YOU CAN'T BEAT HOME COOKING!

The Army Catering Corps organized a cooking contest inviting 26 mothers of apprentices to showcase their home cooking skills. The menu included roast lamb and apple pie, emphasizing a homey flavor. Despite the Army chefs' previous international success, the focus was on genuine home cooking. The judges took their time evaluating the dishes, and Mrs. Jones from Rossendale, Lancashire, emerged as the winner.

What prompted the Army Catering Corps to organize a cooking contest?

• To showcase their own cooking skills

• To find the best home-cooked meal

• To train new chefs

• To celebrate a national holiday

What was the main focus of the cooking contest?

• International cuisine

• Dessert making

• Army chefs' skills

• Genuine home cooking

What was included in the menu for the contest?

• Roast lamb, spuds, greens, apple pie, and custard

• Chicken curry, rice, naan, gulab jamun, and lassi

• Pasta, garlic bread, Caesar salad, tiramisu, and coffee

• Steak, fries, salad, chocolate cake, and ice cream

How did the judges approach the task of evaluating the meals?

• They spent extra time tasting the results

• They quickly tasted each dish

• They relied on public opinion

• They used a scoring system

Who won the cooking contest?

• Mrs. Smith from London

• Mrs. Brown from Manchester

• Mrs. Jones from Rossendale

• Mrs. Taylor from Birmingham