Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
Hosted by the San Diego Cake Club, the event will take place inside the La Jolla Village Square Mall shopping center. This is part of the Annual Cake Show, which takes place from March 5 to March 6. Proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House …read more
That Takes The Cake Sugar Art Show & Cake Competition at the North Austin Convetion Center, February 26 – 27. You can purchase a general pass for the event, or pick up tickets for the the screening of “Kings of Pastry.” From ‘That Takes the …read more
From The California Raisin Marketing Board, contest for America’s best raisin bread.
Information on the contest and application form:
http://www.loveyourraisins.com/professionals/manufacturing/baking/
What they are looking for: professional and commercial bakers to come up with a raisin bread recipe that can be marketed or commercialized. What they need as far as recipes: all must be in baker’s percentages and pictures of the finished loaf (including cross sections). Prizes are great: 12 winners will get a 5-day trip include to CA, visiting such places as Yosemite, San Joaquin Valley, CIA Napa – to take place Spring ’10. 30 finalists will receive recognition. The direct link to the application, including full rules, eligibility and dates:
http://www.loveyourraisins.com/downloads/ABRBC_application_2009.pdf
And if you think raisin bread is b-o-r-i-n-g, check out the .pdf file of Artisan Raisin Breads
http://www.calraisins.org/images/pdf/PonsfordBakingBrochure.pdf developed by Craig Ponsford using California raisins. The Sweet Potato Bread with Raisins is one I want to try.
Good Luck!
Renee.