Monday, January 16, 2012

2nd annual oyster cook-off a big success


Hundreds of people came out Saturday to take part in the 2nd annual Oyster Cook-off to raise money for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department.

Warm weather meant people could sit outside, listen to live music, and enjoy the aromas of the various oyster dishes.

12 teams took part in the cook-off, and dishes varied from oyster chowder and casserole to a number of "baked in the half-shell" dishes.

No two were the same.

The four judges included local realtor and television chef Jerry Thompson, Paul Davis from the Florida Bureau of seafood and aquaculture marketing, Southern Living travel editor Alex Crevar, and me.

The day went to Jeff Ilardi of Eastpoint with his tupelo honey and jalapeno oysters.

Second place went to the Eastpoint fire department, third place to Franklin County undersheriff Willy Norred.

The event should have earning numbers later this week.


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