Locavore Recipe Contest Enter by April 21

Cook Fresh * Buy Local* Teen Locavore Recipe Contest

High schoolers all over the Metro South MA region were invited to submit their recipe focused on locally grown ingredients. *

First Place Winner Henry Donovan from Bridgewater Raynham Regional High will

  • Participate with Chef Rosa in a filmed cooking segment at her kitchen. Finished film will be shown on local cable and promoted through the BuzzAround e-newsletters ( 17,000 subscribers.)
  • Henry’s recipe and story will be published in edible Southeastern MA magazine.
  • Henry will receive a chefs gift basket full of goodies.
  • And a $30 gift certificate to a local farm stand

Second Place Winner Catherine Bloodsworth from Plouffe Middle School, Brockton will have a vegan version of her recipe GRANO’S PASTA ESTATA – featured on the menu for a week at Cabo Vegan, Brockton. and will receive a $30 gift certificate to a local farm stand.

Third Place Winner Kyle Hardie from Oliver Ames High School won a $40 gift certificate to Bridgewater Farm Supply and a $30 gift certificate to a local farm stand.

Contestants entered following the directions below:

  • To enter: submit a recipe using the form below.
  • Give instructions on how to prepare one dish featuring food that is grown within 75 miles of your home.
  • The main ingredients must be local, the spices, oils & enhancements do not.
  • Represent! Contestants must be 14 – 18 years old and live in Southeastern Massachusetts. What school do you attend? (Homeschoolers and alternative education please indicate that on your entry.)
  • First 10 qualified entries receive a $30 gift certificate to a local farm stand of your choice.
  • Entries will be judged by Food Artisan & Educator Chef Rosa Galano of Rosa’s Food Shoppe, South Easton, MA
  • Locally grown in defined as food grown within 75 miles of your home… we’re excited to see what you come up with!
  • Questions? Contact us at goodnews@buzzaround.info.