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What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention

COOKING CONTEST

2009

Does Marshmallow Fluff inspire you to create new culinary works of art? Have you ever used Fluff as a secret ingredient? Is there a fabulous recipe featuring Fluff that’s been passed down in your family for generations? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, they you should submit your creation to the 2008 What the Fluff? Cooking Contest!

Here’s how it works: Bring a batch of your best original Fluff recipe or your rendition of a classic Fluff treat to the festival. Our panel of celebrity judges will decide which recipes out-Fluff the competition. They’ll pick winners from various categories, who will be awarded a bevy of fabulous prizes. Best of all, the Grand Prize winner will receive an exclusive, private tour of the Durkee-Mower Marshmallow Fluff factory!

To Enter the Cooking Contest:

Arrive at the 2009 What the Fluff? Festival between 3:30 and 4:00 with the following:
· A batch (at least six samples) of your Fluffy treat
· Written copy of the recipe
· Completed entry form. You can download an entry form here  or you can pick up a copy at the judge’s table once you arrive at the festival


The winners will be announced about 6:30 from the main stage.

 

Helpful Hints for Aspiring Champions:

Marshmallow Fluff is great in frozen desserts but remember that your creation will be sitting outdoors on the judges table for up to two hours. Fluffy stuff that needs to be kept very cold might not hold up!

After the judges complete their judging we'll be selling the submissions so please take this into account when selecting your serving dishes.  Also, since Fluff-induced shenanigans will be happening all around the Square, you probably don't want to risk your finest china.

Any Fluff-based treat will do here: bring your best rendition of a classic Fluff recipe (something from the Yummy Book, perhaps) or a crazy, new-fangled concoction that you've dreamed up yourself .
 

Award Categories:

   Best Original Recipe

   Best Traditional Recipe

   Most Creative

   Best Youth Entry

   Best Overall

 

Our Illustrious Judges: (not yet finalized)

   Dara Goldstein, Editor and Founder of Gastronomica Magazine

   Alex Whitmore of Taza Chocolate

   Maryann Heuston, Somerville Alderman from Union Square's Ward 2

 

 

TO ENTER:

   
 

Register your Fluff treat at the Cooking Contest Booth at the "What the Fluff? Festival" at 3:30 pm

Enjoy the Festival as our excellent panel of Judges make their determination.   

Winners announced and prizes presented during the Festival

 

 Grand Prize:

Exclusive, private Tour of the Durkee-Mower factory, the fine manufacturers of Marshmallow Fluff

 

Other prizes include gift certificates to The Independent Restaurant and a One-of-a-Kind trophy

“What the Fluff?” takes place in the heart of Somerville’s Union Square, where Washington Street, Somerville Avenue and Prospect Street meet. The event includes a cooking contest, Fluff-related shenanigans for prizes, Fluff treats, musical and theatrical performances.

Produced by Union Square Main Streets, a non-profit organization working to increase the vibrancy of this Somerville neighborhood by enhancing its business district through active community collaboration. Presented as part of ArtsUnion, a initiative of the Somerville Arts Council with numerous partners including Union Square Main Streets and funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council to boost the cultural and economic diversity of Union Square.


Questions? Email USMS@unionsquaremain.org or Call 617-955-0080

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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