| photo by Deva Williamson  Webster Groves confectioner Stefani Pollack is plugged into the baking scene. Pre-pandemic, the recipe blogger often chatted with other bakers and makers via Instagram, a practice that only ramped up when quarantine started, with the addition of Zoom meetups. While video chatting was fun, Pollack sought a stronger, more interactive connection with her online culinary friends. Together with Darren Fox, founder of the online baking community âCakes That Inspire,â Pollack decided to make her dream a reality. Taking place virtually May 21-22, The Bake Fest is an interactive series of panels, workshops and networking events for bakers of all levels.