Culinary Student Wins 'Golden' Opportunity to Compete in Vegas
Published 09.30.2014
– Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday and Jennifer A. Cline, writer/editor-One College Avenue
![Reviewing their judging criteria during the students' preparatory time are (from left) Chefs Mary G. Trometter, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts; Mach; and Charles R. Niedermyer, instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket1.jpg)
Reviewing their judging criteria during the students' preparatory time are (from left) Chefs Mary G. Trometter, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts; Mach; and Charles R. Niedermyer, instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts.
![Katlyn J. Hackling slices apples ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket2.jpg)
Katlyn J. Hackling slices apples ...
![Christopher S. Kasler tends a saute pan while preparing ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket3.jpg)
Christopher S. Kasler tends a saute pan while preparing ...
![Zachary A. Knol weighs out portions for a](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket4.jpg)
Zachary A. Knol weighs out portions for a "black and blue burger"...
![... rigatoni with asparagus, snow peas and truffle oil.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket5.jpg)
... rigatoni with asparagus, snow peas and truffle oil.
![... for a warm spice cake that included streudel crumbles, balled mango and toasted walnuts.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket6.jpg)
... for a warm spice cake that included streudel crumbles, balled mango and toasted walnuts.
![Victoria L. Zablocky squeezes oranges ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket7.jpg)
Victoria L. Zablocky squeezes oranges ...
![Inspiring quotes help a competitor keep her cool – and her eye on the prize.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket9.jpg)
Inspiring quotes help a competitor keep her cool – and her eye on the prize.
![Victoria L. Kostecki docks the crust ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket10.jpg)
Victoria L. Kostecki docks the crust ...
![As the clock ticks down, a student's checklist keeps her on task and on time.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket11.jpg)
As the clock ticks down, a student's checklist keeps her on task and on time.
![... her prize-winning recipe: a creamy, tomato-y, buttery dish of stone-ground grits and poached shrimp.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket12.jpg)
... her prize-winning recipe: a creamy, tomato-y, buttery dish of stone-ground grits and poached shrimp.
![... for a chocolate bourbon pecan tart.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket13.jpg)
... for a chocolate bourbon pecan tart.
![... for a berry-infused, balsamic-glazed salmon, served on a ciabatta with crispy prosciutto, Bibb lettuce, yellow tomato, panko-fried goat cheese and mint pesto.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket14.jpg)
... for a berry-infused, balsamic-glazed salmon, served on a ciabatta with crispy prosciutto, Bibb lettuce, yellow tomato, panko-fried goat cheese and mint pesto.
![... that featured bleu cheese, carmelized onions, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato and chipotle mayonnaise.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket15.jpg)
... that featured bleu cheese, carmelized onions, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato and chipotle mayonnaise.
![Jessica N. Felton gathers the tastes and textures that comprise ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/GoldenTicket16.jpg)
Jessica N. Felton gathers the tastes and textures that comprise ...
![Jessica N. Felton holds her](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/Golden-Ticket-Winner-007.jpg)
Jessica N. Felton holds her "Golden Ticket," seconds after Gerri F. Luke, interim dean of business and hospitality, and Chef Paul E. Mach, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, delivered the surprising news in her Cakes and Decorations class.