Cakes For A Cause 2013 - Coming Soon!

Cakes For A Cause is one of my favorite events of the year!   This year's event will be held Thursday, March 28th at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank from 6pm - 9pm.  We've got some really great bakers lined up and a lot of new faces joining us this year!  All of the event proceeds go directly back to the foodbank's Operation Feed Campaign. 

We've got five fantastic bakers competing in the Sweet Taste of Victory Competition vying for the Golden Spatula award.  Diva Desserts will be back trying to regain her 2011 title and Kitties Cakes will be back defending their 2012 title!  New to the competition this year is Sue Larson owner of LeGateau, Debby from Home Run Cakes and Cosette the Cake Chick!  I can't wait to see goodies they bring for everyone to sample!

Cameron Mitchell Catering, Made From Scratch and Two Caterers will be back serving their creative delicious hors d'oeurves.  The Sweet Carrot will also be back to greet guests as they arrive for the event!  Remember those amazing BBQ Sundaes from last year?  OH. MY. GOODNESS.

If you haven't attended a Cakes For A Cause event, you've got to join us this year!  It's shaping up to be our best event yet!    Get your tickets here via eventbrite. 

See you there!
Kasey













































Images by Karen Evans Pictures

Operation Feed Day + Cakes For A Cause

March 1, 2012 marked the start to the 2012 Operation Feed Campaign.  I was honored to be asked to participate in the Operation Feed Day festivities by being a part of their Inspiration Panel Discussion and Happy Hour at the new Shadow Box in the Brewery District.  

Panel members included myself, Emilie Duncan (my partner in crime for Cakes For A Cause and Wedding Skills Workshop), Jeni Britton Bauer from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Roy Hall from the DRIVEN Foundation, Mark Mollenkopf from the Kroger Community Pantry and Martina Desgranges from Ohio Health and Operation Feed's Kitchen Cabinet.  Our panel was moderated by none other than the entertaining Johnny DiLoretto from FOX 28's Good Day Columbus.




Cakes For A Cause is coming up on April 5, 2012 from 6pm - 9pm at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in Grove City.  We've got lots of sweet things planned for our live auction, silent auction and raffles!  In addition to the sweet treats we've added a few Sweet Experiences to our live auction line up!  Up for grabs is a private dinner for four hosted by NFL player and former Buckeye Roy Hall at Sushi Rock!

Monica Day from NBC 4 is returning to emcee another great event!  Our goal for 2012 is to raise 20,000 meals for hungry families in Central Ohio.  I know that with your support we can meet and far exceed this goal! Your admission ticket will feed one person for one month and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank's Operation Feed Campaign! Tickets are going fast so you'll want to grab yours now if you're wanting to attend!  Click here to register. 

I hope to see you there!


Cakes For A Cause:  2012 Promo from Zug Media on Vimeo.

A Bridal Couture Affair at Camelot Cellars

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, January 17th for a Bridal Couture Affair at Camelot Cellars in the Short North.  Big Rock Little Rooster will be showcasing some of their gorgeous bridal gowns in a runway show,  Camelot Cellars will be serving wine flights and Laura's Catering will be serving delicious hors d'oeuvres!  All proceeds from the event go to Wish Upon A Wedding Ohio.

Wish Upon A Wedding is a non profit organization that grants wedding wishes to couples facing terminal illness and life altering circumstances regardless of sexual orientation.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person or $90 per couple.  Here's the link to register: http://bridalcouture.eventbrite.com/

I can't wait to see you there!

Cakes for a Cause is back and even sweeter!

You loved the silent and live auctions and raffles last year - they're all back but we've sweetened the deal for 2011!

Introducing the Sweet Victory Competition!

Five of Central Ohio's best bakers compete for your vote - they bake, you taste and vote to give one of them the taste of Sweet Victory! Winner takes all!

Tickets are $27 which include food from fantastic local caterers, cash bar and 5 tasting tickets and the Sweet Victory ballot so you can help award the Golden Spatula to your favorite baker! There might even be a special guest or two! It will be an evening of fun benefiting a great cause.

Tickets are on sale now! Click here to get yours: http://cakesforacause2011.eventbrite.com/

We can't wait to see you March 1st!

Wish Upon a Wedding Ohio's 1st Wish - Bill & Dolores

Bill and Dolores had a small wedding 40 years ago with a few friends. They promised to renew their vows with a better celebration someday. The celebration was never planned because the realities of life got in the way. Bill almost died in a car accident. Dolores was diagnosed with stage 4 metastasis breast cancer in 2008.

