Expert in the Kitchen? Put Your Skills to the Test

Are you a master of meatloaf? Can you whisk like a wizard? If so, consider competing and representing Severn at the Maryland Home & Garden Show at the state fairgrounds in Timonium Oct. 14-16.

Featuring amateur chefs and local “foodies,” the event invites anyone who thinks they have what it takes to go up against the area’s best cooks in the IKEA Kitchen Stage in a holiday cook-off. The show will provide participants a cooktop, refrigerator, microwave and 30 minutes to prepare any holiday meal of their choice.

From there, contenders will have to impress three judges with their creativity, presentation and, of course, taste.

The fairgrounds will also host a “tablescape” competition, featuring local talent in the area of dining adornments as well.

To sign up and compete for the fairground’s culinary competitions, email info@slprod.com and include a brief paragraph explaining why you have what it takes to impress the judges.

Tickets to the Maryland Home & Garden Show at the state fairgrounds in Timonium are $9 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $3 for kids 6-12. Any child under 6 receives free admission. The show takes opens Friday, October 14, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, October 16, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

For more ticket information, visit www.mdhomeandgarden.com