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Published: May 24, 2011
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Chefs can compete for a $1,300 cash prize and a silver tray by entering their original oyster recipe in the 32nd Annual National Oyster Cook-off.
Contestants must enter an original recipe by Aug. 31, 2011. Nine contestants will be chosen to compete at the cook-off on Sat., Oct. 15th in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Cash prizes of $300, $200 and $150 will by awarded to the top three finalists in each of the categories: Hors d’oeuvres, Soups and Stews, and Main Dish.
The Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the first place winners of each category and will receive an additional $1,000 and a silver tray.
There will also be awards for Best Presentation of dish and People’s Choice. In addition to cash prizes, contestants receive one night of hotel accommodations, and an invitation to a welcome reception.
The National Oyster Cook-off is held in conjunction with the St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival and the world-famous National Oyster Shucking Contest.
The cook-off is sponsored by Maryland’s Seafood Marketing Program, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic and Community Development and the Rotary Club of St. Mary’s (Lexington Park).
To enter, see the contest rules at www.marylandseafood.org or request a hard copy by calling 301-475-4200 x1402.
The 31st Annual Cookbook, containing award winning recipes from the 2010 National Oyster Cook-off is now available.
Cookbooks may be purchased by sending a check for $6, payable to the National Oyster Cook-off Cookbook to:
National Oyster Cook-off Cookbook
Department of Economic and Community Development
P.O. Box 653
Leonardtown, MD 20650
source: Maryland Department of Agriculture
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EmailChefs can compete for a $1,300 cash prize and a silver tray by entering their original oyster recipe in the 32nd Annual National Oyster Cook-off.
Contestants must enter an original recipe by Aug. 31, 2011. Nine contestants will be chosen to compete at the cook-off on Sat., Oct. 15th in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Cash prizes of $300, $200 and $150 will by awarded to the top three finalists in each of the categories: Hors d’oeuvres, Soups and Stews, and Main Dish.
The Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the first place winners of each category and will receive an additional $1,000 and a silver tray.
There will also be awards for Best Presentation of dish and People’s Choice. In addition to cash prizes, contestants receive one night of hotel accommodations, and an invitation to a welcome reception.
The National Oyster Cook-off is held in conjunction with the St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival and the world-famous National Oyster Shucking Contest.
The cook-off is sponsored by Maryland’s Seafood Marketing Program, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic and Community Development and the Rotary Club of St. Mary’s (Lexington Park).
To enter, see the contest rules at www.marylandseafood.org or request a hard copy by calling 301-475-4200 x1402.
The 31st Annual Cookbook, containing award winning recipes from the 2010 National Oyster Cook-off is now available.
Cookbooks may be purchased by sending a check for $6, payable to the National Oyster Cook-off Cookbook to:
National Oyster Cook-off Cookbook
Department of Economic and Community Development
P.O. Box 653
Leonardtown, MD 20650
source: Maryland Department of Agriculture
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