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north bakery wins RI Food Fights The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown 2014

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
north bakery's Kelly Dull with Santa Claus

north bakery’s Kelly Dull with Santa Claus

The final Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2014, The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown, was held this past Sunday, December 7th at Fête in Providence. Ten area bakeries specializing in cookies and sweet treats competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of five culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Four trophies, created by Ahlers Designs, were awarded to the winners.

According to judges Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, Chef Jennifer Luxmoore of Sin, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, previous two-time Cookie Smackdown winner Katrin Wingels Schnippering of Eye Cookies and David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, first place went to north bakery for their chocolate chip cookie. There was a tie for second place between Julians and Bake.Eat.Love. The Lila Delman Peoples’ Choice Award went to Julians. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Michaela Johnson of “The Rhode Show” entertainingly hosted the event.

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Cox Local Video: Cupcake Championship Winner Crowned

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian

The first Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2014, the Great Cupcake Championship, was held March 9th at Fête in Providence. Thirteen area bakers specializing in cupcakes competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of six culinary judges, which included Eat Drink RI‘s David Dadekian, along with competing for the People’s Choice. According to judges, Dadekian, Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods, Shawna Lawton of Project Undercover, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Julius Searight of Food4Good and Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, first place went to The CupCAKE Contessas for their Mexican hot chocolate cupcake.

Judges’ second place went to new competitor, Patticakes of Wakefield, for their Sweet Corn cupcake. People’s Choice was awarded to Woonsocket’s Under the Olive Tree, for their Nutty Monkey cupcake. It is Under the Olive Tree’s second win in the People’s Choice category after taking it at The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown in December. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

Cox Presents Eat Drink RI with David Dadekian is a video series produced by Cox Sports Online to showcase the vibrant and friendly food community in the Rhode Island area. Check out coxsportsonline.com for more local programming.

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The CupCAKE Contessas Win Rhode Island Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2014

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
The CupCAKE Contessas, Marylee Dixon (left) and Karianne Polak (right), 1st Place Winners of RI Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2014

The CupCAKE Contessas, Marylee Dixon (left) and Karianne Polak (right), 1st Place Winners of RI Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2014

The first Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2014, the Great Cupcake Championship, was held this past Sunday, March 9th at Fête in Providence. Thirteen area bakers specializing in cupcakes competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of six culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three trophies, created by Ahlers Designs, were awarded to the winners.

According to judges, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, Jan Dane of Stock Culinary Goods, Shawna Lawton of Project Undercover, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Julius Searight of Food4Good and Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, first place went to The CupCAKE Contessas for their Mexican hot chocolate cupcake. Judges’ second place went to new competitor, Patticakes of Wakefield, for their Sweet Corn cupcake. People’s Choice was awarded to Woonsocket’s Under the Olive Tree, for their Nutty Monkey cupcake. It is Under the Olive Tree’s second win in the People’s Choice category after taking it at The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown in December. Congratulations to all the winners.

The CupCAKE Contessas winning entry, a Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcake

The CupCAKE Contessas winning entry, a Mexican Hot Chocolate cupcake

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

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Ellie’s Bakery Wins Rhode Island Food Fights The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown 2013

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Eye Cookies "Baking Bad" cookie

Eye Cookies “Baking Bad” cookie

The fourth Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2013, The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown, was held this past Sunday, December 8th at Fête in Providence. Eleven area restaurants specializing in cookies and sweet treats competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of four culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three trophies, created by Ahlers Designs, were awarded to the winners, along with gift cards donated by Whole Foods Market Providence.

According to judges Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, Shawna Lawton of Whole Foods Market, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande and David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, first place went to Ellie’s Bakery of Providence for their lime glazed sugar cookie. A very close second place went to last year’s champion, Eye Cookies of Barrington, for their “Baking Bad” cookie. People’s Choice was awarded to Woonsocket’s own Under the Olive Tree. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike “Dink Martindale” Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

Winners of The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown, Ellie's Bakery. Holding trophy is Ellie's baker Danielle Lowe, to her left is owner Ellen Slattery with her two children (and Santa!), to the right are Pastry Chef Melissa Denmark and judges Chefs Andrew Shotts and Maria Meza

Winners of The Spectacular Cookie Smackdown, Ellie’s Bakery. Holding trophy is Ellie’s baker Danielle Lowe, to her left is owner Ellen Slattery with her two children (and Santa!), to the right are Pastry Chef Melissa Denmark and judges Chefs Andrew Shotts and Maria Meza

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