Class 56 – Culinary Arts
Chairperson: Marie Hall 519-776-6073
** Please note Section numbers have changed **
Exhibits to be in place by 9:00 pm Wednesday, August 28th
Judging: Thursday, August 29th – 8:30 am
NO EXHIBIT TO BE REMOVED UNTIL 5:00 pm LAST DAY
NO REFRIGERATION AVAILABLE
- Appropriate size plate for cookies (small chinet or plastic).
- Cookies should be 2 – 2 1/2 “ in diameter unless otherwise stated
- Cup cakes and muffins must be out of wrappers.
- All loaves, cakes and tarts must be out of pans.
- Pies must be baked in pie plates approximately 15 cm (7”) across bottom.
- Tarts, for entry purposes, should be standard in size and not mini’s
- Squares should be no larger than 1 1/2” and bars no larger than 1 1/2” x 1”
- Aluminum pie plates permitted and should be tempered before use in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. This assures that the bottom crust bakes.
- All entries in clear plastic bags.
- Layer cakes: Full cake to be brought to fair, committee will cut and keep 1/4 of the cake for judging, remainder to be taken back home.
- Two entries allowed in each section, but must be from different recipes.
- Committee reserves the right to remove entries which become unappealing for display or for auction purposes.
- Breads must be made in a standard size pan (min. 8x4x2.5” (20x10x6.5 cm) and max. 9x5x3” (23×12.5×7.5 cm)).
- For correctly named entries, the computer doesn’t record this on the tag, so please make sure it is on the tag at time of entry.
- Remember to include recipe and proof of purchase, if required.
- Judges’ comments may appear on back of entry tags.
Prizes: 1st $7.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
Bread
1. Loaf white yeast bread
2. Loaf bread maker white bread (no mixes)
3. Loaf 60% whole wheat yeast bread
4. Loaf rye yeast bread
5. Loaf raisin yeast bread
6. Loaf, yeast A.O.V. correctly named
7. Fancy yeast bread, no maximum size
8. Loaf apple cinnamon quick bread
9. Loaf banana bread
10. Loaf zucchini bread
11. Loaf pumpkin bread
12. A.O.V. quick bread correctly named
Buns / Rolls (Exhibit of 3)
(Rolls are separate – Buns are attached)
13. Plain buns
14. Cinnamon buns
15. Cloverleaf rolls
16. Tea biscuits plain
17. Scones, cheese
18. Whole wheat buns
19. Pretzels, soft, plain
Cookies
(Exhibit of 3)
20. Shortbread
21. Hermit
22. Date turnover
23. Raisin oatmeal cookie
24. Nine squares, 3 varieties, correctly named
25. Date squares
Cakes
(Positively No Cake Mixes, layer cakes 2 layers only)
26. Bran muffins (3)
27. Banana muffins (3)
28. Carrot muffins (3)
29. Coffee cake 3” (7.5 cm) square (recipe included)
30. Spice cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
31. Pound cake 3 slices, un-iced
32. Banana cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
33. Carrot cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
34. Zucchini cake 3” (7.5 cm) square un-iced
35. Fruitcake light, 5 loaf size slices
36. Layer cake chocolate iced
37. Decorated form depicting the fair theme
Pies
38. One baked pie shell
39. Dutch apple pie with crumb top
40. Cherry, lattice top
41. Apple
42. Blueberry
43. Peach
44. Apple-cranberry
45. Strawberry, two crust ***new***
46. Rhubarb
47. Cherry / raspberry ***new***
48. A.O.V. pie correctly named
If you want your fruit pie to go into the pie auction on Thursday at 6:00 pm, please advise the Homecraft Directors at the time you bring in your pie! Entered at directors’ discretion.
**Limited to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners only.
Tarts
(exhibit of 3)
49. Butter tarts with nuts
50. Fruit tarts, homemade filling, same variety
Miscellaneous
51. Fudge no nuts 5 – 1” (2.5 cm) squares
52. Homemade candy 5 pieces A.O.V. correctly named
53. Diabetic loaf banana bread
54. Three ways of serving blueberries
55. Gift basket – container, six different items made in your kitchen suitably arranged for quality, appearance and originality, maximum 10”, using the fair theme Diamonds and Denim. Must include at least one Bernardin Mason jar with snap lid and a list of contents.
Suggestions For Exhibitors
- Read the prize list carefully and follow the requirements closely. All entries not complying with the prize list may be disqualified.
- Fill out entry forms carefully. Early registration is best.
- Be sure to tag your entries correctly.
