Coastal Cooking with Chef Michael Hutchings

Wedding Cake by Christine Dahl

 Sugar, spice and everything nice, that's what wedding cakes are made of

Chef Christine Dahl, Christine Dahl Pastries, makes amazing cakes. What fantasies she spins from eggs, flour, sugar, butter and colors. The wedding season is in full swing and Chef Dahl creates up to eight of these masterpieces every week, no two being the same.

Not just a pretty face, these cakes have flavor. Crafted from butter creams, fresh fruit curds, bittersweet chocolate mousses and a bounty of fresh fruits, these creations are a joy to eat. As the consummate artist, Chef Christine personally installs each cake and arranges the floral decorations with the eye of an artist. My favorite is devil's food cake, chocolate ganache and raspberries with a white veil of fondat icing. Chef Dahl can be reached at 805 569-5889

Chef Michael Hutchings

Michael's Catering

Santa Barbara, CA

Wedding at the Montecito Country Club



Elegant Hope Ranch Wedding for One Hundred and Eighty Guests

Girls Inc. Fundraiser

We are delighted to be part of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria 2011 "A Taste for Carpinteria" garden party and auction. Local wineries, chefs and restaurants will be offering delicious tastes of their specialties. Come and support this important organization that empowers young girls.

Chef Michael Hutchings

A Taste for Carpinteria

Sunday, October 16th, 2011
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $50 per person

805 684-6364 for information

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Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is hosting its 15th Annual “A Taste for Carpinteria” Sunday October 16th 2011 from 1pm-4pm at 5315 Foothill Road, Carpinteria CA 93013.

A Taste for Carpinteria is a major fund-raising event for Girls Inc. Carpinteria. Last year, over 500 participants, vendors and sponsors came together to celebrate and support STRONG, SMART, BOLD girls and young women of the Carpinteria Valley. This year, renown Chef, Michael Hutchings will lead a group of local restaurants who will serve delectable and tantalizing tastes of their delicious culinary creations along with wine from local vineyards and our own local brewery will be featured, while guests peruse the silent and live auctions selections which will include incredible items such as a 2 hour sunset cruise for you and up to 147 of your closest friends aboard the beautiful Condor Express.

This favorite and fun event benefits local girls and young women ages 5 to 19 by providing funding for essential programs that empower them to realize their potential, gain confidence, learn new skills and exchange ideas in a safe, friendly and fun environment.

About Girls Inc.

"Girls Incorporated® is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With local roots dating to 1864 and national status since 1945, Girls Inc. has responded to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights. We provide programs for girls 6 to 18 years old that focus on science, math, and technology; health and sexuality; economic and financial literacy; sports skills; leadership and advocacy; and media literacy."