
Mata Tellman Dessert, first place,
Kristen Merhi, Key lime cheesecake

Mata Tellman Dessert, second place,
Deborah Gardina, banana pudding

Mata Tellman Dessert, third place,
Richard 'Buddy' Howell, peach cobbler
BBQ Bash Mata Tellman Dessert winners
Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:29am
The Bayou BBQ Bash included a dessert competition named for the late Mata Tellman, one of the founders of the bash. The winners are shown with Marine Corps League St. Mary Commandant Virginia Sutton and announcer Jeff Boudreaux.
The Review/Bill Decker
