Sangamon-Menard Extension Unit
4-H Project Activities and
Exhibit Requirements
Project: 4-H Cooking 101
Suggested for: Beginner Level
Latest Starting Date: May 1
Recommended Project Activities:
• Learn the basics of cooking “How To”.
• Conduct food science experiments.
• Prepare some 4-H classic recipes.
• Practice food and kitchen safety.
• Give a talk or demonstration related to the project.
Project Exhibit Requirements:
Exhibitors have the following options: Food Product OR Food & Nutrition
Demonstration. BOTH OPTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE FAIR. 4-H
member must be 10 years of age by September 1 of the current 4-H year to
exhibit at the State Fair.
FOOD PRODUCT
Prepare an exhibit of 3 cereal marshmallow bars OR ¼ of 8” square or
round coffeecake OR 3 cookies using the recipes included in the project
manual. No icing should be on any products. Include the recipe and a
menu for one meal including the food item. The recipe and menu may
be written or typed on a note card or on a piece of paper. Bars,
coffeecake or cookies should be displayed on a disposable plate placed
in a self-sealing plastic bag. Exhibitors age 10 and older must fill out
a 1 page 4-H Exhibit Report to include with their exhibit. The 4-H
Exhibit Report can be found on our county website at
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/sangamonmenard/4hyouth1157.html
under the printable forms section. If you do not have internet access
you can contact your 4-H leader, or call the Extension Office to
receive a copy of the report form.
OR
COUNTY FOODS DEMONSTRATION CONTEST
Foods demonstrations should be approximately 8-10 minutes in length,
however there will not be a time penalty. The time limit will be taken
into consideration at the judge’s discretion. Demonstrations must
relate to the project area in which the member is enrolled.
Demonstrations may be done by an individual or team of two members.
Refer to the Illinois 4-H Foods Demonstration Guide found on the
Illinois 4-H web site under Members: 4-H Projects: Healthy Living;
Foods and Nutrition.
Exhibitors are responsible for furnishing all equipment and supplies. No
commercial names should be visible on products used. A stove,
refrigerator, and demonstration table will be available for
demonstrator's use. (A microwave is not available.) No parents or
supervising adults will be permitted in the actual demonstration
space. Each exhibitor is responsible for setting up his/her own
demonstration area. It is the 4-H member’s responsibility to check the
newsletter and sign up for the Foods Demonstration Contest.
REVISED 1/2011