Every year hundreds of animal crusaders head out to the Ronald Reagan Building for the doggie event of the year. The Washington Humane Society celebrated its annual Sugar & Champagne Affair honoring all those in the fight against animal cruelty. Scrumptious confections provided by the areas top pastry chefs, unique sparkling wines & spirits from around the world, and even a cake challenge, the Sugar & Champagne Affair proved to be a huge hit yet again.
From bacon candy to mudslide milkshake shots to peanut butter & banana dog bones, everybody indulged in treats to satisfy. Hosted by Chef Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray, this was a wonderful evening of food, champagne, sweets, and treats.
Sugar & Champagne Affair host Chef Todd Gray.
Enjoyed by people and pets alike, many came to show their support for animals in need.
Cake Challenge winner Jason Reeves of Salamader Resort & Spa.
Chris Hutcheseon from District Commons prepared a Sweet Potato Pecan Cake with salted caramel and lemon cream that was so deliciously moist it seemed to melt in your mouth.
Executive Pastry Chef Ashley Soto from Farmers Restaurant Group put a scrumptious bite-sized twist on some classics: PB & J chocolates and Passionfruit & Raspberry Pectin Jellies.
Trademark solved the formula for bacon candy! This addicting treat was a top hit amongst guests. I went back…well lets just say… more than once for a taste. 🙂
Alabadero was passing out spoonfuls of sorbet and cotton candy. Perfect for this exciting and playful event.
Dean & Deluca presented goat cheese with balsamic marinated strawberries which was such a wonderful compliment of flavors, it was a true favorite.
The Daily Dish made a wonderful Bacon Blue Cheese Cake crowned with onion, celery root, and apricot relish. This was one cake that had you “begging” for a full slice of this piece of heaven.
SweetShine showed up with its all natural cocktail liqueur in abundance pouring “Woof” and “Meow” cocktails.
Groovy Goldendoodles, Harley and Leo, came out to show their support!
For more information on how you can help or to adopt, please visit the Washington Humane Society at www.washhumane.org/adopt
Just wanted to tell you that your photography is a gift. You’ve captured Harley & Leo PAWfectly – thank you. I love this photo.
Reading this was like reliving it all over again – which was a good thing!
Let’s keep in touch, would love to have you do an outdoor photo shoot with The Boys one day.
Thank you so much for your kind words Cathy! I really appreciate it. 🙂 We will definitely keep in touch and I would love to do a photo shoot with your sweet boys.