Remember 9th grade Dutch Oven Contest? Well, here we are in our local paper with a picture and a quote! (Yes that's me in the background....)
Riverview Junior High’s Dutch oven contest combines fun with education
Devree Richhart and Charlotte Coburn work in their All-American Girl Café during the 21st annual Riverton Junior High Dutch oven competition.
The smells of scones, ribs, chili and barbecue pork wafted over Riverview Junior High May 14 from the 21st annual Dutch oven festival.
First-time Dutch oven cooker Devree Richhart paired up with classmate Charlotte Coburn at the All-American Girl Café booth.
“My mom came up with the theme,” Devree said. “We liked the idea.”
Charlotte, whose family cooks Dutch oven recipes often, said that they tried the recipes and liked them, so they decided to enter the Dutch-oven cook-off.
But Devree’s mother, Wendy, said it isn’t that easy.
“They’ve been practicing and practicing,” Richhart said. “We’ve been eating Dutch oven all week.”
Janet Wayman, family and consumer science teacher, reinforced that it is more than a fun day. Students plan their meals ahead of time; do food-preparation in the school’s kitchen under supervision two nights before the event; review measurements and cooking techniques with their partner; plan a budget with their partner and families; develop a theme and carry that through with showmanship; follow food-safety rules and health regulations and represent the school.
Wayman, who originated the cook-off, said that she started the activity just so eighteen pairs of 9th-grade students could learn how to cook a main dish meal. Now, 73 pairs, supported by their families and community, make this a beloved community event.
“This is a tradition that students come back to say it’s one of their favorite things they did and loved,” she said.
Quinn Howe, whose sister participated four years before him, said that his family has been doing “Dutch oven forever.” Together, with Tristin Christensen, they created a circus theme.
Theme or team dress, as well as the best dessert, best overall Dutch oven and top three judges’ choice winners, all receive trophies from the school, said Wayman, who is a past world champion of the International Dutch Oven Society's annual cook-off. Twelve judges decide on the contest winners and several area businesses annually support the event and donate prizes.
This year’s judges’ choice winners are Grace Froh and Kendra Koester, 1st place; Daniel Stickley and
Jaden Olsen, 2nd place; and Katie Tanner and Jordyn Zito, 3rd place. The complete Dutch oven winners are Nate Leithead and Camille Walker; the best dessert winners are Emilio Camara and Tyler Osario; and the best team dress winners are Emily Braby and Kylynn Jones.
First-time Dutch oven cooker Devree Richhart paired up with classmate Charlotte Coburn at the All-American Girl Café booth.
“My mom came up with the theme,” Devree said. “We liked the idea.”
Charlotte, whose family cooks Dutch oven recipes often, said that they tried the recipes and liked them, so they decided to enter the Dutch-oven cook-off.
But Devree’s mother, Wendy, said it isn’t that easy.
“They’ve been practicing and practicing,” Richhart said. “We’ve been eating Dutch oven all week.”
Janet Wayman, family and consumer science teacher, reinforced that it is more than a fun day. Students plan their meals ahead of time; do food-preparation in the school’s kitchen under supervision two nights before the event; review measurements and cooking techniques with their partner; plan a budget with their partner and families; develop a theme and carry that through with showmanship; follow food-safety rules and health regulations and represent the school.
Wayman, who originated the cook-off, said that she started the activity just so eighteen pairs of 9th-grade students could learn how to cook a main dish meal. Now, 73 pairs, supported by their families and community, make this a beloved community event.
“This is a tradition that students come back to say it’s one of their favorite things they did and loved,” she said.
Quinn Howe, whose sister participated four years before him, said that his family has been doing “Dutch oven forever.” Together, with Tristin Christensen, they created a circus theme.
Theme or team dress, as well as the best dessert, best overall Dutch oven and top three judges’ choice winners, all receive trophies from the school, said Wayman, who is a past world champion of the International Dutch Oven Society's annual cook-off. Twelve judges decide on the contest winners and several area businesses annually support the event and donate prizes.
This year’s judges’ choice winners are Grace Froh and Kendra Koester, 1st place; Daniel Stickley and
Jaden Olsen, 2nd place; and Katie Tanner and Jordyn Zito, 3rd place. The complete Dutch oven winners are Nate Leithead and Camille Walker; the best dessert winners are Emilio Camara and Tyler Osario; and the best team dress winners are Emily Braby and Kylynn Jones.
3 of my blog friends said something...:
That is fun. I remember entering the Dutch Oven Contest just 1 or 2 years ago ;).
so very fun! wish i knew how to cook dutch oven food.
ShaLae won her year with Chicken Cordon Blue---but we certainly lacked a theme and decorations. Way to go Devree!
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