Master Chef Competition Returns To Birmingham

From the City of Birmingham: On Sunday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, Birmingham chefs will compete for the opportunity to be named Birmingham Farmers Market Master Chef. Chefs will be judged on interaction with patrons at the market, taste and overall presentation. Last year's Chef Gadulka from Toast will be defending his title as Master Chef!

The following chefs will participate in the 2017 Birmingham Farmers Market Chef Clash event: Chef Chris Gadulka from Toast, Chef Ruben Griffin from The Bird & The Bread, third chef TBD. The chefs will prepare two dishes (a savory dish from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., and a sweet dish between 11 a.m. and noon) using mystery ingredients revealed during the event. The secret ingredients will be provided by the Birmingham Farmers Market.

The chefs will go head-to-head as they prepare their dishes along the river walk for everyone to watch and enjoy. Chef Clash judges are local celebrities and community leaders who will score each dish and announce the 2017 Birmingham Farmers Market Master Chef.

Other upcoming special events at the market include: the Corn Festival on August 13 (featuring all things corn, with special crafts and old-fashioned corn shelling), the Harvest Festival on September 17 (celebrating the bounty of the Michigan harvest with a petting farm and antique machinery) and the End of Season Celebration on October 29 (held in conjunction with the Birmingham Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Parade).

The Birmingham Farmers Market proudly features exclusively Michigan-grown produce and is subject to Michigan growing patterns. By mid-late May shoppers will find lettuce, kale, rhubarb, asparagus, white onions and sugar peas, in addition to beautiful spring floral arrangements, potted plants, hanging baskets and flats. The market offers a hometown experience that’s fun for all ages, with fresh prepared foods, live music, a children’s craft area and more. Throughout the season more than 70 booths feature a diverse array of locally and regionally grown produce including vegetables, fruits, flowers and garden plants, spices, eggs, honey, jams and jellies, fresh meat, poultry, soaps, and dog treats, plus baked goods, hand-crafted and decorative items.

Shoppers can access the most up-to-date information about the market by “liking” the Birmingham Farmers Market Facebook page, following us on Twitter @BhamFarmMkt, Instagram @BhamFarmMkt, or visiting www.birminghamfarmersmarket.org. For information about other Birmingham events, “like” the Birmingham Shopping District Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BhamShopping or call (248) 530-1200.

Photo courtesy of City of Birmingham