Cook-off Madness!

Haven't written in a while so I thought I would just post a few pictures from last weekend's Mayors' Healthy Cook-off in Clayton, where 14 Mayors battled it out making a healthy brunch. This event, started by Cindy Gershen and the Wellness City Challenge is in it's third year and is about to go bay area-wide! A big shout out to the Pacific Coast Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market for providing the healthy produce and whole grains! There were also some great booths including ConnectWell, American Heart Association, and the Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County.

Andrea Bloom, CEO and founder of ConnectWell with Dana Wenter and myself, showcasing our program! www.connectwell.biz 

Chef Kevin of the Walnut Creek Yacht Club was turning up the heat in this competition!

Our wonderful Judging Team!

Beautiful farmers market fresh fruit plate!

Delicious Mexican-style cuisine presented by stand in chef Steve James from Lafayette. 

Concord took the Trophy for the second time in 3 years, winning a Whole Foods Market Organic Garden!

Above are the teachers and students of Serenditpity Culinary Academy of Mt. Diablo High School in Concord. 

My favorite part was all of the salsa recipes. In fact, I'm including a recipe from chef that has the special talent of teaching kids how to cook and eat healthy, Shane Valentine, author of Kid's Cuisine. See recipe below.

Peach Salsa

Ingredients

·         Peaches

·         Garlic

·         Salt and pepper

·         Jalapeño

·         Cilantro

Directions

1.       Dice all ingredients and mix together in bowl.