and the winner is...

I recently wrote an email to the owners of a locally owned AMAZING chocolate shop, asking if they would donate to our Library for a program featuring chocolate. I didn't hear back right away, which was good since I hadn't advertised it yet...until I DID HEAR BACK! And then all of a sudden I only had two weeks to promote our chocolate bake off, and that same amount of time to get people signed up and get local "celebrity judges."

So, I sent info to our local paper and radio station, and advertised it on Facebook and Twitter, and advertised it on our roadside sign, and you know what? We had 9 people sign up! And judges were secured. And the day of 25 people came to sample the most decadently delicious desserts! And people LOVED it! 

I asked if there would be interest in making this a yearly event and the decision was unanimous! And now I am imagining next year's event with double the amount of people...hopefully...

And now, before you move onto the pictures, I would like to wish you a Happy National Singles Awareness Day!

Now, some of our contestants (not all pics turned out great)

 


The winner--cookie dough cupcakes



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The Journey of the Zealous Woman Farmer said…
You're so creative!! That town loves you!!
February 16, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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