While it may sound corny, the National Cornbread Festival was a rootin’ tootin’ success, said Bob Kellermann, chairman and CEO of sponsor Lodge Manufacturing Co. “The weather was great, the attendance outstanding,” he said.
Thousands attended the recent event in South Pittsburg, Tenn., and many were drawn to the center of town to watch cooks test their culinary skills in hopes of winning the National Cornbread Cook-Off.
The finalists came from six states, including two from East Tennessee:
• Catherine Wilkinson, of Arizona, who made Tennessee Ham and Creamy Mustard Collard Greens With Black Pepper-Cheddar Cornbread.
• Lisa Keys, of Connecticut, Sweet Yellow Cornbread, Sausage and Tomato Pie With a Garlic Cream Drizzle.