Mother's Day ;)

Yes, guys - we know that you think that we think that every day is Mother's Day.
We also know you think that it's like a fun girls' day out 
when we have to go grocery shopping.
No. No. No.  Not fun at all.

If you want to get her something great for Mother's Day,
come to the shop & I'll help you out.
Seriously.

This is what we're gonna do, so don't tell anyone.

Let me know what kind of cupcakes she likes
(if she's a friend of mine then I already know).
Bring cash in large bills - $100's to be exact.
($300 is a good number that she'll really appreciate)
I'll make her a box of beautiful, delicious cupcakes
& attach the cash with a little note from you that says 'Happy Mother's Day'.
We can also do this with Jewelry ;)
& I'll deliver it for you.
She's going to love it.
& She might even be nice to you for a little while ;)

Do not wait until Friday because I'm already very full.
Do it in the middle of the week.
That way she can plan out her weekend.  With her cash.
Love, Elesha

Pumpkin/SweetPotato/Yam Cinnamon-Spice Cupcakes

Oh, Sweet-Baby Pumpkin - I left you out before.
I am so so sorry for that.
A true mistake.
I was just so overwhelmed with all the other kids that I overlooked you.
It's 'cause you're such a good kid who never causes any trouble.

Sometimes, if I don't have any Pumpkin, I put in Sweet Potatoes or Yams.
I know ~ sounds very ungood.  But not so much.
Stephanie liked them.
They were Kyler's first & most favoritist vegetable.  Or fruit.?

Anyway, they're very good & very requested.
The cake is just so soft.
So very soft.
I usually put the Vanilla Cinnamon-Honey Buttercream on them, but I also have this Super Cinnamon Buttercream that Jason likes.
Jason really does like the Cinnamon stuff.
He doesn't even care what they look like.
As long as it's got big cinnamon buttercream on it.

Well, I hope I haven't forgotten anything else, but I'm quite sure that I have.
I just didn't mean to hurt little pumpkin-baby's feelings.
I'm sorry & I love you ;)

My Favorite Cupcake

Well, to tell you the truth, I have several.

The Lemon Buttercream is outstanding.  It just is.
I don't describe it as having the 'essence' of lemon.
It's salty, strong, pucker-up lemon force that will knock your socks off.
It goes on top of a plain vanilla white cupcake, & it is so good.
So very good that on some days it absolutely is my favorite.

My original favorite -
the Banana Cake with Wild Strawberry Buttercream.
Inspired from my favorite summertime treat - A Strawberry/Banana Shaved Ice.
Love it ;)
The Banana Cupcake is so so so good.  So soft that it melts in your mouth.
& guess what?
It tastes like Banana.  There's no guessing the flavor of this one - it's full-on Banana.
The Wild Strawberry Buttercream is absolutely my 'most favorite' icing.
But only when I make it.
It's not like anyone else's strawberry icing (I won't put theirs in caps because they don't deserve it).
I'm not being arrogant, just honest.
It's made with real strawberries.  & salt.
My mouth is watering right now.
Anyway, the soft sweet banana cake paired with the salty strawberry buttercream is just incredible.
Absolutely my favorite.  On most days.

Oh, but wait ... - just made the
Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Fudge Buttercream.
The smell alone will make you feel like a little kid back in your momma's kitchen.
My momma makes those peanut butter kiss cookies - I just love them so much.
Well, that's what this cupcake tastes like.
I thought that it was so simple before, but now this just messes my brain all up.
This cupcake is really so so good.

It's now causing a rift between my feelings for the Strawberry/Banana.

I don't know if I can choose.
It's like telling your children that one of them is your favorite.
That's just heartless.
I don't think I can do it.

It's a good thing that I'm a woman, because my crazy witch-self has many moods.
I think I can handle them all.
Just depends on the day.

Those of you who haven't tried them don't need to spout off about how you 'don't do peanut butter' or you 'just don't think banana sounds that great', or whatever...
Truth is, you just don't know any better.

