Presenting Sponsor: Applegate Farms

DATE: October 23, 2008

TIME: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Salvage One 1840 W. Hubbard, Chicago

Cooking up Change 2008 combined the energy of a culinary competition with the eclectic elegance of Salvage One and the warmth at the heart of HSC’s culture.

The unique venue provided a perfect setting for enjoying innovative tastes designed by acclaimed culinary students from Chicago Public Schools for entry in the healthy cooking contest.

"The Cooking Up Change contest appealed to us at Applegate Farms because it provides kids with the hands-on creative experience of cooking with healthy food that’s fundamental to changing their eating habits," said Stephen McDonnell, CEO of presenting sponsor Applegate Farms.

Details of the event, from the newly-designed recipes to the century-old architectural artifacts, created a one-of-a-kind experience for the benefit guests, culinary students, teachers, celebrity judges and all who are part of the exhilarating and meaningful evening.