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PHOTO GALLERY: Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 31, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala
Chef Paul Mattison with the team from Phillippi Shores Elementary.
Chef Paul Mattison with the team from Phillippi Shores Elementary.
Malin’s Falafel burger with Tzatziki sauce and quinoa tabbouleh was prepared by Chef Malin Parker with the Tatum Ridge Elementary students.
Malin’s Falafel burger with Tzatziki sauce and quinoa tabbouleh was prepared by Chef Malin Parker with the Tatum Ridge Elementary students.
Jerry Richardson, Kinzey Marx, Madyson Smith and Alannah Gregoire prepare plates for the Dinner Gala.
Jerry Richardson, Kinzey Marx, Madyson Smith and Alannah Gregoire prepare plates for the Dinner Gala.
Dkai Shaw explains what it was like tasting new ingredients.
Dkai Shaw explains what it was like tasting new ingredients.
Seminole Pumpkins grown in the Phillippi Shores School garden were used in one of the dishes.
Seminole Pumpkins grown in the Phillippi Shores School garden were used in one of the dishes.
Darwin’s Chimichurri Chicken and Quinoa.
Darwin’s Chimichurri Chicken and Quinoa.
Alison Ross, Georgia Ross, Joey Grossi, Gianna Mattison, Faith Bossman and Patrick Bossman sample the recipes from the different schools.
Alison Ross, Georgia Ross, Joey Grossi, Gianna Mattison, Faith Bossman and Patrick Bossman sample the recipes from the different schools.
Tuscan braised chicken served with roasted sweet potatoes, Seminole pumpkin and Italian collard greens from the Phillippi Shores Elementary team.
Tuscan braised chicken served with roasted sweet potatoes, Seminole pumpkin and Italian collard greens from the Phillippi Shores Elementary team.
James Nunn, Asia Weddington, Dkai Shaw and Nichole Dunbar.
James Nunn, Asia Weddington, Dkai Shaw and Nichole Dunbar.
Personal chef Bryan Jacobs with the team from Gocio Elementary School.
Personal chef Bryan Jacobs with the team from Gocio Elementary School.
Dave and Cherly Hacker.
Dave and Cherly Hacker.
Gocio Harvest Lasagna.
Gocio Harvest Lasagna.
Chef Paul Mattison and the team of students from Phillippi Shore Elementary created carrot cake cake pops for the occasion.
Chef Paul Mattison and the team of students from Phillippi Shore Elementary created carrot cake cake pops for the occasion.
Rachel Williamson and her daughters Olivia, Anna and Ruby sample plates at the gala.
Rachel Williamson and her daughters Olivia, Anna and Ruby sample plates at the gala.

 

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