Cupcake Wars

So I finally caught one episode of the show... I had been reminded by a few people that I know to watch it, but somehow I missed last weeks, and finally caught the midnight showing of today's show...

I have to say that I was a bit torn as I watched. A local Bakery, Cupcakes Nouveau were competing, along with a Vegan Cupcake baker, and two other traditional cupcake creators. I honestly felt that what the Miami girls brought to the table was really great, and was disappointed to see them eliminated after the 2nd round, despite all the creativity and cuteness they brought to the table. I haven't personally tried their cupcakes, but I have heard wonderful things about them. There was actually a review posted about them (click here to view it) on my favorite cupcake blog, Cupcakes Take The Cake... but unfortunately, the Vegan girl ended up winning the prize. Her display was fantastic, I must say, and it is definitely a wonderful opportunity for her, especially since she has only been baking professionally for 3 months, but I honestly don't know how I feel about Vegan Cupcakes. I guess I'll have to try some out for myself someday and see.

Anyway, if you like cupcakes, and you want to check out the show, it is airing on Tuesday nights at 9pm on the Food Network. Hopefully, I'll be able to watch it at it's normal time next time around ;)

Happy Blogging! :)

My latest <3 Cupcake Creation <3

I decided to make some cupcakes for our Suor Angelica rehearsal today. It's been a hectic weekend with Pagliacci rehearsal yesterday and Suor Angelica today... so I thought my colleagues would appreciate a little "pick-me-up". I put together some chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting, topped with a white chocolate "heart".

Needless to say... they were a hit :)

Here are some of my past creations (from most recent on)...

80's Themed Cupcakes for the Haitian Diva's 30th Birthday...(http://thehaitiandiva.blogspot.com/)

My first attempt at "swirling"

Tinted Buttercream on Classic White.

Wall-E Themed Cupcakes for Alex's Birthday...

Red Velvet with Cream Cheese frosting, Yellow Sugar Crystals and Edible Wall-E Decorations

The result of a fun cupcake decorating party with friends :)

Chocolate Cupcakes with every decoration under the sun!

"Christmas in August" Cupcake Tree

Vanilla with Cream Cheese frosting, fondant, M&Ms, Sour Patch Kids, etc...

More "Christmas in August" Cupcakes

Some Chocolate, some Vanilla, Green and Red Sugar Crystals, Fondant Stars, Cream Cheese and Buttercream Frostings

Ocean Themed cupcake tree :)

Chocolate and Buttercream with "Sea Life" Decorations

Happy Blogging :)

If I could only be so lucky...

Over the past few months, I have become a total and complete cupcake MANIAC!!!!! I love baking and decorating cupcakes for all sorts of events... Mostly, I like to bake them and give them away ;) With that said, I have also made it a point to subscribe to as many Cupcake and Baking Blogs as possible... As I was browsing my Blog Reading List, I noticed that one of the blogs is having a giveaway... the most spectacular giveaway EVER!!!!

A Tiffany & Co. Cupcake Charm and Chain... ::le sigh::

Oh, if I could ever BE so lucky to win this! I never win ANYTHING!!! It's just too gorgeous for words...

Click on the link for more details, and of course, check out CakeSpy :)

http://partycupcakeideas.com/tiffany-giveaway-cupcake-charm-and-sterling-silver-necklace/

Happy Blogging!!!!! :)

how CUTE is this?!

ok, so i came across this and couldn't help but think "how cute!!!!!!!!!!!"... so, of course, i had to share... this and tons of other cute cupcake stuff can be found at:

http://shop.cafepress.com/cupcake

simply IRRESISTABLE!!!!! ;)

CUPCAKES EVERYWHERE!!!

I can't help it... for the last few weeks, or so, I have acquired this HUGE obsession.... for cupcakes. And, no.... not eating them (maybe just one), but making them!! I CAN'T STOP! I want to make them for any event... even just a small get together... I have gone so far as to have a get-together in my house when a few friend of mine and I actually sat down and decorated cupcakes! They were fantastic... Photos coming soon ;) Anyway, to make a long story short... I cannot begin to explain how much I love baking... I have always loved cooking; I seriously, honestly, do... but baking??? Now here is something that I can really put my creativity into... and on top of that... it's edible!!!! I really don't know how this all happened... I mean, I am always looking for an "outlet" for my creativity... but I think I finally found it :) Will share photos, I promise...

How do you let out YOUR creativity? What is your "Outlet"? :)

Happy Blogging!