Wednesday, October 19, 2011

A few more signings… Yay!

I had such a good time in Minnesota a couple of weeks ago. I was so happy to be able to reschedule and meet you guys. Thank you to those that came out to say hi. And now I’m just as happy to share that I’ll be visiting a few more cities before the end of the year. The first one is this Friday in San Francisco and I’ll be signing books if you want to stop in. It’s at the Chronicle Books headquarters. Super cool. Then, at the rest of the locations, I’ll be signing Cake Pops Kits since it will be out in November. Yay! Hope to see you soon.

Here are the cities for the rest of the year:

BOOK SIGNING

San Francisco, CA
Friday, October 21, 2011
12 – 2 pm
Chronicle Books Corporate Headquarters
680 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

KIT SIGNINGS … and books, too.

Orlando, FL
Saturday, November 12, 2011
12 – 2 pm
Barnes & Noble
2418 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803

Phoenix, AZ
Friday, November 18, 2011
7pm-8pm
Barnes & Noble
21001 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050

San Diego, CA
Sunday, November 20, 2011
1pm-2pm
Barnes & Noble
10775 Westview Parkway
San Diego, CA 92126

Austin, TX
Thursday, December 1, 2011
7pm-8:30pm
Book People
603 N. Lamar
Austin, TX 78703

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And now a little recap from Williams-Sonoma in Edina, Minnesota.

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Things started out great with sweet smiles and cute treats.

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Like these Loon cake pops – they’re the Minnesota state bird … and they have some serious piping.

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Everyone was super nice.

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I even had friends stop by. Hi Sue. Hi Chuck. Miss you guys.

And Sue, the pumpkin cookies you brought were ridiculously yummy.

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This is Jennifer from Mon Petit Cupcake. She also brought cute cake pops. You can’t see them really good in this photo.

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But that’s ok, because you can see them in this one. This is her Pop Stars photo from earlier this year. She made these the first time I was supposed to visit MN. It was so thoughtful of her to make them a second time.

Plus, she brought tons of delicious cupcakes and macarons for my mom and I to feast on. Thank you so much, Jennifer.

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Actually, thank you all for bringing your bright smiles. It made my day.

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And this young lady brought me something else. A tiny little handmade replica of my book.

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It’s so cute with all the characters from the cover.

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And pages from the inside, too. Amazing.

You’re awesome Sarah! I love it!!!

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These girls made an unbelievable 9-hour drive one way just to make it to the signing. I was amazed. Still am.

I only hope you two did something else to make the drive really worth it.

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Shaina from Food for my Family came with Amanda from I Am Baker. She brought Eddie, too. Love the bib, Amanda.
So great to meet you guys finally.

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Of course, my mom came too. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be doing any of this traveling. I’d still be on dialysis and feeling terrible. But we are both doing great! It’s been an amazing year.

Here is a slideshow of the pics from the signing. If you were there and would like a copy feel free to use it from flickr.com.

One more thing. Do you remember the chewy chocolate meringues I made from the Home Baked Comfort book? The recipe was from the Salty Tart in Minnesota.
So I had to stop by and check out their treats while I was there.

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So glad I did, too. It was hard to choose from all the deliciousness on display.

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But we finally narrowed it down to a few.

They were all fantastic. But I have to say, the brioche was definitely my favorite.

Now it’s on my must-make list. Anyone have a good recipe?

Or … anyone know of any must-visit cupcake shops in the cities I’m visiting? Or ice cream or doughnut shops. I’m flexible. : )

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fernanda said...

if anyone knows what is a CAN FROSTING, please, tell me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 23, 2011 03:11 PM
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Kristy said...

Hey!!

Def check out Sweet by Good Golly Miss Molly in Orlando (UCF side of town off of Alafaya)!! Super yummy cupcakes! My fav are the tiramisu and high hats!

October 23, 2011 06:12 PM
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Milan said...

Do you think you can make another trip to Seattle for a kit signing? Or anywhere near it, really. I’m willing to take a drive. :)

October 24, 2011 02:43 AM
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Laura K. said...

Hi Bakerella,

I just wanted to say that both you and your mom look fantastic! and I’m glad everything is going well for both of you! Enjoy your book and kit signings and if you’re ever near Pittsburgh, I’ll be there :-)

October 24, 2011 08:54 AM
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Alexis said...

I love the girl with the tiny book’s shirt- it’s from Threadless!!!!!

October 24, 2011 07:30 PM
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corrie said...

you and your mum! so cute!
wish you’d come down under to sydney :) lots of fans here!

corrie:)

October 25, 2011 12:58 AM
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Nancy said...

In Orlando, find out where the Yum Yum Cupcake truck is going to be and make sure you taste ALL the flavors! So delish!

October 25, 2011 09:37 PM
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Jessica said...

I didn’t look through all 107 comments before me, so I may be repeating someone else– but there is a donut shop in Round Rock, TX (right outside Austin) with HUGE donuts! I haven’t gotten to experience them myself, but everyone I know that has raves about them!

October 25, 2011 11:39 PM
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Leslie said...

While in Austin you HAVE to go to Sugar Mama’s on South 1st Street. I’ve eaten at most of the cupcake places in town (and there are a lot) and it is by far the best! Somehow Olivia has managed to make rootbeer frosting that tastes like rootbeer. All it was missing was the fizzy. Sugar Mama’s has been voted the best cupcakes in Austin every year since they’ve been opened.

Delish on 2nd Street is also pretty good. I’ve always found Hey Cupcake to be far too sweet and way too big. I suppose it’s okay for an airstream trailer, but there are far better cupcakes in town. Polkadots is pretty good, but every time I go, they only have a few options.

