Thank You!

Despite the announcement of a return from my hiatus, after careful thought, I have decided to discontinue The Cupcake Critic blog. 

My decision to discontinue the blog after an amazing and rewarding two years has been a hard one to make and derived after many sleepless nights. Beginning this Fall I will be teaching in Prince George's County Public Schools through Teach for America. Teaching is a passion that I have held for some time and I am excited about this opportunity. However to fully focus on the bright pupils of PGPS, I have to be singular in mind and focus. 

My blog has been a major part of my life and it's difficult to imagine it no longer being here. I have delighted in creating, writing, and managing the blog since its inception; watching it grow. Further to be recognized at the Black Street Awards, along with numerous other opportunities, are things that I could not have imagined when I began this journey. 

More than anything I will miss the love, support, and camaraderie of my fellow Cupcake Lovers. I have thoroughly enjoyed tweeting, reading, liking, and corresponding with each of you. Therefore my decision has come with teary-eyes but I thank you for your passionate and unyielding support.

All my best....*Big Hugs & Back Rubs*

Stephanie, 
The Cupcake Critic

The Cupcake Critic is on hiatus

Hey Cupcake Lovers! 

The Cupcake Critic blog will be taking a break until mid-May. In the meantime, check out previous cupcake reviews, articles and interviews. Also, visit The Cupcake Critic's Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram channels. 

See you in the summer Cupcake Lovers!

~ Stephanie :-)

Meet The Baker: Warren Brown

The Cupcake Critic presents a new series called, Meet The Baker. Our first entry is Warren Brown, owner of CakeLove. CakeLove currently has 6 locations throughout D.C. Warren Brown, a former attorney, is the author of three books and the host of the Food Network's, Sugar Rush. I sat down with Brown at his downtown Silver Spring store to discuss: business, parenthood, his challenges and triumphs. Check out part 1 of the 3-part series. 

                                 

Top 5 Favorite D.C. Cupcake Shops

I love the Best Friend's For Frosting (BFFF) blog! So imagine my glee when they asked me to write a guest post on the top 5 cupcake shops in D.C. Check out the full blog post here. 

Happy Holidays Cupcake Lovers!

Hey Cupcake Lovers! I wanted to wish all of you Seasons Greetings! I'm taking this week off from posting but you can still get cupcake pics, reviews, news, articles and events on my Facebook, Twitter and Youtube pages. Be Safe Cupcake Lovers and Enjoy Yourselves! 

~ Stephanie

The Cupcake Critic

The Cupcake Critic featured on Social Media TV

Imagine my surprise when I get a tweet from Splash Media TV stating that they did a feature on Veep Joe Biden and yours truly.
 Surely, I thought, this was a joke. But it wasn't. While teaching folks about embedding a tweet, stood The Cupcake Critic's Twitter page. Not only was my page used it featured a tweet regarding my Black Weblog Award nomination. Yay! Hopefully it will garner more votes. If you haven't already, please vote The Cupcake Critic for Best Food blog! Fast forward to 3:00 to watch.Thanks Splash Media TV!

The Cupcake Critic's First Vlog!

After the encouragement of some of my blog pals (like Jocy of Pink Chocolate Break), I have made my first vlog! To celebrate I am giving away a dozen FREE cupcakes from Sprinkles in Georgetown. Simply subscribe to my Youtube Channel, leave a comment on my video (Vlog #1), and I will announce the winner on October 8th! Thanks Cupcake Lovers!

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Vote for The Cupcake Critic for 'Best Food Blog'

                                                   

Hey Cupcake Lovers! Coming off the high of winning two Black Street Awards for 'Best Blog' and 'Best Website', I am happy to announce that I am a nominee for 'Best Food Blog' in the Black Weblog Awards! When you have a moment please visit the link below and vote for The Cupcake Critic for 'Best Food Blog'

         To vote visit: http://www.blackweblogawards.com/vote-here/. 

Also, please support the Curvy CEO for 'Best Plus-Sized Fashion'. She is one of my cupcake contributors and an awesome blogger who deserves recognition. Thank you so much and I look forward to throwing another happy hour to celebrate! Check out this video mash-up from the DC to NYC Happy Hour!

