6-9-2006 |
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PRIZES UP FOR GRABS IN CAST-IRON DUTCH OVEN COOKING CONTEST The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has teamed up with the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair (MSACF) to co-sponsor the first "Cast Iron Classic and Dutch Oven Cook-Off," to be held on the opening day of the MSACF July 1. The contest will consist of two categories - prepared desserts and Dutch oven recipes prepared on-site. Participants must use cast-iron cookware in the preparation of their dishes. Registration deadline is June 15. Forms and complete rule are available at www.msacf.com/schedule or by calling Brandy or Connie at 304/558-2210. "The Mountain State has a rich heritage and cast-iron cooking is something most West Virginians can relate to," said Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass. "The Mountain State Art and Craft Fair is a celebration of Appalachian heritage and it's a logical place to have a contest such as this one," said Janet L. Fisher, MSACF President and Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture. "I'm sure this will be a popular event for years to come." The event will also feature WVDA's brand new "Cast Iron Cookbook: Yesterday and Today," which includes more than 150 recipes submitted by some of West Virginia 's best cast-iron cooks. The Dutch oven contest will begin at 10 a.m. on July 1. Contestants must provide their own ingredients, cookware and charcoal briquettes, the only fuel allowed for cooking (propane, etc., may be used to heat cleaning water). Cookware shall consist of a Dutch oven 10 inches or larger and sufficient to serve 5-6 people. Only 10 teams will be entered in the contest, so be sure to register early! Teams may consist of up to three people and only team members will be allowed in the cooking area. Ingredients may not be precooked or premixed with the exception of marinades, canned goods and sourdough starter. Everything that is cooked must be presented to the judges. No home-processed foods are allowed, due to Health Department regulations. Contestants in the prepared desserts contest may submit only one entry, which must have been prepared in cast-iron cookware. Both contests require contestants to pre-register, provide two complete copies of the recipe used, including the name, address, phone number and e-mail address (if available) of the entrant. There is no age limit on the contest, but anyone under 18 in the Dutch oven contest must be accompanied by an adult. Judges' decisions are final. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture protects plant, animal and human health through a variety of scientific, regulatory and consumer protection programs, as mandated by state law. The Commissioner of Agriculture is one of six statewide elected officials in West Virginia. Currently, Commissioner Gus R. Douglass is the longest-serving agriculture commissioner in the nation. For more information, visit www.wvagriculture.org. |
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