LOCATION
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Loco Coconut
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢) (Free w/ our Loco Coconut cupcake)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Hot coffee ($1)
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Special orders of a dozen or fewer cupcakes can be filled at the truck. Please call us ahead of time with your order. For orders or a dozen or more, please call us at least a day in advance and be sure to order each flavor by the dozen.
Friday, August 29, 2008
The 3-week point
So as of today, we've been in business for three full weeks (not counting that slightly scary first week when no one knew we were there and we donated what seemed like hundreds of cupcakes to local soup kitchens). But I digress. How's it been going you ask? Well...
It is t-o-u-g-h waking up at 3 or 4 am. Ok, it's tough waking up to turn off the alarm clock at 3 or 4 am. Then again five minutes after that, and five minutes after that. Even for us compulsive bakers :)
I knew we'd lose sleep in this venture, especially in the first month. But I didn't think I'd lose weight. If anything, I figured testing cupcakes everyday I'd gain at least 5-10 pounds for sure. Actually the opposite has proven true. We're so busy, we barely eat. In fact, bites of cupcakes here and there is about all we eat most days.
But you know what makes it worth it? Meeting and talking with all of you each day. No, seriously. We had no idea that we'd like it as much as we do.
I used to enjoy baking in my former life. It was stress relief. A way of staying connected to the bakeshop fantasy. But now that we're living the fantasy, I have to say that while I still enjoy baking, it's taken a back seat to being in that truck and greeting you all, seeing your excited faces, taking your orders and frosting your cupcakes the way you want them. Now THAT is stress relief.
I have to tell you something else that surprised me. My S.O probably knew this as he has a knack for knowing what's what, but personally I never knew men enjoyed sweets as much as women. We get as many men walk up and try our cupcakes as women. True, some are dragged by their wives, girlfriends and significant others but many, probably 75%, come on their own. And since we believe in Equal Opportunity Eating, we hope you guys will please keep coming.
We have lots of exciting things planned for the coming weeks and months. Like a Cupcake Card for you frequent buyers. Additions to the truck to keep you entertained while you wait on line (thank you for waiting!). We'll also be doing more fun promotions. Probably once a month or every other month. So more of you can win free, fun stuff like last week's winner. So stay tuned.
Ooh, for those of you who liked our cookies (like yesterdays Ginger Lemon Cream Sandwiches), we'll have more new and yummy non-cupcake treats in the coming weeks. Don't know what yet. That depends on my whims.
Btw, welcome back to all the students (Yale, Gateway, SCSU, Quinnipiac, UNH and Albertus Magnus — did I forget anyone?). We can't wait to meet all of you! Remember, your brains need sugar.
:)
It is t-o-u-g-h waking up at 3 or 4 am. Ok, it's tough waking up to turn off the alarm clock at 3 or 4 am. Then again five minutes after that, and five minutes after that. Even for us compulsive bakers :)
I knew we'd lose sleep in this venture, especially in the first month. But I didn't think I'd lose weight. If anything, I figured testing cupcakes everyday I'd gain at least 5-10 pounds for sure. Actually the opposite has proven true. We're so busy, we barely eat. In fact, bites of cupcakes here and there is about all we eat most days.
But you know what makes it worth it? Meeting and talking with all of you each day. No, seriously. We had no idea that we'd like it as much as we do.
I used to enjoy baking in my former life. It was stress relief. A way of staying connected to the bakeshop fantasy. But now that we're living the fantasy, I have to say that while I still enjoy baking, it's taken a back seat to being in that truck and greeting you all, seeing your excited faces, taking your orders and frosting your cupcakes the way you want them. Now THAT is stress relief.
I have to tell you something else that surprised me. My S.O probably knew this as he has a knack for knowing what's what, but personally I never knew men enjoyed sweets as much as women. We get as many men walk up and try our cupcakes as women. True, some are dragged by their wives, girlfriends and significant others but many, probably 75%, come on their own. And since we believe in Equal Opportunity Eating, we hope you guys will please keep coming.
We have lots of exciting things planned for the coming weeks and months. Like a Cupcake Card for you frequent buyers. Additions to the truck to keep you entertained while you wait on line (thank you for waiting!). We'll also be doing more fun promotions. Probably once a month or every other month. So more of you can win free, fun stuff like last week's winner. So stay tuned.
Ooh, for those of you who liked our cookies (like yesterdays Ginger Lemon Cream Sandwiches), we'll have more new and yummy non-cupcake treats in the coming weeks. Don't know what yet. That depends on my whims.
Btw, welcome back to all the students (Yale, Gateway, SCSU, Quinnipiac, UNH and Albertus Magnus — did I forget anyone?). We can't wait to meet all of you! Remember, your brains need sugar.
:)
Wabi-Sabi
The S.O. and I like watching King of the Hill (older episodes). Frankly, we think it's one of the best shows on TV. I could write a tome trying to explain why but suffice it to say, it just matches our sensibilities. We believe in keeping things simple. We believe in loving what you do whether it's selling cupcakes, "propane and propane accessories" or what have you. We also believe that no one and nothing is perfect.
Thing is when you open a business you open yourself and your ideas up to scrutiny. As I've learned, you have to be confident in what you do or you probably won't get too far. Sure, you have to be open to new ideas and criticism and suggestions, but you also have to know your limits. Know that adding a little sprinkle of gold flakes on top of a cupcake can be beautiful. But deep frying a cupcake just might be gilding the lily — not that it probably isn't downright delicious to many people. Point is, sometimes you have to know when to leave things as they are. Learn to find perfection in imperfection. This, I've learned, is wabi-sabi.
