Cabbage Patch Kids Make Cooking a Fun Learning Experience
CLEVELAND, Ga., Sept. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabbage Patch Kids® love to combine fun and education. They are excited that they can sponsor the Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown-Kids Q on the grounds of BabyLand General Hospital, Cleveland, Ga., on Saturday, October 27th in conjunction with the fully sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society two-day competition. Total Prizes of $10,100 for All competitions.
"Creating a barbeque recipe is like a chemistry experiment," said event coordinator Heather Sinyard, who also is a trained culinary chef. Passionate about barbeque, since she got her first taste of this type of competition as a fund raiser for the small town of Cleveland, Georgia, Sinyard went on to explain every ingredient that is used from spices to liquids, the weather, the meats, the fire, must all interact to develop the ultimate, Award Winning Barbecue.
The professional competition, now part of the competitive Georgia State Championship, is serious business. Pro Teams from across the Southeast cook thousands of pounds of meat to perfection, hoping to create a consistent level of quality. Having a balance of certified master judges, having judged over 30 contests, mixed with less experienced judges is key for good results. They understand the pressure of time to produce a delicious, mouthwatering barbecue that must stimulate so many senses from sight presentation, aroma, taste and texture. This event is one of the last to earn qualifying points for the Georgia State Championship and National Kansas City Barbecue Society Competition.
The Backyard Barbecue Contest is for the less serious contenders, who simply enjoy the camaraderie, the competition and lifestyle of the weekend barbecues. A special event area for spectators on the grounds will include vendors, music and activities with a $5 admission with proceeds going to United Way.
For updated event details and entry forms visit www.cabbagepatchkids.com • Cabbage Patch Kids Fan Page • @cpkusa