Hass Avocado is been a terrific sponsor of FELC from the start so I wanted to share this press release with members and others who read the blog. Please also note the phone number below that you can call to find out about other culinary school student cooking competitions sponsored by Haas.
Irvine, CA (August 2010) – Students at Drexel University’s Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Food Science Program demonstrated championship form during the Fresh Hass Avocado Student Recipe Competition held in Philadelphia June 3. Twelve semi-finalists vied for cash awards with original and inspired fresh avocado recipes. Jessica Leung, a junior in the Culinary Arts program, took first place and $750 with Avocado Plantain Trio, a creative twist on the classic chip and dip appetizer.
For her winning dish (pictured above), Leung topped thin slices of deep fried plantain with Fresh Hass Avocados paired with different flavorings to reflect three basic tastes: sour (pickled), umami (savory) and sweet. Her goal: to highlight the diversity of flavors that can complement avocados in a variety of ways. According to the judges, she accomplished her objective.
Second place and $500 was awarded to Zack Goldstein, a Food Science major, for Bacon Wrapped Avocado served on Fried Corn Tortilla. Chris Paul’s Haitian Revolution Maki and Rob Fournier’s Pacific Summer Rolls tied for third place, with each student taking home $125 for a dish well done.
Renowned cookbook author and Emmy Award-winning host of the television series Christina Cooks! Christina Pirello joined Drexel University faculty and staff to judge the twelve semi-finalist recipes. Judges used a 10-point scale to evaluate each entry for creative use of avocado, texture/doneness, presentation, and overall taste.
The Hass Avocado Board foodservice program focuses on culinary education and training. “The Hass Avocado Board’s student recipe competition provided a platform for our students to test their professional talent and skills. I’m very proud of every student, and delighted to see their collective creativity put to work for this Fresh Hass Avocado competition,” enthused Chef Charles B. Ziccardi, Culinary Arts Program Manager.
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) was established in 2002 after approval by producers and importers of Hass avocados in a national referendum. A 12-member Board administers the program. Over 20,000 producers and 100 importers are involved in the HAB which covers fresh domestic and imported Hass avocados sold in the U.S. market.
For more information about Hass Avocado Board culinary school student recipe competitions, please contact the Hass Avocado Board at 949-341-3250.
To learn more about Hass overall, please contact Kim Kurata by calling (510) 594-9220 or sending an e-mail to: KurataComm@comcast.net
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