 What is the Alabama 4-H Egg Cookery Contest? In this competition, you choose a theme and demonstrate how to prepare an egg recipe in front of an audience, while providing general information about eggs. You will also learn about egg nutrition, economics, versatility, egg sizes, and quality standards as well as how the layer industry works, the functional properties of eggs, egg preparation, and storage, and the best ways to use and serve eggs. Demonstrations must last from 10 to 12 minutes for the senior level and 7 to 10 minutes for the junior and intermediate levels. All demonstrations are followed by two or three questions related to eggs. Serving requirements are half an egg per serving for an appetizer, snack, dessert, or beverage, and a whole egg per serving for a salad or main dish. The national competition is called the Egg Chef Challenge. The Alabama 4-H Egg Cookery Contest follows the national guidelines for senior level competitors. The winning senior competitor is eligible to represent Alabama at the national competition. Learn more about 4-H Egg Cookery on the Alabama 4-H website under Egg Cookery.