January is National Pie Month

 Not only is Birmingham Bake & Cook Company your 1-stop shopping for
 all pie essentials, it's also the home of our 3rd Annual National
 Pie Day Pie Contest and Fundraiser!

  An event to honor National Pie Month, all of you amazing Birmingham pie bakers, and the Ronald McDonald House of Birmingham, the focus of this year's National Pie Day fundraising efforts.

 Date and Time: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Birmingham Bake & Cook Company
5291 Valleydale Road · Birmingham, Alabama 35242 · 205-980-3661 · www.bakeandcookco.com

 4 Pie Categories! Fruit · Fruit / Nut or Nut only · Cream/Custard/Icebox · 
Semi-Homemade (calling all crust-o-phobics ~ I feel your pain ... store-bought crusts allowed)
Each category will have a 1st Place Prize Winner; the winner of each category will be eligible for the Grand Prize.

 Contest Guidelines (all common-sense stuff!)

 You may enter as many categories as desired, but only 1 pie per category. Contestants must bring 2 of the same pies: the first pie will be for the Judge's voting and the People's Choice Award voting. The second pie will be donated to The Ronald McDonald House of Birmingham. Recipes are appreciated, but not required. Dessert pies only - no cobblers, crisps, or tarts. Pies should be of a dessert-type - no savory, main dish pies. Pie sizes may range in size from 8" - 10" - you're in charge. Pies for judging may be baked in any pie plate you desire. Please identify your pie plate on the underside with your name and phone number, so that we can easily return the pie plates to their rightful owners. Pies for your Ronald McDonald House donation must be baked in a disposable pie plate ~ one that does not need to be returned to you.

 We are offering complimentary 9" x 9" x 3" pie boxes for everyone! Pies should be submitted covered and at the proper temperature. Pies must be delivered to Birmingham Bake & Cook Company between the hours of 9:30-11:00 AM on the morning of the contest. Registration fees will be collected at the time the pie is dropped off. Winner must be present. Even if you're not submitting a pie, come anyway and be part of the festivities -  You'll get to vote for the People's Choice Award winning pie!

 Registration Information

 The registration fee is $10.00 per category entered (cash only, please). Birmingham Bake & Cook Company will match the total dollar amount and 100% of these monies will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Birmingham. To register, please e-mail info@bakeandcookco.com or call 205-980-3661; we will e-mail you a registration form to fill out and return. Registration must be completed on or before Friday, January 20th at noon. Registration fees will be collected when your pie is dropped off.

 Our Generous Sponsors!

Emile Henry USA · Harold Import Company, Inc. · Le Creuset of America · RSVP, Inc. · Magic Thin · Fat Daddio's · Joseph Joseph · Vic Firth Rolling Pins
 Birmingham Bake & Cook Company will sponsor the Grand Prize and the People's Choice Award Prize.

Criteria

Overall Appearance/Aroma ~ How great does it look? How does it "do" when sliced? Crust: Flavor/Texture ~ Flaky? Tender? Cooked Through? Does it go with the filling? Filling ~ Overall Taste and Texture! Classic v. Creative?

 

 Our Esteemed Panel of Judges!

Patricia Craft, Avid Pie Lover and Development Manager, Ronald McDonald House of Birmingham www.rmhca.org

 Chef Antony Osborne, Academic Dean, CULINARD, the Culinary Institute at Virginia College, Birmingham www.culinard.com

Becky Satterfield, Pastry Chef and Proprietor, Satterfield's Restaurant www.satterfieldsrestaurant.com

Scott Jones, JONES IS HUNGRY www.jonesishungry.com

Rebecca Touliatos, Executive Chef, Hoffman Media www.hoffmanmedia.com

 

Happy Holidays from the Ronald McDonald House!

Go to https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/DCHFoundation/OnlineGiving.html

Enter in donor information.

 

Under the question: "*If your gift is NOT in support of an event, please select how you would like us to use your donation", please scroll down and select "Ronald McDonald/Nick's Kids Fundraiser".

 Securely submit your donation, and make a huge difference in the lives of our pediatric patients.