According to wikipedia, "wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience. The phrase comes from the two words wabi and sabi. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete." And this brings me back to King of the Hill, one of the best TV shows ever. Did I say that already?
In one episode, Bobby Hill, a young man who knows himself and what he wants — to be a comedian and marry his Laotian neighbor Connie and not much else — wants to grow roses. Once his father, the mite-uptight and straightforward Hank, realizes that rose growing can be a competitive (read: masculine) sport, he agrees to let his son grow them and even gets involved himself...
BOBBY: This one's pretty.
HANK: Not if we go by the book. According to the checklist, this one's perfect.
BOBBY: But I like how mine's a little off-center. It's got wabi-sabi.
HANK: You can't win an argument by making up words.
BOBBY: Wabi-sabi is an Eastern tradition, Dad. It's celebrating the beauty in what's flawed. Like the crack in the Liberty Bell or the mole on Cindy Crawford's face.
HANK: The Liberty Bell is great. But come on, if it was in a competition with a bunch of other bells without cracks, it would lose.
BOBBY: But sometimes it's the imperfections that make you love something even more. So what if this rose is a little short, a little wide? It's got more personality than those other ones.
HANK: Uh-huh. But we're out to win.
We're out to win, too. Who isn't? Being human is wanting to win. No one wants to fail or be left behind, right? But we also want to enjoy the journey. We don't want to get too caught up in the details. In making everything perfect.
Okay. Wait. Let me clarify.
I'm much more of an overanalyzing nitpicker than my S.O. And if it were all up to me, I'd probably run myself and everyone around me (him) ragged trying to make sure every little detail was 100% perfect. Trust me, that's not always a good thing.
But he believes in wabi-sabi. In seeing the beauty in things that are a little off-center. A little to the left or right. A little bigger or smaller than others would say they should be. Because of him, I'm learning that that's okay.
So the next time you stop by and notice something that's not 100% perfect, like our trusty old truck itself, I hope you will appreciate its essential Wabi-Sabi-ness. We do.
Thing is when you open a business you open yourself and your ideas up to scrutiny. As I've learned, you have to be confident in what you do or you probably won't get too far. Sure, you have to be open to new ideas and criticism and suggestions, but you also have to know your limits. Know that adding a little sprinkle of gold flakes on top of a cupcake can be beautiful. But deep frying a cupcake just might be gilding the lily — not that it probably isn't downright delicious to many people. Point is, sometimes you have to know when to leave things as they are. Learn to find perfection in imperfection. This, I've learned, is wabi-sabi.
According to wikipedia, "wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience. The phrase comes from the two words wabi and sabi. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete." And this brings me back to King of the Hill, one of the best TV shows ever. Did I say that already?
In one episode, Bobby Hill, a young man who knows himself and what he wants — to be a comedian and marry his Laotian neighbor Connie and not much else — wants to grow roses. Once his father, the mite-uptight and straightforward Hank, realizes that rose growing can be a competitive (read: masculine) sport, he agrees to let his son grow them and even gets involved himself...
BOBBY: This one's pretty.
HANK: Not if we go by the book. According to the checklist, this one's perfect.
BOBBY: But I like how mine's a little off-center. It's got wabi-sabi.
HANK: You can't win an argument by making up words.
BOBBY: Wabi-sabi is an Eastern tradition, Dad. It's celebrating the beauty in what's flawed. Like the crack in the Liberty Bell or the mole on Cindy Crawford's face.
HANK: The Liberty Bell is great. But come on, if it was in a competition with a bunch of other bells without cracks, it would lose.
BOBBY: But sometimes it's the imperfections that make you love something even more. So what if this rose is a little short, a little wide? It's got more personality than those other ones.
HANK: Uh-huh. But we're out to win.
We're out to win, too. Who isn't? Being human is wanting to win. No one wants to fail or be left behind, right? But we also want to enjoy the journey. We don't want to get too caught up in the details. In making everything perfect.
Okay. Wait. Let me clarify.
I'm much more of an overanalyzing nitpicker than my S.O. And if it were all up to me, I'd probably run myself and everyone around me (him) ragged trying to make sure every little detail was 100% perfect. Trust me, that's not always a good thing.
But he believes in wabi-sabi. In seeing the beauty in things that are a little off-center. A little to the left or right. A little bigger or smaller than others would say they should be. Because of him, I'm learning that that's okay.
So the next time you stop by and notice something that's not 100% perfect, like our trusty old truck itself, I hope you will appreciate its essential Wabi-Sabi-ness. We do.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Almost out. Plus random musings
We have 1 red velvet, 2 hummingbird, 1 chocolate and a few lemon left. We'll proably be here till 3:30 or 4, so you still have time. Come on down.
Btw, we got the cutest gift today and if I had the camera with me, I'd show you. (I'll update this post later)
A wonderful customer from the Peabody actually made us a crafty little cupcake. Lavender and lemon colored and so darn adorable, we just want to eat it.
Thank you, Mary!
