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The 633rd Force Support Squadron held an Independence Day-themed Cupcake Challenge July 3 at the Langley Air Force Base, Va., Crossbow Dining Facility.
The competition, modeled after the television series “Cupcake Wars” which airs on the Food Network, was open to all members of the 633rd FSS. Participants were given two hours to bake and decorate one dozen each of two different flavors of cupcakes, which had to represent the Independence Day theme. The cupcakes would then be judged on taste, presentation and originality.
"We host the event every six months as a morale-boosting event," said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julie Nix, 633rd FSS Crossbow Dining Facility assistant manager. "It brings everyone together to show support and showcase talents."
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Udave, 633rd FSS chef, seized the opportunity to display his baking abilities. Having baked for the first time in a 633rd FSS Cupcake Challenge held last year, Udave knew that participating a second time would be exciting and rewarding.
"I really loved baking at the last challenge and realized that I had a real knack for it,” said Udave. “I decided I wanted to be recognized for my talent, and this was a great opportunity to work with my team to do that."
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kady Pauley, 633rd FSS sustainment services flight commander and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Emily Combest, 633rd FSS sustainment services deputy flight commander, also enjoyed the event for its social aspects. They used their creativity to create rocket-inspired and red, white and blue cupcakes.
When the time for baking came to an end, the teams brought their finished cupcake platters to the judges. Along with a crowd of spectators from the 633rd FSS, the teams waited patiently as the judging began.
Having made their cupcakes and the majority of the decorations from scratch, it was clear Pauley and Combest’s hard work and passion paid off – they were announced as the winners.
While taking best in show was a rewarding achievement for Pauley and Combest, Pauley said the event held a deeper significance.
"We just wanted to bake with the airmen," said Pauley. "It wasn’t about winning – it was more about building camaraderie with our Airmen and seeing what they do on a daily basis."
| Date Taken: | 07.03.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 07.10.2013 12:50 |
| Story ID: | 109984 |
| Location: | LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VA. , VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 99 |
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