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Lark Pastry Chef to Complete in Cookie Gala to Benefit Girl Scouts
Deno Challon must use Girl Scout cookies in dessert competition.
Deno Challon of in West Bloomfield knows chocolate. In fact, he not only knows chocolate, he knows cookies, too. He is the head pastry chef at the high-end restaurant.
Challon is working with Birmingham-based Girl Scout Troop #43751 to prepare for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan’s third annual Cookie Gala.
The Gala brings together chefs from across Michigan to raise money for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Each chef is asked to prepare a secret entry that uses an assigned Girl Scout cookie as a key ingredient.
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He is planning a gourmet chocolate bark, involving milk and dark chocolate, pretzels, and Girl Scout cookie Lemon Chalet Cremes.
“I love participating in the Cookie Gala because it’s a great opportunity for chefs to think outside the box and help a great cause,” said Challon. “It’s always an honor to work with the Girl Scouts and a lot of time went into preparing this recipe for the event.”
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Challon is competing with chefs from 13 other restaurants and bakeries for the Cookie Gala awards: People’s Choice, Presenting Sponsor, Judges’ Choice, Girls’ Choice, and CEO’s Choice.
The event will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. March 30 at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in downtown Detroit. Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan.