Dolores learned about Wish Upon A Wedding by volunteering for Making Memories. Wish Upon A Wedding is a nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Wish Upon A Wedding Ohio is granting the dream celebration for Bill and Dolores on Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. December 2nd is a special day for Bill and Dolores as it is their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple will have photography, cake and everything to make their day a dream come true. Wish Upon A Wedding would not be able to provide Bill and Dolores with their dream wedding if it was not for the generous wedding vendors in the Cleveland area.

Meet Bill & Delores

Mystic Image Video on Vimeo

Vendors that will be helping out with the event:

Cake - Sarah’s Stylish Sweets

DJ – Chagrin Valley Entertainment

Favors – Favored Occasions

Florist - Roses for Weddings

Hotel -Marriott Cleveland

Lighting - Rock the House Entertainment

Linens - Event Source

Officiant - Jeremy “Jay R” Rich of Selective Sound Entertainment

Photobooth - Shutterbooth

Photographer - Andrew Jordan

Printer – Phil Vedda & Sons

Stationer - Pastore Studio

Transportation – All Occasions Limo

Venue - Club at Key Center

Videographer - Mystic Image

Wedding Planner -Heidzillas

Stylists:
Tuxes - American Commodore Tuxedo
Veil - La Jeune Mariee
Dresses – Galleria Gowns
Jewelry – Bespoke Jewelry
Hair – Studio Chic
Handkerchiefs - Li’l Inspirations
Make Up - Beautivity

Wish Upon A Wedding Launch Party Recap

On September 15th Wish Upon A Wedding's Ohio Chapter had its official launch party at Bar Louie in the Columbus Arena District. We had so much fun mingling with all of the other wedding industry professionals who so graciously donated their time and money to this great organization. Together we raised over $600!!

With additional Meet & Greet parties in Cincinnati and Cleveland throughout the month we now have over 100 wish granters from all over Ohio. These are amazing vendors in the industry who have committed to donating their talents in order for us to grant the wishes of our Wish Upon A Wedding Brides.












photos by Sarah Gaylor Photography

A big thank you to our Columbus event sponsors!
Event Venue & Host: Bar Louie
Rentals: Event Source
Florals: Elegant Touch Events
Desserts: Mama's Cake Creations
Favors: Favored Occasions
Photo Booth: Shutterbooth
Video Production: Blue Skies
Event Photography: Sarah Gaylor Photography
Donation Box: Card Box Diva
Auction Items from: Nutur, Small Business Beanstalk, Cameron Micthell, Bloomtastic, Push Pull Fitness, Denig Jewlers

If you would like to donate or are interested in getting more involved in this cause please visit the Wish Upon A Wedding website and be sure to like us on facebook!

Food Fight 6.30

The Central Ohio Restaurant Association (CORA) has assembled a great group of restaurants for the second annual “eat out to fight hunger” event, Food Fight 6.30. Supporting Operation Feed has never been tastier: just dine out at a participating restaurant on Wednesday, June 30th. 5% of the total check will benefit Operation Feed and every dollar raised provides 2 meals for a neighbor in need. It’s that easy!

Just choose a participating restaurant and go for breakfast, lunch or dinner on June 30 (coffee breaks and happy hours count, too!)

Participating Restaurants:

The Acme Hotdog & Sausage Company

Barcelona Restaurant

basi Italia

Betty's Fine Food and Spirits

Bob Evans (All Central Ohio Locations)

The Clarmont Restaurant

DeepWood

Figlio Wood Fired Pizza (Grandview location)

Katzinger's Delicatessen

Michael O'Toole's Restaurant and Bar

MoJoe Lounge (Short North & German Village)

Mudflats Bar & Grill

pattycake bakery

Phillip's Original Coney Island

The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro

Roosters (All Central Ohio Locations)

Shawna Lee's Kitchen

Spinelli's Deli

Stauf's Coffee Roasters (Grandview)

Surly Girl Saloon

The Top Steakhouse

Vinovino Restaurant and Winebar

Vittoria Ristorante & Bar

Zeros Pizza & Carryout

On June 30th remember to join in on the Food Fight 3.60 by visiting any of the local restaurants above and 5% of your total check will be donated to Operation Feed!

Sneak Peek: Cakes For A Cause

Many of you may have heard about this fun little event I co-hosted with my very good friend of mine.

We're still tallying how much we raised but it looks like we raised enough to provide over 10,000 meals! Amazing!!

Here's a few pictures to hold you over until the full Cakes For A Cause recap post is ready...













Images courtesy of C Studios