Woodbridge Fair

CULINARY ARTS

- 2009 -

COMPETITIONS

PLEASE NOTE:

Sizes are approximate and metric equivalents are acceptable.

SPECIALS

Grand Champion Cake: 1st prize cakes only are eligible.

Grand Champion Pie: 1st prize pies only are eligible.

Cakes in Class 65, Section 11 are NOT ELIGIBLE

CLASS 65 - SPECIALS

Section

PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL APPLE PIE, made with two crusts.

Prize money donated by the President of Woodbridge Agricultural Society, Peter Maynard

1st	2nd	3rd
$10.00	$6.00	$4.00

The prize winning pie becomes the property of the President.

Best Loaf of White Bread

First prize bread to become the property of Ken Maynard Insurance.

Prize money donated by Ken Maynard Insurance Company

1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00	$10.00	$5.00

Best Chocolate Layer Cake filled with date or lemon filling and chocolate icing.

First prize cake to become the property of Ken Maynard Insurance.

1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00	$10.00	$5.00

Prize money donated by Ken Maynard Insurance Company

Spice Cake with raisins, 8" or 9" square, butter icing,

A Marble Cake, 8" or 9" square, not iced

Banana Cake, 8" or 9" square, iced

Carrot Cake, 8" or 9" square, iced

1st	2nd	3rd
$5.00	$3.00	$2.00

SUNNY MAPLE SPECIALS

Apple Pie made with two crusts

Chocolate Cake, 9" square, iced

10.

Butter Pecan Tarts, 7

1st	2nd	3rd
$10.00	$3.00	$2.00

Prize money for sections 8, 9, & 10 donated by Sunny Maple Farms.

WORLD OF CAKE DECORATING SPECIAL

11.

Cake decorated with The Fair Theme which is: "Harvest the Fun"

Open to Amateurs Only.

Judged for decoration only and not eligible for Grand Champion Cake. Decorations must be 80% edible.

1st	2nd	3rd
$25.00 voucher	$10.00	$5.00

$25.00 voucher donated by World of Cake Decorating, Weston.

FLEISHMANN'S YEAST SPECIALS

12.

BRAIDED LOAF - Approximately 12" long

Enter your own recipe using Fleishmann's Quick Rise or Traditional Fast Rising Yeast.

Entries will be judged on creativity, appearance, taste and texture.

1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00 +gift prize	$10.00 +gift prize	$5.00
Prizes donated by Fleishmann's Yeast, Don Mills.

A Fleishmann's Yeast label with entry number and your recipe must accompany each entry.

13.

ROBIN HOOD FLOUR

Best Loaf Cake Contest

Enter using Robin Hood Flour and proof of purchase.

Enter using recipe below.

Judging based on appearance, taste, and texture.

1st	2nd	3rd
$25.00 Gift certificate	$10.00 Gift cert.	$5.00 Gift cert.

Prize money donated by Robin Hood Flour.

Amaretto Fruit Bread

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour		1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup granulated sugar		3 tbsp. Amaretto Liqueur
1 tbsp. Baking Powder		1 tsp. Almond flavoring
1/2 tsp. Salt		1/2 cup each: coarsely chopped candied cherries, coarsely chopped glazed pineapple, chopped mixed peel
1 cup milk		1/2 cup toasted slivered Almonds
1 egg

Measure flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Stir with a fork until blended. Make a well in the centre. Beat together egg, milk, oil, Amaretto, and almond flavoring until blended. Pour into centre of flour mixture. Add cherries, pineapple, peel, and almonds. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Batter will be lumpy. Spoon batter into a greased 9" X 5" loaf pan. Smooth top. Bake in centre of preheated 350 * F. oven until knife inserted into loaf comes out quite clean. ( From 1 hour, 5 min. to 1 hour, 15 min. ) Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze. Makes 1 loaf with 16 slices.

TENDERFLAKE LARD SPECIAL

14.

Raisin Pie, double crust, using TENDERFLAKE LARD.

Note: A TENDERFLAKE LARD label with entry number and your recipe must accompany each entry.

1st	2nd	3rd
are Gift Prizes donated by TENDERFLAKE.

BEE HIVE CORN SYRUP SPECIAL

Note: A BEEHIVE CORN SYRUP label to accompany each entry.

15.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake (recipe below). Judged on appearance, taste and texture. Proof of Bee Hive Corn Syrup purchase to accompany entry.

