We are pleased to announce the finalists of our 2012 Pear Excellence culinary student competition!
Pear and Sweet Goat Cheese-Filled Beignets
Francie Rudolph, The Art Institute of Vancouver
National Grand Prize Winner
People's Choice Winner
Regional Winner, British Columbia
Pear Ravioli
Jacob Duboy-Fitch, Nova Scotia Community College
Regional Winner, Maritimes
Sweet and Savory Pear-Stuffed Shrimp
Kyle MacGranachan, Assiniboine Community College
Regional Winner, Prairies
Duck Confit and Pear Ravioli in Escabeche with Squash Veloute
Caroline Pascal, LaSalle College
Regional Winner, Quebec
Pan-Seared Muscovy Duck Breast with Poached Bosc Pear, Roasted Beet and Red Anjou Puree, Arugula, Daikon Seedlings, and Shaved Oka Cheese
Jordan Robinson, George Brown College
Regional Winner, Ontario
Congratulations to all of our talented culinary students! Click here to view the winning recipes!
For reference only. The deadline has passed.
Culinary Students, it's your time to shine!
Don your whites and toque to create your best culinary insPEARation! Whether you create an appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert, or beverage, we want to see your flair with the pear! The flavour and texture of fresh pears are perfect for many culinary applications. Baked, sautéed, juiced, sliced, pureed… the only limit is your imagination!
Five regional finalists will win a trip to Vancouver in April 2012 to compete for the $2,500 Grand Prize!
A finalist will be selected from each of the following five regions:
- British Columbia (North West Territories)
- Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba)
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Maritimes (New Brunswick, Newfoundland/Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI)
The four finalists not selected as Grand Prize winner will each receive $1,000. Plus, each finalist’s school will receive an award for supplies or its general scholarship fund; $500 to the Grand Prize winner’s school and $300 to the other finalists' schools.
Don't be a slacker! Entries are due March 5, 2012!
For reference only.
Void where prohibited. Must be 18 or over to enter. Open only to culinary students seeking a culinary associate’s degree, diploma, or certificate at accredited schools located in Canada. Entries accepted through March 5, 2012. See Terms and Conditions for further details and restrictions.