Today (Thurs) at the Truck
LOCATION
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Hummingbird
Lemon Meringue
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting (We made a little for those who like Lemon w/ meringue)
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (Try it on Caramel or Chocolate)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Hot coffee ($1)
OTHER TREATS
Ginger Lemon Cream Sandwich Cookies
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Special orders of a dozen or fewer cupcakes can be filled at the truck. Please call us ahead of time with your order. For orders or a dozen or more, please call us at least a day in advance and be sure to order each flavor by the dozen.
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Hummingbird
Lemon Meringue
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting (We made a little for those who like Lemon w/ meringue)
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (Try it on Caramel or Chocolate)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Hot coffee ($1)
OTHER TREATS
Ginger Lemon Cream Sandwich Cookies
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Special orders of a dozen or fewer cupcakes can be filled at the truck. Please call us ahead of time with your order. For orders or a dozen or more, please call us at least a day in advance and be sure to order each flavor by the dozen.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Why do we do this?
Why do we wake up so early? Bake for so many hours? Drive a fun but kinda-fossil of a truck? Frost and decorate cupcakes to order?
For one reason only...candid expressions of joy like this.
In case you're wondering, I believe she had a Caramel cupcake with half Chocolate Buttercream, half White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (yes, we will do half and half if you like), a smidge of Caramel Frosting, rainbow sprinkles and a candied violet.
Truck Menu - Wednesday 8/27
LOCATION
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Caramel
Sweet Potato Pecan
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Caramel Frosting
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (Try it on Caramel or Chocolate)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Hot coffee ($1)
OTHER TREATS
Chocolate Overload Tartlets ($3.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Please call us at least a day in advance. We need time to make your cupcakes.
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Caramel
Sweet Potato Pecan
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Caramel Frosting
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (Try it on Caramel or Chocolate)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Hot coffee ($1)
OTHER TREATS
Chocolate Overload Tartlets ($3.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Please call us at least a day in advance. We need time to make your cupcakes.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Be back Wednesday - Tomorrow's a Caramel day
Thanks to everyone who stopped by or brought or sent someone.
Hope you liked those tarts. Later this week, we'll have more non-cupcake goodies for you to try.
Hope you liked those tarts. Later this week, we'll have more non-cupcake goodies for you to try.
Tuesday 8/26
We can't believe August is almost over. And do you feel the chill in the air? Brrrr!
Okay so on to the important stuff.
LOCATION
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
COOKIES
Chocolate Overload Tartlets ($3.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Please call us at least a day in advance. We need time to make your cupcakes.
Okay so on to the important stuff.
LOCATION
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
COOKIES
Chocolate Overload Tartlets ($3.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Please call us at least a day in advance. We need time to make your cupcakes.
When life gives you yolks...make chocolate tarts
We always have way more egg yolks than we know what to do with. Today we used them to make a limited supply of these yummy treats loaded with FIVE kinds of chocolate — dark, milk, white, cocoa powder and chocolate liqueur.
Hope you like 'em.
Hope you like 'em.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Storms ahead - The Truck will not park today
Sorry folks. But we will be out tomorrow with the usual cupcake goodies plus something extra special for you chocolate lovers :)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you do on weekends?
We try to sleep as much as possible. Doesn't seem to work as we find ourselves waking up at 6 or 7 am. Which is fine with us actually as we like going for early morning walks or drives. But we also give the truck a thorough cleaning out, take stock of the past week and prep for the coming one. There doesn't ever seem to be enough time.
How do you like working together?
We really enjoy being together. And it's a dream come true to be able to do something that makes us happy and that makes other people happy together.
Where'd you find that great truck?
Around the corner from our house. It was pure serendipity.
Do you bake your goodies at home?
No. We bake them at a commercially licensed kitchen about 15 minutes from home. The folks who run the place are great to work with, and they were right from the beginning when we asked them if we could use the kitchen way back November last year.
What's in your cupcakes?
Really good stuff. All our cupcakes have all natural or organic ingredients, no artificial anything (except for our Red Velvet, which has red food color). We use local milk, eggs and cream. We use award winning European-style (high fat) Vermont butter and unbleached flour. We highlight these simple ingredients with premium Madagascar vanilla, Belgian chocolate, natural high fat cocoa, French sea salt, lemon puree and candied flowers (hey, I had to do something with that French degree), Vietnamese cinnamon and Grenada nutmeg.
Do you have drinks to go with your cupcakes?
Yup. We have water, soy milk (chocolate and vanilla), organic milk (chocolate and vanilla), frappuccino, Yoohoo, hot coffee — from locally roasted organic beans — and starting in September, we'll have a new drink we think you'll like.
What your favorite cupcake?
Hmmm. I think the S.O. likes 'em all. I like our Chocolate Ruin with our silky, smooth Vanilla Buttercream. I think Sweet Potato Pecan is my second favorite and though most people like it with our White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, I actually like it without frosting.
Can I order cupcakes for a party or event?
Yes. Just call 203-675-3965 or e-mail us at baker@followthatcupcake.com at least a day in advance (for larger orders, please give us more notice) and we'll be happy to bake some fresh for you.
We try to sleep as much as possible. Doesn't seem to work as we find ourselves waking up at 6 or 7 am. Which is fine with us actually as we like going for early morning walks or drives. But we also give the truck a thorough cleaning out, take stock of the past week and prep for the coming one. There doesn't ever seem to be enough time.
How do you like working together?
We really enjoy being together. And it's a dream come true to be able to do something that makes us happy and that makes other people happy together.
