At the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2, which was co-sponsored by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce as part of their holiday luncheon, a festive crowd of chamber members and friends met for lunch and sweet treats at the San Francisco Theological Seminary.    Eight entries were submitted to the bake-off, ranging from holiday sweets like Viennese almond crescents and gingerbread to traditional American desserts like apple pie and chocolate chip cookies.    The three judges, San Anselmo Mayor Barbara Thornton, San Anselmo Chief of Police Charles Maynard and Fairfax Mayor Larry …

In preparation for the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2, we've asked local chefs to share their favorite dessert recipes. Send in your favorite holiday dessert recipes to kellyd@patch.com. Here, chef Luis Carrillo of Iron Springs Pub and Brewery shares with us his lighter-than-air Chocolate Banana Cream Pie recipe. For 14 years, Chef Luis, as he likes to be called, worked his way through the ranks with the Lark Creek Restaurant Group and honed his craft with noted Bay Area chefs. He spent five years as sous chef with the Ross Valley Brewing Company before taking the reins at Iron …

Don't forget to RSVP for the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off. RSVPs must be in today and then bring your best baked goods to Upper Alexander Hall at the Seminary at noon this Thursday, Dec. 2 -- co-sponsored by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce. Along with honorary guest judges San Anselmo Mayor Barbara Thornton and San Anselmo Police Chief Charles Maynard, Fairfax Vice Mayor Larry Bragman will join in the judging panel that will pick a Patch Holiday Bake-Off winner! In honor of the bake-off, test out Chamber President Connie Rodgers no bake recipe for chocolate peanut butter cookies. …

RSVP to info@sananselmochamber.org by Monday to attend the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2, which is co-sponsored by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce. Bring your best desserts and be judged by an esteemed panel that includes the San Anselmo Mayor and Police Chief. In preparation for the bake-off, we've asked our writers and contributors to share their favorite dessert recipes. Enjoy writer Sarah Shideler's mother's lemon bread. You can also submit your favorite holiday dessert recipes by sending them to kellyd@patch.com. Wendy's Lemon Bread Ingredients: 1 stick butter 1 cup …

In preparation for the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2, we've asked local chefs to share their favorite dessert recipes. You can also submit your favorite holiday dessert recipes by sending them to kellyd@patch.com. RSVP to info@sananselmochamber.org by Monday to attend the bake-off, which is co-sponsored by the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce. Chef Heidi Krahling of Insalata's and Marinitas is sharing with us her down and dirty chocolate pudding recipe. Chef Krahling opened Insalata's in December 1996. This dish first appeared as a dessert on the children's menu, but it was so …

We're just two weeks away from the Patch Holiday Bake-Off! Do you have your recipes ready? Check out some of our local chef's favorite holiday dessert recipes to get inspired or send in one of your own to kellyd@patch.com. Below check out my favorite cookie recipe. Sure, it looks suspiciously like Nestle Tollhouse cookies, but with a few key changes you can eat the dough straight out of the microwave without having to worry about salmonella! (Not that I do that. Often.) Even if you don't send in a recipe, be sure to bring your holiday best to the Bake-Off on Dec. 2 at the Seminary, Upper …

In preparation for the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2, we've asked local chefs to share their favorite dessert recipes. Send in your favorite holiday dessert recipes to kellyd@patch.com. Chef Beau Burroughs of Dream Farm sent us his easy-as-pie Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta recipe. Burroughs, the chef at Dream Farm since April 2009, was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and began cooking professionally at the age of 18. Known in the Bay Area for his seasonal California cuisine, his experience at Italian-focused Bottega in Birmingham, Alabama, is where he learned to love panna cotta. "I love…

In preparation for the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2, we've asked local chefs to share their favorite dessert recipes. Send in your favorite holiday dessert recipes to kellyd@patch.com. Glenn Miwa, owner of Comforts Café with his wife and business partner Laura, sent us their to-die-for brownie recipe. Glenn and Laura have owned and operated Comforts in San Anselmo since 1986.Seven years ago, they were fortunate enough to have Patti Pathman come through the doors of Comforts looking for a job. She had moved from Denver where she owned Pasta, Pasta, a small take-out/café. Patti…

Announcing the first-ever Patch Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2! Submit your favorite holiday dessert recipes over the next month and be featured on San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch. Email recipes to kellyd@patch.com. Or check out local chefs' favorite holiday recipes starting on Monday. We'll also showcase favorite holiday desserts of our Patch writers, staff, and community. But, that's not the best part. All the recipes are merely to get your mouth watering for the Holiday Bake-Off on Dec. 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Seminary, Upper Alexander Hall. Bring your best holiday desserts to be judged by a …