The nutritious “kalabasa” (squash) was the main feature of the SORECO II Nutri-cook fest contest among coop employees in celebration of the Nutrition Month which was held on July 23, 2018 at SORECO II multi-purpose hall, Buhatan, Sorsogon City.
The cooking competition was conducted as part of the Department of Labor (DOLE) program on Family Welfare Cycle. It promoted the squash as the main ingredient of the menu which contains nutrients and vitamins. It is a bushy or vining plant of the genus Cucurbita, having unisexual and fleshy edible fruit with a thick rind when mature.
The Sorsogon West Branch Office represented by Ma. Laila D. Perez and Cyril Bedes was adjudged as the first place winner with their oven-roasted squash with de almond salad and received a cash prize of P3,500.00. The Sorsogon East Branch Office represented by Welhelmina L. Habla and Carmela E. Galido came in second with their creamy squash pudding with lemon juice, ginger & honey menu and claimed the prize of P2,500.00. Third place went to the CorPlan Department represented by Sheryl A. Yanesa and Clemen G. Licup who prepared the calabasa leche flan and received P 1,500.00.
The activity aims to estimulate harmonious relationship between and among employees, promote health awareness, observe and celebrate the nutrition month.
The panel of judges were: board directors Eduardo M. Lleva, Thomas M. Diesta, Dominador E. Escoto, Jr., GM Atty, Percival G. Alvarez, his staff Andres U. Himor and Jose E. Dellosa. #