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Across Campus - A Photo Essay

On March 22, two teams had a chance to showcase their culinary talents during the 3rd Annual Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars in Webb Center. Teams consisted of students, faculty/staff, and either Executive Chef Bob Patton or Chef Manager Delayccyee Abdus-Salaam, as a team coach. Each team had 90 minutes to plan and create a meal that incorporated chicken and broccoli in their dishes. Photos by David B. Hollingsworth

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

Executive Chef Bob Patton describes the ingredients the teams will use in the competition. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

The teams quickly decide what dish to make with their ingredients. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

As time ticks down, Christian Empeno looks at his watch as Michele Mitchell and Ritsushi Miyamoto look on. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

Not wanting to waste any time, the teams begin to chop vegetables as soon as the clock starts. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

The team coaches could not make suggestions as the teams prepared their meals. Executive Chef Bob Patton kept a close eye on the cooks to make sure everything was done properly. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

The teams used everything but the kitchen sink to prepare their culinary masterpieces. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

Before serving their dishes, the cooks made sure the chicken was cooked to the correct temperature. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

Judge Brittany Allens peeks between the cooks to catch a glimpse of their cooking skills. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

Mini competitions were held while the teams cooked. (L to R) Katy McClung and Diamond Cheek are in the heat of the battle during the cupcake icing competition. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

As the timer counts down, a student rushes to plate a dish for the judging. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

(L-R) Judges Kiera Scruggs, Lam Doon and Jonathan Butler taste the dishes to choose a winning team. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars

The winners of the 3rd Annual Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars are, (L-R) Mary Willams, Christian Empeno, Ritsushi Miyamoto and Michele Mitchell. They received gold medals, their names engraved on a silver trophy and the title Big Blue's Ultimate Chef. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Executive Chef Bob Patton describes the ingredients the teams will use in the competition. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

The teams quickly decide what dish to make with their ingredients. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

As time ticks down, Christian Empeno looks at his watch as Michele Mitchell and Ritsushi Miyamoto look on. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Not wanting to waste any time, the teams begin to chop vegetables as soon as the clock starts. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

The team coaches could not make suggestions as the teams prepared their meals. Executive Chef Bob Patton kept a close eye on the cooks to make sure everything was done properly. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

The teams used everything but the kitchen sink to prepare their culinary masterpieces. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Before serving their dishes, the cooks made sure the chicken was cooked to the correct temperature. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Judge Brittany Allens peeks between the cooks to catch a glimpse of their cooking skills. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

Mini competitions were held while the teams cooked. (L to R) Katy McClung and Diamond Cheek are in the heat of the battle during the cupcake icing competition. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

As the timer counts down, a student rushes to plate a dish for the judging. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

(L-R) Judges Kiera Scruggs, Lam Doon and Jonathan Butler taste the dishes to choose a winning team. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

The winners of the 3rd Annual Big Blue's Healthy Kitchen Wars are, (L-R) Mary Willams, Christian Empeno, Ritsushi Miyamoto and Michele Mitchell. They received gold medals, their names engraved on a silver trophy and the title Big Blue's Ultimate Chef. Photo David B. Hollingsworth/ODU

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