Where'd you find that great truck?
Around the corner from our house. It was pure serendipity.
Do you bake your goodies at home?
No. We bake them at a commercially licensed kitchen about 15 minutes from home. The folks who run the place are great to work with, and they were right from the beginning when we asked them if we could use the kitchen way back November last year.
What's in your cupcakes?
Really good stuff. All our cupcakes have all natural or organic ingredients, no artificial anything (except for our Red Velvet, which has red food color). We use local milk, eggs and cream. We use award winning European-style (high fat) Vermont butter and unbleached flour. We highlight these simple ingredients with premium Madagascar vanilla, Belgian chocolate, natural high fat cocoa, French sea salt, lemon puree and candied flowers (hey, I had to do something with that French degree), Vietnamese cinnamon and Grenada nutmeg.
Do you have drinks to go with your cupcakes?
Yup. We have water, soy milk (chocolate and vanilla), organic milk (chocolate and vanilla), frappuccino, Yoohoo, hot coffee — from locally roasted organic beans — and starting in September, we'll have a new drink we think you'll like.
What your favorite cupcake?
Hmmm. I think the S.O. likes 'em all. I like our Chocolate Ruin with our silky, smooth Vanilla Buttercream. I think Sweet Potato Pecan is my second favorite and though most people like it with our White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, I actually like it without frosting.
Can I order cupcakes for a party or event?
Yes. Just call 203-675-3965 or e-mail us at baker@followthatcupcake.com at least a day in advance (for larger orders, please give us more notice) and we'll be happy to bake some fresh for you.
Friday, August 22, 2008
It's 3:15 - What's left?
3 Red Velvet
8 Vanilla
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Forsting
Marshmallow Frosting
Come and get 'em!
8 Vanilla
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Forsting
Marshmallow Frosting
Come and get 'em!
Happy Friday! Start your weekend at the Truck
LOCATION
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Loco Coconut
Lemon Meringue
Ultimate Vanilla - We have a limited supply, so come early if you like Vanilla
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting - Light, sweet and fluffy, no butter
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Hot Coffee ($1)
COOKIES
Chocolate Nut Chip ($1.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Please call us at least a day in advance. We need time to make your cupcakes.
Sachem Street from 12:30 till...
CHOOSE A CUPCAKE
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Loco Coconut
Lemon Meringue
Ultimate Vanilla - We have a limited supply, so come early if you like Vanilla
TOP IT OFF
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting - Light, sweet and fluffy, no butter
ADD SOME EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Hot Coffee ($1)
COOKIES
Chocolate Nut Chip ($1.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
SPECIAL ORDERS
Please call us at least a day in advance. We need time to make your cupcakes.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
We have a winner!
A lucky winner has contacted us to say she has one of the two winning tickets (459080). She's getting a free t-shirt and a dozen cupcakes of her choice. More details to come.
We're still waiting for our second winner - ticket #459004. Do dig out those tickets and check your number.
You must have the exact number. Sorry Red :)
We'll be back on Friday
For those of you who got "naked" cupcakes today or had to "settle" for our luscious chocolate buttercream on your Chocolate, Red Velvet, Hummingbird or Sweet Potato Pecan 'cause everything else was gone, we'll have lots more of everything tomorrow and next week.
See you then!
See you then!
At the Truck Thursday 8/21
LOCATION
Sachem Street from noon till...
CUPCAKES
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Sweet Potato Pecan - Sweet potatoes, pecans, raisins soaked in Calvados :)
Hummingbird -Another classic flavor with bananas, coconut, pineapple, pecans
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
COOKIES
Chocolate Nut Chip ($1.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Sachem Street from noon till...
CUPCAKES
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Sweet Potato Pecan - Sweet potatoes, pecans, raisins soaked in Calvados :)
Hummingbird -Another classic flavor with bananas, coconut, pineapple, pecans
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
COOKIES
Chocolate Nut Chip ($1.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Where the heck are we?
Due to the construction, we've had to park further down Sachem street today. Closer to OML.
Come on down!
Come on down!
The Cupcake Truck - Wed 8/20
LOCATION
Sachem Street from noon till...
CUPCAKES
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Caramel
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Caramel Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (Try it on caramel frosting)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
COOKIES
Chocolate Nut Chip ($1.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Sachem Street from noon till...
CUPCAKES
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Caramel
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Caramel Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (Try it on caramel frosting)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
COOKIES
Chocolate Nut Chip ($1.50)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
We're doing an event today
We agreed to do the Yale School of Management Tastes New Haven event at the last minute because we thought it'd be fun. And because the folks who work and study along Sachem street — a lot of you have told us you're with the SOM or Peabody — have been so nice to us.
But that means the truck will have limited hours today. Look for us on Sachem Street in our usual spot between 12:30 and 1:30.
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
CALL US
203-675-3965
But that means the truck will have limited hours today. Look for us on Sachem Street in our usual spot between 12:30 and 1:30.
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Monday, August 18, 2008
Menu & Hours for Monday (8/18)
LOCATION
Sachem Street, just down the street from the Yale Peabody Museum
HOURS
12 p.m. until...
CUPCAKES - $2
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Ultimate Vanilla
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Sachem Street, just down the street from the Yale Peabody Museum
HOURS
12 p.m. until...
