Chocolate on the Beach produces sweet fun

Chocolate on the Beach was a sweet success, with related events and demonstrations well attended and members of the Oregon Superhero Coalition helping to punch up the fun.

By Kat Bryant The Daily World • February 26, 2018 7:00 pm
Kat Bryant | The Daily World “The Invisible Girl” points to Wyatt, winner of the chocolate-eating contest for kids 10 and younger, during the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival on Sunday in Pacific Beach. For more on the annual event, see Page A2.
Kat Bryant | The Daily World “The Invisible Girl” points to Wyatt, winner of the chocolate-eating contest for kids 10 and younger, during the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival on Sunday in Pacific Beach. For more on the annual event, see Page A2.

Chocolate on the Beach was a sweet success, with related events and demonstrations well attended and members of the Oregon Superhero Coalition helping to punch up the fun.

This year’s overall goal was to fund three $2,000 grants: one to the North Beach Community Center, and two to emergency service providers: Grays Harbor Fire District 16 in Copalis Crossing and KXPB-LP 89.1 FM, the Pacific Beach emergency broadcaster. Stephanie Allestad, the event’s founder, president and coordinator, said it’ll be several days before the event’s dollar totals are available.

On Sunday afternoon, winners were announced for the raffle, Best of the Beach and the recipe contest:

Raffle

A year of chocolate: Barbara Bishop

Best of the Beach: Chocolate Cocktail Throwdown

Best Shot: Lasso of Truth (Windjammer)

Best Martini: Harley Quinntini (Windjammer)

Best Signature Drink: Captain America (Windjammer)

Best Bartender/Server: Mary Ellen Bishop (Mill 109)

Best of the Beach: Battle of the Bean

Best Hot Espresso Drink: Heat Vision (Ocean Crest Resort)

Best Cold Espresso Drink: The Dark Night (Ocean Crest Resort)

Best Barista: Pamela Cooper (Ocean Crest Resort)

Best of the Beach: Chocoholic Awards

Best Starter/Appetizer: Cocoa-Dusted Smoked Duck Salad (Ocean Crest Resort)

Best Entree: Super Porchetta (Frontager’s Pizza Co.)

Best Dessert: Metropolis Marshmallow Tiramisu (Mill 109)

Recipes

Desserts (Professional): PNW Chocolate Bombe (Neil Moroney, Kalaloch Lodge)

Desserts (General): Grandma’s Garden Cheesecake (Rachel Wiechelman)

Baked Goods (Professional): Chocolate Smoked Caramel Macaroons (Neil Moroney, Kalaloch Lodge)

Baked Goods (General): Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake (Faith Webster)

Sweets (Professional): Kryptonite Scene (Amy Jablonsky, Amy’s Decadent Chocolates)

Sweets (General): Colleen’s Incredible Empanadas (Colleen Truva)

Savory (Professional): Choco Pork Taco (Neil Moroney, Kalaloch Lodge)

(Kat Bryant | The Daily World) Kateri Stearns, 5, of Taholah, had a cone from Olympic Mountain Ice Cream in one hand and a treat from Pussycat Cupcakes in the other during the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival on Sunday in Pacific Beach.

(Kat Bryant | The Daily World) Kateri Stearns, 5, of Taholah, had a cone from Olympic Mountain Ice Cream in one hand and a treat from Pussycat Cupcakes in the other during the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival on Sunday in Pacific Beach.

(Kat Bryant | The Daily World) Kylie Wyatt wipes her face after taking second place in the chocolate-eating contest for kids ages 10 to 15, during the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival on Sunday in Pacific Beach.

(Kat Bryant | The Daily World) Kylie Wyatt wipes her face after taking second place in the chocolate-eating contest for kids ages 10 to 15, during the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival on Sunday in Pacific Beach.

(Kat Bryant | The Daily World) “Chocolate Lady” Stephanie Allestad prepares the awards Sunday at the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival in Pacific Beach.

(Kat Bryant | The Daily World) “Chocolate Lady” Stephanie Allestad prepares the awards Sunday at the 2018 Chocolate on the Beach Festival in Pacific Beach.