Cupcake Inspirations… from the sunny south!

Often people approach me at the Farmers’ Markets and ask just how I come up with new flavours each week? I sometimes am able to refer to something specific, a food I tried recently, something I saw on a food network program or other direct inspiration. However, more often I am at a loss for [...]

Cupcakes set sail!

I am thrilled to say that the cupcake-ing will be taking somewhat of a break, on the weekends of April 21, 28 and May 5 – as I will be vacationing with my mum (lucky me! – seriously, we get along so well, so this is a real treat). I am thrilled to be setting [...]

Caring Community Card – BOGO Cupcakes

I am honoured and have the privilege to be a part of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington Caring Community Card program in April of 2012. To recognize and provide a small token of appreciation, the Volunteer Centre has provided 3,000+ volunteers in our community with a discount card they can use throughout the month of [...]

Cupcake Vineyards – cupcake inspired winery!

Walking through my local LCBO (actually one in a neighbouring town, as I had just made a cupcake delivery), I discovered a new winery poking out of the shelves. It practically lept off the shelves! Cupcake Vineyards, had only the chardonney on the shelves at this location – but with a little research, I’ve learned [...]

Local Media Coverage – Sweet Temptations in the news!

Last year, 2011 was the first year for the Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market. We were so happy to be vendors for this first year and will be returning in 2012. One of our local Aberfoyle newspapers published an article announcing the new five year agreement between the Optimist Arena and the Farmers’ Market. What a great [...]

Celebrity Chef David Adjey – cooking with a pro

I had the pleasure of attending an intimate cooking workshop, at the St. Lawerence Farmers’ Market in Toronto this week. David Adjey with his team hosted 45 students, myself included and two girlfriends. We spent nearly two hours in an interactive session laughing, asking questions and learning the dish on all the celebrity chefs in [...]

2012 – Year of Cupcake Decorating Parties

With a cupcake decorating party every week in January 2012 – I have been busy on the weekends teaching girls ages 8+ how to decorate like the pros! I love hosting and being invited to these special birthday parties. It is really fun to share some cupcakery-skill with all the birthday girl and her friends. [...]

Christmas Cakes & Cupcakes – just for you

Christmas is a special time and whether you are inviting friends and family into your home, or visiting another, our Christmas cupcakes and cakes make the perfect dessert for your night, or as a treat for the host. Our holiday inspired flavours include – Gingerbread Job, Candy Cane Sparkle, Egg Nog & Cinnamon, Santa’s Favourite, [...]

3D Elmo Cake & Sesame Street Cupcakes

Want to invite a 3D Elmo cake to your upcoming party? This past weekend, December 4, 2011, I had the pleasure of creating and delivering a whimsical 3D Elmo Cake and Cupcakes for a lucky litte girl on her 2nd Birthday. At the request of her family, I made two dozen Sesame Street Gang Cupcakes [...]

Holiday Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Cupcakes always make a great gift! Last Saturday, November 26, at the Guelph Farmers’ Market – I was approached by a savvy principal from the Upper Grand District School Board. She asked if our Sweet Temptations Cupcakery services included holiday cupcakes, packaged individually for her to give her teaching staff as an appreciation before they [...]