Just recently, I was involved in a baking competition organized by the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) hosted at Berjaya University College of Hospitality. It's in conjunction with the "Raya Fiesta", which saw celebrity chef Anuar Draman showcase his delicious array of California Raisins bakery and dessert creations.
 |
| California Raisins "Raya Fiesta" @ Berjaya University College of Hospitality |
Now I'm not an experienced cook, or baker for that matter, but it was with great excitement that I went for this event. My first foray into baking some muffins. Anyway, the event is aimed to create awareness on nutrition, and versatilities of using California Raisins in a variety of pastries and desserts. Raisins are perfect for home cooked meals, especially to be used for buka puasa this Ramadan.
 |
| Raisins, and more raisins |
 |
| California Raisins, the healthy snack |
During the event, before our bloggers baking competition began, we were introduced to celebrity chef Anuar Draman, where he shared his tips and recipes to make some very wholesome and tasty baking creations. Chef Anuar Draman's creation that morning include the delectable California Raisin Almond Puff, California Raisin Chocolate Layer Steamed Cake, Walnut California Raisin Cookies, and a couple more yummy bites.
 |
| and we're all set to bake, after a quick shot with the mascot and face of California Raisin |
After the chef's demonstration, we went off with our paired blogger to kick start the baking competition. It was a pit of skills, one which I obviously did not have, but I do have a recipe which together with the partner of the day, we managed to produce our masterpiece, the California Raisin Mufins! Check out some of the photos taken during our baking competition.
 |
| A rather unflattering angle of me at work |
 |
| It's time to bake these babies |
 |
| Voila! Our end creation, the California Raisin Muffins |
There were multiple teams of bloggers each with their creations, hustling and bustling in the big kitchen trying to complete their creations within the allocated time. I was just glad my muffins came out good, without being underbaked, nor overbaked. The judges were very critical too, of each and every baked offerings.
 |
| Let the judging begin |
 |
| We didn't win, but hey, it was all good fun |
 |
| One for the album |
It was indeed a fun and memorable experience, where we enjoyed baking our creations, all thanks to California Raisins. Each of our masterpieces had these raisins incorporated into its recipe, one way or the other. The California Raisins "Raya Fiesta" @ Berjaya University College of Hospitality was a success, and here's to more of these events organized in the near future!
A must-have for our Sarawak's own daging masak hitam.
ReplyDeleteOh great event! Love raisins as my snacks.
ReplyDeleteLigo raisins! All time childhood's favourite snacks for the 80s & 90s babies!
ReplyDeleteLove raisins! But can't bake coz never touch it for years already
ReplyDeleteI remember eating lots of this when I was younger. The mascot looks so creepy though. XD
ReplyDeleteI love raisin - my all time snacks! Too bad the Ligo raisins market price is getting higher and higher >.<
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you joined this competition! Life experiences wins you a lot more of what you need...really.. ^^
ReplyDeleteRaisins are good. Usually i like to add them to my oat porridge, make it taste better ;)
ReplyDeletechef Isaac, what were you and Ivy doing with the muffin batter? LOL Was it really thick until it's hard to stir?
ReplyDeletewhoa not bad wor!! lai give me the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteSeems very 'gan jiong' while making the batter. xD
ReplyDeletelooks more than delicious!! :)
ReplyDeletei love raisin but i cant bake well..good job you too..
ReplyDeleteLooks like a helluva fun event.. I know I love raisins and have encouraged my kids to eat them too... congrats to the winners.... wish I could have tasted those dishes...
ReplyDeleteI love raisin~ I always have it as my snacks~
ReplyDeleteYou guys enjoyed so much during the event~
It was definitely a good experience to try out baking and join this competition! Raisin can have many range of baking style =D Kudos to both of you!
ReplyDeleteThe raisin had recall my childhood, my bro and sis love it so so much. They will get one pack of this everyweek.
ReplyDeleteIts a nice experience ya ~ I want to try to do so..I like to eat raisin muffin..Can you do some for me??haha
ReplyDeleteI live raisin a lot! Okay.. Now i am craving for it... :\
ReplyDeleteFun event! Baking in group leads to great bonding. The raisins will taste very nice in the cakes.
ReplyDeleteit's ok didn't win, the experience of it sure looks fun now can bake for the kids too
ReplyDeleteCalifornia raisins is always my favourite brand of raisins. Been eat it since I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteCraving for our banana raisin muffins, will bake more in future :)
ReplyDeleteYou can start baking for the kids after this Isaac. Another title to your belt.
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely a memorable experience. Interesting how we can incorporate raisins into many dishes
ReplyDeleteNever know you can make muffin. Ivy look so excited in the picture.
ReplyDeleteWaaa... Isaac can cook also. Pls make some cupcakes this Christmas can ah.
ReplyDelete