoskins, Chic le Chef, organized the Cook-Off featuring locally grown ingredients.  She also kept up a lively banter with chefs and judges throughout the hour-long competition. 

Chic le Chef prepared the lunch for the 'Local Foods Forum' using all locally grown produce.  Click here to see the 'Locally Grown Lunch' page and list of growers from whom food was purchased. 

Young judges Craig, Corin, and Deanna go on stage during the Cook-Off to see how the chefs are doing. 

 

 
 

Preparing dishes for a panel of both adult and child judges presented the chefs with unique challenges.  The Chef's creations were rated on taste, creativity and presentation.   

Chef Jeff Andre (above left), Biggs 155  Diner, took the competition 417 points to Jeremy Zabel (right) with 414 points.  The certificates were designed by Chef Bren, Twin Pines Casino.

Judges included (left to right) Michelle Malm, Food Services Director for Kelseyville Unified School District; Marla Peterson, Food Services Director for Konocti Unified School District, Donna Bowen, Food Services Director for Middletown Unified School District; Chef Bren, Twin Pines Casino; Craig and Corin Alakszay, 6th and 4th graders in Upper Lake; Deanna, a student at Clear Lake High School; and Gage Goode, a first grader at Riviera Elementary School.

Chef Zabel 'plates' his creation for each of the eight judges.
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