Further up north is Lick It, Bite It or Both on Burnet, which has ice cream and cupcakes. Haven’t tried the ice cream, but pretty good cupcakes.

And III (Three) Forks on Lavaca/Ceasar Chavez has THE BEST chocolate cake I’ve ever tasted (and I have eaten a lot of cake, if you haven’t noticed) and a really yummy fancy happy hour menu.

So I hope you find deliciousness in Austin and I can make it to BookPeople to meet you!

October 26, 2011 03:37 PM
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Toni said...

There’s an AMAZING Greek bakery in Tarpon Springs, Florida called Hella’s. EVER kind of wonderful great pastry and dessert on earth!! Heaven……
If you’re ever in the gulf coast area of Florida, make sure you stop by. The Sponge Docks are also a really neat sight to see. (We just visited for the first time a few weeks ago….a far sight from the prairie’s of ND!) :)

October 27, 2011 11:28 AM
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Jenny said...

Hoping to make the Phoenix signing-i may need you to bring the espresso beans you use for your turkey heads-i canNOT find a good substitute! Any suggestions?

October 27, 2011 05:43 PM
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Sandra said...

In addition to your website, I am also addicted to the show Martha Bakes (Martha Stewart of course). This past episode she made brioch four ways. I havent had a chance to try it yet, but of the other recipes I’ve tried by her, they were delicious! Take a look :) http://www.marthastewart.com/856566/martha-bakes

October 28, 2011 01:13 PM
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erika fellars said...

I’m totally going to echo the San Diego donut recommendation on here. Peterson’s donuts in Escondido is amazing! I love the maple bar, crumb donut, chocolate old-fashioned with coconut, glazed, well…you get the idea!

October 28, 2011 09:44 PM
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fernanda said...

WHAT IS A CAN FROSTING? (from the basic reipe of the cake pops)
does anyone know???????

October 31, 2011 06:35 PM
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Kristen said...

I am so excited you are coming to Phoenix and its the week my mom is in town!!! You are such an inspiration to me. Not just for your amazing sweets but for your will and positive attitude. Thanks for everything and am so excited to meet you!!! :)

November 1, 2011 02:14 PM
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Julie said...

The San Diego signing is less than 30 minutes from my new house!!! I just put it on my calendar… see you soon!! :-)

November 1, 2011 04:27 PM
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fernanda said...

ANSWER me!!! what is a can frosting? i neeed to know, so i can make the cake pops!!! pleaaaaaaaaaaase!!!

November 9, 2011 07:29 PM
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Leah said...

Yaaaaaay!! I’m only an hour away from Orlando, you can bet that I’ll be there!!!! =)

And Fernanda, canned frosting is just cake icing that comes in a can. =)

November 9, 2011 10:44 PM
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Ivan Rodriguez said...

Hello,

Please contact us. We are very interested in producing custom cake pops for Holiday gifts for our clients.

Thanks
203-662-7046

November 10, 2011 02:41 PM
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Ericka said...

You be sure to stop by Atlanta soon!

November 11, 2011 11:39 AM
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Eileen said...

I have not checked your site in a while. Not sInce you were still recuperating from your surgery. I have such a big smile on my face to see you looking sooo healthy and well. You look beautiful and so does your mom! The cake pops look great and this time I am tempted to maybe make them for the holidays. I loved the photo of that shaggy orange hair cake!!

November 15, 2011 10:14 AM
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Laura said...

OMGOSH so excited your coming to Phoenix!! I am in the middle of making 40dozen CCBites for the USAF out at Luke Air Force Base maybe some will show up for you Friday night!!!!

November 15, 2011 10:17 AM
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Maria said...

Please come to Ky or at least Cincinnati, Oh. You need to “stir” things up a bit around here! “pun intended!” I will call around to different stores just to get you here. Please considered the wonderful Bluegrass State?????? Thank you Sincerely Maria

November 18, 2011 07:59 AM
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Jennifer Kinard said...

COME TO MEMPHIS PLEASE!!!!

November 19, 2011 10:16 PM
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laura lien said...

fernanda said…

WHAT IS A CAN FROSTING? (from the basic reipe of the cake pops)
does anyone know???????

Canned frosting is the frosting you buy at the store and it’s pre-made in a can ….so you don’t have to make it from scratch…but you could make it if you don’t have canned frosting…hope this helps.

December 5, 2011 05:12 PM
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Amiena said...

Hello Bakerella :)

Please come to DENVER! There is a Williams Sonoma in Park Meadows mall that I am sure would LOVE to have you! lol I know I’d be the first in line!

December 12, 2011 01:27 AM
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MONICA said...

come visit us in the northeast…Phila, Atlantic City, NY…

ps. last gift i purchased for someone…. a created book for my mother with a years worth of family event pix.

take care and merry christmas!!!

December 19, 2011 09:34 AM
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Kara said...

Can you buy a Cake Pop Kit anywhere in Canada? Chapters perhaps?

I heart you Bakerella!! :)

December 21, 2011 02:20 PM
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chocolate all the way said...

Before I knew about you, there was a signing here in music city…
I would have tried to battle a dragon if it meant that chance. You are amazing and thank you!

January 3, 2012 09:43 PM
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Anonymous said...

Why don’t u come 2 stockton

January 19, 2012 06:02 PM
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Farley said...

Hi, my sister gave me your website for assistance in making
cake pops. I think I am the only guy to make them. Guy being the key word. I made a batch as a test run, for practice to the big order. I am making green and yellow pops (my sons school colors) and orange ones with black stripe for basketballs for my sons school basketball tournament. He brought samples and everyone loved them. They won’t be as fancy as what on your site. But I think they will go well for the event. I’ll send you photos later.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Farley Smith

January 22, 2012 11:01 PM
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