12th Annual Flan Fest Competition, 2015 Winners Announced
Marielly Torres-Santiago Carmen Birriel Michelle Faedo’s on the Go
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Winners won hand-crafted plaques created by Ybor Market Vendor, Sarita Paccine, $600 in cash prizes, judge space for 2016 and best of all, bragging rights!
Contestants all hoping to earn the title of BEST FLAN 2015, competed in the Flan Cook-Off Contest at the Ybor City Saturday Market’s 12th Annual Flan Fest on Saturday, February 28.
With smiles on their faces and stories in their hearts, contestants shared their special ingredients (some top secret) with the judges. It was quickly discovered that they all shared one common ingredient, a dash of family heritage. Recipes have been shared through the generations, some dating back to Great, Great, Grandmothers. Many continue to prepare the original recipe while others have added their own special touch.
Flans representing nearly every culture and ranging in flavors from traditional to guava to coconut made it a tough job for the judges to choose their favorite creamy dessert. Winners were selected in two categories, traditional and non-traditional and were judged on both taste and presentation.
The Ybor City Saturday Market would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors, entertainers, contestants, judges, City of Tampa, YES Team, Ybor City Saturday Market Vendors and Board Members for another year of SWEEEETTT SUCCESS! Til next year…..
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Marielly Torres-Santiago Carmen Birriel Michelle Faedo’s on the Go