Watch out - they'll get you, too.
You're welcome.
I love you, too.
Elesha

Open for Business ;)

Yeah, Spring Break is over & I'm back, 

but it's been so busy that I haven't been able to post.

I know you missed me.  

I missed you, too.

It's Personal has moved in to the shop, & I'm loving it so much.

They're my kind of girls.

Sometimes we work like crazy 

& don't even talk for a long time 'cause we're all so busy.

I like it.

Sometimes we talk a lot.  

I like that, too.

If you haven't been in yet to greet them, come in & say 'Hi'.

I've been really busy.

I try to post on FaceBook every day 

for the kinds of cupcakes & treats I have for the day.

Sometimes I'm too busy to post.

I put everything out on the big table in the middle of the shop when it's all ready.

Sometimes people come in & buy all the cupcakes.

Then I don't have anymore for the day.

I like it when that happens.

If you come in to the shop & there are no cupcakes on the table, 

that means that there are probably no more cupcakes for the day.

If you call me & I still have some, 

I'll put them in a box for you with your name on it.

I know - I love you, too ;)

See you later this week.

Love, Elesha

Spring Break ;)

Spring Break is here & I'm taking some time off.
I think.
No more walk-in service or orders until next Thursday.
That's when I'll reopen.
If you call the shop & I don't answer or call you back, I'm telling you now - 
I will not be there.
I love my friends & customers & I love making cupcakes for you, 
but I'm taking off for a few days.
I really am.
Seriously.  
Even if you call my cell or text me, I'm not crackin' an egg till next week.
I'm not even gonna buy any powdered sugar till next Wednesday.
This is going to be a good thing.
It's going to refresh my creativity for the SpringTime ;)
Then I'll be back to work.
So you can call me next week (Thursday) if you want something.
But if you're a friend of mine & we talk sometimes, you can still call me to talk.
But don't call me to talk, & then we talk, & then you try to place an order.
I ain't doin' that till next Thursday.
I'm telling you, seriously - I'm not turning that oven on.
If I decide to, I'll make an announcement to the world.
But I'm not.
I still love you, but I'm not baking for you till next week.
Have a beautiful Spring Break ;)
Love, Elesha

Ladies' Night at The Cupcake Shop

It's Ladies' Night tomorrow night (Thursday) - & it's gonna be a good one!
We'll be having cupcakes & cakepops, of course.
But there is going to be more.
So much more.
It's Personal.
Wise Vault Denim.
Park Lane Jewelry.
Rodan+Fields Skincare.
& to top it all off ~ Sell Your Old Gold & Silver Jewelry Party.  Baby.


We've already had a Sell-Your-Old-Jewelry Party.  
It was amazing.  
Jennifer got $1100 for 2 pieces of jewelry.  
& Stacie got almost $900.  
Yeah, she's bringing in some more for this one. 
I'm telling you, it's not all good stuff.  
Broken bracelets, 1 earring, ugly necklaces, your ex-husband's wedding band.  
Your old wedding ring from the 1st time around.  
Yeah, you don't need that anymore, & someone's gonna give you cash to get rid of it.  
Crazy, huh?  


I'm telling you, if you don't do anything else tomorrow, you need to get yourself to The Cupcake Shop tomorrow night.  We'll be there from 6-9pm. 
If you can't come, bring your jewelry bag by the shop & I'll sell it for you.  
You can come get your cash on Friday - that's what EJ's doing.  
That was easy, huh?


Love you, & see you at Ladies' Night!  ~ Elesha

Spring is Almost Here!

In honor of the warmer weather we've been having, I'm about to have a new treat for you at The Cupcake Shop:
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches ;0
Oh, mamacita - I hope they're as good as they sound in my head.
I'm sure that I'll make them available on a very cold day.
We're going to have absolutely beautiful weather until the day of a track meet or baseball game.
Still playing basketball - tournament this Saturday.  It's always 70 inside the gym - no rain or wind.
Anyway, I'll be making Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches this week.
I'll post on FB when they'll be available.
Unless I eat them all.
Love, Elesha