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Local baker competes on Food Network Halloween-themed show

Competitor Audrey Alfaro during the Main-Heat round, Trick or Treat, Classic Costume Desserts, as seen on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship, Season 1. (Eddy Chen)
Competitor Audrey Alfaro during the Main-Heat round, Trick or Treat, Classic Costume Desserts, as seen on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship, Season 1. (Eddy Chen)

Audrey Alfaro has been competing on Food Network’s new “Halloween Baking Championship” show.

She’s one of seven bakers vying a $25,000 grand prize.

There are two shows and five contestants left.

According to her bio at www.foodnetwork.com, Alfaro, 35, is a self-taught baker who grew up in Alaska. “Audrey and her 4-year-old daughter, Sophie, go all out every year for Halloween, wearing costumes and baking treats for Sophie’s school,” the website says.

Her husband is a hockey coach for the Spokane Chiefs.

The four-episode show is hosted by Richard Blais and judged by Carla Hall, Ron Ben-Israel and Sherry Ward. It premiered Oct. 5 and airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on Food Network through Oct. 26.

Find Alfaro’s cooking blog at http://www.spoonandswallow.com.

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