ŠćÉ«appās Dining Services recently hosted its annual Taste of Home competition and announced the winning dish: a turkey chili recipe submitted by Debbie McKinney, a Kent State parent.
The Taste of Home competition encourages studentsā family members to submit recipes of their studentās favorite home-cooked meals for the chance to have it served on campus.
According to the Taste of Home webpage, āKent State believes parents and grandparents are the best resource available to make our local menu more like home.ā
McKinney surprised her daughter, Dana McKinney, a first-year photo illustration major, with the contest win.
āI honestly didnāt know that my mom entered the contest,ā Dana McKinney says. āShe didnāt tell me, so I was really excited when she did explain what it was, and I was surprised.ā
McKinneyās chili was served at Eastway CafĆ© on Sept. 16 and in the Division of Student Affairs loge for Kent Stateās football game on Sept. 17.
āI love her turkey chili, like all my friends and family do,ā Dana McKinney says. āItās her thing, and I was really excited and happy for her. Sheās a really good cook.ā
Students can submit recipes year-round through the Taste of Home submission form.