(WEST CHESTER, PA – March 30, 2022): On March 28, Chester County Community Foundation supporters converged at the Chester County Food Bank in Exton to sample the best-of-the-best created by Chester County’s finest dessert chefs at Sweet Charity. Attendees had the opportunity to sample twelve delicious desserts while celebrating legacy philanthropy with the Community Foundation.
The chefs held nothing back for this prestigious competition. The professional culinary judges awarded “Best Dessert” to the Culinary Students of Delaware County Community College for their Choco Orange Brûlée Slice. “Most Creative” was awarded to The Master’s Baker for their Berry Crunchy Bubbles and “Healthiest Dessert” was awarded to Robert Ryan Catering & Design for their Apple Bourbon Parfait with Sweet Quinoa Crunch. The panel of judges included Albert Lauber, Neuchatel Chocolates; Dee Rogevich, PA Restaurant & Lodging Association; and Nupur Kundalia, Chocolate Therapy. Guests voted the Chocolate Toffee Saltine Cookie created by Arianna’s Gourmet Café as their favorite in the “Popular Vote” category.
The Community Foundation thanks all of the Sweet Charity dessert competitors for their time and talent: Arianna’s Gourmet Café, Buttercup Baking Co., Cakes & Candies by Maryellen, Cookie Dope, Delaware County Community College, Dragonfly Catering, John Serock Catering, New Street Catering, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Robert Ryan Catering & Design, The Master’s Baker, and Whitford Country Club.
Chester County Community Foundation Chair of the Board, Winnie Moran Sebastian, Esq., CPA noted, “Sweet Charity was an amazing event this year, connecting the community together through our love of philanthropy and delicious desserts! We gathered members of the community, philanthropists, business colleagues, and friends to share our mission: connecting people who care with causes that matter in a mission focused venue. We appreciate all of the excellent restaurants and caterers who donated their time, energy, and delectable desserts. We also want to thank our host, the Chester County Food Bank, as well as our patrons, sponsors, volunteers, and vendors who helped make the evening a night to remember.”
For more details about Sweet Charity or the Chester County Community Foundation’s philanthropic programs, call (610) 696-8211 or visit www.chescocf.org.
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About the Chester County Community Foundation
Headquartered in West Chester’s Lincoln Building, the Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter so their legacy philanthropy makes a difference now and forever. The Community Foundation holds nearly $100 million in trust and annually awards $6+ million in grants and scholarships. To learn more about the Community Foundation, visit www.chescocf.org.
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