2007 Community Events - A Recap of Washington Co. Barn Quilt Committee News

Monday, October 8, 2007
Iron Chef Barn Quilts-An Exclusive Event
Held at Holy Trinity Parish Life Center, Richmond, Iowa
Gourmet Chefs Featured
David Haywood from David’s Catering, Washington, Iowa

Adin Wheat from Café Dodici, Washington, Iowa
 

Diners were served 4 courses, one of each prepared by the chefs. These consisted of appetizers, salads, entrees and deserts. Following each course, which was served by an incredibly efficient volunteer staff made up of WACO Football players, IMS Baseball players and coaches and a few 4-H members, the diners were asked to “judge” their entrees according to taste, presentation and originality.

Heading up the waiters & waitresses was Cindy Widmer, Washington, with help from Jerry Partridge and Linda Drish.

The delicious four course meal’s grand finale featured Baked Italian Cream prepared by Chef Adin and a decadent dark chocolate and cherry creation by Chef David. This followed offerings of Cornish game hen, southern beans, stuffed pork roll, salads and appetizers. Only room temperature water was served with the meal so that “the diner’s palates were kept pure.” The chef’s wanted  each course to truly be judged on its culinary creativeness without being clouded by the taste of other beverages. 

Voting for each chef resulted in a close race. David Haywood, of David’s Catering, won by a miniscule .05%. His claim to fame is that he is Iron Chef of the Year (2007).  Congratulations to Chef David and thanks to both chefs, the Barn Quilt committee and all those who served, dined or donated to the cause. It was a delightful evening that helped fill the coffers of the Washington County Barn Quilt project as well as provided a time of fellowship and friendship among those interested in making Washington county a wonderful place to visit and live.

 
Past Events:
Sept 20-22, 2007

Renewable On Parade – Washington and Riverside, Iowa

Sept 8, 2007

Washington Craft Festival-Central Park

August 26, 2007

Motor Expo Central Park Washington
 

August 25, 2007

Ainsworth Annual Great Tractor Ride, downtown Ainsworth, Iowa
 

July 15-20, 2007

Washington County Fair
 

June 29 -30, 2007

Trek Fest-Riverside, Iowa

June 26, 2007

Alive After 5 – Quilt block Unveiling ceremony at Gary Sheetz Barn, 1430 N. 12th Avenue, Washington
 

June 23, 2007

Relay for Life-City of Washington