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Monday, December 10, 2012

'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro Talks Cakes, American Dream

Valastro visited Vernon Hills Dec. 7 for a special speaking engagement prior to his show at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre.

Did you know that it takes five days, on average, to film an episode of TLC's "Cake Boss"? Or that the show's star, Buddy Valastro, prefers whipped cream over buttercream on cakes? Or that his favorite cake flavor is vanilla cake with French cream, fresh raspberries and chocolate ganache? Or that as Valastro eyes adding new bakeries, the Windy City could be on the list? "One city that's definitely on my radar is right here in Chicago," said Valastro. The famed baker visited Vernon Hills Dec. 7 for a special speaking engagement coordinated by the Cook Memorial Public Library District. A large crowd greeted Valastro as he entered the community room at the Sullivan Center. Valastro chatted with the crowd for about 45 minutes, talking about …

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