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What the Fluff?
A Tribute to Union Square Invention
COOKING CONTEST
2008 |
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 samples 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 2008 What the Fluff? Festival between
4:00 and 4:30 with the following:
· 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 at 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!
Please label any plates or plasticware
that you bring to the table with your name. 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 .
Grand Prize: Best Overall
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Register your Fluff treat at the Cooking Contest Booth at the
"What the Fluff? Festival" between 4 and 4:30 pm
Enjoy the Festival as our excellent panel of Judges make their
determination.
Winners announced and prizes presented during the Festival |
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Grand
Prize:
Exclusive, private
Tour of the Durkee-Mower factory, the fine manufacturers of
Marshmallow Fluff
Other prizes include gift certificates to area
businesses 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.
Last year's Grand Prize was won
by Lara Petrak with her original recipe of Flumpkin Roll
The “What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union
Square Invention” is a festival in Union Square, Somerville, MA taking place
on Saturday, September 27, 2008. (Raindate Saturday 28) It celebrates Union
Square resident Archibald Query who invented Marshmallow Fluff here in 1917.
Artists, musical and theatrical performers, inventors, and humorists reflect
on this great American foodstuff in a madcap festival.
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 617-623-1392 x119
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