9-12 Camp

Having fun learning about nutrition and the Food Show/Food Challenge at 9-12 Camp!!

2013 Food Quiz Bowl Study Guide

The 2013 Food Quiz Bowl Study Guide is now available.

CHANGES for 2012-2013

Earlier this year, a committee of agents was formed to review the food show and suggest changes to the contest.  After feedback through a statewide survey,  multiple meetings with the committee and working closely with Extension Nutrition Specialists, the changes to the food show have been finalized.  These changes will go into effect for the 2012-2013 4-H year, which will begin this next month. 

The changes include:

1.  Categories:  The Food Show Categories will be aligned with MyPlate and will include (1) Protein, (2) Fruit & Vegetable, (3) Grains, and (4) Dairy.

2.  Theme:  A theme will be selected each year which will guide recipe selection.  Therefore, recipes should fit into the current theme, which is "Healthy Holidays" for 2012-2013. 

3.  Oven Time:  All categories of the food show will be allowed oven time. 

4.  Paperwork:  Minimized paperwork/entry form!

5.  Scorecard:  New, revised scorecard.

Food Show State 4-H packets will be available September 1st.  If you have any questions please contact Wendi Green at the Extension Office.

The County and District Food Show = Success!!

I have to apologize for not getting the info/pictures for the county food show up before now.  All of the contestants did an amazing job.  EVERYONE did well enough to earn blue ribbons.  We even had two Clover Kids competing this year
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The Food Challenge Team was comprised of:   Kayley Collins, Katie Dickey, Emily Arnwine, Taylor Carter and Mady Fisher.

Competitors for the day competed in the Individual Food Show and "Place Setting as well."  :-)  

 

Katie Dickey, Amber Dickey, Taylor Carter, Mady Fisher, Caison Arnwine, Emily Arnwine  and Kaylie Arnwine - Footbridge 4H;  David Wingard - Lookout 4H; Kayley Collins - Wells 4H

We are so proud of everyone who competed.

District 5 4-H Food Extravaganza was held at Stephen F. Austin on February 11, 2012.  Everyone did a wonderful Job.  

3 of our Cherokee County kids placed in there respective categories.

 Katy Dickey, David Wingard, and Kalie Arnwine.

The Food Challenge Team "The Sassy Snackers" placed 5th in the Mixed Team Division.

We are VERY proud of all of this year's participants.

Registration for District Deadline Reminder

Congratulations to everyone who competed at the County Food Show!!  You all did a wonderful job.  :-)  

Deadline to enter the District level is JANUARY 29th.  You must register online at https://www.4honline.com/default.aspx 


Once you have registered please e-mail a copy of your recipe to Delma Yancy at the Extension Office.  Please put the name of your recipe and PDF in the subject line.  For example "Cream Corn PDF".  That is all that is required.  She will then post them to the D5 website to submit them for the Food Show.

Remember that there IS a proper procedure for writing your recipe.   Use the Check Sheet to make sure you have everything correct.    Be sure to scroll down the page at the "Check Sheet" link to see an example of how to write your recipe  properly.

The D-5 Food Show will be held on February 11th at SFA in Nacogdoches.

If you have any questions please contact Wendi Green at the County Extension Office.

Conversion Chart

Please note:  A link to a conversion chart has been added to the right of the page.  This is a handy tool that will allow you to type in your recipe and get the nutritional information.  Change the ingredients to lower the calories, fat content, etc. and see the difference it makes in your recipe.  :-)

County Food Show/Food Challenge Information

Clover Kids – Food Show, Display Contest  & Poster Contest – NO County Entry FEE!!!

Junior, Intermediate & Seniors – Food Show/Food Challenge/Poster Contest/Display Contest – Entry FEE for Food Challenge ONLY ($7 per person)

Where:  County Extension Office

Contest:  Monday, January 16 @ 9:30 AM

Food Show:  Bring recipe and dish and ready to answer judges questions. Categories:  Main Dish, Breads & Cereals, Fruits & Vegetables and Nutritious Snacks

Food Challenge:  $7 entry fee per person, you will be divided into teams at county contest, or come with a team already formed – teams of 3-5 individuals of all Juniors, Intermediate, Seniors or mixed teams are eligible for competition.  BUT mixed teams cannot advance to state.

We may enter up to 3 teams per age division per county.

Display Contest:  NO entry Fee, 24-inch space for each contestant, only edible garnishes allowed. 

Poster Theme: “Health Food Fast:  Create a Well Balanced Meal Deal” 28x22 – No foam board, No entry fee, Need not go to District to enter or win.   One entry per person Judged on creativity and nutritional message.

The back of each poster MUST include the following:  Name, County and Age Division