Breaking the Mould

Prior to actually visiting the US, my overriding impression of the country was essentially formed by what I’d seen on telly. Growing up with Dallas, Loveboat and Michael Knight, I knew that it was a country of big hair, talking cars and camp high drama.

But before I got enthralled by Sue Ellen’s ability to knock them back, it was the Little House on the Prairie that had me glued to the box. Many afternoons were spent running down the nearby hill, arms flailing in the air, reenacting the opening credits. (I didn’t grow up in a very happening town, okay?)

What really got my attention, however, were the scenes showing country fairs with show ponies, prize pumpkins and pie contests. Oh, the excitement and competitiveness of it all! And if that kind of thing floats your boat, then Duduá’s fantasy cake contest is back on Saturday.

No ponies, but cakes in all shapes and forms. Bring your own creation, if bakery is your thing, or just sample the efforts of others. Creativity beats tastiness in the rule book, though, so like Bobby, the prettiest could well be the dullest too.

2º Concurso de Pasteles de Fantasía
16-19h Saturday October 25
Convent de Sant Agustí, Comerç 36, Born. Free

by AAl