The North County African American Women’s Association  hosts “Night on the Nile”

Staff Writer   –   Photography by Mike Norris

Oceanside, CA: Remember the Time?  Kings and Queens reigned in Africa and Egypt was known as The Jewel of the Nile. The North County African American Women’s Association celebrated that time Saturday October 21st at their 21st annual Gentlemen’s Gourmet scholarship fundraiser ‘Night on the Nile’.  This event held at the Oceanside Saint Margaret’s Parish Hall attracted over 300 guests who have over the years raised $150,000 in scholarship funds for girls and women to pursue college or graduate education.

The 24 judges were made up of local dignitaries, political and civic leaders, legal minds and educational Innovators. The judging committee selected winners in amateur and professional chef categories for trophy and cash prizes.  TROPHY WINNERS included:

Appetizers Amateur 
3^rd Place – Clarence Rich  –Key Lime Pistachio Bites

2^nd Place – Charles Adams–Hickory Smoked Salmon

1^st Place – Peter Adams–Pharaoh’s Pouches

Appetizers Professional

1^st Place – Kevin Emory–Crab Deviled Eggs

Sides Amateur

3^rd Place – Louis Murchison–Beef Fried Rice

2^nd Place – James Long–Cole Slaw

1^st Place – James Long–Hawaiian Beans

Side Professional

1^st Place – Ian Moore–Sausage Bread

Entrees Amateur

3^rd Place – Eddie Bickham–Jambalaya

2^nd Place – Clarence Rich — Vegetarian Enchilada

1^st Place – Robert Smith –Beef Brisket Pot Roast

Entrees Professional

2^nd Place – Ian Moore–Beef Brisket

1^st Place – Kevin Emory–Pulled Pork Sliders

Soups/Chili/Gumbo Amateur

3^rd Place – Julian Schock  — Smokey Black Eyed Peas

2^nd Place – Rob Jenkins–Carolina Pulled Pork Chili

1^st Place – Kornel Heard –Shrimp and Grits

Soups/Chili/Gumbo Professional

1^st Place – Kevin Emory– Crab Gumbo

Barbecue Amateur

3^rd Place – William Berry –BBQ Ribs

2^nd Place – Daniel Emanuel — Dan the Man Famous Chicken

1^st Place – Chris Korenek  — Pulled Pork

Barbecue Profession

1^st Place – Alvin McGee –BBQ Ribs

Dessert Amateur

3^rd Place – Peter Adams — Nan’s Trifle

2^nd Place – Ray Williams — Cheese Banana Pudding

1^st Place – Donnie Douglas—Oreo Cake

Our MONEY WINNERS and Best Over All-Best of the Best included:

3^rd Place Amateur Chef—$75.00 & Trophy

Robert Smith for Beef Brisket

2^nd Place Amateur Chef—$100.00 & Trophy

Chris Korenek for Pulled Pork

1^st Place Amateur Chef—$150.00

Kornel Heard for Shrimp and Grits

1^st Place Professional Chef—$150.00 & Trophy

Alvin McGee for BBQ Ribs

People’s Choice Award—125.00 & Trophy

Chris Korenek for Pulled Pork

Guests sampled the chef’s selection ranging from soups to appetizers, entrees to desserts. Local businesses supported with sponsorships, program advertising, silent auction items and in-kind donations. The community enjoyed an evening of dancing, entertainment, culinary delights and celebrated the era in themed attire while helping North County women and girls advance their career pursuits.