BROWN
DORRITTE BROWN, 41, developed a passion for baking and cooking when she was 29 years old. At the time, she was the McDowell family's babysitter in Kingston. After work, she went to a catering class where she learnt the art of cooking and baking.
Ms. Brown, an entrepreneur, said she did not love cooking as she was more into agriculture. However, she added that as she got older, she decided to try other things. She fell in love with cooking. After leaving her babysitting job she got a job as a cook in a small restaurant. She worked there for five years until she decided to venture out on her own.
Due to her love for cooking and the zeal she has to be the best at what she does, Ms. Brown often enters food competitions. In fact, in August, she won the regional finals of the Pan Chicken Championship and came third in the grand finals. She therefore could not pass up the opportunity to be a part of Food's Sorrel Competition. She said she entered the competition because she wanted exposure for her small business. The competition would also give her a chance to flex her creative muscles.
After seeing that the concept of the competition was to come up with a sorrel recipe, she wondered what she could do. After discussing her challenge with a customer, she was advised to do a sorrel jam. So she decided to give it a try. After she made the jam and gave some friends to try it, they liked it so much she decided to enter it in the competition.
JUDGES' COMMENTS
Presentation:
Low-budget presentation but nice with all necessary information.
Proper labelling.
So mellow.
Excellent; you get real sorrel taste.
Originality:
Another great idea from the sorrel line. Would be great on cream crackers.
Not a product that is used often but has a lot of potential.
Original.
Flavour:
Excellent integration of main
ingredients, exciting possibilities.
Want-more factor:
Bring it out when guests come.
This sorrel jam can be opened up to be utilised in many situations.
Satisfies the palate, a good accompaniment for crackers etc ... good for tea time.
A good jam, has the potential to be a big accompaniment to Christmas dinner.
Taste:
Good integration of sorrel and ginger.
