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Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show
Meet The Three NJ Bakers Competing On Food Network Show Three New Jersey residents are among 10 bakers competing on a brand new Food Network cooking show. "The Next Baking Master" is filmed in Paris and hosted by acclaimed pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and French-born chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre.  The Garden State bakers on the show are Joe Settepani of Morganville, Robert Toland of Willingboro, and Jennalyn Walbolt of Union (scroll down for more about each one). The show is Food Network’s newest culinary competition and "gives 10 ambitious and highly-skilled American bakers unprecedented access to the most iconic pastry shops…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Former Bergen County 'Teacher Of The Year' Eddie Baldwin Dies Former Bergen County 'Teacher Of The Year' Eddie Baldwin Dies
Former Bergen County 'Teacher Of The Year' Eddie Baldwin Dies Former Bergen County "Teacher of the Year" and longtime Bergenfield High School teacher Eddie Baldwin has died. Circumstances around his death were not immediately announced. Eddie BaldwinKari Anderson Baldwin worked at Bergenfield High School for more than 12 years, having founded the school's eSports team and culinary arts club. Superintendent Christopher Tully remembered Baldwin as a "caring, loving, and dedicated teacher providing his expertise with his students," who took pride in his students' success. "Seeing him on a daily basis was like seeing our best friend who we thought w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Lancaster Native, South Jersey Resident Mark Mattson Dies, 44 Lancaster Native, South Jersey Resident Mark Mattson Dies, 44
Lancaster Native, South Jersey Resident Mark Mattson Dies, 44 Lancaster, PA native and Medford, NJ resident Mark Mattson died on April 22, 2021. He was 44 years old. A lifelong athlete, Mark was raised in Medford and as an adult enjoyed playing sports with his father, his obituary says. Working in culinary arts brought him "tremendous joy and pride," particularly cooking for friends and family, his obit reads. Mark is survived by his parents, Roger and Elizabeth; siblings, Lisa (Tom) Eastep and Jennifer DiGennaro; nieces and nephews Ellie and Tyler Eastep and Olivia and Luca DiGennaro along with relatives, friends and countless loved ones. A C…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Husband & Wife Bring Philly Sticky Bun Biz To Jersey Shore Husband & Wife Bring Philly Sticky Bun Biz To Jersey Shore
Husband & Wife Bring Philly Sticky Bun Biz To Jersey Shore Sweet news: A Philadelphia sticky bun company helmed by a husband-and-wife duo is headed straight for the Jersey Shore. Barry's Buns -- opened by Joel and Jen Singer -- will open in Wildwood Crest on May 7. The store will be located at 6107 New Jersey Ave. Joel, whose middle name is Barry, launched a cheesecake business at 14 years old. He took home first place in a culinary competition to attend Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, graduating with a degree in pastry arts. He also recently worked as the regional bakery associate coordinator for Whole Foods Market in the Mid-At…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Morris County Native, Culinary Tech School Grad Nicole Cistaro Dies, 27 Morris County Native, Culinary Tech School Grad Nicole Cistaro Dies, 27
Morris County Native, Culinary Tech School Grad Nicole Cistaro Dies, 27 Morris County native and culinary technology school graduate Nicole E. Cistaro died Feb. 17 at the age of 27. Cistaro lived in Hanover Township and graduated from the Morris County School of Technology Culinary Arts Academy in 2011, her obituary says. Cistaro then furthered her education by earning a Nursing License in 2014, her memorial says. Cistaro is survived by her parents, Gene and Cathy Cistaro; her brother, Erik Cistaro, as well as several extended family members and close friends. “May she forever rest in peace,” reads her obituary. Cistaro’s memorial service has not yet been sc…

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by Valerie Musson