It was pretty close. They were all so good. But choose they did. And judges were pretty pleased with their picks. The casserole was a great combination - a light food big on flavor.
Presentation means a lot but flavor is number one.
Even for a pro, the competition presented a chore. Seasoned judge Karen Hanes, publisher of The News Herald , was pleased with her post at the main course table. Even though selection was based on taste, most of the judges felt you do indeed eat with your eyes as well as your mouth. There are some neat looking desserts. I've used many recipes from contests in years past.