[Image: HOMEMEAKERS ]In hard economic times an easy way to save money is by cooking at home. On June 15, 2009, the Washington Parish Volunteer Homemakers held their annual Dairy Cooking Contest. Homemakers took home prizes for their excellent dishes. Six categories including appetizer, main dish, vegetable, salad, bread and dessert each had multiple entries. The Homemakers Dairy Cookbook with all winning recipes as well as wonderful local offerings will be available at the annual Christmas in July event being held on July 15, 2009, at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds at 10:30 am. The costs of the cookbooks are $1 each, and all proceeds go to help support the Homemakers Council's service projects.
A special thank you to Mary Evelyn McDaniel for her efforts as the Homemaker Council president. For more information on Family and Consumer Science programs in Washington Parish, contact Valerie Vincent at the LSU AgCenter 985-839-7855.
The winners are as follows:
Appetizer Winners
1st Place - Brenda Alford, Easy Shrimp Spread
2nd Place - Dudley Magee, Pimento Cheese Dip
3rd Place - Jackie Smith, Veggie Tray
Main Dish Winners
1st Place - Kay Burns, Shrimp Delish Casserole
2nd Place - Sharon Klerk, Mini Lasagna
3rd Place - Jackie Smith, Spaghetti Supper
Vegetable Dish Winners
1st Place - Jo Jane Kern, Squash Casserole
2nd Place - Cherry Estes, Sweet Potato Puff
3rd Place - Jackie Smith, Cheese Potato Bake
Salad Winners
1st Place - Malinda Harris, Grape Salad
2nd Place - Cleo Guy, Vegetable Salad
3rd Place - Cherry Estes, Pink Delight Salad
Bread Winners
1st Place - Cleo Guy, Corn Bread Extra
2nd Place - Cherry Estes, Cheddar Nut Bread
Dessert Winners
1st Place - Mildred Camp, Lemon Pudding
2nd Place - Kay Burns, Inside Out Chocolate Cake
3rd Place - Mary Evelyn McDaniel, Blue Berry Dessert