Cruz Skinner, 10, a fourth grader from Schallenberger Elementary, hands her dish called “Cruz’s ZuccCorn Fritters with Lemon Dill Dipping Sauce” to one of five judges during the National Future Chefs Challenge at Gunderson High School in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Eight young finalists from the San José Unified School District compete to win and represent San José Unified at the regional contest. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
They may not be able to reach the top shelf of a pantry without help, but the eight elementary school students taking part in the finals of the Future Chefs