Bethesda

pie

contest

On November 12, 2023, I became the Grand Prize Winner of the Bethesda Farmers Market Pie Contest. I won Best Overall Pie and Best Savory Pie with my flavorful, herbaceous Mushroom Cheddar Sage pie.The secret ingredient? Fresh herbs organically grown in my tiny garden. This pie stood out as a “clear winner” from over 20 entries across 5 different categories.

PIE for charity

After the awards ceremony, slices of pie were sold to the public with 100% of the proceeds going to Manna Food Center. Contestants also made donations to Manna for entry. In total, the 2023 Bethesda Farmers Market Pie Contest raised over $1,200 to help fight food insecurity.

  • Bonnie S. Benwick, former deputy Food editor and recipe editor for the Washington Post.

    Carole Sugarman, longtime food writer featured in the Washington Post, Bethesda Magazine, and more.

    Morgan Crull, Senior Manager of Food Resources at Manna Food Center.

  • Besides sheer satisfaction, I received gift certificates to the Bethesda Farmers Market.

  • Next up, turning my hobby and lifelong passion of cooking into something more. You can support me by ordering baked goods or hiring me to cook for you. Don’t miss out on the chance to try my award winning pie!