Future Chefs Challenge
This year we held our first ever Future Chefs Challenge. All students, 1st through 5th grade, were eligible to enter a recipe of their own creation. Four top contenders were chosen to compete in the final District challenge at Gardiner Middle School on March 22nd, 2023. Here, students were challenged to prepare their recipe and present it to a panel of judges for a final decision. The top final contender will be eligible to continue on to compete in a Regional competition.
The 2023 contenders For Oregon City SChool District Future Chef Challenge!
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Meet the 2023 Finalists
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Zoe Bohlmann
CANDYLANE ELEMENTARY
Caesar Salad Pasta -
Jade Mckinney-Eckert
HOLCOMB ELEMENTARY
Oven Roasted Asparagus -
Brynn Miller
REDLAND ELEMENTARY
Friday Fruit Salad -
Gabriela Quintanilla
GAFFNEY LANE ELEMENTARY
Roasted Cheesy Brussel Sprouts
Congratulations to Gabriela Quintanilla from Gaffney Lane Elementary School!
The judges ranked her dish the highest out of the four contenders. The Roasted Cheesy Brussel Sprouts were “restaurant quality” according to judge Lisa Normand.
Wes Rogers said “You know, I’m not a big brussel sprouts fan, to be honest with you. But, the other flavors that go with the brussel sprouts really compliments it really well.”
Thank you to our 2023 Judges!
Wes Rogers - Director of Capital Projects
Lisa Normand - Director of Human Resources
Michael Sweeten - Director of Operations
Lori Wiley - Nutrition Services (John McLoughlin)
Tom Larsen - Facility Services Supervisor
