Over 70 chefs and bakers traveled to Delmarva Christian High School on March 1, carrying a prepared recipe and place setting. All were excited to showcase their foods knowledge and cooking skills. Each contestant was interviewed by a judge who had critiqued their recipe and menu in advance. Judges sample, evaluate the prepared dish and award a ribbon to each participant. Division winners were selected and are listed below. Photos from the event can be found on the Delaware 4-H Flickr page!
2025 Favorite Foods Winners:
Beginner Appetizer
Winner: Eli Wing, Sycamore
Honorable Mention: West Choi, Sunset Branch
Junior Appetizer
Winner: Oliver Podlaseck, Dublin Hill
Honorable Mention: Scarlett Stazzone, Hollymount
Senior Appetizer
Winner: Claire Denham, Hollymount
Honorable Mention: Megan Krajewski, Hollymount
Ribbon Winner: Reid Bradley
Beginner Breads
Winner: Milo Podlaseck, Dublin Hill
Junior Breads
Winner: Ella Marquez, Dublin Hill
Honorable Mention: Julia Freebery, Hollymount
Ribbon Winner: Andrew Platek
Senior Breads
Winner: Talia Moutzalias, Sunset Branch
Beginner International Dish
Winner: Ethan Martin, Harbor Lights
Honrable Mention: Jane Mavity, Sunset Branch
Junior International Dish
Winner: Liam Probert, Sunset Branch
Honorable Mention: Alex Mavity, Sunset Branch
Junior Side Dish
Winner: Jayla Hill, Sunset Branch
Senior Side Dish
Winner: Andrew Wisniewski, Sunset Branch
Honorable Mention: Ruby DiSabatino, Lord Baltimore
Beginner Main Dish
Winner: Faith Absher, Cypress Heart & Hands
Honorable Mention: Kaylee Martin, Harbor Lights and Sophia Roblero-Perez, Mispillion Afterschool
Ribbon Winners: Harlem Bell and Aubrey Jackson
Junior Main Dish
Winner: Emma Schutt, Dublin Hill
Senior Main Dish
Winner: Meredith Timmons, Stateline
Beginner Desserts
Winner: Lillian Platek, Bridgeville Mustangs
Honorable Mention: Wren Choi, Sunset Branch
Ribbon Winners: Kahlyn Gulla, Isabelle Hein, Harper Holland, Za’Core Holloman, Owen Jackson, Caroline Krajewski, Scarlett Morton, Kyree Muse, Solanna Savilus, Brynn Schutt, Grayson Short, Kieran Sockriter, and Peyton Stalcup
Junior Desserts
Winner: Anthony Schifano, Lord Baltimore
Honorable Mention: Lucas Marquez, Dublin Hill
Ribbon Winners: Alayna Davis, Dezeray Evans, Mahogany Evans, Kayden Henson, Lara Hudson, Emorie Jackson, Cody Kuhlman, Sadae Riddick, Kali Rodriguez, Samantha Timmons, and Hattie Thompson
Senior Desserts
Winner: Lillie Bradley, Dublin Hill
Honorable Mention: Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs
Ribbon Winners: Joel Denham, Addison Freebery, and Logan Jackson
Cloverbud participants: Aydrian Campbell, Jeri Campbell, Eamer Carey, Lucy Case, Juliette Coverdale, Evelyn Denham, Micah Denham, Braxton Harmon, Journee Jackson, Madison Marine, Kyle Martin, Danny Moore, Crosby Podlaseck, Kennedy Stalcup, Ny’Asia Weston, and Klaira Wing.
Cloverbud winners received a ribbon and a bag of 4-H wooden utensils. General age group winners received a certificate and a mini chopper sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Foundation and a trophy sponsored by the Argo family in memory of Mary Argo. All participants received a ribbon and a 2025 Favorite Foods Recipe Book.
Special thanks to Chairpersons: Gina Anger and Amy Hale, Judges: Carolyn Christenbury, Krista Gallo, Kyle Morris, Chad Robinson, Tiffany Schutt, Trina Stump, and Janet Snyder, Cloverbud Judges: Kyle Kerr and Ainsley West, Judge’s assistants: Juliette Anger, Lillie Bradley, Reid Bradley, Logan Jackson, and Ella Marquez. Carriers: Hanna Holland and Brooke Messick, Registration: Cheri Carpenter, Foods & Nutrition Judging Monitor: Heather Smith, Exchange Trip Group Craft Booth: Kim Elliott, Brooke Elliott, Robin O’Day, and Brice O’Day, Wild Clovers Booth: Jackie Waller and Becca Arpie, Fair Craft Booth: Lord Baltimore Club Leaders and STEAM Booth: Rachel O’Day.