- Make sure all entries arrive at exhibit hall on time.
- All entries should be clean and neat in appearance.
- Be open minded. You can’t always win. Enjoy the satisfaction of showing your talents.
Separate Entry
56. By Susan Whelan, Amherstburg
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Prizes: 1st $75.00, 2nd $50.00
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh strawberry rhubarb pie by Sept 30th (fair to pay winner)
57. By Essex County Milk Committee
Best Dessert using Dairy Products … $25
Must have 2 dairy products, 2 serving size accepted for judging. *Recipe to accompany dessert*
58. By Evmar Farms, Kingsville
Brad & Joanne Stannard Memorial
PIE AUCTION
(one entry per exhibitor)
Any kind of fruit pie, correctly named
Prizes: 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $25
All pies in this special to be auctioned at 6:00 pm Thursday on the Stage. Proceeds from the Auction to go to John McGivney Children’s Centre. Monetary donations will be accepted during the auction.
59. By Homecraft Directors
Prizes: 1st $10.00, 2nd $7.00, 3rd $5.00
Blue Velvet Cake using the provided recipe.
View the recipe Here or on page 39 of the Fair Book.
60. By Keith Wright, Wrightland Farms, Harrow
Best Apple Dessert … 1st $50, 2nd $25
Must be made using Ontario apples
2 servings accepted for judging.
Winners to present sponsor with fresh WHOLE apple dessert by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money. *Recipe to accompany dessert*
61. By Robinson Transport
Fresh Coconut Dessert … 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
(One prize only to any one contestant)
2 servings accepted for judging.
Winners to present sponsor with fresh WHOLE coconut dessert by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money. *Recipe to accompany dessert*
62. By Beverly Pillon, Amherstburg
Best Chocolate Dessert … 1st $50
2 serving size accepted for judging.
*Recipe to accompany dessert*
Winner to present sponsor with fresh chocolate dessert in order to receive prize money.
63. By David & Philip Hernandez
Murray Hernandez Memorial Award
Best Chocolate Layer Cake
Prizes: 1st $75, 2nd $40, 3rd $20
No mixes. 1st prize winner to present sponsor with fresh chocolate layer cake in order to receive prize money.
64. Colchester Farms, Harrow
Best Pecan Dessert … 1st $25, 2nd $10
*Recipe to accompany dessert*
65. By Taras Natyshak, M.P.P., Essex
Best Pecan Pie … 1st $50
Winner to present sponsor with fresh pecan pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money.
66. By David Hernandez
Rita Hernandez Memorial
Best White Layer Cake, no mixes
Prizes: 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
1st place winner to present sponsor with fresh white layer cake in order to receive prize money.
67. By Sanford & Son, Harrow
Layer Carrot Cake … 1st $100.00 Gift Certificate
Winner to present sponsor with fresh carrot cake by Sept 30th in order to receive gift certificate.
*Recipe to accompany cake*
68. By Tracey Ramsey, M.P., Essex
Best Apple Pie … 1st $75.00
Winner to present sponsor with fresh apple pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money.
69. By Tingen Farms, Harrow
Best 5 lbs Light Fruit Cake $100.00
(Fruit Cake to become property of Sponsor)
Must be at least 5 lbs.
70. By Whelan Family, Amherstburg
In Memory of Eugene Whelan
Any Variety of Diabetic Pie
Prizes: 1st $75.00, 2nd $50.00
Winners to present sponsor with fresh diabetic pie by Sept 30th (fair to pay winner)
71. By “Harrow Fair Cookbook”
Moira Sanders & Lori Elstone
World’s Best Pumpkin Pie
Prizes: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5
72. By James Sylvestre Enterprises
Best Elderberry Pie
1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25
73. By Zavaros Farms, Amherstburg
Best Fresh Blackberry Dessert – No artificial sweeteners or gelatin
(One prize only to any one contestant)
2 servings accepted for judging.
Recipe not required for judging purposes.
1st $30.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $10.00
Winners to present sponsor with fresh whole blackberry dessert and recipe by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money.
74. By Larry & Terry Dick, Leamington
Any fruit pie by current 4-H member, correctly named
Grand Champion winner between Class 56 Sec 74, Int 75 Sec 21 & J84 Sec 19
Prizes: 1st $30, 2nd $20
75. By Phil Hernandez, Comber
Best Peach Pie … 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
1st place winner to present sponsor with fresh peach pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
76. In Memory or Maurice & Margaret Klie
Best Maple Syrup Dessert – using real local maple syrup
1st $100, 2nd $60, 3rd $40
Winners to present sponsor with fresh maple syrup dessert by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money.