Prizes:

1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00 +gift prize	$10.00 +gift prize	$5.00
1st and 2nd Prizes donated by Bee Hive.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

1/3 cup (75 ml) packed brown sugar		1 3/4 tsp. (8 ml) Baking Powder
2 Tbsp. (30 ml) BEE HIVE CORN SYRUP		½ tsp. (2 ml) salt
1 Tbsp. (15 ml) lemon juice		1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar
7 canned pineapple rings, well drained		2/3 cup (150 ml) skim milk
7 maraschino cherries, drained		2 egg whites
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) flour		1/3 cup (75 ml) BEE HIVE CORN SYRUP
1/4 cup (50 ml) corn starch		1 ½ tsp. (7 ml) Vanilla

Spray a 9 x 12 inch (23 x 5 cm) round cake pan with cooking spray. Combine brown sugar, 2 Tbsp, (30 ml) corn syrup and lemon juice. Spread evenly in the pan. Arrange pineapples and cherries in pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, corn starch, baking powder and salt. In small bowl, whisk granulated sugar and milk together until sugar is almost dissolved. Add egg whites, 1/3 cup (75 ml) corn syrup and vanilla. Mix well. Add to dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Pour evenly over pineapple. Bake in 350 F (180 C) oven 40 to 45 min, or until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let stand 3 min., then loosen and carefully invert onto a serving plate. Remove pan.

FAMILY FAVOURITE SQUARES OR BARS CONTEST

16.

Best homemade square or bar, judged on appearance, taste, texture, and recipe creativity. Display seven (7) squares on a sturdy plate.

Your recipe must accompany each entry.
Prizes: 1st $15.00; 2nd $10.00; 3rd $5.00

17.

WHITE LAYER CAKE, butter icing, lemon filling

1st	2nd	3rd
$12.00	$8.00	$5.00

18.

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD CLASS

Best loaf of 60% Whole Wheat Bread
Minimum pan size is 8" X 4" X 2.5"
Maximum pan size is 9" X 5" X 3"
Full loaf of bread to be entered.
Exhibit must be in a clear plastic bag and must be solely made by the exhibitor. Recipe must accompany entry.
Local level prize money: 1st - $5.00, 2nd - $4.00, 3rd - $3.00.
The winner is eligible to compete at the District #5 competition of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies to be held Saturday, October 31, 2009. Winners at the District #5 competition will compete at the Provincial level next February where the prizes will be: 1st - $50.00, 2nd - $30.00, 3rd - $20.00

19.

CRISCO “Family Favourite Recipe” Contest

Enter your best homemade Blueberry Pie using Crisco shortening. Judging based on appearance, taste, texture and creativity.
A Crisco Shortening label with entry number and your recipe must accompany the entry.
Prizes: 1st $25.00 gift certificate, 2nd $10.00 gift certificate, 3rd $5.00
Gift certificates donated by SMUCKER FOODS CANADA

CERTO SPECIALS

20.

Strawberry Jam using Certo

A Certo Label with entry number and your recipe must accompany each entry. Entries judged on appearance, taste, texture, and creativity of recipe.

Use regulation jelly jar.

1st	2nd	3rd
$20.00 + Kraft certificate	$10.00 + Kraft certificate	$5

Prizes donated by Certo

CLASS 66

To the exhibitor winning the greatest number of points in Class 66, Sections 1-30 inclusive, a special prize will be awarded, donated by Louis & Joy Theriault.

1st	2nd	3rd
5 points	4 points	3 points

See Rules at beginning of Culinary Arts listing.

Prize Money Applies to Sections 1-30

1st	2nd	3rd
$5.00	$4.00	$3.00

Loaves and Muffins

Section

Bran Muffins with raisins (7), papers removed

Chocolate Chip, Banana Muffins (7), papers removed

Lemon, Poppyseed Muffins (7), papers removed

Raisin Oatmeal Muffins (7) papers removed**
The recipe to use for #4, is as follows:

Raisin Oatmeal Muffins

1 cup (250 ml) quick cooking oats		1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk
1 egg		½ cup (125 ml) brown sugar, packed
½ cup (125 ml) melted butter or vegetable oil		1 cup (250 ml) flour
1 tsp. (4 ml) baking powder		½ tsp. (2 ml) baking soda
½ tsp. (2 ml) salt		½ to 3/4 cups (125 ml to 187 ml) raisins, or craisins, or currants

