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We have been so blessed with the wonderful number of members that we have since August! We were only going to offer 50 charter memberships….but, the overwhelming response to that was LOUD! So, we extended the charter memberships until December 31, 2008. Charter Members are super special! They are the ones that allowed us to get where we are today! As a charter member you receive all the benefits of regular membership, plus you will now & for always be listed on EVERY publication we put out! Egrams, newsletters, directories, new member, and relocation/vacation packages. If you are thinking of joining & want to be a charter member time IS running out!
Our very own Chamber Member Tammy Michalec has demonstrated why her creative recipes and cooking style are so enjoyed. In conjunction with this Year’s SC State Fair Tammy won 2nd Place in the Fleishmann’s Bake for the Cure baking competition. Tammy created a recipe with a south western theme using Chorizo sausage and three flavors of Mexican cheese to win 2nd place. In addition to baking, Tammy won 2nd Place in the SPAM cooking competition with a festive appetizer using turkey SPAM. The recipe named Easy Made Acapulco Party Squares blends colorful toppings to create an attractive appetizer.
Tammy began cooking at the fair competitions in 2003. Since 2003, she has been a repeat winner in both the specialty baking competitions and SC State Fair competitions. Tammy’s awards and competitions include:
- Fleishmann’s Bread World Competitions: 2003 1st place; 2005 1st place and 2nd place at the national level. In 2008 Tammy won 2nd place in the Bake for the Cure Competition.
- Hidden Valley Ranch Cooking Competition: 2005 and 2007 1st Place winner
- SPAM competition: 2007 3rd place and 2008 2nd place winner
- Malt o Meal Cereal: 2007 3rd place winner
- SC State Fair 2008, 1st place winner for yeast breads. And, over 8 Blue Ribbons for various entries since 2003.
In addition to Awards, Tammy’s 2nd Place National Fleishmann’s recipe was featured on Emeril Live and Tammy has been contacted by the Rachel Ray Show regarding her cooking.
This is Tammy Michalec’s winning recipe featured on WLTX News.
SOUTH WESTERN CHORIZO CHEESE BREAD
INGREDIENTS:
For Bread:
3 cups of Gold Metal Bread Flour
2 ¼ t Fleishmann’s Yeast = 1 package
2 T sugar
½ t salt
1 cup of water (120 degrees)
2 T olive oil
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 beaten egg white (brushed on bread before baking)
FILLINGS:
1 cup of Chorizo sausage ( fried, drained, and crumbled) 3 to 4 small links.
1/2 cup of fancy fiesta cheese blend, NOT THE SEASONED TYPE! I used the great value brand. (WALMART)
TOPPING:
1/8 teaspoon of cumin
3/4 cup of fancy fiesta cheese
(In a bowl mix the cheese and cumin together)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Add all dry ingredients for bread, into the mixer. Mix on low speed until well incorporated. (60 seconds.) Add warm water and olive oil . Mix on low speed until the dough forms around the hook. Switch speed to #2 and knead for 3 minutes. Transfer to a floured board and knead 2 more minutes. Place in a well greased glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let rise in a warm place 40 minutes or until doubled. After risen punch dough down and let rest covered for 10 minutes. Roll dough on a floured board to a 12×12 square. Spread filling and roll up tightly jelly roll style. Pinch seams and place seam side down on a well greased baking sheet. Cover with Pam sprayed plastic wrap and a towel. Let rise 40 minutes. Brush with beaten egg white.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. While still hot, place cheese on the top and let cool.
NOTE: This bread is great with a garden salad or hot bowl of soup or chili.
We are growing by leaps & bounds! This is an exciting time for us…we hope you will join us as we unite the businesses all around our beautiful lake. With this said, we are moving just up the hill into new offices! So if you have any phone issues as we move please don’t hesitate to call us at 803-351-2151 or email us at welcome@lakemurraychamber.com or info@lakemurraychamber.com. We want to hear from you!
Hello and welcome to the new Lake Murray Chamber of Commerce website! We’re just getting online, and have had tremendous enthusiasm and response to our efforts. Thank you to all the charter members, and thank you to the organizations that have been so helpful in getting established. Look here in the coming days for membership and registration information, as well as news and events coming soon. For those of you banging our proverbial doors down, you can reach us on the phone or online!
The Lake Murray Chamber of Commerce
2037 Highway 378 West
Lexington, South Carolina, 29072
Phone: 803-356-2151
Phone: 803-606-2331
Email: Info@LakeMurrayChamber.com
Stay tuned and check back often, we have great things planned!
