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Bakers compete at Potsdam Food Co-op's ‘Holiday Baking Fest’

Posted 12/11/18

The Potsdam Food Co-op held its 21st Holiday Baking Fest and Silent Auction benefit fundraiser for the Potsdam Neighborhood Center on Sunday, December 2nd. This annual community event was held in the …

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Bakers compete at Potsdam Food Co-op's ‘Holiday Baking Fest’

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The Potsdam Food Co-op held its 21st Holiday Baking Fest and Silent Auction benefit fundraiser for the Potsdam Neighborhood Center on Sunday, December 2nd. This annual community event was held in the Potsdam Town Hall Community Room at 18 Elm Street.

Eager guests gathered in the Community Room that was dressed in holiday attire. Comfortable seating allowed guests to relax and enjoy the samples of the 18 mouthwatering entries donated by community bakers. Those who attended silently voted for their favorites and many placed bids on the creations in the Silent Auction for a chance to bring home a special treat. Kristal Hayes, Director of the Potsdam Neighborhood Center and Margo, Neighborhood Center volunteer, assisted in serving samples. They were also available to talk with visitors about the essential work the Neighborhood Center does for those in the community.

This annual Baking Fest has become a tradition for many individuals and families over the years. It is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season where bakers show their community spirit of giving by entering, and others contribute their dollars as the winning bidder.

The Co-op wishes to sincerely thank everyone for their significant part in helping to raise $683 for the Potsdam Neighborhood Center! We very much appreciate all who participated; the bakers, bidders, and those who contributed monetary donations. Thanks also to the Co-op staff, working-owners, committee members, and members of the Co-op’s Board of Directors who assisted in the various aspects necessary for the success of this important community event. This collective effort is what makes the Baking Fest and Silent Auction a success and an integral part of the holiday season that helps to make a difference in the lives of others.

The bakers who received the most votes in each category of the friendly baking contest, and winners of a $25 Co-op Gift Certificate are: Cookies: double chocolate mint squares by Sandy McCloy; Desserts: walnut baklava by Fatima Mustafa; Special Diet (vegan): Lucy's best chocolate cake (with vegan cream cheese frosting) by Lynn Clark and Savory: potato pizza by Fatima Mustafa

Whether you can bake, bid, or just enjoy sampling homemade cakes, cookies, pies, and savory treats, we hope you can join us next year for this annual tradition. This event is a great way to begin the holiday season while supporting a worthwhile organization!

Lynn Clark

Potsdam Food Co-op & Carriage House Bakery