Michelle Obama challenges kids with lunch contest

Pablo Martinez Monsivais

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2012 file photo, First lady Michelle Obama sits with Michael Prados, left, from Louisiana, and Ilianna Gonzales-Evans, right, from Washington, and others, during the first Kids’ "State Dinner," in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Children from across the nation will rub elbows with Michelle Obama and dine off fine china in the East Room of the White House this summer as part of a contest to promote healthy eating. The first lady is asking children ages 8 to 12 and their parents to create nutritious lunch recipes that represent each of the food groups for "The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

STACY A. ANDERSON , The Associated Press

Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 9:15 AM

WASHINGTON - Children from across the nation will rub elbows with Michelle Obama and dine off fine china in the East Room of the White House this summer as part of a contest to promote healthy eating.

The first lady is asking children ages 8 to 12 and their parents to create nutritious lunch recipes that represent each of the food groups for "The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge."

Winners will travel to Washington to sample some of the original dishes at the second White House kids' "state dinner" luncheon this summer.

The deadline to submit recipes is May 12. Last year's challenge received more than 1,200 entries.

The contest, created by Epicurious.com, is a partnership among the food website, Mrs. Obama and the departments of Education and Agriculture.

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http://www.recipechallenge.epicurious.com

STACY A. ANDERSON The Associated Press