The hallways of Cook County High School were crowded with community members sampling fine cuisine and delicious desserts on March 14, 2013 at the Enriching Academics Through Sustenance (E.A.T.S.) event. Above left: Junior Chef Tyler Wahlberg shows off a scrumptious dessert. Above right: Chris and Lori Wahlberg of Moguls Grille & Tap Room had lots more to offer. Left: Stephanie Radloff and Emily Haussner of Devil Track Landing served up homemade chicken cordon bleu with Havarti cream sauce.
Hungry for some homemade chicken cordon bleu with Havarti cream sauce? How about a piping hot bowl of roasted red pepper corn chowder? How does chocolate bread pudding with Bailey’s Irish cream sauce sound for dessert?
All that and more was served with a smile by people representing 16 Cook County restaurants and food and beverage businesses at the annual Enriching Academics through Sustenance (“E.A.T.S.”) fundraiser at Cook County High School on March 14, 2013.
Rounding out the evening was piano and vocal music by Erika Ternes.
The event was sponsored by the Cook County School District 166 Education Foundation, which supplies funding for programs that enrich education for ISD 166 students.
All 150 tickets—available for $25 apiece—sold, and many businesses and individuals offered silent auction items to bring in additional income. Items ranged from a tail-wagging cookie jar and German beer steins to locally roasted Fika coffee, homemade bread, and a fainting couch.
E.A.T.S. organizer Kaye Tavernier estimated that the amount raised would be $8,500 to $9,000 after expenses. “It was probably the best ever, even with expenses,” she said.
The fundraiser represents a great deal of volunteer effort on the part of foundation board members, school staff, students, local businesses, and community members.
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