Culinary students competed to create a maple syrup-y menu

(From left: 1st place winner John Bohls, event sponsor Kevin Milligan, 2nd place winner Hugh O’Neil, and Chef Greg Skibinski)

On March 10, students in the Culinary Capstone class (CUL 290) participated in a contest to create a three-course menu with maple syrup in a “starring” role.

The competition was sponsored by Kevin Milligan, the owner of Milligan’s Maple, and a supporter of culinary scholarships for students at Cincinnati State and Columbus State.

• Students had four hours to create their menu items, with starting “mystery basket” ingredients of eggs, asparagus, pork belly, crab meat, and bananas– along with maple syrup, of course.
   
• Judges were Mr. Milligan and “mystery judge” Frances Kroner, a Cincinnati State graduate and the operator of Sleepy Bee Café.

John Bohls took first place in the competition and Hugh O’Neil was the runner-up.

Chef Greg Skibinski, the instructor for the Capstone class, said, “It was a learning experience for all of the Capstone students who participated, and we appreciate Mr. Milligan’s support for our Culinary students.”

Milligan’s Maple Products is a family owned and operated company founded in 2014 by Kevin and Mike Milligan. Milligan’s syrup is carefully crafted, starting on a farm outside Columbus, from maple sap to pure maple syrup with no other ingredients added.

(Photo provided by Greg Skibinski)