Who’s the top congressional cook? This year, it’s Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., who along with his wife Jill, won the Best in Show award at this year’s March of Dimes Gourmet Gala.
Their winning creation? Watermelon Pine Nut Gazpacho.
Other winners in the appetizer cook-off:
Best Presentation Award: Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, and Vicki Risch for their Idaho Potato Lollipops
Health and Happiness Award: Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kansas, and Vicki Tiahrt for their Skinny Dippin, KS Style
American Regional Cuisine Award: Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., and Alfredia Scott for their Creamy Grits with Shrimp
Easiest Presentation Award: Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, and Teresa Loebsack for their Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Deciding their fate were celebrity judges included Paul Zucconi, founder of La Colline; Ris Lacoste of Ris; Peter Smith of PS 7; Geoff Tracy of Chef Geoff and Lia; Bart Vandaele of Belga Cafe; and Roger Wiles of Ocean M.
Chef Geoff Tracy with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao.
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