Love's Labour's Found - With Intricacy, Inspiration
Published 04.04.2016
– Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/editor-One College Avenue
A cake by Brittany L. Mink, of Allentown, shows a variety of techniques.
A carefully piped phrase
Stenciling is among the skills used by Hannah D. Runtas, of Williamsport.
A hand-lettered hope for a newlywed couple
Cory R. Smith, of Brick, N.J., makes a cake appropriate for any beach wedding.
Edible sandcastle details
Hannah L. Kegerreis, of Pittsburgh, contributes a cake filled with ruffles and roses.
A painted purple rose adds delicate detail.
For the lovebirds, a fun cake by Krista A. Swinehart, of Northumberland
Birds of a feather, molded by Krista A. Swinehart
Delicate red roses and skilled piping work earn third place for a cake by Christina M. Ohlin, of Dillsburg.
The work of a steady hand
A cake by Kasey M. Powell, of Mount Union, honors her Celtic heritage.
“I Do” … the topping on a cake that explores the phases of a relationship.
A cake by Jeffrey L. Bretz, of Quakertown, combines words, visuals and skilled technique.
A cake by Courtney K. Brown, of Hanover, combines a variety of piping techniques.
Romantic red roses and hand-piped details
Victoria R. Krauter’s scalloped piping required patience and perseverance. Krauter is from Royersford.
Icing roses cascade over the cake of Lauren A. Stehman, of Elliottsburg.
A hand-molded peacock tops the second-place cake, made by Chyna M. Profeta, of Williamsport.
The fourth-place cake of Seriana A. Nitcznski, of Dushore, seems to defy gravity.
The graceful handiwork of Jacqueline Lyden, of Kunkletown
Hand-piped details
Competition judges check the quality of a student’s work. From left: Kim Morrison, Samantha Gundlach and Sue L. Mayer.
Handmade peacock feathers enhance a cake’s elegance.
Almost paper-thin rose petals show skill.
Delicate white peonies jump off a blue “lace” background.
The first-place finisher, by Amanda R. D’Apuzzo, of Morganville, N.J.
Contest judge Samantha Gundlach offers feedback to student Jeffrey L. Bretz, of Quakertown.
At the contest’s conclusion, students and judges gather among their handiwork.
Chefs Todd M. Keeley (left) and Charles R. Niedermyer, instructors of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts, congratulate students.