Whipping up a winning recipe

Sometimes, things don't go as planned.

Despite a few hiccups during a presentation in job skills demo, open, Taelyn Nilson finished first in.

Nilson decided to compete because, in her words, "It seemed fun."

She wrote and memorized a speech demonstrating how to make a recipe.

According to event rules, Nilson used a table and had access to one duplex 110-volt electrical outlet.

She took all the necessary supplies with her.

Prior to the presentation, Nilson said, "I measured out my ingredients and put them in Ziplock bags."

The presentation required demonstration of an occupational skill that is...