CUPCAKES - $2
Red Velvet Jones
Chocolate Ruin
Ultimate Vanilla
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
Coffee ($1)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Friday, August 15, 2008
And the winning tickets are...
So this was done in a VERY scientific way. I shuffled the pile of tickets. Closed my eyes, shuffled them again and picked two. See? Very scientific.
Winning Ticket #1 - 459004
Winning Ticket #2 - 459080
Hope you saved your tickets! If you did and you have a winning ticket, just call us at 203-675-3965, e-mail baker@followthatcupcake.com or stop by the truck next week. Tell us what t-shirt you want (comfy M or L sizes) and which cupcakes from our regular menu (chocolate, red velvet, sweet potato pecan, coconut, vanilla, hummingbird, caramel and lemon).
Congratulations to our two winners!
Winning Ticket #1 - 459004
Winning Ticket #2 - 459080
Hope you saved your tickets! If you did and you have a winning ticket, just call us at 203-675-3965, e-mail baker@followthatcupcake.com or stop by the truck next week. Tell us what t-shirt you want (comfy M or L sizes) and which cupcakes from our regular menu (chocolate, red velvet, sweet potato pecan, coconut, vanilla, hummingbird, caramel and lemon).
Congratulations to our two winners!
Sold out again – we love you guys!
That's why we're doubling our supply of Red Velvet and White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting next week.
Thank you everyone who came out and supported us this week. And to those of you who spread the word, our Cupcake Ambassadors, a special thanks.
We would love to give everyone a free tee and a dozen free cupcakes but for now we're going to add a second winner. Just because you've been so good to us. Keep checking our blog 'cause we'll pick the winner in a couple of hours.
See you on Monday. Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
Thank you everyone who came out and supported us this week. And to those of you who spread the word, our Cupcake Ambassadors, a special thanks.
We would love to give everyone a free tee and a dozen free cupcakes but for now we're going to add a second winner. Just because you've been so good to us. Keep checking our blog 'cause we'll pick the winner in a couple of hours.
See you on Monday. Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
Free giveaways drawing later today
Thanks to everyone who stopped by over the past week or so since we've been out. Later this afternoon we will pick the winning number of our Fee Tee & Cupcake promotion. The winner can contact us via e-mail (baker@followthatcupcake.com) or phone (203-675-3965). Or just stop by the truck next week to claim your prize - a free t-shirt and dozen cupcakes of your choice.
Haven't stopped by yet? There's still time to win! We're heading to Sachem Street as I type and you can get a ticket at any time today when you buy a cupcake.
Good luck!
Haven't stopped by yet? There's still time to win! We're heading to Sachem Street as I type and you can get a ticket at any time today when you buy a cupcake.
Good luck!
At the Truck today
LOCATION
Sachem Street, just down the street from the Yale Peabody Museum
HOURS
12 p.m. until we sell out (seems to be around 3)
CUPCAKES - $2
Red Velvet
Chocolate
Caramel
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese
Caramel Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (try a little of this French sea salt on our Caramel frosting)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Sachem Street, just down the street from the Yale Peabody Museum
HOURS
12 p.m. until we sell out (seems to be around 3)
CUPCAKES - $2
Red Velvet
Chocolate
Caramel
TOPPINGS
Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese
Caramel Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate) (25¢)
Toasted Nuts (25¢)
Coconut Flakes (25¢)
Oreo Bits (25¢)
M&M Bits (25¢)
Cocoa Nibs (50¢)
Fleur de Sel (50¢) (try a little of this French sea salt on our Caramel frosting)
Organic Candied Flowers (75¢)
Edible Gold Flakes ($1)
BEVERAGES
Water ($1)
Organic Milk ($1.50)
Soy Milk ($1.50)
Yoohoo ($1)
Frappucino ($2)
CALL US
203-675-3965
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Testing
We have 6 red velvet and about a dozen chocolate and sweet potato pecan left. Come and get 'em!
Thursday's Menu
LOCATION:
Sachem Street near the Yale Science Center and Peabody Museum from noon till...
MENU:
CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin
Red Velvet Jones
Sweet Potato Pecan
TOPPINGS
Chocolate Buttercream
Vanilla Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate)
Toasted Nuts
Coconut Flakes
Oreo Bits
M&M Bits
Cocoa Nibs
Organic Candied Flowers
Edible Gold Flakes
BEVERAGES
Water
Organic Milk
Soy Milk
Yoohoo
Frappucino
Sachem Street near the Yale Science Center and Peabody Museum from noon till...
MENU:
CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin
Red Velvet Jones
Sweet Potato Pecan
TOPPINGS
Chocolate Buttercream
Vanilla Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate)
Toasted Nuts
Coconut Flakes
Oreo Bits
M&M Bits
Cocoa Nibs
Organic Candied Flowers
Edible Gold Flakes
BEVERAGES
Water
Organic Milk
Soy Milk
Yoohoo
Frappucino
We have WiFi!
That means now we can tell you exactly what we have and where we are — if or when we change locations — at any given time.
Gotta love technology.
Gotta love technology.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The "Red Velvet" Truck
You're getting the hang of this, right?
In the mornings, you'll wait anxiously (I hope) to hear from me, while I wait anxiously in front of two ovens for my cupcakes to be ready. While I wait anxiously in front of two mixers for my toppings to be just right. Only when everything's perfect enough for you will I be able to tell you what I have and where I'll be.
