Spc. Yaw Kuffour, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Sgt. Jason Amodor, 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, were the Soldier and noncommissioned officer winners of the III Corps Culinarian of the Year competition Oct. 24.
The competition lasted three days and consisted of three different challenges that not only tested the competitor’s culinary abilities, but their physical and mental capabilities as well.
On day one, the competitors prepared a salad, main course and dessert, in under three hours, using ingredients from a mystery basket. The food portion of the competition was worth 35% of their overall score. The second day consisted of the Army Physical Fitness Test which was worth 15% of their overall score. During the third and most challenging day, competitors faced the board and were asked questions to test their knowledge. The board portion of the challenge was worth 50% of their final score…………….READ MORE………..…………………….