The LaRue County High School Junior Chef team topped all competition to come out the winner in this year’s Farm to School Junior Chef program during the championship cookoff last week at Sullivan University’s Lexington campus.
“Congratulations to LaRue County and all the Junior Chef teams that competed this year,” Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell said. “The culinary skills these young chefs showcase is just a brief, early example of their ability to create some of the most delicious dishes with wonderful Kentucky products. This program, which would not be possible without the support of the parents, teachers, coaches, and Sullivan University, is an excellent way for students to pick up valuable life skills and possibly start a career in the culinary arts.”
This year the Junior Chef competition was moved from the Kentucky State Fair stage in August to November to allow students and staff more time to create and practice during the regular school year for their recipe entry. Seven teams competed with a variety of entries from breakfast burritos, pulled barbecue chicken on homemade buns, beef curry, and even a few Asian dishes…