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Friday, September 09, 2005
Have YOU got what it takes to be a World Champion Porridge-Maker?
The 12th Annual World Porridge-Making Championships are set to take place in Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, on Sunday 9th October, in conjunction with Highland Feast, the Highland Food & Drink Festival 2005. Catering in Scotland previews the only competition of its kind in the world.The Championships' organisers are calling for entries from anyone who thinks that they are worthy to be crowned World Porridge-Making Champion. Chefs from restaurants, hotels, guest houses and bed & breakfast establishments may enter, as well as individuals who consider themselves up to the job of making a championship bowl of porridge.
The title of World Porridge-Making Champion is awarded to the chef deemed to have made the best traditional porridge using oatmeal, water and salt. As well as the coveted title and the 'Golden Spurtle' trophy, the winner of the competition, sponsored by Scotland's leading Oatmeal producer, Hamlyn's of Scotland, will receive a £350 hotel voucher and a cash prize of £250.
Most contestants also enter the 'Speciality Porridge' competition, for porridge with other ingredients added. The winner will receive the Duncan Hilditch Quaich, sponsored by Columba Cream, and a cash prize of £150.
Entries will be appraised by a panel of three judges: Bill Kendrew of the Craft Guild of Chefs, George McIvor of Baxters of Speyside and leading Scottish food writer, and previous Masterchef winner, Sue Lawrence.
The deadline for entries is Monday 5th September 2005.
All successful entrants will be offered a family pass to the Landmark Forest Theme Park in Carrbridge for Sunday 9th October, enabling their families to enjoy one of Scotland's leading visitor attractions. Landmark has a host of exciting activities with forest trails, the tallest timber tower in the country, the Ant Adventure Playground, Microworld and a thrilling Wildwatercoaster ride.
Full competition details and an entry form can be found at www.goldenspurtle.com.
Sponsored by Columba Cream Liqueur, the Speciality Porridge section is for porridge with 'other ingredients' added.
Made exclusively in Perthshire, Columba Cream has recently undergone a makeover and its ingredients of single-malt-whisky honey and fresh cream are unique in the liqueur category.
Indeed, the liqueur is produced with a similar philosophy to that of the ingredients required for the Speciality category. The cream comes for the family firm of Grahams in Bridge of Allan, and is delivered fresh on each day of production to the Columba Creamery in Bankfoot.
