Ranch, Spam, yeast, recipes? They’re all Fair game
Along with blue-ribbon bragging rights, there’s some cash at stake at this year’s Spokane County Interstate Fair.
Hidden Valley Ranch, Ghirardelli, Fleischmann’s Yeast and Spam are sponsoring recipe contests with money prizes in addition to the traditional fair categories. The deadline for entries is Aug. 8.
Details for each competition can be found in the fair exhibitor’s guide, online at www.spokanecounty.org/faircq or by calling the fair office at (509) 477-2772. Here are some of the highlights:
“ There’s a $200 top prize in the Hidden Valley dressing “Family Friendly Food Contest.” Second and third place receive $100 and $50 respectively. The top winner advances to the national competition to vie for a $1,000 grand prize. Recipes will be rated on family appeal, taste, appearance and ease of preparation.
“ Ghirardelli will give $150 to first- and second-place winners who create irresistible chocolate recipes using at least one of its products. The third-prize winner takes home $50. The recipes will be evaluated for originality, appearance and ease of preparation.
“ Fleischmann’s Yeast is sponsoring the “Best Ever Baking Contest.” Top prize is $150, second place earns $75 and third receives $50. Recipes for all baked goods using Fleischmann’s yeast are welcome and will be evaluated for flavor, appearance, texture and creativity.
“ Children and adults are invited to enter the “The Great American Spam Championships” for a chance to win up to $150 at the fair. The winning adult recipe will be entered into the national competition for a chance to win $3,000. One national “Spam Kid Chef of the Year” will be selected from the youth winners to receive a $2,000 grand prize.
Look inside today’s food section for selected recipes from last year’s contests.
Whole-grain pledge
The Kashi Day of Change tour is making stops in Spokane.
The natural food products company is hoping to inspire people across the country to commit to at least one change for a healthier lifestyle. The campaign includes exhibits about the benefits of whole grains, natural food cooking demos, product taste testing and yoga training.
Kashi representatives will be at Rosauers, 10618 E. Sprague Ave., today from noon to 6 p.m. The tour moves to the Rosauers at 9414 N. Division St. on Friday, where it will stay through Sunday, also from noon to 6 p.m.
Find more information online at www.kashi.com.
Christmas in July
Spokane’s Positive Life Radio, 104.9 FM, is hosting a one-day food drive Tuesday to raise community awareness for the year-round needs of local food banks.
The station will feature a day of Christmas music to show that food banks and the people they serve need help throughout the year.
Donations can be dropped off from noon to 6 p.m. at one of four locations: Costco, 7619 N. Division St.; Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent Ave.; Alton’s Tires, 6401 E. Sprague Ave.; and Super 1 Foods, Highway 95 in Hayden, Idaho.