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Cupcake Wars

Friday, August 3, 2012

Sweet Taste of Victory: Man's Cupcakes Win the War

Laboda wins 2nd Annual Cupcake Wars at Hillcrest Hospital

Everyone at Hillcrest Hospital knows Shawn Laboda is an organized guy, keeping all the equipment in its right place and in top shape in the surgical ward. And while many knew he was pretty handy in the kitchen, they might not have realized just how good he really is when it comes to the fine art of cupcake making. After his “Shawn S’mores” won the Second Annual Cupcake Wars in a field of 35 contenders Thursday, they certainly know now. Better yet, Laboda’s fine goodies led the way in helping benefit the American Heart Association through the sale of each cupcake for around $2.50. Prizes were awarded to the best cupcake in each of five categories, but Laboda, a surgical materials technician at Hillcrest, picked up the $50 cash prize for the…

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Battle of the Cupcakes at Hillcrest Hospital Today

Second Annual Cupcake Wars to benefit American Heart Association

In probably the sweetest battle you’ll ever see – or perhaps the tastiest  – Hillcrest Hospital will host the Second Annual Cupcake Wars from 9:30-11:30 a.m. today in the hospital’s atrium to benefit the American Heart Association. The event, which is free and open to the public, has more than 40 entries in several competitive categories going for the title “Best Cupcake” in Northeast Ohio. The categories include Heart-Healthy, Specialty, Youth (ages 8-16), Anything Goes and Professional. Prizes will be awarded to the best cupcake in each category and a $50 cash prize will be awarded to the overall "Best in Show" cupcake.  The winners will be announced at about 11:30 a.m. Cupcakes can be purchased throughout the competition. Celebrity …

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