Students who competed in the Discovery Kitchen Cookoff

Fourth grade students from across the district demonstrated their creativity and skill at the recent Discovery Kitchen Cookoff, a showcase of culinary talent in Battle Ground Public Schools. After submitting recipes for their favorite healthy snacks, the nine contestants had just 90 minutes to bring their vision to life. Chartwells staff helped each student-chef prep and cook their recipe. The final creations were carefully evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges, who evaluated technique, skill and flavor.

Awards

  • Most creative: Olivia Johanson, Daybreak Primary, strawberry banana cereal treats

  • Best kitchen safety: Evelyn Schuller, Pleasant Valley Primary, power cake muffins

  • Best presentation: Mariah Mosher, River HomeLink, mashed potato puffs

  • Best technique: Ethan Rosborough, Captain Strong Primary, apple muffins

  • Best knife skills: Louisa Fiksdal, Glenwood Heights Primary, New York deli deviled eggs

  • Best taste combination: Carlos Mourer-Topete, Tukes Valley Primary, personal biscuit pizza

  • Healthiest recipe: Isabelle Kor, Maple Grove Primary, fruit pizza

  • Best organization: Ezra Ross, Captain Strong Primary, gluten-free banana muffins

  • Most skilled: Lily Peraza, Pleasant Valley Primary, cucumber tea sandwiches

  • Best chef: Mariah Mosher

Thank you to the district's nutrition services provider, Chartwells, for providing this opportunity!

A Chartwells staff member helps a student slice a muffinA student preps gluten-free muffinsA student preps their dish

A judge tastes the personal biscuit pizza

A student tries on a chef's jacket

Mariah Mosher was named the Best Chef