Then, later in the day, I'll try to get back here and tell you a little of my thoughts and the day's happenings. All in the spirit of continuing to share with you how our little business is doing and maybe inspire you to follow your dream.
Speaking of which, I have to say that it feels great that you've started to follow our truck around town. That you're looking for us, expecting us, ambushing us the second we drive up and waiting patiently for us to set up shop. Calling us to find out if we've left. Coming back for more and bringing your friends. And that you can't get enough of our Red Velvet cupcakes. Who'd have known?
So tomorrow I'll bake more Red Velvet but come early cause I can't guarantee they won't sell out again like they did today.
In the mornings, you'll wait anxiously (I hope) to hear from me, while I wait anxiously in front of two ovens for my cupcakes to be ready. While I wait anxiously in front of two mixers for my toppings to be just right. Only when everything's perfect enough for you will I be able to tell you what I have and where I'll be.
Then, later in the day, I'll try to get back here and tell you a little of my thoughts and the day's happenings. All in the spirit of continuing to share with you how our little business is doing and maybe inspire you to follow your dream.
Speaking of which, I have to say that it feels great that you've started to follow our truck around town. That you're looking for us, expecting us, ambushing us the second we drive up and waiting patiently for us to set up shop. Calling us to find out if we've left. Coming back for more and bringing your friends. And that you can't get enough of our Red Velvet cupcakes. Who'd have known?
So tomorrow I'll bake more Red Velvet but come early cause I can't guarantee they won't sell out again like they did today.
Today's Menu and Hours
LOCATION:
Sachem/Prospect Streets near the Yale Science Center and Peabody Museum from 12:30 till...
MENU:
CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin
Red Velvet Jones
Loco Coconut
TOPPINGS
Chocolate Buttercream
Vanilla Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate)
Toasted Nuts
Coconut Flakes
Oreo Bits
M&M Bits
Cocoa Nibs
Organic Candied Flowers
Edible Gold Flakes
BEVERAGES
Water
Organic Milk
Soy Milk
Yoohoo
Frappucino
Sachem/Prospect Streets near the Yale Science Center and Peabody Museum from 12:30 till...
MENU:
CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin
Red Velvet Jones
Loco Coconut
TOPPINGS
Chocolate Buttercream
Vanilla Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate)
Toasted Nuts
Coconut Flakes
Oreo Bits
M&M Bits
Cocoa Nibs
Organic Candied Flowers
Edible Gold Flakes
BEVERAGES
Water
Organic Milk
Soy Milk
Yoohoo
Frappucino
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
I'm not sure what to title this post
Should I say "Yeah! We sold out today!" Or should I say "Holy %&@#$, I'm exhausted?"
Both are true and one makes me very happy and the other, while expected, is not fun. This is really physical work, and as I said to a friend today, nothing like earning a "cushy" living — relatively speaking — sitting on your tush all day. All you dreamers and potential street vendors, take note: THIS IS HARD, HARD WORK. The idea of working your butt off for 16 or more hours and then doing it again the next day can't scare you off.
But it will try. Oh, yes, it will try.
Thanks everyone who made today such a success. Thanks to our "regulars." Yes, I do remember your faces and your names (Quinn!), those of you who stopped by before. How could I forget you?
Btw, since our Red Velvet Jones is looking like it'll be very popular, we plan to add it to our daily menu along with our Chocolate Ruin. Don't blame me, I tried to tell you they would do you in.
:)
Just kidding. You guys are awesome! Thank you for being part of this crazy dream!
Both are true and one makes me very happy and the other, while expected, is not fun. This is really physical work, and as I said to a friend today, nothing like earning a "cushy" living — relatively speaking — sitting on your tush all day. All you dreamers and potential street vendors, take note: THIS IS HARD, HARD WORK. The idea of working your butt off for 16 or more hours and then doing it again the next day can't scare you off.
But it will try. Oh, yes, it will try.
Thanks everyone who made today such a success. Thanks to our "regulars." Yes, I do remember your faces and your names (Quinn!), those of you who stopped by before. How could I forget you?
Btw, since our Red Velvet Jones is looking like it'll be very popular, we plan to add it to our daily menu along with our Chocolate Ruin. Don't blame me, I tried to tell you they would do you in.
:)
Just kidding. You guys are awesome! Thank you for being part of this crazy dream!
The Cupcake Truck will park at noon today
Look for us at Sachem/Prospect Streets near the Yale Science Center and Peabody Museum around noon today.
Today's Menu
CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin
Red Velvet Jones
TOPPINGS
Chocolate Buttercream
Vanilla Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate)
Toasted Nuts
Coconut Flakes
Oreo Bits
M&M Bits
Cocoa Nibs
Organic Candied Flowers
Edible Gold Flakes
COOKIES
Jumbo Chocolate Chip
BEVERAGES
Water
Organic Milk
Soy Milk
Yoohoo
Frappucino
Monday, August 11, 2008
I (heart) that truck
Mind you, getting it road-worthy has been exhausting and bank account depleting but I am so proud of how cute it turned out. Seeing it parked on the street and smelling its warm yumminess — that heady mixture of sugar, butter, vanilla and chocolate — makes me feel all warm inside.
Apparently, and this from the S.O., it's a beast to drive. But ain't it a beauty for what was once just an old work truck? We think so.
We're heading downtown
Look for us at Sachem/Prospect Streets near the Yale Science Center and Peabody Museum around noon today.