Sweet Themez Bakery Celebrates Adams Morgan Day

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Adams Morgan bakery, Sweet Themez, celebrated Adams Morgan Day by cooking up some of their yummy cakes and cupcakes. Owners Adrienne and Maurice were featured on Fox 5 this morning and showcased one of my favorites: their Louis Vuitton cupcakes. Adrienne, Sweet Themez's chief baker, also had her flavorful cake pops on hand. Their red velvet cake pops are also my favorite due to their size (imagine a cupcake on a stick), moist texture and flavor. 

Check out my review of their shop and then taste the real thing at the DC to NYC Cupcake Happy Hour hosted by yours truly on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 6-9PM at the Blue Banana Sports bar. Sweet Themez will be providing some of my favorites: Grandma's Pound Cake cupcakes, vegan red velvet, and Sweet Satisfaction (a caramel turtle cupcake). Be one of the first 25 people there to receive a gift bag complete with a red velvet cake pop. Don't miss it! 

                        

The Cupcake Critic Happy Hour

Thanks to your rousing support, I am a finalist for 'Best Blog' and 'Best Website' for The Black Street Awards!  The black-tie award ceremony will take place on Monday, September 17th at the Carlton Hotel. Honored guests include Mikki Taylor of Essence Magazine, award-winning actor Isaiah Washington, and New York state Senator Kevin Parker. However, before I travel to NYC.... we have to celebrate in D.C.!

Join me for an event filled with cupcakes from Sweet Themez bakery; a gloss-n-go lip bar by Stacia Jackson of Pink Papaya and door prizes from: Blue Banana Sports Bar, Pizza Haven, Shannon Burgwald of Stella & Dot and Pink Papaya. Best of all, the event is FREE!!!

Foundation Bracelets from Stella & Dot/
 Photo courtesy of Stella & Dot

    Cupcakes....Gift Bags...Door Prize...$4 Drink Specials!!  See you there!

When: Thursday, September 13, 2012

Where: The Blue Banana Sports Bar (3632 Georgia Avenue NW,DC)

Time: 6:00-9:00 PM

Sponsored by

Cupcake Challenge for The Cure

                             

What: Cupcake Challenge for The Cure

Where: Freedom High School (15203 Neabsco Mills Rd Woodbridge, VA)

When: September 15, 2012

Time: 11-4PM

Cost: FREE

The walking team for the Susan G. Komen 3 day 60 mile event, Forever A Pear, is hosting a Cupcake Challenge for The Cure to raise money for breast cancer research in Northern Virginia. Bakers and Cupcake-Lovers alike will come together for this one day event featuring: free breast cancer screenings, a vendor mall with over 20 local and international vendors, in addition to motivational speaker and New England Patriots NFL star, Tony Collins.

Photo by Forever A Pear

I will be judging the event along with Maria Jose Ovalle of Very Busy Mama, and Sgt. Payne of the United States Army. There will be a raffle for a gift certificate from Silpada Jewelry valued at $150 and a 4 day 3 night stay at The Williamsburg Plantation resort in Williamsburg, VA. The event is FREE and will be held at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Virginia.  For more info, visit http://www.foreverapear.com/FOREVER-A-CUPCAKE.html

The Cupcake Critic on The District Dish with K Street Kate

Guess who had a guest spot on The District Dish with DC's concierge of cool, K Street Kate? Kate and the ladies asked me some really tough questions like, who's hot, who's not and above all, what makes me a critic? Watch as I 'dish' on my love for Sprinkles' key-lime cupcakes, how Obama brought pie back and why we should all support Olivia's Cupcakes!

Happy Eating Cupcake Lovers! 

PS: I love Olivia's Cupcakes red velvet cupcakes so much that they were voted, 'Best Red Velvet' in my 2011, 'Best of the Best'. So now it's your turn! Visit Olivia's Cupcakes between now and March 11th and receive 50% off one dozen cupcakes when you buy one dozen. Just tell them 'The Critic' sent you! 

Happy Eating Cupcake Lovers!

Sticky Fingers' Sweets Contest!! (Contest Closed)

Doron Petersan of Sticky Fingers Bakery has a new book entitled, 'Sticky Fingers’ Sweets: 100 Super- Secret Vegan Recipes’. The book debuts on Friday, February 17^th but here's a chance to get your copy FREE!!

Visit my blog www.TheCupcakeCritic.com, follow my blog and comment on your favorite review. One lucky follower will receive an autographed copy of the book!! Contest ends on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:59 PM (EST)

Winners will be announced on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 1PM (EST).

Also, read this week’s review of Sticky Fingers Bakery!!

Happy Eating Cupcake Lovers!!


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