Recipe to be included.
Portion of dessert acceptable for judging.
77. By Robin Hood Family, robinhood.ca
Best lunchbox Snack, cookies, squares or bars
1st $25 Gift Certificate, 2nd $10 Gift Certificate
78. By Debbie (Fitzpatrick) White
Best Pecan Tarts (3) plain
1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
79. By Debbie (Fitzpatrick) White
In Memory of Pat Fitzpatrick
Best Lemon Squares (3)
1st $30, 2nd $20
80. By Las Granjas Cazadors
Best Rhubarb Raisin Pie … 1st $100, 2nd $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
81. By Les Fermes Chasseurs
Best Rhubarb Cherry Pie
1st $100, 2nd $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh rhubarb and cherry pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
82. By Marcia Leeming
In Memory of Robert Leeming
Best Raisin Pie … 1st $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh raisin pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
83. By Wayne Hall, Essex
Best Berry Dessert
1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh desert by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
2 serving size acceptable for judging
84. By Hall Family, Essex
Best Fruit Cheesecake – recipe included
1st $40, 2nd $20
1/4 of dessert will remain for judging and 1/4 of dessert will remain for sponsor
Specials – Class 56
By Seguin Family
In Memory of Mike Seguin
Best Tea Biscuits (sec 16)
1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00
By Sweet Memories
Includes: Class 56 – sec 23, Class 57 – sec 7, Class Int 75 – sec 5
Raisin Oatmeal Cookies … 1st $20 Gift Cert
By Bernardin
Bernardin Gift Pack Competition
List of contents required in basket or container
Class 56 sec 55, Int 75 sec 15
1st $20.00 Gift Certificate
By Chuck and Sharon McDonald, Harrow
In Memory of Bertha & Edward McDonald
World’s Best Blueberry Pie (Class 56 – sec 42)
1st $20
Recipe included. Winner to present sponsor with a fresh pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money.
By Service Ontario, Harrow
Best Decorated Form … 1st $15, 2nd $10
Class 56 – sec 37, Class Int 75 – sec 16
By The Meleg Family
In Memory of John Meleg Sr.
Best Apple Pie (sec 41)
1st $50.00, 2nd $25.00
1st place winner to present sponsor with a fresh apple pie by Sept 30th in order to receive prize money
Robin Hood Family Favorite
Best Homemade Coffee Cake (Sec 29)
1st $25 gift certificate, 2nd $10 gist certificate
Recipe to be included
By Hunter Farms, Cottam
Best Cherry Raspberry Pie (sec 47)
1st $100, 2nd $50
Winners to present sponsor with a fresh pie by September 30th in order to receive prize money.
Class 57 – Men Only!
Chairperson: Marie Hall 776-6073
Follow Culinary Arts Rules
Prizes: 1st $7.00, 2nd $5.00, 3rd $4.00
** Please note Section numbers have changed **
1. Loaf of white yeast bread
2. Loaf of 60% whole wheat yeast bread
3. Bread maker bread, white, no mixes
4. Tea biscuits, plain (3)
5. Blueberry muffins (3)
6. Banana muffins (3)
7. Raisin oatmeal cookies (3)
8. Apple pie
9. Butter tarts, plain (3)
10. Chocolate cake iced (no mixes) 3″ (7.5 cm) square
11. Jam, strawberry
12. Jam, peach
13. Sweet pickles
14. Dill pickles
15. BBQ sauce, cooked, proper canning jars w/ 2 pc lid, recipe to be included
Separate Entry
16. By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Jam, Raspberry ……………… 1st $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Bruce Brock, with unopened jar of jam to receive prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.
17. By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Lemon Tarts (exhibit of 3) ……………… 1st $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Bruce Brock, with six tarts in order to receive prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.
18. By All Canadian Entertainment
Best Raspberry Tarts (exhibit of 3) ……………… 1st $20.00
Winner to present sponsor, Bruce Brock, with six tarts in order to receive prize money. Exchange to take place before Sunday closing.
Specials – Class 57
By Homecraft Directors
Best Loaf of 60% Yeast Bread (sec 2) … $5.00
By Seguin Family
In Memory of Mike Seguin
Best Tea Biscuits (sec 4)
1st $15.00, 2nd $10.00, 3rd $5.00
By Uptown Meats & Deli
Best BBQ Sauce (sec 14) … $20
* Recipe to accompany sauce *