The annual Blueberry Bash was Sunday, September 25th in the UCSD small gym. This year the event was hosted by Jolene Longo and was a fundraiser for the UCSD wrestling team.
There were dozens of delectable blueberry dishes submitted, both savory and sweet, but a few stood out to the twelve judges as blue-ribbon worthy. After an hour of tasting, the judges made their decisions.
Jams, Jellies and Syrups:
- 1st: Jan Jonas, Blueberry Orange Jam
- 2nd: Bobbie Lekanoff, Quadberry Jelly-Jam
- 3rd: Nolan Conway: Blueberry Jam
Chocolates, Candies and Other Confections
- 1st: Noel Ayers, Blueberry Donuts
- 2nd: Mandy Gates and Bruce McConnell, Blueberry Lollipops
- 3rd: Katie Parker, Blueberry Cannoli
Miscellaneous
- 1st: Linda Lekanoff, Skibowl Blueberry Whoopie Pies
- 2nd: Katie Parker, Blueberry Lime Salsa
- 3rd: Karley Stubbe, Blueberry Lemon Bars
- 3rd(tie) Resolve Magone Marine, Blueberry Empanadas
Tarts, Pies and Cobblers
- 1st: Beth Whitaker, Blueberry Pie
- 2nd: Ruby Warden, Blueberry Pie
Breads, Muffins and Cakes
- 1st: Linda Lekanoff, Blueberry Madeleines
- 2nd: Jolene Longo, Blueberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- 3rd: Jan Jonas Blueberry Crumble
Art
- 1st: Rylee Lekanoff, Blue Moon
- 2nd: Jaycee Morris, Blueberry Bush
- 3rd: Karie Wilson, Ornament
Youth, 12 and Under
- 1st: Easton Selle, Bluberry Bomb Cake
- 2nd: Lilly Parker, Blueberry Ice Cream
- 3rd: Lizy Reinders, Blueberry Bread
Overall
Tie! Katie Parker, Blueberry Salsa and Lilly Parker, Blueberry Ice Cream
Congrats to all winners and check out a video from the event below!