LITTLE ROCK — Jordan Williams of Bonnerdale (Hot Spring Co.) and Zack Williams of Nashville (Howard Co.) were winners at the 58th annual Arkansas Dairy Foods Contest held June 3 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock.
Jordan Williams, 15, daughter of Jessica Vincent, took first in the Main Dish competition with her “Spinach and Artichoke Pasta.” Zack Williams, 15, son of David and Tina Williams, took first in the Party Idea competition with “Italian Cheese Pillows.” Winners received $150.
Judges placed contestants based on recipe, use of dairy products, originality, availability of ingredients and serving technique. Arkansas Farm Bureau, Southwest Dairy Museum and Arkansas Dairy Cooperative Association sponsored the event.
In the Main Dish competition, Wapiti Hunter Oak Mefford of Jasper (Newton Co.) took second with “Cow Pies.” Emma Thurmon of El Dorado (Union Co.) took third with “Blend of the Bayou.”
In the Party Ideas competition, Brooke Bradford of Shirley (Van Buren Co.) took second with “Fiesta Cheesecake.” Jazzlan Rudd of Bismarck (Garland Co.) took third with “Dezanay’s Creamy Dip.” Baylie Clay of Glenwood (Pike Co.) took fourth with “Marscapone and Mandarin Orange Salad.”