Today's Menu
CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin
Ultimate Vanilla
Red Velvet Jones
TOPPINGS
Chocolate Buttercream
Vanilla Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate)
Toasted Nuts
Coconut Flakes
Oreo Bits
M&M Bits
Cocoa Nibs
Organic Candied Flowers
Edible Gold Flakes
COOKIES
Jumbo Chocolate Chip
BEVERAGES
Water
Organic Milk
Soy Milk
Yoohoo
Frappucino
Today's Menu
CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin
Ultimate Vanilla
Red Velvet Jones
TOPPINGS
Chocolate Buttercream
Vanilla Buttercream
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
EXTRAS
Sprinkles (Rainbow or Chocolate)
Toasted Nuts
Coconut Flakes
Oreo Bits
M&M Bits
Cocoa Nibs
Organic Candied Flowers
Edible Gold Flakes
COOKIES
Jumbo Chocolate Chip
BEVERAGES
Water
Organic Milk
Soy Milk
Yoohoo
Frappucino
Friday, August 8, 2008
Our official website
Maybe you've been checking out this blog and wondering, "so what's up with the website-website?"
I can't blame you for wondering, but really you can't blame us for taking a different approach with this blog. After all the whole idea of a "mobile bakeshop" is a little unorthodox wouldn't you say?
Still if you're one of those people who would really rather not hear all about our cupcake capers and just get to the usual website stuff — you know: menu, prices, drool-worthy pictures, about us, location, how to order, etc. — take heart. Our website is coming very soon. Could be as soon as next week.
I can't blame you for wondering, but really you can't blame us for taking a different approach with this blog. After all the whole idea of a "mobile bakeshop" is a little unorthodox wouldn't you say?
Still if you're one of those people who would really rather not hear all about our cupcake capers and just get to the usual website stuff — you know: menu, prices, drool-worthy pictures, about us, location, how to order, etc. — take heart. Our website is coming very soon. Could be as soon as next week.
I'm no frosting addict
Personally, I like to have my cupcake and my frosting, too.
But apparently some of you out there like your cupcakes "au naturel" and some of you just want the frosting. You know who you are!
So, in addition to our mix and match menu — you choose whatever frosting you want on your cupcake — we will be offering frosting shots. Yep, straight shots of frosting.
Go ahead and ask for it. We won't tell anyone about your...um...habit.
But apparently some of you out there like your cupcakes "au naturel" and some of you just want the frosting. You know who you are!
So, in addition to our mix and match menu — you choose whatever frosting you want on your cupcake — we will be offering frosting shots. Yep, straight shots of frosting.
Go ahead and ask for it. We won't tell anyone about your...um...habit.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
We'll be back next Monday
I won't lie to you. It's frustrating to not be able to go out again today, but it just can't be helped. We need to take the next few days and rethink some things. The logistics of this kind of operation require a LOT of thought. We're so close but that's just not good enough when you're going for perfection.
Please stay with us. We've put too much energy, money and time into this to give up now. We just have to get past some back-of-the-house issues.
Please stay with us. We've put too much energy, money and time into this to give up now. We just have to get past some back-of-the-house issues.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Speaking of signs
It's a good sign when someone calls you to say that a friend bought them some of your cupcakes and they were the best they'd ever had. And that they'd tell everyone they knew.
Or when you drop off LOTS of boxes of cupcakes to a soup kitchen and the wonderful young ladies (Yale students, I think) who are hard at work making lunches and dinner for their guests get really excited about the arrival of a cupcake bakeshop in the area.
Those are good signs, right?
Or when you drop off LOTS of boxes of cupcakes to a soup kitchen and the wonderful young ladies (Yale students, I think) who are hard at work making lunches and dinner for their guests get really excited about the arrival of a cupcake bakeshop in the area.
Those are good signs, right?
Rain check
Frankly, I blame it on the Weather Channel.
We had to make a call at the crack of dawn about whether to bake hundreds of cupcakes and take our show on the road. It was pouring. And it looked like it would be pouring for a large part of the most critical part of the day. That's what they said anyway. So we said to ourselves at 5:30 in the morning "who's going to be sloshing about in the rain buying cupcakes?" And we stayed in. Then a couple of hours later, the rain stops and the sun comes out and there we are.
We're learning all about the vagaries of business. I guess the weather is one of them.
On the other hand, we're hard at work printing flyers and more signage and finding wholesale accounts to help pay the bills and get our cupcakes out to more people who might not otherwise stop by the truck.
The sun will come out tomorrow.
We had to make a call at the crack of dawn about whether to bake hundreds of cupcakes and take our show on the road. It was pouring. And it looked like it would be pouring for a large part of the most critical part of the day. That's what they said anyway. So we said to ourselves at 5:30 in the morning "who's going to be sloshing about in the rain buying cupcakes?" And we stayed in. Then a couple of hours later, the rain stops and the sun comes out and there we are.
We're learning all about the vagaries of business. I guess the weather is one of them.
On the other hand, we're hard at work printing flyers and more signage and finding wholesale accounts to help pay the bills and get our cupcakes out to more people who might not otherwise stop by the truck.
The sun will come out tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
In case you were wondering...
...what we do with any leftover cupcakes — or in a case like today, fresh baked but unable-to-be-sold cupcakes — we donate them to various soup kitchens here in Hamden and New Haven.
