Sunday, October 14, 2012

6 week check-in and all is baking STRONG


The Perez family is loving their new oven.  I spoke with Cristina and Laura today and they shared with me their adventures with their baking.  Currently they are making coconut filled empanadas, cinnamon and pineapple rolls, cheese stuffed breads and different varieties of coffee cakes.  




The are doing most of their baking on the week-ends.  Heating the oven up to only 400 degrees and baking the breads at a lower temperature.  Their clientele consists of their standard customers who purchase their eggs, two local grocery stores and the Dole processing plant.  They make over 800 empanadas along with cinnamon and pineapple rolls and other breads depending on demand.   They will soon be testing their baking strategies with biscochos; a corn based, crunchy donut shaped treat.

With $600 still in the bank, we are looking for ways to send a plastic bag sealer, more cash for baking materials, and additional bread baking ideas.  If you know of anyone who is planning to travel to Costa Rica, please let us know.  Also, if you know of any brick bread oven bakers who would be willing to share some of their favorite recipes, please let us know.

Thanks again to all who contributed to the great project.  
It continues to be a great success!   



FINAL PROJECT FINANCIALS:

Income:
     Garage Sale                                                   603
     Garden Party                                                 1,419    
          Gross Contributions     1,760
          Less supplies                  -341
     One Time Donations                                     2,227
     Social Media Campaign                                  1,182

Total Contributions:                                     5,431


Expenses:
     Oven Building Materials                               2,365
     Gazebo Building Materials                              820
     Material Transportation Costs                        325
     Cooking Materials                                         695
     Baking Supplies                                              271
     Cash left for future baking supplies                 235

Total Expenses:                                             4,711         

Cash Remaining:                                            720                         

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