Bob Vogelsang’s world famous ribs are worthy of high-dollar donations. But $114,000?

That’s how much Vogelsang and 60 other area chefs raised when they proved capable of using more than a microwave recently, strapping on aprons for L.E.A.F.’s “Men Who Cook, 2008” presented by NewQuest Properties.

“You think men are only capable of grilling burgers or hotdogs,” foundation executive director Janice Knight said. “But we had some pretty sophisticated dishes. It was just unreal the different types of food that was served.”

Trout Rockefeller, Dilled Shrimp and Sweet Potato Pie were among the dishes served in the Texas Ballroom at Safari Texas, which was filled with more than 650 people.

The money will go towards supporting ideas and classroom projects proposed by Lamar CISD teachers that would otherwise go unfunded. L.E.A.F. also offers scholarships to graduating Lamar CISD seniors and to paraprofessionals working on their teaching certificates.

This record-setting amount would not have been possible without the generous sponsorship from their many underwriters.

“The evening was so much fun that men are already signing up to cook for next year’s event,” said Vincent Morales, L.E.A.F. Board President.

L.E.A.F.’s next event, Surf’s Up School’s Out, presented by OakBend Medical Center will be May 9.

“We invite everyone to join us for one of the most fun events in the county,” Morales added.