Golden Ladle: Food Competition
Home cooks compete for the Golden Ladle with hearty soups and chilis—meat, vegetarian, and vegan entries welcome—served for judged tasting and community sampling at Fleetwood’s neighborhood restaurant on Haywood Road.
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