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Fifth Annual Dessert First
February 13, 2005
Project Open Hand's Fifth Annual Dessert First held at One Market Pavilion on February 13, 2005 was an overwhelming success.
Over 400 guests enjoyed decadent desserts prepared by 14 of the finest pastry chefs in the Bay Area, and the event raised $24,000 for
Project Open Hand's meal and nutrition services.
The event also featured a live dessert auction.
Here are some images from the event. Click on any image for a larger version.
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A view of the decadent chocolate desserts prepared by Nancy Pitta of Boulevard. |
A view of the lovely desserts prepared by Elizabeth Falkner of Citizen Cake. |
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A view of the gorgeous chocolate wedding cake prepared by
Jill Branch of Branching Out (left). Mimi Young from Scala's Bistro auctions is on the right. |
Anne Blanchard of Grand Cafe puts the final touches on her desserts. |
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Patti Dellamonica-Bauler (center) of One Market Restaurant displays her dessert as
Sherry Brown of 96.5 KOIT (left) auctions it off. Dessert First founder Salina Rubio is on the right. |
A view of some of the lovely desserts that were auctioned off at the event. |
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A view of the delectable hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Mike Broman-Coggins of Project Open hand. |
Director of Special Events Joy Iwasa presents Executive Director Tom Nolan
a birthday cake prepared by Dessert First founder Salina Rubio (right). Board Chair Peter Scott is on the left. |
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Director of Special Events, at (415) 447-2416 or email events@openhand.org.
