Students representing Winn 4-H are being recognized after strong performances during a recent Food Challenge competition where participants were tasked with creating dishes featuring a surprise ingredient.

According to Winn 4-H officials, this year’s mystery ingredient was cauliflower, challenging teams to quickly develop creative recipes and demonstrate teamwork, cooking skills, and nutritional knowledge under competition conditions.

One Winn Parish team — made up of Emma, Ella, Emily Grace, and Catherine — earned third place honors in Division 3 following their presentation and prepared dish.

Organizers praised both Winn Parish teams for their hard work and performance throughout the competition.

Food Challenge events are designed to help students develop important life skills including meal planning, food preparation, communication, and teamwork while encouraging confidence in the kitchen and healthy food choices.

Winn 4-H leaders said they are proud of all the students who represented the parish during the event and congratulated the teams on a successful day of competition.