Thank you to the Chicago’s Best Baker Contest! The competition and tastings raised funds to cover the cost of 269 shelter beds and wrap-around services! Genesis Winter, founder and organizer of the Best Baker Contest, had good things to say about a new baking category, artistic bakes, and attention to detail at this year’s fabulous fundraiser.
“Once again, I am amazed at the talent and generosity of the bakers of Chicago. We had a new entry grouping this year, the Heirloom category and I wasn’t sure how it would go. We had to set up an extra table to hold all the entries because so many people shared their family recipes with us. It was my favorite category because of the incredible mix of baked items. We had everything from cheesecakes to curry-spiced pastries filled with potatoes.”
“The crowd was happy and excited and spent time filing past the entries before the tastings began with a concentrated focus like they were in a museum of art. And so many of the baked goods were elevated versions of classics, made with extreme attention to detail and so much care. They were truly beautiful.”
“It was encouraging to have an event supporting something I believe so strongly in, (housing people in need) and be surrounded by others who share the vision and contribute their best efforts to move the mission forward. We can’t all work as social workers but we can give what we have. And some people have enormous baking talent.”
We hope to see you at next year’s delicious event!