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Sunday
Mar272011

Cake Byte: American Pie Opens in Georgetown, Seattle

This week, when Mr. Spy and I made our usual visit to Calamity Jane's for breakfast, we saw a most beautiful sight: American Pie, which has been "about to open" for a very, very long time, has now officially opened its doors in Georgetown, Seattle.

Sadly, they are not open on Sundays, though, so we didn't get to try the pies.

However, trusted CakeSpy comrade Terri, who works at Calamity Jane's, gave us the 411. Terri can most certainly be trusted, for many reasons, including but not limited to A) the fact that she was the first customer on the first day that American Pie opened; and B) She is the type of person who hosts butter parties.

Terri reports that she has tried several types of their pie, and has officially developed a deep love for their Chicken Pot Pie; on the sweet front, a blueberry pie with lattice-top crust and mini pecan pies have also struck her fancy. The crust is an exceptionally flaky, buttery specimen, adding a nice, savory contrast to sweet fillings, and a buttery complement to savory fillings.

They also sell a variety of empanadas and Spanish cookies, says Terri. While on the one hand it may seem funny that an establishment called American Pie sells a variety of ethnic sweets, it really is kind of all-American in that our nation truly is a melting pot.

Wary of yet more pie in Seattle? Well, as Terri so aptly put it, "I love pie. I mean, putting delicious things in buttery crust--what could be better than that?". Amen to that--bring on the butter, bring on the pie, bring on the sweet revolution!

Of course, if you're in Georgetown on a sunday, when American Pie is not open, Calamity Jane's does have dessert:

American Pie, 5631 Airport Way South, Georgetown, Seattle.

Thursday
Mar242011

Cake Byte: CakeSpy Art at The Paperdoll in Bellingham, WA

Guess what? Bellingham's about to get sweeter.

That's right: CakeSpy Art will be on show all April long at The Paperdoll, the cutest store in Bellingham!

I have been making an absolute art zombie of myself recently, painting some sweet scenes of my favorite Bellingham landmarks, including but not limited to, scenes of my signature anthropomorphic baked goods at Mallard ice cream:

...and at Mount Bakery:

...and at Rocket Donuts (nom nom):

...as well as many others.

In fact, I worked so hard the other day that after eating a slice of chocolate cake the size of my head and completing four paintings in one go, I had a massive crash.

Just more proof that I never do anything halfway, sweeties.

CakeSpy Art at The Paperdoll, all April long. The Paperdoll is at 312 West Champion, Bellingham WA. Online here.

UPDATE: There will be an artist reception on Friday, April 1 from 6-10 p.m. Because I am working at my store today, I will not be arriving at the reception until approximately 8pm, but I will indeed be there!

Thursday
Mar242011

Cake Byte: Bake Sale with Bake It In A Cake This Weekend at CakeSpy Shop

OMG! It's happening, this weekend, people!

The two awesomest blogs on the internet (hey, modesty is not my strong suit) are teaming up for a super sweet bake sale at CakeSpy Shop!

That's right. CakeSpy and Bake It In A Cake are having a bake sale on this Saturday, March 26!

There will be dozens and dozens (and dozens!) of cupcakes! Filled with delicious things! Available for your purchase (bring cash, sweeties!) and eating! At a shop full of adorable cards, art and gifts! What other information could you possibly need?

Oh, ok, details.

Date/Time: Saturday, March 26, 12pm - 5pm

Location: CakeSpy Shop, 415 E Pine Street, Seattle WA

This event is open to the public.

Learn more about Bake It in a Cake here; shop for awesome art in advance at cakespyshop.com.

Wednesday
Mar232011

Cake Byte: Bakesale for Japan at CakeSpy Shop on April 2nd

Let's bring a little sweetness to those who may be struggling in Japan, ok?

Here's how we're gonna do it. With a Bakesale for Japan, hosted at CakeSpy Shop!

This is a national project, and in Seattle, bakers will be gathering and selling baked goods for this sweet cause at my little shop in Capitol Hill.

Here are the details of the project:

When: Saturday, April 2nd from 9am-1pm

Who: Professional and amateur bakers, cooks, artists, artisans, and musicians coming together around food to make something BIG happen.

How: Want to help? We’ll need bakers, artists, volunteers, and lots and lots of customers. Please send offers of help to seattlebakesale@gmail.com

Why: So we can donate BIG BUCKS to Peace Winds Japan and help our brothers and sisters over there in the best way we can. Stay tuned for details.

More details will be posted as available! Once again, if you want to be part of it, please email seattlebakesale@gmail.com.

Tuesday
Mar152011

Seeing Green: Trophy Cupcakes Offers Guinness Cupcakes with Irish Cream Buttercream for St. Patrick's Day

Everybody's Irish when there's a cupcake like this around!

That's right: it's March, and that means it's time for some serious sweetness at Trophy Cupcakes, where they've brought back their beloved St. Patrick's Day flavor: Chocolate Guiness Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Buttercream frosting on top!

If you suspect that these cupcakes are comprised completely of awesome, you are right. The stout adds a wonderful density to the cake, leaning more toward chocolatey than toward a beer-y flavor; the Irish Cream in the buttercream gives it a little zing--just enough so that you know it's there, but not so much that it drives you to distraction. This sweet treat will be available Monday, the 14th through the 19th, daily.

