There was a great turnout Thursday night for the annual Friends of the Library Cook-off, formerly known as the Chili Cook-off, but clearly no longer limited by the laws of chili alone.
This popular Hennessey event brought out an impressive lineup of creative cook’s concoctions with names like Cauldron Stew, Emerald City Chicken, and Flying Monkey Chili. For those not feeling quite adventurous, there were plenty of comfort-food classics on hand too, including mac & cheese, pot roast, and chicken & dumplings. Something for every level of culinary bravery.
The evening raised approximately $2,900 for the organization that helps support the Hennessey Library, proving once again that good food and a good cause make a perfect recipe.
And the winners were…
Top Dollar Winners
1st, Hennessey United
2nd, 4T’s Family Market
3rd, Community State Bank
Cook’s Choice
1st, Senior Citizens
2nd, Mercantile Salon
3rd, Hennessey Veterinary Clinic
Best Table Decorations
1st, United Methodist Church
2nd, Hennessey Veterinary Clinic
3rd, A tie between RedLeve and Senior Citizens
Overall People’s Choice
(chosen by red tickets guests received at the door)
1st, Devin Brown with Sparky’s Eatery
2nd, A tie between Senior Citizens and Hennessey Veterinary Clinic
3rd, Hennessey United
First-place winners in each category received an apron, which will likely become a prized kitchen trophy.
Friends of the Library President Ginger Cox helped lead the successful evening.
Participants included: RedLeve Competition Team, Hennessey Senior Citizens Center, Taggart’s Garden Center, 4T’s Family Market, Tim and Ann Taylor, Community State Bank, Tim Riddle, Wheatland Veterinary Hospital, The Mercantile Salon, Lacey Copeland, Sparky’s Eatery, Devin Brown with Pozole Verde and Lori Sparks with Cinnamon Rolls, In Loving Memory of Douglas Pacula, Hennessey Veterinary Clinic, Girl Scouts Troop 8015, Hennessey United, Hennessey Lions Club, United Methodist Church, Katherine, Photos by AAH Shelley Muzny
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