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03/07/13The Tiny Temptations Cake CompetitionSweet Genius? Last Sunday, local sweet geniuses Rodney Diehl (Williamsburg Lodge), Dawn Eskins (Carolina Cupcakery), Mike Farrell (Still Worldy Eclectic Tapas), Carla Hesseltine (Just Cupcakes) and Roshuni Samuel (The Founders In and Spa) competed in the Tiny Temptations Cake Competition at the Mid-Atlantic Home and Garden Show. Sponsored by the Culinary Institute of Virginia and Hampton Roads Magazine, these baking experts impressed us with the creativity they showed in light of confectious challenge. We were delighted to have Food Network's Chef Ron Ben-Israel of Sweet Genius and HGTV's John Gidding of Curb Appeal as our celebrity judges, led by our very own HRM food editor, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton. |
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01/24/13Vista VolunteersPhotos by David Uhrin. Moved by the charitable spirit of the Christmas season, VistaGraphics, Inc.--Hampton Roads Magazine's publisher--was inspired to give back to the community last month. Given our publisher, Randy Thompson’s affinity for the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center, the company collectively decided to dedicate our time there. Founded in 1986, the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center serves the Hampton Roads community by providing a safe shelter and warm, wholesome meals, as well as education and mentorship to those in crisis, battling drug or alcohol addiction. Since its inception, the JCOC has served over half a million meals to those in need, and VistaGraphics was humbled to contribute to that service. On January 3, we prepared a dinner of red chili,... |
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10/25/12It's Date Night!On Thursday, October 11, the Culinary Institute of Virginia in Norfolk hosted our Sensational Singles Date Night. Our Singles and their bidders were treated to a special Casual Gourmet class where they learned how to make a romantic meal for two.Chef Troy Camacho explained that because our participants would be cooking for their dates, the cooking portions were smaller and the environment would be more intimate. The class was perfect, since the culinary skills of our Singles varied from PB&J to risotto and seared scallops. The Singles and their dates were able to work at their own pace and share the meal together when they finished. The menu consisted of an exceptional chicken scaloppini dish, grilled asparagus wrapped with Prosciutto and roasted new potatoes. ... |
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10/19/12Sensational Singles Soiree 2012On October 4, 2012, HRM threw our annual Sensational Singles Soiree at Guadalajara Town Center. The Singles came dressed to the nines, the turnout was impressive, and as a result, we were able to raise $5000 for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. A special thanks to all who were involved, most especially to Guad's, the Culinary Institute of Virginia, our Sensational Singles. View photos from the event below. |
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08/24/12Sensational, Single and Ready to Mingle!Each year before our photo shoot and auction, we organize a mingling event for the 20 Sensational Singles to get to know one another and for them to get to know us a little, too. This year’s mingle was held at Catch 31, Virginia Beach’s trendy Fish House and Bar. After learning some names, enjoying some cocktails and mingling to our hearts’ content, we headed up to Sky Bar to go over some final details and, most importantly, to feel fabulous in our VIP section. Timeline of Events (Times are estimated and events are recorded as remembered) 5:30 Angela, My and Pam arrive at Catch and, after locating our reserved table, begin setting up. 5:32 After stacking our model release forms on the table and spreading out several issues of last year’s... |
