Raves

2009 National Festival of Breads

"I’d be hard-pressed to find any other cooking competition I’ve participated in to be as well run and efficient as the National Festival of Breads."
Judy Reynolds, Finalist, Bloomington, Indiana

"Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the festival, to come along for the tour of Kansas wheat harvesting and to meet the finalists."
Diana McMillen, Senior Food Editor, Midwest Living

"Thank you a hundred times for a terrific few days. I am so proud to have been a participant in the first Festival of Breads—a contest where we really cooked, where I was surrounded by true bakers, and where we used the ingredients I have loved since childhood."
Jessie Grearson, Finalist, Falmouth, Maine

"The National Festival of Bread Contest was certainly an "upscale", outstanding event taken to a high level. What a showcase for the contestants."
Betty Kandt, Kansas Wheat Spokesperson

"I sure had a wonderful time in Kansas. Everything was so enjoyable and lots of fun. I am already thinking of new recipes to send to the next Festival of Breads contest. "
Majorie Johnson, Finalist, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

"An absolutely fantastic job of organizing the festival. From the field trip on Tuesday, to the spokespersons assisting the contestants, the beautifully color coordinated kitchen sites for the contestants, the great demonstrations by King Arthur and the Homebaking Association, and "Mr. Food", what a great National Festival of Breads! It was perfect."
Steven Graham, Assistant to the Dean and Director, K-State Research and Extension

"We appreciated the chance to see the finalists in action, and attend the two workshops that were very educational. Our thanks for sharing this experience with future bakers of Kansas."
Phyllis Kriesel, 4-H Extension Agent, Cherokee County