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Nurturing the South African culture in our youth! Register on the sign-up sheet at the Texas Potjie Bazaar on Saturday morning 8/31/24 in the Magnolia Hall.
The Texas Potjie will hold a Potjie cookoff competition for children up to and including age 16 on Sunday 9/1/23.
One can also pre-register - For Pre Registration please contact Charlotte Retief on Messenger or at [email protected] with a message title of Youth Potjie.
• To enter the Youth Potjie Competition, the individual/or any individual that is part of a team, may not be older than 16 years.
• The Youth Potjie Competition category for 2024 is open to any meat, with a minimum of carrots and potatoes added.
• To encourage kids participation, we are going to have children cook at their own family campsites, and ask that parents use the honor system to ensure that kids are making their own pots completely.
• Adults should not add anything, help make the pot, or give advice during the cooking.
• To make the whole cooking experience run smoother, kids can have vegetables pre washed ready for peeling and cutting.
• Potjies can be cooked over wood, coals, or gas burners, however no electric appliances allowed.
• Books, I Pads, Phones or any other device may be used for Recipes.
• Food needs to be presented to the judges in the Potjie by the participant/s at 4pm in the Magnolia Hall. If not presented in the Pot and if not by the cook/s, the contestant will be disqualified.
• Pots will be judged on texture, taste and flavor (no judging will take place on the preparation of any extra dishes outside of the pot).
• No Contestant or team are allowed to leave the cook site for a quick swim or play, other than for bathroom breaks as required.
• One mystery judge will visit the cook sites to judge on (10 points that get added to tasting total): Cleanliness, hospitality, team work, team spirit, general impression, kids involvement and knowledge
• Entries are prepared from scratch (peeling and cutting of vegetables can be prepped beforehand) and making of sauce the day of the competition
• NO ONE except the youth entrants may prepare or cook or give advice (Parents and Adults may ONLY assist with lifting of pots and fire)
• Adults are not allowed to prompt or talk to contestants about ingredients, time or anything regarding cooking a pot.
Please invite friends and family to sit around and support the youth, it means a lot to them!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake Conroe / Houston North KOA Holiday, 19791 Highway 105, Montgomery, TX 77356-5658, United States,Montgomery, Texas
