Welcome to our Fair --- September 8 - 11, 2011

4-H Clover



Prince George's County Fair 4-H Miscellanous Foods

4-H Pledge

I pledge
My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service and
My health to better living;
For my club, my community,
My country and my world.

 
Division 1 - 4-H - Section 4 - Miscellaneous Foods

Food Preparation Guidelines
  • 1. Classes so designated may be entered only by those entering foods at the Fair for the first time.
  • 2. Since there is no refrigeration available, cream cheese, yogurt, whipped cream, etc. may not be used in fillings or icings.
  • 3. Except for "cake from mix (1st year only)", "decorated cake" and "create-a-cake" classes, all items and frostings are to be homemade from scratch. No mixes, purchased dough or convenience packages allowed.
  • 4. Recipes are required in all classes except "cake from mix (1st year only)." Print or type recipe on a 3x5 index card.


  • All baked goods must be placed on white paper plates and put into clear plastic zip-type bag with recipe placed in bag under the plate.


    • Section 4: Miscellaneous Foods
    Sub Section A: Pies
    Use disposable pie pan and place in large plastic zip-type bag with recipe card attached.

    Class Section 4 - Miscellaneous Foods 1st 2nd 3rd
    401 Pastry pie shell, no filling 10 7 4
    402 Fruit pie, pastry crust only, no cream fillings 16 12 8
    403 Pie, miscellaneous, no cream fillings or fillings made with eggs 16 12 8


    Section 4: Miscellaneous Foods
    Sub Section B: Candies
    Six pieces are to be placed on a 6" paper plate and put in plastic zip-type bag with recipe attached.

    Class Section 4 - Miscellaneous Foods 1st 2nd 3rd
    410 Fudge, other (6) 10 7 4
    411 Fudge, chocolate (6) 10 7 4
    412 Fudge, vanilla (6) 10 7 4
    413 Brittle, cooked candy (6) 10 7 4
    414 Divinity, cooked candy (6) 10 7 4
    415 Mints (6) 10 7 4
    416 Misc. cooked candy (no fudge) (6) 10 7 4
    417 Misc. uncooked candy (no fudge) (6) 10 7 4


    Section 4: Miscellaneous Foods
    Sub Section C: Miscellaneous

    Class Section 4 - Miscellaneous Foods 1st 2nd 3rd
    420 School lunch box, menu typed or written on 3x5 cards and taped to inside of lid. (Food should be wrapped as it would be in lunch carried to school. Thermos does not need to be filled.) 10 7 4


    Section 4: Miscellaneous Foods
    Sub Section D: Heart Healthy Food

    The heart healthy food should demonstrate food preparation skills learned through a 4-H Foods and Nutrition Project. Exhibit will consist of:

  • A. Heart healthy food (hot foods, salads and others not suitable for display will be judged and sent home. Baked products will remain on display.


  • B. An attractive poster that will remain at the Fair. Poster should be at least 14" x 20" but no larger than 22" x 28". Poster must include:
      • 1. Picture of food (photo, drawing, or print)
      2. Original recipe and modified recipe
      3. Fat, cholesterol and sodium content or chart showing amounts of fat and salt before and after modification
      4. One or more of the following:

    Judging considerations: Proper food preparation, attractive display, creativity in making modifications, degree of difficulty, familiarity with preparation and cooking skills

    Class Section 4 - Miscellaneous Foods 1st 2nd 3rd
    430 Heart healthy food 24 20 16


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