Our very own Chamber Member Tammy Michalec has demonstrated why her creative recipes and cooking style are so enjoyed.  In conjunction with this Year’s SC State Fair Tammy won 2^nd Place in the Fleishmann’s Bake for the Cure baking competition.  Tammy created a recipe with a south western theme using Chorizo sausage and three flavors of Mexican cheese to win 2^nd place.  In addition to baking, Tammy won 2^nd Place in the SPAM cooking competition with a festive appetizer using turkey SPAM.  The recipe named Easy Made Acapulco Party Squares blends colorful toppings to create an attractive appetizer. 

Tammy began cooking at the fair competitions in 2003.  Since 2003, she has been a repeat winner in both the specialty baking competitions and SC State Fair competitions.  Tammy’s awards and competitions include:

• Fleishmann’s Bread World Competitions: 2003 1^st place; 2005 1^st place and 2^nd place at the national level.  In 2008 Tammy won 2^nd place in the Bake for the Cure Competition.  
• Hidden Valley Ranch Cooking Competition: 2005 and 2007 1^st Place winner
• SPAM competition: 2007 3^rd place and 2008 2^nd place winner
• Malt o Meal Cereal: 2007 3^rd place winner
• SC State Fair 2008, 1^st place winner for yeast breads.  And, over 8 Blue Ribbons for various entries since 2003.

 In addition to Awards, Tammy’s 2^nd Place National Fleishmann’s recipe was featured on Emeril Live and Tammy has been contacted by the Rachel Ray Show regarding her cooking.