I’ve just returned from the International Sugar Art Collection in Norcross, Georgia after spending a week sharpening my sugar flower skills. I learned a lot, met a lot of fantastic people, and had a great time. Photos soon.
After umpteen pots of coffee and too many late nights to count, I bought home another bronze medal yesterday and placed second overall in show for my wedding cake in an ACF competition. I’m so pleased to be able to compete and get great critiques from Master Chefs and Master Pastry Chefs. Thanks so much to my colleagues and students and Sandhills Community Colleges for their unwavering support – you guys rock!!! Check out the photos I posted and let me know what you think.
No! I’m not suggesting you use these boxes as pepper plant planters. This riverside photo is here to simply illustrate my company’s ongoing commitment to doing the right thing when it comes to taking care of our natural resources. This natural paperboard uses typically 25-30% less fiber than other box materials. Compared to other virgin fiber products, that’s 25-30% fewer trees to produce the same amount of boxes. Against bleached paperboard, it is better for the environment because strong solvents are not used to bleach the pulp. Also, the fiber for these brown/brown boxes comes from SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) lumber – lumber collected and reforested utilizing environmentally friendly practices.
If you are looking for a spectacular ice carving or display for your reception, party or event call Chef Chris Currier, Certified Executive Chef.
Phone (910) 695 3260 or email him at crciceworks@yahoo.com
Every year on the first Friday in May, The Sandhills Childrens’ Center holds “The Run for the Roses”. An annual fundraiser with some of the areas best restaurants and chefs giving away their extraordinary food and wine. I’ve been involved for the past 5 years and I always really look forward to being there in the midst of such a wonderful cause giving away cake and goodies for such a great cause.
Me and my sweetie Matt McKenzie
This is the top of the cake. All of the flowers and details you see here are made out of sugar. Time consuming but a lot of fun and very rewarding.
The finished cake
Holding my breath as I place the sugar flower vase on top.
I was awarded a bronze medal in an American Culinary Federation (ACF) competition for in Raleigh on the 20th of January 2009. All of the roses and detail are made out of sugar. It took about 60 hours to make but was well worth the time as I had so much fun doing it. The judge was an ACF Certified Master Baker and he gave me some fantastic critique so next time I enter I will be able to improve my showpiece.