…pie!

We’ve done our ‘test-run’ with the baby pies and you’ve spoken!  We will be featuring a different flavor baby pie each week; these are absolutely adorable and even better, you get loads of flaky crust in every bite.  Yum!

oh baby!

My brother Kip sent this Time news story this morning.  He knew it would interest me, as both Thomas and I drink raw milk (I’m not telling where we get it, and if you read the article you’ll see why).

Yes, the illegal “white stuff” is… raw milk.  Read on and let me know your thoughts!

the white stuff

We’re so happy we were a part of it!

photo courtesy of the wedding photographer: Ava Grace Photography

Actually, the winners ARE…  there was some small confusion as to whether we were counting walk-in sales only or including pre-order cupcakes.  SO , we’re awarding two people the prize!

Congrats to Caleb Burch for guessing 3,731 (number of cupcakes sold to walk-ins were 3,768) and Janet Wogomon for guessing 4,521 (total cupcakes sold were 4,533).

This was a FASCINATING project.  It was so interesting to see everyone’s perceptions of our volume and business.  We got guesses at low as 78 and as high at 50,000.  I’m still not sure which of those two guesses blows my mind more.  In case you’re wondering where most people were guessing, here is my unscientific* breakdown.

under 300 cupcakes 9%
301-900 cupcakes 40%
901-2000 cupcakes 30%
2001-4000 cupcakes  15%
4001-10,000 cupcakes 5%
over 10,000 cupcakes 1%
one bazillion cupcakes 1 person  (loved that)

*unscientific… my guesses about the trends based on reading every single slip of paper, but not recording the results and making a formal comparison

Check out this awesome illustration by Julia Rothman based on a Billy Baldwin quote…

Ok Mom and Dad, cover up Bobby and Sally’s precious eyes; this is one for the grown-ups.  One of our lovely customers, Beth, sent us this poem she wrote, inspired by a Capote cupcake!  Thanks for allowing us to share it!

sex with a cupcake

I flirted with you
from behind the glass
stealing glances
licking my lips in anticipation

once I got you home
I took a long loving look
so delicate
your nonpareils sprinkled about
the surface like jewelry

I gently lifted your pleated paper skirt
I teased you with my tongue
licking just the tip of the icing
the sweetness
the richness
the texture on my tongue
so smooth and creamy

ah, the first bite was heavenly
I savored it
letting the flavor linger
in my mouth
sucking the icing through my teeth

but then hunger took hold
I opened wider
bit harder
consuming you
in a fog of sugar and butter

but then quickly
ah, too quickly
you were gone
and now I am left with just
the perfect memory
and the taste of you
still fresh on my mind

as I contemplate another…

Woohoo, let’s hear it for Beth’s poetic chops!  *snaps* Our Capotes are blushing and asked me to tell you they’re wonderfully flattered and swept off their feet. 

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Check out these awesome voodoo cookies… perfect for those of you perhaps a little bitter on Valentine’s Day, or for those simply not into lovey dovey stuff!

I've got pie on my face

I just botched a customer service pickle.  “Laura” was irked that she had to wait in line to pay for and pick up her pre-order, then called me later to discuss her experience.

My severe lack of sleep and imminent overnight bake-a-thon were obviously sabotaging my mental reflexes; I got defensive (egads!  worst possible reaction and classic error) and instead of asking her what would fix her problem, I just kept explaining WHY we do things the way we do them (when obviously she doesn’t care why we do things because she thinks we’re awful). Classic rookie blunder and I can’t believe I made it.

I’ll use this as an example of “what not to do” for my staff at our Monday meeting, but decided to also share it with all of you as a mass confession.  Hopefully the humiliation will prevent me from doing something boneheaded like this again.
Thanks for listening.

And for “Laura”, wherever you are, I’m sorry I handled this so badly.

“I’ve never said the words I’m sorry*so many times in one day!”  -Elizabeth referring to her tour on phone duty today

*as in “I’m sorry, but all slots for pre-order on Saturday are taken

Sorry y’all, but we can’t commit to any more pre-orders for Saturday, Feb 13 despite our staying and baking overnight… it’s gonna have to be first come, first serve!  Oh the humanity!

Step right up and make your guess! 

This past Saturday night I guessed how many cupcakes we’d sold that day and when we checked the register report I was only 5 cupcakes off!  I was elated and euphoric at my amazing guessing skills!  So obviously, we thought we’d share the joy and let YOU guess.

So, we’re asking you to guess how many cupcakes you think we’ll sell on Saturday February 13 (just cupcakes- doesn’t include cookies, pies, etc).  The person who guesses the closest will win a Muddy’s tee of their choice.  To play, enter your guess with the cashier at the bakery; no purchase necessary.