Trophy will also be debuting "Green Velvet" cupcakes this year on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. "Green Velvet" is Trophy's award winning Red Velvet Cupcake gone green for one day…our traditional buttermilk and cocoa cupcake will be topped with Trophy's classic Cream Cheese Frosting made extra lucky with a hint of green. 

Available at all three Trophy Cupcakes locations; for availability, directions and hours, visit their website.

Saturday
Feb262011

Cake Byte: CakeSpy Entry in Sock It To Me's Design-A-Sock Contest

So, I just entered what is probably the best sock design ever in the Sock It To Me "Design-a-sock" contest. The image is above. You're probably not even reading this because you're so enchanted by the design.

Don't you think I should win? If so, starting March 7 on the Sock It To Me facebook page, you can help by weighing in on the finalists. I know I'm giving you advance warning, so don't worry, I'll remind you again. Because I know you'd totally wear these socks.

In the meantime, check out all of the other awesome sock designs at Sock It To Me!

Saturday
Feb192011

Cake Byte: Penguinbot for CakeSpy Wristlets and Totes are Back in Stock!

Here's some totally sweet news: these bestselling handmade vinyl totes and wristlets--a special collaboration between CakeSpy and Penguinbot--are back in stock at CakeSpy Shop! 

Here's the 411 on both pieces:

Wristlet: This lovely little cupcake wristlet will certainly make your night on the town a whole lot sweeter! It is beautifully constructed of sturdy marine-grade black vinyl, with a reverse appliquéd cupcake on front. The cupcake is comprised of a grey vinyl cupcake wrapper, pink fabric "frosting", black stitching for the eyes and mouth, felt for the rosy cheeks, and there's a cherry button to top off the frosting. There is a zipper to keep your cards and important little things enclosed! The inside is lined with a cupcake patterned fabric. Fancy!

Outer: vinyl Innards: 100% cotton / Size: 9" wide at zipper opening, 8" wide at bottom, 6.5" tall, 1.5" deep. Cost: $30.00. Buy here!

Tote Bag: This lovely little cupcake tote is beautifully constructed of sturdy marine-grade black vinyl, with a reverse appliquéd cupcake on front. The cupcake is comprised of a grey vinyl cupcake wrapper, pink fabric "frosting", black stitching for the eyes and mouth, felt for the rosy cheeks, and there's a cherry button to top off the frosting. The inside is lined with a cupcake patterned fabric. Fancy! There's a small inner pocket to keep your cell phone etc out of the bottom of your bag.

And, as a side note, this is the bag I personally carry, and I can say from experience that it's a super-sturdy bag (it's been going strong for over a year as an everyday bag, and shows hardly any wear!), great for all weather, and a perfectly sized day bag (it fits a couple of book, your phone/wallet/keys, and a small bakery box quite comfortably...what else could you need?).

Outer: vinyl Innards: 100% cotton / Size: 11.5" tall, 11" wide, 4" deep. Cost: $55. Buy here!

CakeSpy Shop stocks a number of other coin purses and small items by Penguinbot as well!

Friday
Feb182011

Cake Byte: Cake Central Presents An Intensive Buttercream Technique Class in Seattle

Talk about news you can use (and eat right up). Here's the most delicious headline I've heard in some time: Cake Central Presents an Intensive Four-Day Buttercream Technique Class with Lucinda Larson.
 
It's true! Per a press release sent to me by the fantastic Cake Central, "we are proud to announce that Chef Lucinda Larson will be teaching a four-day intensive course on several buttercream decorating techniques."
Want to know what you can expect? Lucinda’s class includes four days of intensive, hands-on buttercream education for the intermediate to advanced decorator. Students will learn dozens of buttercream flowers and foliage piping in addition to learning and tasting different buttercream preparations. This fast-paced course will also include instruction on airbrushing on buttercream, color theory, color mixing, border piping, and figure piping. 
 
Want to know more about the teacher? Lucinda Larson is known for her buttercream work, gumpaste flowers, and extraordinary use of color. She has owned and operated a custom order bakery for over 14 years, and she has been teaching since 1981.
Want to know the nitty gritty? 
  • Cost: The whole thing costs $1,199.   A list of necessary tools and materials will be available at cakecentral.com.
  • Location: Radisson Hotel Gateway Seattle-Tacoma Airport, 18118 International Boulevard , Seattle, WA 98188
  • Dates: March 3-6, 2011. 9 am to 4 pm with a one-hour lunch break.
For all additional information, please visit cakecentral.com/classes/lucinda-larson.

 

Thursday
Feb172011

Cake Byte: CakeSpy Underwear Designs in the Works!

Today was more fun that most days when people asked me what I was up to, because I was able to say "I am drawing cupcakes, unicorns, and robots to have printed on underwear". With a straight face, because it was the truth.

Here's the mockup I am currently working on, for a three-pack of totally sweet undies, featuring my favorite characters, in hues inspired by some of my favorite dessert flavors and hues: mint green, chocolate brown, and cake-frosting pink. They feature a robot with the caption "awesome", a cupcake with the caption "sweet", and a unicorn with the caption "magical". Of course, it goes without saying that these captions are funny and true about the wearer as well. 

You don't have to tell me you'd wear them, because I already know. 

Coming soon to CakeSpy Shop!

Thursday
Feb032011

Cake Byte: CakeSpy on TV Tonight!


Oh, hey, buddies. If you're finding me hard to reach these days, it's probably because I'm a huge TV star now. And to prove it, watch the video above! It will also air at 7pm this evening (Thursday, 2/3) on the Seattle Channel!

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