Iron Chef Competition Heats Up!

Emily Kvitle helping Miranda get the perfect taste for her loaded mashed potatoes.

The pumpkin bars decorated as a sand volleyball court.

This year the team has decided to have a little cooking contest.  The team split into 5 groups.  Each group is given a budget of $175.00.  They must cook for the entire team and the coaching staff.  They must prepare an entree and a dessert and provide drinks.  After the meal, each person casts their votes on the following criteria:  presentation, taste of entree, taste of dessert, creativity of dish, and of course, we are given bonus points to the team that cooks the cheapest meal.  Group 1 was Emily, Anderson, and Allegra.  Group 2 was Miranda, Craven, Amanda, and Kara.  Group 3 is Regina, Cunningham, and Goss and they are set to cook tomorrow night.  Group 4 is Morgan, Veach, Brenea, and Kiley and they will cook on the 20th.  The last group is the staff and we will cook on the 21st.  We have had an Hawaiian theme and a Christmas theme so far with entrees consisting of Italian Beef Sandwiches, Beans, Chicken, Smashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole and desserts of Christmas cookies and a Pumpkin Bread with icing!  The food is great and the teams are having fun!