Preheat oven to 400*F.
NOTE: If buttermilk is not used, ½ cup (125 ml) plus ½ cup (125 ml) yogurt may be substituted. Try different flavours of yogurt for new flavour variations.
Pour the buttermilk (or other liquid) over the oatmeal and allow them to soak. In the meantime, mix the other dry ingredients. Add egg and sugar to the oatmeal mixture and combine well.
NOTE: If desired, soak raisins, craisins, or currants in 2 tbsp.rum for 15 min. before mixing into batter to plump, refresh and add extra flavour. They may also be plumped by heating in water in the microwave for 30 seconds.
In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix together well. Pour in the melted butter, or vegetable oil. Stir. Add the fruit. Combine all ingredients and stir until just mixed. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake, 8" or 9" square

Lemon Nut Loaf

Cranberry Loaf

Banana Loaf

Chocolate Zucchini Loaf

10.

Date and Nut Loaf, no yeast

11.

1 Raisin Loaf

Squares, Tarts, Pies, and Cookies

12.

Date filled Oatmeal cookies, 7 pcs.

13.

Shortbread, 7 pcs

14.

Spice cookies, 7 pcs

15.

Lemon squares, 7 pcs

16.

Cillepieni, 7 pcs.

17.

Cranberry Squares, 7 pcs

18.

Biscotti, 7 pcs

19.

Date Oatmeal Squares, 7pcs.

20.

Chocolate Brownies, iced, 7 pcs

21.

Butter Tarts, 7 pcs.

22.

Pumpkin Pie

23.

3 Fruit, Mixed Pie (double crust)

24.

Butter Pecan Pie

25.

Apple Crisp (no added fruit), 8"or 9" square pan.

26.

Tea Biscuits, 7 pcs.

Candies

27.

Peanut Brittle

28.

Maple Creme Fudge, no nuts, 7 pcs.

29.

Almond Bark

30.

Homemade Chocolate truffles, 7 pcs.

CLASS 67 - BERNARDIN SPECIAL

"Best of Show" Home Canning Award

To qualify for this award the winning contestants must:

Have entered a minimum of 3 competition classes at the Fair, i.e. Jam or Jelly, Pickles or Relish, Salsa, Marmalades and Fruit. Sections 1 - 25.

Have accumulated the highest number of total points or winning entries.

First prize - $ 30.00 gift certificate, donated by: BERNARDIN

CLASS 67A - Sections 6 - 15

Bernardin Special Jam/Jelly Award

Award for contestant with the Best Jam, Jelly or Fruit Spread made with Bernardin Fruit Pectin or Bernardin No Sugar Needed Fruit Pectin

(Note: Certo is not a Bernardin product)

To be eligible, the entry must be accompanied by a proof of purchase (UPC symbol and/or package) from the Bernardin product.

Prize - $ 20.00 gift certificate

Preserved fruits and pickles are to be in regulation 500 ml sealers only.
The entry tag is to be held in place by a rubber band around the jar.
Jams and Jellies are to be in regulation 255 ml jelly jars. No wax.

CLASS 67A

Sections

Preserved Fruits

Preserved Peaches (halved)

Preserved Pears (halved)

Preserved Cherries

Preserved Apple Sauce

Whole preserved Blue Plums

Marmalades, Jam and Jellies

Orange Marmalade

Carrot Marmalade

White Grape Jelly

Red Pepper Jelly

10.

Wine Jelly

11.

Crab Apple Jelly

12.

Raspberry Jam

13.

Red Currant Jam

14.

Peach Jam

15.

Plum Jam

Sauces, Pickles and Relishes

Are to be in regulation pint sealers only. Entry tag is to be held in place by a rubber band around the jar.

16.

Salad Dressing, cooked

17.

Pickled Beets

18.

Icicle Pickles

19.

Dill Cucumbers, small, whole

20.

Bread and Butter Pickles

21.

Salsa Sauce

22.

End of Season Pickles

23.

Spaghetti Sauce without meat

24.

Cranberry Sauce, cooked

25.

Beet & Horse Radish Relish

Class 67 Sections 1-25 Prizes:

1st	2nd	3rd
$3.00	$2.50	$2.00
5 points	4 points	3 points

CLASS 67B
Bernardin Gift Basket Award

Home canners like to share their special jars of food with friends. This prize encourages contestants to use creativity and crafting talents in a gift basket entry.

