Victory will be sweet in chocolate competition.Byline: The Register-Guard Chocolate lovers will be flying high Saturday during the third annual Chocolate Challenge at Fenario Gallery, 881 Willamette St. The event, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is a fundraiser for Eugene's Cascades Raptor Center The Cascades Raptor Center is a nature center and wildlife hospital in Eugene, Oregon, that specializes in raptor rehabilitation. They have a large collection of live birds of prey on display. . Chocolatiers will be creating special bites for visitors - on sale for $1 a bite - while amateur and professional chocolate makers will duke it out in individual and team competitions. Participants include Fenton & Lee, Silly Rabbit Chocolate Company, Conscious Creations, Kekau Confections, Euphoria Chocolates, Trufflier, Chocolate Decadence Decadence Buddenbrooks portrays the downfall of a materialistic society. [Ger. Lit.: Buddenbrooks] cherry orchard focal point of the declining Ranevsky estate. [Russ. , Theo Chocolates, Wingnut, Goodies and Phibrations. Fenton & Lee also will be giving a 3:30 p.m. demonstration at its storefront, 35 E. 8th St. Other local chocolate makers will join students from the culinary programs at Lane Community College and several high schools in entering their favorite creations. Competition will include four categories: Confection con·fec·tion n. A sweetened medicinal compound. Also called electuary. , Truffle truffle (trŭf`əl) [Fr.], subterranean edible fungus that forms a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship with the roots of certain trees and plants. The part of the fungus used as food is the ascoma, the fruiting body of the fungus. , Dessert and Centerpiece. Separate panels, each with three judges, will review the "professional" and "skillful skill·ful adj. 1. Possessing or exercising skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient. 2. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill. " divisions. Entries are still being accepted. For more information, or to apply for the competition, contact Candy Moffett at 342-6411 or at pet@alderart.com. |
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