By Samantha Horn
Howard County Extension Agent
4-H/Staff Chair
The Howard County 4-H Intermediate Food Challenge Team, The Hungry Boyz, have earned a spot in the Arkansas 4-H State Food Challenge after a strong performance at the district qualifying contest held on Thursday, June 25 in Clark County.
Competing against nine teams from across the district, team members Guy Cooper Kroll, Brayden Worthen, JL Sorrells, and Kutner Reeder demonstrated their culinary knowledge, teamwork, and creativity to secure their place at the state competition.
At the start of the contest, teams learned whether they will prepare an appetizer, side dish, or main dish before receiving a secret ingredient. This year’s mystery ingredient was broccoli, and The Hungry Boyz rose to the challenge by creating a delicious broccoli macaroni and cheese side dish.
Teams are given just 40 minutes to develop a recipe, prepare and plate their dish, thoroughly clean their work area, and get ready to present their creation to a panel of judges.
During the presentation, participants explain their recipe, cooking techniques, nutritional value, and how they incorporated the secret ingredient.
The Hungry Boyz will represent Howard County 4-H at the Arkansas 4-H State Food Challenge on Aug. 4, at the Culinary School in Alexander, Ark. The team looks forward to showcasing their skills and competing against the top junior teams from across the state.
