CULLMAN, Ala. – The warm aroma of sweet potatoes filled the air at the Cotton Creek Venue on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as students from schools across Cullman County gathered for the annual FCCLA All-County Sweet Potato Cook-Off.
Sponsored by Farm-City and hosted at Cotton Creek Venue, the event highlighted the creativity and culinary skills of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from multiple local schools.
Participants competed in four delicious categories: Casseroles, Breads, Pies and Desserts, each showcasing the versatility of one of Alabama’s favorite fall crops.
Winners
Sweet Potato Casseroles:
1st – Katie Holmes, Vinemont
2nd – Madison Hicks, Good Hope
3rd – Kaysen Bates, CATA
Sweet Potato Breads:
1st – Raelynne Bradford, Hanceville
2nd – Tomorrow Simmons, West Point
3rd – Jacy Gutherie, West Point
Sweet Potato Desserts:
1st – Emma Beavers, West Point
2nd – Lilley Warren, Holly Pond
3rd – Aby Black, Good Hope
Sweet Potato Pies:
1st – Fuller Williams, Good Hope
2nd – Aubrey Butler, Vinemont
3rd – Evy Hayes, Cullman
FCCLA advisors representing their schools and supporting student competitors included
Stephanie Blair (Cold Springs High School), Amie Veal (Cullman Area Technology Academy), Carin Rains (Cullman High School), Whitney Haynes (Fairview), Amanda Williams (Good Hope High School), Amy Chambers (Hanceville High School), Amelia Burke (Holly Pond High School), Renee Lee (West Point High School) and Madison Sapp (Vinemont High School).
The event celebrated not only culinary talent, but also the FCCLA mission of leadership, skill-building and community connection.
Congratulations to all the participants and winners for making this year’s Sweet Potato Cook-Off a delicious success!
