The Grandma's Goodie Basket Rosette Award went to Kara Schipper of Erie.
The Grandma's Goodie Basket Rosette Award went to Kara Schipper of Erie.

Whiteside County Fair Results: Open Culinary Show (Photos)

Edited by Sarah Ford, Managing Editor

MORRISON, IL - Elaine Seevers of Cordova took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Baked Goods Sections for the 4th year in a row with Ashley Vandermyde of Morrison taking Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Canned Goods Sections for the 3rd year in a row at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair's Open Culinary Show.

                             Premier Exhibitor Honors  

Baked Goods Sections (Sponsored by HyVee, Clinton, IA): Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Canned Goods Sections (Sponsored By Sullivan’s Foods): Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison.

                             Awards

Judge’s Choice for Best Baked Goods (Sponsored by Farmers Bank): Cara Wilkens, Morrison

Judge’s Choice for Best Over-All Canned Goods (Ribbon + Apron Prize): Susan Devers, Morrison for Corn Relish

Best Decorated Cake/Wedding Cake (Sponsored by Farmers National Bank): Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Best Display Jellies and Jams – Rosette Award: Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Grandma’s Goodie Basket – Rosette Award: Kara Schipper, Erie.

                             Canned Fruit

Applesauce: 1. Mike Davis, Morrison; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. Steve Schroeder, Morrison

Peaches: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Lois Gelwicks, Mt. Carroll; 3. Steve Schroeder, Morrison

Any Other Pie Filling (fruit): 1. Mike Davis, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Any Other: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison.

                             Canned Vegetables

Green Beans or Yellow Beans: 1. Kadielynn Nelson, Sterling; 2. Amy Deter, Morrison; 3. Lois Gelwicks, Mt. Carroll

Tomatoes: 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Becca Landis, Coleta; 3. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Corn or Creamed Corn: 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison

Any Other: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Kadielynn Nelson, Sterling; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison.

                             Displays, Jellies and Jams

Jellies (4 Kinds): 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Jams (4 Kinds): 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Kara Schipper, Erie.

                             Jellies, Jams, Preserves, Etc.

Any Pepper Jelly: 1. Mike Davis, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Jennifer Witmer, Sterling

Strawberry Jelly: 1. Paige Snyder, Fulton; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Red Raspberry Jelly: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Blackberry Jelly: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Grape Jelly: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Mike Davis, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Apple Jelly: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Michelle Eide, Fulton; 3. Paige Snyder, Fulton

Any Other Jelly: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Paige Snyder, Fulton

Red Raspberry Jam: 1. Kadielynn E Nelson, Sterling; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Black Raspberry Jam: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Becca Landis, Coleta

Peach Jam: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 3. Steve Schroeder, Morrison

Cherry Jam: 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Strawberry Jam: 1. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 2. Michelle Eide, Fulton; 3. Kadielynn Nelson, Sterling

Blackberry Jam: 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Paige Snyder, Fulton

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam: 1. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison

Any Other Jam: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Michelle Eide, Fulton; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Sweet Cucumber Pickles: 1. Buck Hill, Morrison

Bread and Butter Pickles: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Mike Davis, Morrison; 3. Alesha Benson, Morrison

Dill Pickles: 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Grace Wetzell, Morrison; 3. Liam Copeland, Erie

Any Other Pickles: 1. Becca Landis, Coleta; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison; 3. Grace Wetzell, Morrison

Any Other Relish: 1. Susan Devers, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Jodi Scott, Hillsdale

Honey, not opened: 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 3. Jennifer Witmer, Sterling

Salsa: 1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Jennifer Witmer, Sterling; 3. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Canned Meat, not opened: 1. Mary Vos, Morrison

Butter, in jelly jar: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Michelle Eide, Fulton

Any Syrup: 1. Craig Vandermolen, Morrison.

                            Juices, Ciders, Wine & Beer

Tomato Juice: 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon

Any Other Juice: 1. Steve Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Cider: 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Wine: 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison

Beer: 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon.

                             Soups & Sauces

BBQ Sauce: 1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Pizza Sauce: 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Spaghetti Sauce: 1. Mike Davis, Morrison; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison

Any Other Sauce/Soup: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison.

                            Breads and Muffins

Loaf of White Bread (Yeast): 1. Alexavier Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Whole Wheat Bread (Yeast): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lynda Vandereide, Fulton

Cinnamon Bread (Yeast): 1. Ann Schipper, Erie; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

French Bread (Yeast): 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Ann Schipper, Erie

12″ Pizza Crust: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Katie Abell, Prophetstown

Any Other Yeast Bread: 1. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 2. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison

Pretzels-3: 1. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Paige Snyder, Fulton

Yeast Rolls -3: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Clover Leaf Rolls (Yeast)-3: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast): 1. Meghan Pettit, Cordova; 2. Barb Larson, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Coffee Cake (Yeast): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Carmel Pecan Rolls (Yeast): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Zucchini Bread: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison

Banana Bread (No Nuts): 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison

Corn Bread (Small Loaf): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Lemon Bread: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Apricot Bread: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Cranberry Bread: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Pumpkin Bread: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Nut Bread: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Date Nut Bread: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Any Other Quick Bread: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Baking Powder Biscuits (3): 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Raisin Bran Muffins (3): 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Shelley Tiesman, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Blueberry Muffins (3): 1. Meghan Pettit, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Pumpkin Muffins (3): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Apple Muffins (3): 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Corn Muffins (3): 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Zucchini Muffins (3): 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Meghan Pettit, Cordova

Any Other Muffins (3): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison

Traditional Sourdough Bread: 1. Paige Snyder, Fulton

Any Other Sourdough Product: 1. Shelly Davis, Morrison

Any Sourdough Loaf: 1. Mike Davis, Morrison.

