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Country cookin' competition stirs students' school spirit
Natalie Johnson
Issue date: 10/26/07 Section: Life & Style
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Country music, manure pie and the smell of barbecue at the Homecoming cook-off Tuesday afternoon at the Gardens exemplified this year's Razorback Rodeo theme.
The cook-off began a week full of competitions for fraternities, sororities, Registered Student Organizations and residence halls.
"It gets everyone together and pumped up for the lawn decorations, the floats and the pep rally," said Ashley Collins, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi.
"At this event, students go above and beyond, because it gives them Razorback pride," said Lauren Alexander, cook-off committee chairwoman for the Student Alumni Board.
"I am excited to give an effort toward Homecoming and the UA," Alexander said.
The Student Alumni Board planned the cook-off for weeks and started setting up at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Meat, sides and dessert were the categories judged for plating, creativity, taste and ease of preparation. The judges were Daniel J. Pugh, dean of students; Robert McMath, Honors College dean; Ilir Kuqi, a volunteer from Enterprise Rent-a-Car; and Melissa Bowen, assistant director for alumni involvement.
"Volunteering for this cook-off is a great opportunity for me to give back to UA," Kuqi said,."And the best part is I get to try some good food."
His favorite part was the dessert, he said.
Some dishes included cowboy caviar, roasted corn with pineapple salsa, hog slop and grilled apples. Alpha Gamma Rho grilled barbecue ribs and chicken.
"I decided to do what I know how to do best and hope everyone likes it as much as I do," said Jon Collum, Alpha Gamma Rho's cook.
Students were required to prepare everything at the Gardens, starting at 11 a.m.
"We chose to make food that did not need to be cooked or could use a crock-pot because we had to prepare everything here today," said Mike Mayers, resident director of Gregson residence hall.
Our food is "good and easy," said Liz Hughes, the president of Gibson residence hall. She used residents' favorite simple recipes for her dishes.
The cook-off began a week full of competitions for fraternities, sororities, Registered Student Organizations and residence halls.
"It gets everyone together and pumped up for the lawn decorations, the floats and the pep rally," said Ashley Collins, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi.
"At this event, students go above and beyond, because it gives them Razorback pride," said Lauren Alexander, cook-off committee chairwoman for the Student Alumni Board.
"I am excited to give an effort toward Homecoming and the UA," Alexander said.
The Student Alumni Board planned the cook-off for weeks and started setting up at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Meat, sides and dessert were the categories judged for plating, creativity, taste and ease of preparation. The judges were Daniel J. Pugh, dean of students; Robert McMath, Honors College dean; Ilir Kuqi, a volunteer from Enterprise Rent-a-Car; and Melissa Bowen, assistant director for alumni involvement.
"Volunteering for this cook-off is a great opportunity for me to give back to UA," Kuqi said,."And the best part is I get to try some good food."
His favorite part was the dessert, he said.
Some dishes included cowboy caviar, roasted corn with pineapple salsa, hog slop and grilled apples. Alpha Gamma Rho grilled barbecue ribs and chicken.
"I decided to do what I know how to do best and hope everyone likes it as much as I do," said Jon Collum, Alpha Gamma Rho's cook.
Students were required to prepare everything at the Gardens, starting at 11 a.m.
"We chose to make food that did not need to be cooked or could use a crock-pot because we had to prepare everything here today," said Mike Mayers, resident director of Gregson residence hall.
Our food is "good and easy," said Liz Hughes, the president of Gibson residence hall. She used residents' favorite simple recipes for her dishes.
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