by Amy Pjura
photos by Josh Behan & Chuck Canavan
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On Friday, June 12th, the Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality (MASH) hosted it’s annual Auction for Action and “Iron Chef” Competition at the beautiful Enders Island. The competition and auction raised awareness for homeless families and children in the towns of Groton, Stonington, North Stonington, Ledyard, New London and Westerly. The event had 300 attendees and raised about $40,000. Since 1999, MASH provided housing to 185 homeless children and 94 homeless families.
Executive Chefs Jamie Fowler, Noah’s Restaurant, Stonington, and Andrew Madsen, Mystic Soup Company, competed in the “Iron Chef” with Sous Chefs Kevin Rogers, a local elementary school teacher and a bartender from BravoBravo, and Alexis Ann, editor and publisher, the Resident, respectively. Jamie won the competition this year, being his third year in a row. The secret ingredient was duck breast. Jamie’s dishes were Asian Duck Noodle Soup, Duck Brochette over Apple and Spring Cabbage Slaw with Wild Berry Vinegarette and a Pan Roasted Duck with a Succotash salad. Judges for this year’s event were John Casey, president, Electric Boat, Larry St. Clair, and Georgette Quilter.
Special thanks to this year’s sponsors: Saltwater Farm Vineyard, General Dynamics/EB, Starbucks, The Artac Seel Company, Stonington, Noank Village Boat Yard, Dime Bank, Enders Island, and Liberty Rental, RI.
Posted on June 24th, 2009 | category: Featured Articles, Photo Slideshows
