In addition to the Wind, Rain and Snow, here are some of the highlights of this year’s convention as many traveled the harsh winter conditions in Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakota’s to join their colleagues and friends at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, MN.
Attendees remarked how important it is to gather as bakers, cake decorators, bakery owners, students, and vendors to share ideas and their successes with their industry friends.
The convention had many facets to engage participants in their learning. The Educational Sessions encompassed topics that covered cake decorating, baking topics and business matters. The baking track covered: Gluten Free Baking, Trans Fats, Artisan Breads and Frozen Dough. The business track addressed: How to Run a Bakery from an iPad, Marketing Ideas, Affordable Care Act and Social Media. There were two Hands-on sessions with a national presenter Peggy Tucker – Certified Master Sugar Artist – School of Cakeology. Participants created their own items with the guidance of an expert. There were demos on the showfloor that focused on Wedding Cake Structure, Truffles and Ganaches, Whipped Icing and Animal Print Flowers. What a great place to learn new techniques and ideas.
To read the rest of the story, please go to: Upper Midwest Bakery Association