Irish Soda Bread Baking Competition in Long Grove

Think you’ve got what it take? On Saturday, March 7, Paddy’s on the Square (228 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.) and Beans & Leaves Coffee & Tea Café (320 Old McHenry Road) will be hosting their first Irish Soda Bread Baking Competition. Participants are invited to bake their own soda bread at home and drop it off at either Paddy’s on the Square or Beans & Leaves before 1 pm on March 7. After submission, the eligible soda breads will be sampled by the public and guests will have the chance to vote on their favorite from 2:00-3:30 pm. The first place participant will receive a $40 certificate to Paddy’s on the Square and $10 to Beans & Leaves, second place takes home $25 to Paddy’s on the Square and $10 to Beans & Leaves and third place will receive $20 to spend at Paddy’s on the Square and $5 to Beans & Leaves. Call Paddy’s on the Square at (847) 634-0339 or Beans & Leaves at (847) 821-0011 for more information.