Contests
Show us your best! Every month, co-op members’ winning photos and recipes are featured in the magazine and online. Plus, be sure to enter our travel and giveaway contests for your chance to win!
Congratulations to our January contest winners:
Recipe Contest: Oodles of Noodles
$500 Winner: Jenny Zachman-Riechardt, Hamilton County EC | Copperas Cove
Janet Eakins, Navasota Valley EC | Groesbeck
Julie Pierantoni, Pedernales EC | Dripping Springs
Focus on Texas Photo Contest: Snakes Alive!
Alan Abair, CoServ | McKinney
Joshua Trevino, Bryan Texas Utilities | Bryan
Charles Baxter, CoServ | Argyle
Sharon Carter, Pedernales EC | Wimberley
Featured Contests
From grandpas who are “just resting their eyes” to young’uns who play until they drop, there’s nothing like a good nap. In May, we’ll see who you caught snoozing.
Can you stack, spread and spice your way to a masterpiece between bread? Draw up your top sandwich recipe, and you could score $500. See the best in our June issue.
Photo Contests
Focus on Texas: Caught Napping
Contest ends January 10, 2026
From grandpas who are “just resting their eyes” to young’uns who play until they drop, there’s nothing like a good nap. In May, we’ll see who you caught snoozing.
Focus on Texas: Making a Splash
Contest ends February 10, 2026
Fun in the water is our great summertime escape. For June, show us how you like to relax and beat the Texas heat.
Focus on Texas: Seasoned Snaps
Contest ends March 10, 2026
You’ve been making photos for decades. For July, show us what well-trained eyes see through your lenses.
Recipe Contests
The Art of the Sandwich
Contest ends January 10, 2026
Can you stack, spread and spice your way to a masterpiece between bread? Draw up your top sandwich recipe, and you could score $500. See the best in our June issue.
Don’t Skimp on Shrimp
Contest ends February 10, 2026
No state produces more shrimp than Texas—2 million pounds a year. How do you like yours? Our favorite shrimp recipe will win $500.
After-School Snacks
Contest ends March 10, 2026
For our August issue, we’re tearing apart the pantry for students’ favorite snacks. What do you have squirreled away? Your A-plus recipe could add up to $500.
