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Showing posts with label Baking. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
René of the Day // 10.20.11 // Premiere Party: Cincinnati Chocolate Festival
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! As a volunteer (turned part-time pro bono employee) for the second annual Cincinnati Chocolate Festival, I had the pleasure of being a guest at the Premiere Party at the Midwest Culinary Institute. It was an absolutely delicious evening, with a chocolate-themed dinner including prosecco from A Bottle or Two, beer from Christian Moerlein, cheeses, wonderful prime rib, risotto and more. Of course, the dessert table was death by chocolate - not kidding, you could've been trampled. My mom purchased a ticket to join me and my aunt and uncle (he's a total chocoholic!) were given tickets so we had a great time together. Enjoy the photos, wipe the drool from your keyboard.
Monday, July 25, 2011
René of the Day // 7.21.11 // Mark Your Calendars!
...for the second annual Cincinnati Chocolate Festival!
The event is on October 23 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.
Tickets:
$5/10 tickets at Kroger
$7/10 tickets at the door
$1/2 additional tickets
Tickets may be used for chocolate tastings, raffle baskets, demonstrations and other happenings.
Follow the festival on Twitter or become a Fan on Facebook for more delicious details!
More than 30 vendors will have delectable tastings of their best chocolate offerings. With vendor competitions, an amateur contest, children's activities, raffle baskets, holiday shopping opportunities and chef demonstrations, the entire day will satisfy your sweet tooth!
A fabulous Premiere Party will be hosted on Thursday, October 20 at Midwest Culinary Institute with one of my favorite local chefs, Sean Kagy and sponsored by one of my favorite wine shops, A Bottle of Two. With a silent auction, chocolate-inspired food stations and a champagne reception, it will be a the perfect soiree to whet the appetite before the big event!
My previous boss asked me to join the efforts of the Isaac M. Wise Sisterhood, to which she belongs, and contribute PR and social media expertise. I'm having a great time seeing everything come together and helping to secure local celebrity judges and spread the word about this incredible event. All proceeds benefit local children's charities supported by the Sisterhood. I hope all my friends and family can attend!
The event is on October 23 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.
Tickets:
$5/10 tickets at Kroger
$7/10 tickets at the door
$1/2 additional tickets
Tickets may be used for chocolate tastings, raffle baskets, demonstrations and other happenings.
Follow the festival on Twitter or become a Fan on Facebook for more delicious details!
More than 30 vendors will have delectable tastings of their best chocolate offerings. With vendor competitions, an amateur contest, children's activities, raffle baskets, holiday shopping opportunities and chef demonstrations, the entire day will satisfy your sweet tooth!
A fabulous Premiere Party will be hosted on Thursday, October 20 at Midwest Culinary Institute with one of my favorite local chefs, Sean Kagy and sponsored by one of my favorite wine shops, A Bottle of Two. With a silent auction, chocolate-inspired food stations and a champagne reception, it will be a the perfect soiree to whet the appetite before the big event!
My previous boss asked me to join the efforts of the Isaac M. Wise Sisterhood, to which she belongs, and contribute PR and social media expertise. I'm having a great time seeing everything come together and helping to secure local celebrity judges and spread the word about this incredible event. All proceeds benefit local children's charities supported by the Sisterhood. I hope all my friends and family can attend!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
René of the Day // 5.22 // Birthday Cake!
I have been away for 2 days celebrating my birth with wonderful friends and family! I'll post more on the festivities later - it deserves it's own - but looking forward to the big celebration, my birthday party with the family over Memorial Day weekend...
HELP! I'm not much of a cake eater (watch it!) but a group birthday dessert is necessary for the fun family par-tay. I've scoured Martha Stewart's delectable list of her favorite cake recipes and have decided upon 3 potential pasteries. I share my party with my Uncle Jay who is the ultimate chocoaholic so we must keep him in mind! (Click the cakes for full recipes.)
Carrot Ginger Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Ruffle Tower Cake
White Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake
HELP! I'm not much of a cake eater (watch it!) but a group birthday dessert is necessary for the fun family par-tay. I've scoured Martha Stewart's delectable list of her favorite cake recipes and have decided upon 3 potential pasteries. I share my party with my Uncle Jay who is the ultimate chocoaholic so we must keep him in mind! (Click the cakes for full recipes.)
Carrot Ginger Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Ruffle Tower Cake
White Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake
Obviously, they all look beautiful! But... the key point is, which would taste the best? Leave a comment with your vote. I'll post a photo after the party Memorial Day weekend so you can see the gorgeous final product which will be made by mom or possibly my Aunt Cathy, who are both fabulous bakers!
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