# of Entries: two per class
Premium: Purple $3.25; Blue $2.50; Red $1.75; White $1.25
Entry Information: Special foods exhibits are open to any 4-H member and are NOT eligible for State Fair.
Refer to general information on Foods and Food Preservation.
Fun With Food
Fun With Food, Division 420 Classes
E420-001 - Gift From the Kitchen in a Recycled Package - Prepare a food gift and package it creatively using something you have around the house. (Example: yeast product in a basket, cookies in decorative tin or hand decorated box, etc.). Food must be made by 4-H’er. Exhibit will be judged on food product inside and outside characteristics, flavor, suitability as gift and packaging.
E420-002 - Recipe Challenge, Muffins - 4 on a paper plate. Use a favorite muffin recipe. Change it to create a healthier product. (Example: reduce fat and/or sugar, add dried fruit, use liquid shortening, applesauce, add bran cereal). Include the original recipe and the changed recipe on a sheet of paper. Indicate substitutions/changes.
Decorated Food Items
General Information: All decorations must be edible, and candy may be used as part of the decoration.
Decorated Food Items, Division 421 Classes
E421-001 - Gingerbread/Graham Cracker Building or Structure
E421-002 - Decorated Cake (either real cake or styrofoam form may be used)
E421-003 - Decorated Cookie (Round or cut out) 4-H’er must bake the cookie but may use mix, refrigerated or homemade dough.
E421-004 - Decorated Cupcakes - Four on a plate
E421-005 - Bread Dough Art
Foods & Nutrition - General
Foods & Nutrition - General, Division 350 Classes
*E350-001 – Food Science Exploration - Show the connection between food and science as it relates to food preparation, food safety, food preservation or food production. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” x 30”), computer-based presentation printed off with note pages, if needed, and displayed in binder, an exhibit display, written report in portfolio or notebook. Consider neatness & creativity. (Sourdough is an acceptable exploration in this class.)
*E350-002 – Foods & Nutrition Poster, Scrapbook or Photo Display – The project should involve a nutrition or food preparation technique or explore a career related to the food industry (caterer, restaurant owner, food scientist, registered dietician, etc.). This might contain pictures, captions, and/or report to highlight the concept. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” x 30”), computer-based presentation printed off with note pages, if needed, and displayed in binder, an exhibit display, a written report in portfolio or notebook. Consider neatness & creativity.
*E350-003 – Physical Activity & Health Poster, Scrapbook or Photo Display – The project should involve a physical activity or explore a career related to physical activity or health (personal trainer, sports coach, physical therapist, etc.). This might contain pictures, captions, and/or report to highlight the concept. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” x 30”), computer-based presentation printed off with note pages, if needed, and displayed in a binder no larger than 8 1/2” x 11”, an exhibit display, a written report in a portfolio. Consider neatness & creativity.
*E350-004 – Cooking Basics Recipe File – A collection of 10 recipes from any source. Each recipe must accompany a complete menu in which the recipe is used. An additional 10 recipes may be added each year the 4-H member is in the project, with year clearly marked on recipes. Display in a recipe file or binder no larger than 8 1/2” x 11”. Be sure to include the number of servings or yield of each recipe. Exhibits that include recipes with alcohol (wine, beer, rum, etc.) will be disqualified.
An asterisk* in front of a division/class number indicates the class is State Fair eligible.