Jacksonville FL. (April 2021) Wen Raiti, owner of House of Leaf & Bean on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville is hosting their 1st Annual “Kids Cooking Healthy Contest” for children 7 years – 12 years of age with culinary prizes that they can shared with their family. The House of Leaf & Bean is a healthy fusion blending Asian and Western culinary traditions offering organic, vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Wen knows that kids love to be in the kitchen ~ and eating healthy is easier today with the cooking and shopping options available in supermarkets ~ and at the House of Leaf & Bean too!
When children are in the kitchen, they surprisingly learn to express their individuality and curiosity about food ~ plus they learn a little more about math, science, reading and love! Cooking something healthy for the family grows independence while possibly inspiring youngsters to eat healthier every day.
“Kids Cooking Healthy” OFFICIAL RULES:
The categories of healthy food entries that kids can submit include the following items. If you choose to use some of Leaf & Bean’s tofu crust or chef-made tofu, that is recommended along with your local supermarket products:
- Vegan Cookies
Sliders
Flatbreads
Email RECIPE and STORY about “Why I Like to Cook Healthy for My Family” to:
leigh@leighcortpublicity.com ~ Leigh Cort (Publicist for House of Leaf and Bean)
Recipe Must Include:
- Child’s Name
- Address
- Phone
- Email (parent or guardian contact please)
- Include Recipe Name & Brief Story about the healthy recipe including “WHY I Like to Cook Healthy for My Family”
Who Can Enter:
Entrants must be 7-12 years old.
House of Leaf & Bean owner Wen Raiti will select the Finalists by judging on:
- Originality and Use of Ingredients
- Deliciousness
- Presentation
- Entry dish Name and Story about “Why I Like to Cook Healthy for My Family”
FINALISTS attend ~ In Person Contest:
- The Top 12 Finalists will be invited to attend the OFFICIAL contest Judging on
Monday, August 2, 2021 at House of Leaf & Bean, Jacksonville Beach
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A minimum of (6) tastings must be on a presentation serving plate for the judges
- Each child must bring the Completed Item’s Name, Recipe and the Child’s Name on a piece of paper to accompany the dessert
Rules for Finalists:
There are no substitutions or transfer of prizes. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. By acceptance of prizes, winners’ consent to use of their names and/or photographs for publicity purposes without further compensation. Finalists will be notified by July 27, 2021..
**Following the contest, names of winners will be posted on the website www.houseofleafnbean.com
Judges
- Chef Mimi Lan ~ The Taste Curator
- Stephanie Crosier ~ Clinic Dietitian, Crosier Health & Wellness ~ (pediatric nutrition & plant-based eating)!
- Chef Vernetta Stewart ~ ACook4You
- Heather Borders ~ Registered Dietitian, Kailo Nutrition
The Grand Prize Winner will receive …
- 1-night Family Vacation for Four ~ at the St. Francis Inn in St. Augustine (Sunday thru Thursday based on availability)
- Alhambra Theatre & Dining ~ 2 tickets to “The Sound of Music” playing August 12 – September 19, 2021
- Tea Ceremony for (4) children at House of Leaf & Bean
- Gyo Greens Cookbook + Gyo Bag + Small Edible Plant
- $20 gift certificate to the St. Augustine Seafood Company (at the Colonial Quarter St. Augustine)
The 1st Runner Up will receive…
- $50 gift certificate to attend a kids’ cooking class at JAX Cooking Studio
- Gyo Greens Cookbook + Gyo Bag + Small Edible Plant
- $30 dining gift certificate to Taberna Del Caballo ~ (at the Colonial Quarter St. Augustine)
- Tea and Tea set Gift Basket ~ House of Leaf & Beank
The 2nd Runner Up will receive…
- $30 dining gift certificate to Bull & Crown Publick House ~ (at the Colonial Quarter St. Augustine)
- Gyo Greens Cookbook + Gyo Bag + Small Edible Plant
- NuttyScoopz ~ a 4-pack ‘Snack Pak’ of award-winning Organic Peanut Butter Dip
EVERY ‘Finalist’ will receive…
- Tropical Smoothie gift card value $5 In Ponte Vedra Beach & Fruit Cove
- 4 tickets to the Pirate Museum ~ St. Augustine
- 4 tickets to the Colonial Quarter Experience ~ St. Augustine
Grand Prize ~ The St. Francis Inn ~ St. Augustine, Florida
Ideas for recipes might be found in:
www.noracooks.com/vegan-recipes
Contact:
Leigh Cort ~ Publicist for House of Leaf & Bean
Founder & President of the Womens Food Alliance
904-806-3613 ~ leigh@leighcortpublicity.com www.WomensFoodAlliance.com
www.houseofleafnbean.com