euphoria announces 2019 Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown winner
October 3, 2019
Greenville County Schools and euphoria presented by Lexus named Nathaniel Kingdom, a student at the Donaldson Career Center, the winner of the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown. Kingdom wowed the judges with his Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich recipe, which he prepared on the culinary stage at euphoria’s Sunday Brunch: Fired Up! on September 22, with the help of Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy of Chicago (photos). Kingdom’s recipe will be added to the Greenville County Schools lunch menu during the 2019-2020 school year.
euphoria’s signature kids’ recipe and cooking contest is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the benefits of healthy lifestyles, while also showcasing exciting culinary industry careers to Greenville’s future workforce. District students ages 8-18 submitted original, healthy, affordable recipes for consideration, and the top four were chosen by a panel of judges to compete in the cook-off.
“The Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown gives students a chance to take an active role in improving the health, nutrition and appeal of the dishes served on our school lunch menu,” said Joe Urban, director of Greenville County Schools Food and Nutrition Services. “The finalists had the priceless opportunity to work alongside world-class chefs and develop their own culinary skills for careers in the dynamic and growing culinary industry.”
The other finalists were: Dawn Perricone from the Golden Strip Career Center (Stuffed Bruschetta Chicken), Logan McCall from the Golden Strip Career Center (Corn Slaw Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa) and Joanna Sanchez from the Enoree Career Center (Chickpea Shakshuka). Michelin-starred chefs Melissa Rodriguez (New York), Teague Moriarty (San Francisco) and Dan Giusti (Washington, DC) served as sous chefs for the competition.
“From day one, euphoria’s mission has always been to showcase the diversity and depth of culinary talent and cuisine in our community,” said Morgan Allen, Executive Director of euphoria. “We are so grateful for our partnership with Greenville County Schools and the chance to reach more families in our community and promote the importance of healthy eating through our Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown competition.”
About euphoria
euphoria presented by Lexus is a highly-anticipated four-day food, wine and music festival held every September. The weekend-long event includes exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, as well as multi-course dinners, appearances from celebrity chefs and live musical performances. euphoria’s mission is to shine a spotlight on Greenville’s thriving culinary and music arts scene, while also raising money to give back to the community. Proceeds from euphoria fund Local Boys Do Good, a 501 (c)(3) created to benefit local non-profit organizations. 2019 charitable partners include South Carolina School for the Deaf & the Blind, Greenville Tech Foundation and Legacy Early College. www.euphoriagreenville.com Facebook Instagram
About Greenville County Schools
Greenville County Schools is a unified, county-wide school district in Greenville, South Carolina, serving over 76,000 students in 106 schools and centers. The District’s signature initiative, Graduation Plus, focuses on providing engaging opportunities for students to earn college credit and/or industry certifications while completing their high school coursework. Students begin developing areas of interest in elementary school through related arts programs, clubs, a vibrant school-choice program, and project-based lessons that build skills in collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. www.greenville.k12.sc.us
