Mark It in Blue: Big Berry Bake-Off, Sunday, July 28!!!

This sweet story about blueberry picking was one of Figgy's favorites.

If you live in or anywhere around Montclair--or are visiting--enter the 2nd Annual Summer Berry Bake-Off fundraiser for Toni's Kitchen, the soup kitchen in town. Includes categories for kids and adults, and great prizes, from Williams-Sonoma gift cards to kitchen accessories. All proceeds go directly to Toni's Kitchen, which also provides other support services for guests--even art and memoir writing classes after hot lunch is served on Saturdays.

I'm on the bake-off committee, so please spread this sweet rumor. We'll also raffle off nice homemade desserts [so you can take them home intact] and have a homespun bake sale. You don't want to miss this day. Bring on your best baked berry recipes--from muffins to scones, cupcakes to pie. Shortcakes, cheesecakes, layer cakes, bars...we want them all.

Another juicy detail...the judges! Our panel is composed of experts from five treasured Montclair bake shops: Gina's; Montclair Bread Company; The Little Daisy Bake Shop; Le Baker's Dozen; and Cupcakes by Carousel. If you've been to those bakeries, you know you want in on July 28.

See you that Sunday!!!!! Please check the link above for entry details. Then mark your calendar with blueberry-blue or raspberry-red ink so you don't forget the date. :)

TCOY

1. Walked Puff around the block.
2. Enjoyed strawberry jam on toasted oatmeal bread, fresh cherries, and roasted veggies today.
3. Reviewed our budget with quiet time I had while H. went to New Hampshire to get Figgy. Saw some areas where we can be more frugal.