Winners were recently announced for the annual Taste of Christmas in Houston.
Listed are the categories, hosting business and winners as selected by the public:
–Jerky/summer sausage, Houston Dollar Shoppe: Sharon Sillyman, first.
–Jam/jellies, Orschlen Farm & Home; Randi Wilson, first; Alana Ruambeck, second; Gretchen Floyd, third.
–Fudge, Neal’s Sporting Goods: Sue Simpson, first; Lindsey Campbell, second.
–Candy, Houston Herald: Jerry Jackson, first; Genevieve Campise, second.
–Trail mix, JAZ Trophy & Gifts: Sue Kautzman, first; Lana Dranbeck, second; Pheadra Smith, third.
–Dips, Tax Matters: Dara Jackson, first; Tammy Clish, second.
–Cookies, Untangled: Tammy Clish, first; Lana Cranbeck, second; Janet Rust, third.
–Pies and cobblers, Houston Area Chamber of Commerce: Telisha Wilkins, first; Lindsey Campbell, second; Sharon Sillyman, third.
–Salsa, D&L Florist: Debbie Dzurick, first; Randy Walker, second; Gretchen Floyd and Randi Wilson, third; Delbert Campbell and Sandy Iverson, fourth.
–Cheese balls, Infinite Entertainment: Randi Wilson, first; Elaine Campbell, second; Sherry Feeler, third.
–Appetizers, Landmark Bank: Joanie Ryerson, first.
–Cupcakes, Paws N Claws: Stone Jackson, first.
–Meatballs, Diane’s Pet Styles: Marsha Martin, first; Kelly Hutsell, second, Melissa Elliott, third.
–Muffins, Raspberry Leopard: Elaine Campbell, first; Samra Morton, second.
–Brownies, Aaron’s: Dara Jackson, first; Erica Shipley, second.
–Chili, KFC: Mikayla Wilkins, first; Diane Wright, second.