The Inn Crowd, hosted by Craig Case and Chef Michael Hutchings, is delighted to share an episode at the gala event "Fun with the Force." The event was organized by The Santa Barbara Police Foundation. The foundation is a support group for the local police force. Many of our Inn Crowd veterans were at the event including Police Chief Luhnow, Joyce Farr, Arlene Montesano, Ursula Nesbitt. This is our third year at this event and we are delighted to mention that the special auction-dinner we have donated each year has raised over $150,000 to date for the foundation. On that count, I was delighted and surprised to receive a special recognition for our efforts.
I decided to prepare mini desserts for the evenings offering. More properly called petits fours, we made about 3,000 delicious sweets.The menu included cheesecake, earthquake bites, Linzer torts, mixed nut bars, coconut macarons and raspberry tarts. We prepared some 3,000 pastries for the 600 plus guests and went home empty!
View us on The Inn Crowd Saturdays at 6:30 on ABC affiliate KEY channel 3. Please note that the airtime may vary as late as 9:30 during the football season. You may view the show online at the Santa Barbara News Press. Look to the right side of the web page for a link to the show. YTS Digital Films filmed and directed this show. Put on your apron, grab your whisk, fire up the oven and get on your apron. I'll provide the recipes, the rest is up to you. See you in the kitchen. May the Fun with the Force be with you.
Tastefully,
Chef Michael Hutchings