Challenge
Which federal employee can submit an original healthy recipe that is both nutritious and delicious?
Overview
The healthy recipe challenge is part of the FedsGetFit (FGF) wellness initiative. The recipe challenge is a fun and interactive way for federal employees to share recipes with their colleagues that will encourage healthy lifestyles.
Details of FGF Healthy Recipe Challenge
- The challenge was launched during National Nutrition Month on Monday, March 22, 2010 by our panel of celebrity judges, award winning nutritionist and book author, Chef Robyn Webb; caterer and Top Chef finalist, Chef Carla Hall; and WHUR radio show host Darryl Haley.
- Federal employees entered the contest by submitting their favorite ORIGINAL healthy recipe via the FGF website.
- The submitted recipes were reviewed by a panel of judges who selected the top recipes (no more than 5) for each participating location. For the locations not hosting a cook-off or recipe tasting, the winning recipes were published in the FGF Virtual Cookbook and posted on the FGF website during the month of April alongside the name and picture of the federal employees who submitted them.
- On April 21, 2010, a cook-off challenge was held for the employees who submitted the top 5 recipes for the Washington D.C. area. The cook-off was held at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on April 21, 2010.
Details of the FGF Cook-Off
The Winners of the DC FGF Healthy Recipe Challenge Cook-Off were:
Food Star (1st Place)
Ms. Melissa Knoll, Social Security Administration
Roasted Tomato Curry Coconut Soup with Shrimp and Peas
1st Runner Up
Ms. Alexandra Ritchie, Department of Interior
Caliente Fruit Ceviche-Salsa and Spicy Pita Crisps
2nd Runner Up
Ms. Marcie Stone, Department of Homeland Security
Crantastic Choco Chews
Honorable Mention
Ms. Tobey Zimber, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Quinoa Sunshine Salad with Asian Dressing
Honorable Mention
Ms. Sapna Savannah Lulla, Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration
Indian Kabobs
