Jay Eats Worldwide

The LA Cookie Con January 25, 2015 Pasadena Convention Center I Love Chocolate Chip Cookies and was all in when I was invited to the LA Cookie Con & Sweets Show in Pasadena. Doesn't everyone like sweets? I knew it was going to be crowded, so we got there early. Yes, it took awhile for everyone to get into the building, but I'm sure they'll work it out for the future.  First Stop was for Cake Pop sample from Albert's Petite Sweets. He had some beautiful samples on display at his booth.  What's a sweets show without cupcakes?  Yup, I agree! See What Jay Eats... So...the next stop was the Keurig booth, the choice of coffee or tea, AND hot or cold.  Too many decisions, but thankfully some coffee. Let's look at the baking contest entries  Amazing cakes and cookies...  Hard to believe that these are cakes.  Almost too good to eat. ALMOST! ...

The ice sculpture dispensing champagne Thanks to my friend Erin ( @DatingAdviceGirl ), I was invited to the Inaugural Crave Expo at The Mark of Events in Los Angeles. Event founders, Jacob Lee, Peter Paik, and Martin Kim, wanted to create a one stop shop for catering needs. I've been to a lot of food shows, both trade and various  food & wine events,  as both an attendee and exhibitor/chef. I guess I wasn't expecting a lot of soon-to-be brides in attendance, but it makes perfect sense.  Just as what the founders wanted to create, a one stop shop for catering and event services. As I arrived, Lawry's Catering was the first vendor I came across. Having catered with them at  a few events (and also as an attendee), they do a professional job outside of the re staurant  environment and of course their food is very good too. See What Jay Eats... Cucumber Canapes with Salmon and Dill from Lawry's Catering ...

Every May I look forward to 3 events: My birthday, the Indianapolis 500 and the Kentucky Derby. The Derby and my birthday are sometimes on the same day, but not this year. 138th Running of the Kentucky Derby The Mint Julep is must have at the Kentucky Derby So, I'm looking for a good one in Southern California Found One! Mint Julep A bourbon mint cake with Kentucky bourbon and creme de menthe frosting Now this is a Mint Julep! Great mint flavor in the frosting with a bourbon kick in the cake... No, I'm not at Churchill Downs, I'm in Glendale! At Goodie Girls The Winner of Season 3 "Kentucky Derby" Cupcake Wars I wanted to try the Winning Derby cupcakes and here they are... Short Stack "The Famous Blueberry Pancake Cupcake" A Buttermilk cake and fresh blueberry filling with a maple french butter cream frosting This was my favorite one Great pancake flavor and...