Dartmouth Not Your Average Joe’s taking part in 20th Annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
Area diners may enjoy dessert for one week while also helping fight breast cancer during Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer from May 6 through Mother’s Day on May 12.
Restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries, cafés and ice cream shops throughout Massachusetts will participate in this year’s 20th annual Boston Bakes, including Not Your Average Joe’s in Dartmouth.
Establishments have the option to designate all sales of one specific dessert or 50 percent of proceeds from their entire dessert menu to support breast cancer care and research. Proceeds raised will benefit the nonprofit breast cancer organization Bakes for Breast Cancer which will support the research of Dr. Rachel Freedman at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Freedman’s clinical trials will focus on treatment for older breast cancer patients, an area of research that has been vastly under subsidized.
Twenty years ago, Carol Sneider, founder and president of Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, set out to create a simple event so that anyone could make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
“What began with 42 pastry chefs committed to donating their culinary creations to raise money for breast cancer research, has grown to over 200 of Boston’s favorite dining spots and shops participating in our annual event,” said Sneider. “During one week, anyone can help raise much needed funds simply by ordering dessert or purchasing a sweet at one of our participating locations throughout Massachusetts – it’s that easy.”
Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1,500,000.
This year’s event will be dedicated to the memory of Cristina Moniz-Baltatzidis, a friend and longtime supporter of Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer.
For more information, a list of participating establishments, or to learn more about how to become involved in Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, visit www.bostonbakesforbreastcancer.org.
Dessert lovers can also visit http://www.bakesforbreastcancer.org/get-involved/shop/ and have a sweet treat delivered.
ACUSHNET GRANGE IS LOOKING FOR BAKERS
The Acushnet Grange is holding an Agricultural Fair on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be two baking contests. Children age 8-13 can enter a dozen cookies of any flavor and there can be nuts, candies or fruits added. Contestants age 14 and older (including adults) may enter a 2-crust pie. All items must be homemade and no mixes or premade crust or cookies. Pies baked in nonreturnable pie plate, cookies on paper plate and both covered in plastic wrap.
All entries must have the recipe with the baked good. Items must be received at the Grange hall, 1121 Main Street between 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Items will be judged and prizes given to the top three winners. If you would like to register ahead of time, email grangemacs@cornerstone@comcast.net or call 508-763-2795.
2019 ROTAFEST FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL COMING UP
On Thursday, May 9, The Rotary Club of New Bedford is hosting the Rotafest 2019 Food & Wine Festival from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Seaport Inn & Marina, 110 Middle St., Fairhaven.
The event features food from 17 area restaurants, wine tastings, auctions, raffles and music by DJ Johnny Angel.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by contacting Cheryl Barrett at 774-930-3806, or at the door.