MAGAZINE – Magazine senior James Phelps successfully defended his title of K-12 Culinary Connection/Magazine High School Student Chef Showdown Champion on Friday afternoon at the Magazine High School cafeteria.
Phelps edged fellow MHS student Gracelynn Jones to win his second title in a row and put himself in contention for a spot in the eighth annual K-12 Student Chef Showdown overall competition later this spring. His winning dish was a Fried Jicama Pulled Pork Tostada with Blueberry Sauce.
It was the second MHS competition. Phelps won the inaugural competition last year with his
Orange Honey Sriracha Chicken Gyros with Sweet Pea Hummus dish. He advanced to the overall competition and was among six student chefs around the state to reach the final round of the competition. Phelps finished fifth overall with an impressive 45/50 score, receiving a Kitchenaid food processor among other items.