Year of The Healthy Child

And the WINNERS are…

monicayl — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:18:17 +0000

2011 Year of the Healthy Child Recipe Contest

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS:

Entrees/Sides

First Place: Carolyn Manning, Sweet Potato Chili
Second Place: Kathy Dillard, Delectable Carrot Casserole
Third Place: Skylar Belcher*, Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers and Hazelnuts

Breads/Desserts

First Place: Jodi Gharbi, Sweet Potato De-light
Second Place: Carrot Snack Cake, Tavia Leadon* and Gustavia Bradford
Third Place: Carrot Cookies, Angie Wilson

Best in Show: Jodi Gharbi

Prizes:

First Place $150
Second Place $100
Third Place $75
Best in Show $350

The Best in Show will appear in Bossier and Caddo school cafeterias this year!

Honorable Mention Goes to these Finalists who were invited to participate in the last round of judging:

Jana O’Brien: “You Are My Sunshine Salad” and Saintly Stir-Fry
Carrie Dupree*: Carrie’s Cajun Sweet Potatoes
Tavia Leadon* and Gustavia Bradford: Whipped Butternut Squash
Austin Seped*a: Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins
Angie Wilson: Easy Yam Cookies
Andrew Crawford*: Zucchini Bread
Carolyn Manning: Chocolate Carrot Cupcakes, Sweet Potato Apple Bake
Noah Rodriguez*: Zucchini Parmesan Chips

Wellness Fairs

monicayl — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:44:12 +0000

Central Park Elementary Wellness Festival

Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 5-6:30 PM

Meadowview Elementary Wellness Festival

Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 5-6:30 PM

Recipie Contest Judging

monicayl — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:40:08 +0000

SATURDAY, MARCH 10th Food drop off at 9:30 Judges report at 10:00 Contestants return at 11:15 Judging will end about 11:45 Awards at 11:15. The location is the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station at 262 Research Station Drive in … Continue reading →

Holiday in Dixie Family Fun Run and 5k

monicayl — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:35:47 +0000

Holiday in Dixie Family Fun Run and 5k

Doodah Family Fun Run and 5k

Clyde Fant Parkway Veterans Park

April 22nd 2 until 4 pm

Live music by GodSong, food, bounce house, face painting

Soup’s On

monicayl — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:13:55 +0000

Soup’s On with Slow Food North Louisiana

What: annual soup tasting party

When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: artspace, 710 Texas St, Shreveport

Cost: $20 per person at door, cash bar

Kids on the Run Series December 13th

monicayl — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:14:55 +0000

Kids on the Run Series

Location:	Shreveport Court House Texas Street
Start Time:	6:03 PM
End Time:	8:00 PM

New Deadline for Recipe Contest!!!

monicayl — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:11:56 +0000

The Recipe Contest deadline has been extended to January 20th!!! Get those recipies in to be eligible for the cash prize!!

Kids on the Run at Betty Virginia Park

monicayl — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:25:04 +0000

Kids on the Run Fun Run series event:

Thursday, November 3rd, 5 pm at Betty Virginia park

Family Fitness Fest

monicayl — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:28:49 +0000

Saturday, November 5, 2011

10 am to 2 pm

Betty Virginia Park

A free health, fitness and wellness event

The vision for the Family Fitness Fest is to focus on the health and wellness of
the entire family by providing fun activities, games and educational experiences
that all ages can enjoy together.

Forks over Knives

monicayl — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:26:01 +0000

Slow Food North Louisiana and the NWLA Food Bank are partnering with the Robinson Film Center to show a documentary called “Forks Over Knives” October 25.

See details here.