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The Broad Ripple Gazette
Vol. 9 No. 24
Including the Cultural Districts and Midtown: Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington, and Meridian St.
page 18
Sudoku page 10
Nov 30 - Dec 13, 2012
Annual Drumstick Dash fills Village for Wheeler Mission photo by Martin Chittum
The 10th annual Drumstick Dash, benefiting Wheeler Mission, drew thousands of runners and walkers to the Village on Thanksgiving morning. According to the official results, the top three male finishers were 1 Ryan Kienzle of Canton, OH (22:17.4), 2 Andrew Sherman of Indianapolis (22:21.2), and 3 Cale Allen of Fishers (22:27.0). The top three female finishers were 39 Molly Hirt of Bloomington (26:24.6), 43 Becky Boyle of Indianapolis (26:29.8), and 61 Karen Bower (First female to catch the Turkey!) (27:00.0). Travis Carpenter was the first male to catch the Turkey. Many photos are available at www.broadripplegazette.com
Parcha Sweets - Chef Marion's bakery By Mario Morone
mario@broadripplegazette.com Charlotte Sanders discussed the sweet aroma of success that lead her to Parcha Sweets, located at 2101 Broad Ripple Avenue. [Old-timers may remember Arthur Treachers Fish & Chips at this location in the 70s -Alan] “I started working here in April of 2011. I went to school at Ivy Tech for their baking and pastry program. Toward the end, I didn’t have any work experience, but went to the business, interviewed with Chef Marion (Mulero), became their baker and since have recently become the 2101 Broad Ripple Ave shop’s front-end manager. The store opened in November of 2010. She [II31 on map] trained me in how to bake everything (317) 254-2000 that appears in the store,” Ms. Sanders explained. www.parchasweets.com She described their desserts: “We have over 13 different varieties of cup cakes. We do mini Bundt Cakes, Coconut Macaroons, pies and a Puerto Rican style pastry called a Quesito. On a daily basis, we have those items and Mini-Pies, Chocolate Mousse and French Macaroons. Latin and South American countries have a dessert called Tres Leches (Spanish for “three milks”). We do our own version here with three types of milk and in-house made marshmallow fluff. One of our best selling items is our Ginger sandwich, which is a generous size Ginger Cookie filled with rich cream cheese. We offer dessert tables as well for the holidays, weddings and special occasions. We’re a small business with a lot to offer.” Her hobby proved to be the ideal recipe for a career. “When I was in college, it was something I enjoyed in my free time, baking cookies in a small oven. A couple of friends told me that I should have a small business. I decided to go to school and
Parcha Sweets
6 BR Brewpub Quiz
1 Parcha Sweets
7 Local Contacts
3 Calendar
8 Classified Ads
4 Buzzing Around Town
photo by Mario Morone
because of job transitions, I was able to go and graduate with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from Ivy Tech in December of 2011 and am now a Certified Pastry Chef from the American Culinary Federation. All of my professional experience has been here at Parcha Sweets from selling kiddie cakes and couture purses. We try to stretch out and do different things,” she noted. Their European selection of menu items includes Tiramisu and Chocolate Truffles. In addition to ethnic items like Tres Leches, they have Puerto Rican style Bread Pudding and Mousse in assorted flavors. Their All-American selection includes Cranberry White Chocolate Pudding, Fudge Brownies and Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut Glaze, Mini-Pies and Fruit Tarts. Ms. Sanders mentioned some recent specials: “We’re promoting our pies and mini-
9 Random Rippling seats
See PARCHA pg. 3 15 Random Rippling BRUM
20 Howling at the Moon
10 Where in the Village?
15 Mistakes winner
21 Poetic Thoughts
10 Sudoku/ Hidden History
15 Historic Ad/Crossword
21 BRMHS open house
8 Public Notices
11 Frog's Random Rippling
16 Wine Scene Jill A. Ditmire
22 Gettin’ Ripped in Ripple
5 Random Rippling men's
9 Holiday Preview Party
12 Random Rippling drain
16 BR Farmers Market
23 Right in my Own Backyard
5 From the BRMHS anncmts
9 Douglas David Fine Art
13 Broad Ripple Museum
17 Business Directory/Maps
24 Random Rippling Pink
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1 Drumstick Dash
Parcha Sweets is located at 2101 Broad Ripple Avenue.