The competition open to all Cork Schools, had two main requirements - students had to keep the produce used as local as possible and try show off their culinary skills.
Lena Foley and Lucy Linehan were both very eager to participate and with some help from Ms Dunne, Ms Buckley and Ms Carr, came up with an adventurous recipe, based on local (ish!) Skeaghanore duck.
We emailed off their recipe and were delighted when the girls were picked to represent St. Mary's in the final.
After much practice and deliberation over presentation, the girls took to the stage in an open air final held in the square in Macroom - it was exciting and nerve wracking!
The girls cooked up a storm and the judge - Chef Joe Murphy was more than impressed with their confidence, hygiene and safety, cooking and presentation skills.
It was a tense wait but finally the girls were announced the winners!
Their dish - Skeaghanore duck breast with an apple balsamic reduction, celeriac potato layer, wilted winter greens and carrot puree was executed perfectly.
The girls were presented with an Apple iPad mini each and a wooden trophy in the shape of a chefs hat, which is now proudly on display in St. Marys!
Well done girls, I cant wait to get planning for the next competition!
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