Dawnalee Stevens-Hodge wins CIL Coconut Tart Competition
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Stevens-Hodge was declared the winner by a panel of eight judges when Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) held its Coconut Tart Competition at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Friday, November 24, 2023.
There were some 22 entries in the competition.
Stevens-Hodge won the top prize of $250.00 and plenty of bragging rights.
Alric Smith aka ‘Doughboy’ placed second and pocketed $150.00 while Shirlyn Farrington and Jennifer Bertie were tied for third place, having the same number of points. The third place prize was $100.00.
The tarts were judged on presentation, taste, and texture.
CIL impressed with participation
Director of CIL Mrs Simone T. Montsanto said the event was a success and that she was “impressed” with the number of participants.
“It was a fun community event that suits the season,” Mrs Montsanto told Virgin Islands News Online.
“It’s the most debated tart on social media,” she added.
Mrs Montsanto noted too that CIL is now focused on its Traditional Christmas Cake from Around the World Competition scheduled for Christmas in the City on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Some 20 entries have been received for that competition.
The top prize is $350.00.
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