NEW RELEASES
Vast Disappointments
Sassy had a half day at school and it was my day off so when I picked her up at school and we spent the afternoon together. We actually had a lot of fun with very little bickering. It was lovely.
We stopped off at a bakery next to the Sprint store (my phone is having a few issues that I have chosen to ignore at this point) and got a treat. This bakery attracted me because they have gorgeous cakes in the window.
There was a red velvet cupcake in the case that called my name. I could hear it all the way from the sidewalk. The decoration was so pretty – it even had iridescent glitter on it. But, I can’t even properly put into words how disappointing this cupcake was. Dry. Tasteless. And absolutely lovely.
Truly it was a shame. I will not be ordering a cake from there – ever. The decorations might be exquisite, but the cake is vital.
Still the # 1 red velvet cupcake stands as Barnes & Noble as shipped in by The Cheesecake Factory.
One of these days, when I get a kitchen, I will bake you a red velvet cake ala G’ma Cook’s recipe. There is none finer.
No one could make a red velvet cake like my great aunt in Columbus, Georgia. She made them every Christmas and would bring one when she came up to Atlanta to visit us. It was so luscious and moist it would bring tears to your eyes, and pounds to your thighs.
We decided to check out that chicken and steak finger place here. I know you’ve seen the ads and their sign has been in the news lately. What an incredible disappointment that was! It was as dry and tasteless as your cupcake. The Lucky Wishbone sign is considered a local landmark, though. There is no accounting for taste.