Entries must include no less than three filled Mason jars sealed with Bernardin SNAP or Bernardin Collection Elite SNAP Lids. Gift baskets should include additional appropriate components, i.e. non-perishable foods, snacks, or candy, homemade craft items (candles, bath salts, spice mixtures, 10 dry soup mixes, soap)

Containers need not be baskets, i.e. jars of jam and scones displayed in a baking pan. Entry may be decorated for any theme (holiday, get well, etc.) Container not to exceed 10" height - include list of items.

Maximum cost of the container and contents is not to exceed $20.00

Judging Criteria:

30% - quality/taste and appeal of food components

30% - creativity of presentation

30% - price/value - perceived value of gift for which no
more than $20.00 can be spent on components

10% - overall impression

JUDGING GUIDELINES FOR ALL BERNARDIN SPECIALS

Must be presented in Bernardin Mason Jars and sealed with a Bernardin 2-piece metal closure. Items with lug caps or wax seals are unacceptable.

Have been prepared within one year of the judging date.

PRIZE -For Gift Basket- $ 10.00 Gift certificate, and eligibility

to compete in National Bernardin Millennium Gift Basket Contest.

CLASS 67C
CHILI SAUCE SPECIAL

Not included in Bernardin Special Award Contest

Chili Sauce

Fruit Chili Sauce

1st	2nd	3rd
$14.00	$10.00	$6.00

Prize money for Section 67C, Section 1 & 2 donated by David Coates in memory of Claire Coates

CLASS 68A, 68B , 68C & 68D

OPEN TO GIRLS AND BOYS AGED 7 - 16 YEARS
NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED

PRIZE MONEY: Applies to Section 1-7:

1st	2nd	3rd	4th
$5.00	$4.00	$3.00	$2.00
5 points	4 points	3 points	2 points

To the exhibitor who has won the most points in Class 68A Sections 1-7, a special prize will be awarded.

Prize: A one day pass from noon until 5:00 p.m. for midway rides donated by Robert Townsend.

Prize to be picked up at the Fair, Saturday, Oct. 10th, & Sunday, Oct. 11th, any time, & Monday October 12th, 2009 by noon.

CLASS 68A

Display on a sturdy Plate, 8" or 9"

Section

White cake, single layer, 8" or 9" square - iced, no decorations

Fudge of your choice, 5 pcs

Plain Banana Muffins, 5 pcs, paper removed

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, 5pcs

Cupcakes, decorated, 5 pcs.

Child's School Lunch Box - judged on nutritional value, variety and appearance.

Large 8" round cookie decorated with the Fair Theme, "Harvest the Fun". Decorations to be 100% edible.

CLASS 68B

Most Creatively Decorated "SILLY FACE SANDWICH"

Judged on appearance, and creativity. Decoration must be 100% edible.
Prizes:

1st	2nd	3rd
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00

CLASS 68C - ROBIN HOOD FLOUR CONTEST

Lunch Box Snack

Best Homemade Squares or Bars
Judged on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity.

1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00 (donated by Robin Hood Flour)	$4.00	$3.00

5 Squares or Bars (displayed on a sturdy plate).

Proof of purchase and receipt to accompany entry.

CLASS 68D - FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST "YOUTH BREAD"

Best loaf of Homemade Bread. Displayed on a sturdy plate.

Judged on appearance, taste, texture and creativity of recipe.

Recipe and proof of purchase to accompany entry.

1st	2nd	3rd
$15.00 (donated by Fleischmann's)	$5.00	$3.00

CLASS 69 - SENIORS

OPEN TO WOMEN AND MEN AGED 60 OR OVER

All entries are to be displayed on a sturdy plate in a Zip Lock bag

Section

Your Favourite Cereal Square (name the cereal), 7 pcs

Banana muffins, pcs

Lemon Chiffon Cake

Lemon Butter Tarts, 7 pcs

Pumpkin Loaf

Coconut, Oatmeal Cookies, 7 pcs

Apple Cranberry Pie, 9" Double Crust

PRIZE MONEY: Applies to all Sections

1st	2nd	3rd
$6.00	$5.00	$4.00
5 points	4 points	3 points

SPECIAL PRIZE: $50.00 donated by Ken Maynard Insurance Brokers, Woodbridge, to the exhibitor who has two or more entries and obtains the most points in Class 69, in sections 1-7.