November 8, 2014
Tossed Has A Winner
T & A Productions has announced that Jessica Alvarez defeated Shirley McCoy in the final round to win the day long Tossed Cooking Competition today at Oakwood Mall. Larry Horany was tossed earlier in the day & then it was Kathy Reihm that was tossed before the final round.
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Food Cooking Competition - Chopped meets Survivor
Finalists are Kathy Riehm, Shirley McCoy, Jessica Alvarez, and Larry Horany.
"Tossed!" is a cooking competition much like ones seen on television. "It's like Chopped meets Cut Throat Kitchen meets Survivor," said event co-coordinator, Amy Kelly.
It's much like the TV show, Chopped, in that the contestants will be given mystery items that they will have to use in concocting a tasty and viable dish and there will be people tossed from the competition. HOWEVER, this is where it gets tricky and a bit like Survivor or Cut Throat Kitchen - they will NOT have full kitchens and fancy gadgets to use - they will have to use whatever cooking aparatus they are given.
Tweleve contestants were chosen to compete in four preliminary rounds with the winners of each one moving on to the final showdown.
The four qualifying competitions took place at the Enid Farmers Market and the Downtown Kitchen Store - two at each location.
During the preliminary rounds, contestants had one hour to prepare an entree with secret ingredients on one of three cooking instruments - an electic wok, an electric skillet, or an electric grill. The contestants drew which instrument they would cook on at the beginning of each competition.
There were a "pantry" of community items they were able to choose from and each station was set up with utensils and basic preparation items. Each contestant was also allowed to bring one "secret ingredient" that may or may not have helped them in the competition.
Contestants were then given mystery items they had to use in concocting a tasty and viable dish. After each preliminary round, contestants that lost, were Tossed!
During the finale, the stakes will be higher with the contestants having to prepare three dishes - appetizers, entrees, and desserts - rather than just one in the preliminary rounds.
"It's going to be a true test of instinct and knowledge about food and how well folks can deal with pressure - and it's going to be a lot of FUN to watch!" said co-coordinator, Tammy Wilson.
The preliminary rounds were free to attend and the public was able to cheer on the contestants. Tickets will be sold to the finale and a portion of the proceeds from the showdown will go to benefit Enid's food bank, Loaves & Fishes.
It's going to be a true test of instinct and knowledge about food and how well folks can deal with pressure - and it's going to be a lot of FUN to watch!