Personally I like the idea that homeless or less fortunate people in our area can also enjoy really good quality yummy treats.
Personally I like the idea that homeless or less fortunate people in our area can also enjoy really good quality yummy treats.
Truck Woes
Folks, the truck needs some minor "tweaking" so we're forced to take the day off and work on it. I keep forgetting that with 38 years under its hood, this truck is older than we are.
Sorry, everyone. I promise we'll be back out tomorrow.
Sorry, everyone. I promise we'll be back out tomorrow.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Man, what a ride!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by our little mobile bakeshop. Special thanks to Ivy for being the first person to stop by, to Robin who bought a gift box of assorted cupcakes and came back later to buy a chocolate cupcake for a co-worker. To Red :) who came with her co-worker, and to the nice woman who bought a chocolate cupcake and came back a couple minutes later to tell us how good it was. (Btw, I agree. That's gotta be my favorite chocolate cake ever!)
And to everyone else who said hello, took a card, asked a question or tried our cupcakes, thanks for making today such a milestone.
I'm too tired to type more but I will give you the blow by blow as the week progresses.
Hooray! We're open for business!
Come celebrate the grand opening of Connecticut's first "mobile cupcakery." C'mon! You know you want to try our yummy cupcakes made from scratch every morning with really simple, really great ingredients like locally produced eggs, milk, cream and butter.
MONDAY'S CUPCAKES
Chocolate Ruin – intense, chocolatey, sinful yet melt in your mouth - w/ chocolate, vanilla or white chocolate cream cheese frosting
Ultimate Vanilla - rich butter cake with real vanilla seeds - w/chocolate, vanilla or white chocolate cream cheese frosting
Red Velvet Jones - 'cause sometimes you just crave it - w/ chocolate, vanilla or white chocolate cream cheese frosting
TOPPINGS
The Basics
Oreo bits
M&M bits
Coconut flakes
Toasted nuts
Sprinkles (rainbow or chocolate)
The Extras - Cost a little more but they're worth it
Organic candied flowers (imported from France. See, nothing but the best for you)
Fleur de sel (The best of the best French sea salt. Great flavor contrast with chocolate or caramel)
Cocoa nibs (crunchy, nutty roasted cocoa beans)
Edible gold flakes (Make a beautiful edible gift for you or someone special)
Fancy wrappers (Turns your cupcake into a work of art)
BEVERAGES TOO
Organic Milk (chocolate & vanilla)
Soymilk (chocolate & vanilla)
Yoohoo
Starbucks Frappucino
Water
YOU COULD WIN!
Buy a cupcake (heck, buy a dozen!) any day this week and you could win any one of our fun t-shirts and a dozen cupcakes of your choice with any of our basic toppings.
FIND US
Time: 11:30 am till we sell out or have to move
Location: Sachem Street, New Haven, CT (off Whitney Ave. near Yale Peabody Museum)
Phone: 203-675-3965
E-mail: baker@followthatcupcake.com
Sunday, August 3, 2008
See you in 15 hours
No more long preambles.
No more waxing...whatever.
No more angry tirades.
We're ready.
No more waxing...whatever.
No more angry tirades.
We're ready.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The best support system
That's what we've got. Wonderful family, friends and well-wishers. I really just need to publicly thank all of you for being patient and supporting us the way you have. Thanks for rooting for us and praying for us and cheering us on and stressing with us. We really, really appreciate it.
Here's to shared success!
Here's to shared success!
Friday, August 1, 2008
We were this close...and it felt good
Today I could almost see the line of students, workers, visitors and kids waiting patiently outside the truck to buy our cupcakes. I could see the smiling, friendly faces and hear their questions. I saw us taking orders, boxing and bagging cupcakes and making change. I saw the start of something really cool. I also saw just how much work this would be. I have no illusions. This will be a LOT of work.
For someone who's used to making a living by sitting at a desk thinking and writing or in meetings schmoozing and selling, spending hours alone (or side by side with my S.O.) in a quiet kitchen at 5 am is very different. But I really loved it. I loved being in the kitchen, not thinking about anything except following my recipes and what the rest of the day would bring.
I won't lie to you, it was a little hard getting out of bed at 4. It was hard standing up in that hot kitchen for 5 and a half hours straight. It was hard figuring out the things that aren't yet moving like clockwork. Doing damage control on the little things that went wrong. But it was easy to see how much better it will be. With time and patience and perseverance.
I hope I have enough of all three to get through the next month.
For someone who's used to making a living by sitting at a desk thinking and writing or in meetings schmoozing and selling, spending hours alone (or side by side with my S.O.) in a quiet kitchen at 5 am is very different. But I really loved it. I loved being in the kitchen, not thinking about anything except following my recipes and what the rest of the day would bring.
I won't lie to you, it was a little hard getting out of bed at 4. It was hard standing up in that hot kitchen for 5 and a half hours straight. It was hard figuring out the things that aren't yet moving like clockwork. Doing damage control on the little things that went wrong. But it was easy to see how much better it will be. With time and patience and perseverance.
I hope I have enough of all three to get through the next month.
Looks like we have to wait till Monday folks
You can work as hard as you can and give it your all but sometimes things just don't work out the way you want them to.
Bottom line is we want this to be right right from the start, so we have to give it a couple more days in the oven.
Bottom line is we want this to be right right from the start, so we have to give it a couple more days in the oven.
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