                            Cakes

Rhubarb Cake (No Frosting): 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Angelfood Cake (No Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Carrot or Zucchini Cake (White Icing): 1. Mary Vos, Morrison; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Any Other Cake: 1. Andy Sim, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Lemon Bars (3): 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Any Other Pudding Dessert: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Coconut Cake (Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

White 3 Layer Cake (Icing): 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

German Chocolate Cake (Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Bundt Cake (Icing): 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Banana Cake (Icing): 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Mary Vos, Morrison; 3. Andy Sim, Morrison

Recipe Using a Boxed Mix (icing): 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Laurie Sim, Morrison

Jello Cake: 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Yellow Cake (Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Laurie Sim, Morrison

Devils Food Cake (Choc. Icing): 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Andy Sim, Morrison; 3. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Pineapple Upside Down Cake: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Jelly Roll: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Decorated Cupcakes (6): 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Applesauce Cake (Cream Cheese or Light Icing): 1. Andy Sim, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Spice Cake (Icing): 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Carolyn Aiken, Morrison

Chiffon Cake: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Chocolate Sheet Cake (Icing): 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Cheesecake-Plain: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Cheesecake-Fruit: 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Cheesecake-Any Other: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Decorated Cake Pops (12): 1. Ally Tomman, Sterling.

                            Decorated Cakes

Best Decorated Birthday Cake (some non-edible): 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton

Most Unusual Decorated Cake (all edible): 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton; 3. Ann Schipper, Erie

Best Decorated Cake (all edible): 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton

Best Decorated Cake (some non-edible): 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton

Most Unusual Cake (some non-edible): 1. Christine Buis, Fulton

Decorated Wedding Cake: 1. Ann Schipper, Erie; 2. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 3. Christine Buis, Fulton.

                            Cookies

Decorated Sugar Cookies (12): 1. Cara Wilkens, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Meghan Pettit, Cordova

Peanut Butter Cookies: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Carter Kenney, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Sugar Cookies: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Cake Mix Cookies: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Sandwich Cookies: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Chocolate Chip Cookies: 1. Britney Butts, Prophetstown; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison

M & M Cookies: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Filled Cookies: 1. Cara Wilkens, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison

Gingerdrop Molasses Cookies: 1. Meghan Pettit, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Drop Cookies: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Oatmeal Cookies: 1. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Paige Snyder, Fulton; 3. Ann Schipper, Erie

Applesauce Cookies: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Thumbprint Cookies: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Meghan Pettit, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Snickerdoodles: 1. Keagan Bruins, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Date Bars: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Carrot Bars: 1. Laurie Sim, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Brownies: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

No Bake Cookies: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison

Plain Rice Krispie Treats: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Paige Snyder, Fulton

Cereal Cookies: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lori Belt, Morrison

Any Other Cookies: 1. Brooke Roberts, Morrison; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison; 3. Cara Wilkens, Morrison

Scotcharoos: 1. Emily Henson, Morrison; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison

Best Display Cookies & Candy (consisting of at least 2 each of 8 varieties): 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Ann Schipper, Erie; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison.

                            Candy

Divinity: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Chocolate Covered Cherries: 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Bridal Mints: 1. Kara Schipper, Erie; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Chocolate Fudge: 1. Paige Snyder, Fulton; 2. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Ann Schipper, Erie

Candy, Any Other: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Ann Schipper, Erie; 3. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Cereal Mix: 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Emily Henson, Morrison

Puppy Chow: 1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Ann Schipper, Erie

Flavored Popcorn: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison.

                            Homemade Pies

Plain Crust: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison

Cherry: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Raisin Plain or Cream: 1. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Coconut Cream: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Candy Bar Pie: 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Any Other Pie: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Brooke Roberts, Morrison

Apple: 1. Ann Schipper, Erie; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Rhubarb: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 3. Nancy Stevens, Morrison

Lemon Meringue: 1. Danielle Finkle, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Berry: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova

Pumpkin: 1. Meghan Pettit, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Katie Abell, Prophetstown

Chocolate Cream: 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lynda Vandereide, Fulton

Peanut Butter: 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Danielle Finkle, Morrison

Peach: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Louise Clark, Morrison

Pecan: 1. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 2. Louise Clark, Morrison; 3. Sharon Moore, Morrison

Banana Cream: 1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison

Custard: 1. Louise Clark, Morrison; 2. Nancy Stevens, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova.

                             Grandma’s Goodie Basket

Grandma’s Goodie Basket Display: 1. Kara Schipper, Erie; 2. Ashley Vandermyde, Morrison.

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