Monday, March 19, 2012

The Cupcake Weekly #8


News Bites

Sprinkles' Cupcake ATM Coming to DC?!


I never disappoint my Cupcake Lovers and after posting to Facebook on Tuesday, March 12, 2012 that ‘the word on the street was…’ DC is getting a cupcake ATM, both the Washington Business Journal and The Washington Post confirmed the scuttlebutt rumor with Sprinkles’ spokespeople. Cupcake automats are slated to be in Gallery Place, Columbia Heights and U Street to name a few. But what say you Cupcake Lovers?
Happy Poultry Day!!

funny food photos - Buffalo Wing Cupcakes
Photo courtesy of MyFoodLooksFunny.com
Today is 'Poultry Day' and although no one recognizes these ubiquitous food  holidays other than restaurants, food bloggers and foodies, I must thank the person who decided to top a cupcake with a chicken wing! What else would I have shown you all to celebrate? Ordinarily I would chock this off as a blatant case of cupcake abuse but c'mon, lighten up and eat the cake Anna Mae...it's poultry day!!  
*Disclaimer: In no way does the Critic approve , condone or endorse spousal or 80's rock star abuse. Despite referencing Mr. Turner, we side with Tina, not Ike. Just thought I'd clarify.*

New Additions to the Cupcake Vodka Family 

                                                        
Cupcake Vodka introduces two new flavors to their roster: Ginger Snap and Very Berry. Ginger snap is to have hints of cinnamon and clove while Very Berry denotes hints of raspberry and blueberry but both are described as clean, indulgent and velvety smooth. These flavors will be in addition to the existing four flavors: frosting, devil’s food, chiffon and original. I'm still getting word on which bars carry these flavors however, you can find the vodkas at your local liquor store. 

London Bus Stop Billboard Dispenses Cupcakes
Photo Courtesy of Advertising Age/ StarCom Ad Agency 
British baking icon, Kipling’s cakes, placed cake-dispensingbillboards in bus stops and train stations to promote their new ‘snack pack: cupcakes on the go’ with commuters.  The billboard is cupcake scented with a special cupcake spray to entice travelers to touch the billboard whereby a cupcake comes out.

Events
March 24th: Cocktails & Cupcakes

Inspired cocktails, decadent sweets, festive 
entertainment and the chance to win fabulous prizes. Individual tickets $40 each or $75 per couple. 

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Location: 1025 F. Street, NW, 10th Floor 




March 24th: Makes Me Wanna Shout! Baking Contest
Makes-Me-Wanna SHOUT! Chocolate Layer Cake Baking Challenge...

You and Celebrity Judges decide which Chocolate Layer Cakes go to the Final Five Round for a chance to win $500 for Best Chocolate Layer Cake $250 Gift Card to the King Arthur Flour Catalog  and the winning dessert on the Eatonville Restaurant menu and support the good work of Martha's Table. Tickets are $20


Time: 2:00PM-4:00 PM
Location: Martha's Table
2114 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20009

Contests & Giveaways
Slatkin & Co. Frosted Cupcake Candle Giveaway
Photo courtesy of Bath & Body Works/ Limited Brands
 
This week’s March Madness giveaway is sponsored by Bath& Body Works! Four of my Facebook and Twitter friends will receive their very own Slatkin & Co. three-wick ‘Frosted Cupcake’ candle. Stay tuned for contest rules and Tuesday's product review. 





 



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2 comments:

KittyLili said...

Yay! I'm so glad the Sprinkles ATM is coming to DC. Now I don't have to go to NYC to try it out. :D

The Cupcake Critic said...

Me too Kitty! :0)

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