The Cupcakes That Got Away and "Cupcake Wars" - Winner #4!

I will admit that I am not a "blogger." I believe that true bloggers most likely update their blog every day or week instead of once or twice a year. I also believe that most bloggers have followers. I am pretty sure that I have none. That is not to say that my friends don't read my random posts, but who has time to keep up with all of the fabulous cupcakes that are out in the world?  I wish I could, but alas, not even a cupcake lover, such as myself, has the time - which brings me to this post. 

This post is about amazing cupcakes that I just never had the time to report.  It is not as if they were any less amazing than some of the other ones I have had. It is just that I don't have much free time to blog. However, there has been one cupcake that I have been thinking about for over a year. I truly have.  And here it is..........

It was December of 2014 and I was caroling in Milford, CT.  We knew that we had "a three hour tour" for their annual "Lamplighter Stroll," but what we did not know is that one of the stops on this stroll would be a "Cupcake Wars" winner. When my husband received the list of stores and he broke the news to me, it just was a face that I wish you could have seen.

We had some free time before we started, so I insisted that we make it our first stop and check it out before we sang.  This proved to be a very intelligent decision as I had a Christmas cupcake that to this day, I often think about.  It was a chocolate cupcake with vanilla peppermint frosting, and it is the the vanilla bean / peppermint frosting that has made me want to go back to Milford ever since.  You see, I am all about a good vanilla - a true vanilla - one where the beans are personally scrapped off and used. Yes, this is what this cupcake had going for it and every bit was like heaven.

If you are ever in Milford, CT, you need to check out Sweet Cupcasions.  The store is gorgeous, the owner delightful, and the cupcakes, perfection.  If you go, you will be very happy that you did!!!  http://www.sweetcupcasions.com  

You could also check out our caroling group, www.thevillagecarolers.com  (shameless plug)!

Brenda Belohoubek (soprano) and I at Sweet Cupcasions in Milford, CT

The next cupcake place that "got away" (and by that, I mean, got away from me reporting about it), is Billy's in New York City (three locations)  http://billysbakerynyc.com  My first experience with Billy's was a slice of what might have been the best carrot cake I have ever tasted. It was my sister's 40th birthday and said carrot cake by Billy's was on the menu.  It is also a treat that I have often though about when wishing I had a fabulous dessert.

I do not remember what I got that day, but I do recall that they also said some gluten free choices if that is your thing.  I go to the one in Chelsea, but they have locations in Tribeca and at The Plaza Food Hall on West 59th as well.  It is my personal opinion that NYC could never have too many cupcake shops!




Lastly, I was in a production of "Faust" last summer with Berks Opera (shout out to this fabulous company!)  http://www.berksopera.org

Of course, I mentioned my cupcake addiction / obsessions / problem (well, is it really???) to everyone.  To my surprise, the lead, tenor, James Valenti, showed up to rehearsal one day with cupcakes for us.  I feel terrible that I have lost the name of this shop, but when I find it, will be sure to update my blog.  In the meantime, you can check out this fabulous singer at http://jamesvalenti.com/

Thanks for the treats James. You know that opera singers love food, and I admit, I had one after the show and one on my drive home. I had intended to wait, but there is nothing like a red velvet to keep someone company on the road. :)

That brings me to 2016.  I did have an amazing Vegan Chocolate Raspberry cupcake from Whole Foods a week or two ago. I did not take a picture. I just sat in enjoyment of the glory that it was. I have starred at it a few times since when I am food shopping, but as this obsession does not make my waist line any smaller, I try to be good. :)

I wish you all a wonderful spring and summer, and remember, you only live once, eat dessert first, and make sure it is a cupcake!!!

- Suzy :)