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Bakers in the Border region are not just creators; they are innovators who bring warmth and creativity to our communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Snowflake Rising Star Bake-Off competition is designed to recognize and support these emerging talents who are ready to lead the next wave of baking excellence in Border Kei. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Saturday, 31 August, the top 10 finalists, chosen from 152 entries, will showcase their cake-baking skills in an exciting bake-off from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Blue Ribbon Hospitality & Cookery School of Excellence, East London. These stars will compete for nearly R150 000 in prizes, including cash grants, business toolkits, PR coverage, and Snowflake stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These top 10 finalists are:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Busisiwe Sogoni<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Tina Matshabane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Zikhona Mazwi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Tayla de Coning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Alungile Mjoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Jenna Ernstzen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Desiree Ryding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Claudia Everitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Chad Goldstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Chaunce Mardon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snowflake, in partnership with the Border Kei Chamber of Commerce and supported by local culinary institutions such as the Blue Ribbon Hospitality & Cookery School of Excellence, is on a mission to empower bakers and cooks to create \u201cmagic\u201d in their kitchens, creating simply irresistible baked goods for every occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This partnership aims to help and grow local baking businesses, providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is more than just a competition; it\u2019s a chance for local bakers to gain recognition, support, and opportunities to grow their businesses. A panel of expert judges will choose the top three winners, who will be announced at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the Snowflake Rising Stars competition, visit www.snowflake.co.za. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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