Students from First Coast Technical College’s School of Culinary Arts first carve their pumpkins … then they cook them in the kitchens and serve them in Walter’s Reef Café!
Each year, a pumpkin carving contest is held to create signature masterpieces. This year, the contest is scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29th, on the FCTC Main Campus, 2980 Collins Ave., St. Augustine.
After the contest, delicious pumpkin recipes are featured in Walter’s Reef Café, the student operated public restaurant; open to the public Tues – Thurs, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Go to www.waltersreef.blogspot.com for a daily menu and call 547-3455 for reservations.
“Pumpkins have been donated by area vendors to encourage student creativity and prepare them for competitions,” said Chef Bill Castleberry, Culinary Supervisor. Contest winners announced at 3:40 p.m.
The event is open to the public and judged by a panel of community business leaders.
For info and see the skilled carvers at work, call 904-547-3461 or ude.ctcfnull@eclas.naej
Attached photo: Brittany Moulton and Yolanda Rodriguez, 2011 Freestyle category winners of FCTC’s annual Pumpkin Carving Contest.
